Pinoys urged to continue believing in Duterte
Malacañang on Sunday thanked Filipinos for continuing to believe that President Duterte will be able to fulfill the promises he made during the 2016 elections. "We thank the Filipino people…
Palace: Vintage Pacquiao in unanimous win vs Broner
Malacañang on Sunday lauded Sen. Manny Pacquiao for displaying a vintage performance against Adrien Broner, saying he has brought anew honor and glory to the nation. "The Palace is one…
Andaya out as House majority leader
Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr., engaged in a long-running feud with Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, will be replaced as majority leader by House Deputy Speaker and Capiz Rep. Fredenil Castro when plenary…
100 ferry passengers rescued in Cebu
Navy vessel BRP Alfredo Peckson, under the operational control of the Naval Forces Central, rescued more than 100 passengers of a ferry that broke down 1.2 nautical miles from Carmen,…
Palace condemns killing of lady prosecutor in Cebu
Malacañang on Sunday condemned the dastardly killing of former Cebu City assistant fiscal Mary Ann Castro by a lone gunman in Cebu City last week. "We are outraged by the…
Duterte optimistic BOL would bring peace
A son of Mindanao, President Duterte is optimistic the Bangsamoro Organic Law would help end the cycle of violence and spur economic development in the region. Ahead of the plebiscite…
High voter turnout expected in BOL plebiscite Monday
The Commission on Elections expects a high voter turnout in the plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law Monday. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said they expect the voter…
10 areas under Signal No. 1 as ‘Amang’ moves towards Surigao
More than 10 areas were placed under Signal No. 1 as tropical depression “Amang” inched closer to Surigao del Norte Sunday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist…
Mexico oil pipeline blast kills 73
TLAHUELILPAN, Mexico (Reuters) – At least 73 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday, as President Andres Manuel Lopez…
Trump offers temporary ‘Dreamers’ deal for border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a bid to break the shutdown stalemate, President Donald Trump on Saturday offered to extend temporary protections for young people brought to the US illegally as children…
Pacquiao still champion; Dream rematch with Floyd still a big question
LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao showed Saturday night that there is life in boxing even at age 40. Before 13,025 screaming fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Pacquiao had…
Bike rider dies in road crash
A 38-year-old man died after the motorcycle he was driving slammed into an electric post in Pasay City, Saturday. Police said the victim, Crispin Dotimas Ramis, a resident…
Public warned vs 5 unregistered food products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against the presence of five unregistered food products in the market. The FDA, in its advisory, named the unregistered…
BI nabs ex-Taiwan official involved in baseball fixing
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting another former high-ranking Taiwanese official who is wanted for fraud in his country. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said Wu Chien Pao, 68,…
PNP offers help to family of missing UST student
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged the parents of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) student, who was reported missing after an immersion with farmers in Quezon province,…
Teach children, teens how to cope
WE teach children and teen-agers a lot of things – how to avoid wounds, bruises, and accidents, how to cook, how to avoid kidnappers, how to earn a…
