Woman dies in Manila condo fire
A 29-year-old woman perished in a fire that broke out in a condominium on G. Masangkay Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Thursday morning. Probers said the fatality, Karen Tan-Caparas,…
Bishops told not to meddle in State affairs
Catholic bishops should refrain from interfering with the affairs of the State and instead focus on the "spiritual awakening" of the laity, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued…
2 motorcycle thieves killed in QC shootout
TWO alleged motorcycle thieves were killed in a shootout with policemen inside an abandoned house in Novaliches, Quezon City, Wednesday afternoon. Investigators of Quezon City Police Station 4…
Britain warns citizens vs joining rallies in PH
Following the start of the election period for the midterm elections last Sunday, the British government has warned its citizens in the Philippines against participating in any demonstrations and similar…
Palace: Trillanes imagining death threats
Malacañang said Thursday that Sen. Antonio F. Trillanes IV must be imagining when he said that he was receiving death threats coming from the camp of President Duterte. The alleged…
PNP probes 5 cops’ ties to illegal drugs
President Duterte has ordered the Philippine National Police to conduct a full-blown investigation on the alleged involvement of the sacked director of the Bacolod City police and four other police…
Dutchman re-sets course mark with 64 at Pradera golfest
LUBAO, Pampanga – Guido Van der Valk charged back from way down at 35th to the top of the heap with a new course record in as many days, churning…
Palace: Lower PH hunger rate shows PRRD efforts bearing fruit
The best is yet to come as the Philippines moves towards becoming an upper-middle income country this year, Malacañang declared Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo has voiced optimism about…
Proposed Hanjin takeover to be studied
Malacañang is inclined to study the proposed government takeover of the shipbuilding operations of debt-ridden Hanjin in the country. After Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana proposed the government could take control of the…
Chilly Thursday in Metro
A chilly Thursday greeted Metro Manila residents with air temperature dropping to 19 degrees Celsius – its lowest so far this “amihan” season. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, the…
Village chair shot dead
A barangay captain was gunned down by unidentified gunmen in San Fernando, Cebu the other day. Johnny Arriesgado, captain of Barangay Magsico in San Fernando, was driving a multicab when armed…
Cop wounded as gun goes off
A policeman was wounded after his service firearm accidentally went off inside the police station in Daanbantayan, Cebu the other day. The accidental firing happened at past 8 p.m. last…
Duterte declares holiday in areas holding BOL plebiscite
President Duterte has declared Monday, Jan. 21, a special non-working holiday in areas holding the plebiscite to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law. Duterte issued Proclamation No. 646 declaring the holiday…
R148.4-M drugs seized in Port of Clark
The Bureau of Customs has seized some P148.4-million worth of shabu, ecstasy, and marijuana found hidden in canned goods at the Port of Clark. A total of 20,136 grams of…
Closure of Rockwell Bridge opposed
Former presidential political adviser Francis Tolentino has expressed concern over the plan to close the Pantaleon-Estrella Bridge starting Saturday, citing the heavy traffic it will cause in the area. The…
Pacquiao shows class; Broner lashes at Pinoy fans with racial slur
LAS VEGAS – Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao was all about class while American challenger Adrien Broner was the epitome of low life during Wednesday’s press conference for their World Boxing…
