PH tries to bounce back vs Iranians
Gilas Pilipinas tries to shrug off the negative vibes of Friday’s stunning loss to Kazakhstan and pull off a morale-boosting win against shorthanded Iran tonight in the FIBA World Cup…
NBA: Pistons spoil Curry’s return
Blake Griffin scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons spoiled Stephen Curry’s return, beating the Golden State Warriors 111-102 on Saturday night.
4 who duped cops, soldiers of P3 B convicted by QC court
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court has convicted four persons who led a syndicate that duped more than 4,000 police and military officers of over P3 billion in spurious investments…
‘Logical’ to withdraw suspension of fuel tax next year – Palace
The country's economic managers made a "logical" move to withdraw an earlier recommendation to suspend the second tranche of fuel excise tax next year, a Palace official said Sunday. Presidential…
AFP: Tribal leaders counter Satur rescue claim
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said Sunday that no less than indigenous leaders in Talaingod, Davao del Norte have belied claims made by former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur…
Survey: Abigail Binay leads brother
An independent survey has showed that incumbent Makati City Mayor Abigail "Abby" Binay is leading the mayoral race against her brother former Mayor Junjun Binay. PUBLiCUS Asia’s independent #PahayagNCR survey…
Gay ‘trend’ influencing Catholic clergy – Pope
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is "concerned" about what he described as the "serious issue" of homosexuality, saying in an interview published Saturday that being gay was a "fashion" to…
Paris engulfed by worst riot in decade
PARIS (AP) – France's most violent urban riot in more than a decade engulfed some of central Paris on Saturday as "yellow jacket" activists torched cars, smashed windows, looted stores,…
US, China agree to ceasefire on bitter trade war
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – China and the United States agreed to a ceasefire in their bitter trade war on Saturday after high-stakes talks in Argentina between US President Donald Trump…
US mourns George H.W. Bush
COLLEGE STATION, United States (AFP) – Flags flew at half-staff across the United States on Saturday as Americans prepared for a week of solemn tributes to George H.W. Bush, in…
Pope: Governments have duty to combat drug traffickers
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis says it is the duty of governments to fight drug traffickers, who peddle "death." Francis, addressing participants at a Vatican conference on drug addiction…
Life slowly settling down in Alaska after major quake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Life is slowly settling down in Alaska following a powerful earthquake that rattled buildings, disrupted power, and caused heavy damage to the only highway that goes…
500-kilogram saltwater croc caught in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PNA) – Wildlife authorities in Palawan have caught a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) measuring 15.6 feet in Balabac, days after a fisherman was attacked and killed…
Palace: Pope’s stand boosts campaign vs drugs
Malacañang said Sunday that Pope Francis' stand against illegal drugs only validates President Duterte's resolve to end the illegal drugs trade in the country. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the…
Espenido return to Ozamiz stays
Malacañang on Saturday defended President Duterte's decision to reassign Supt. Jovie Espenido back to Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, saying the police officer's drive against criminality can keep the city in…
PH industry stalwart Donald Dee dies
Philippine industry stalwart Donald Gochioco Dee succumbed to cancer Saturday. He was 72. As a leader, Dee championed the domestic industries, balancing the interests of employers and labor. “Donald is…
