Pacquiao, Broner to bare details of fight
NEW YORK (AFP) - Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao and former world welterweight champion Adrien Broner will announce details Monday in New York about their upcoming bout, expected in January…
Tropical depression set to enter Mindanao
By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ A tropical depression that has developed east of Mindanao will likely enter the country's area of responsibility by Saturday or Sunday and will be named…
Congress to fast-track 2019 national budget
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the House of Representatives has promised to speed up the approval of the proposed 2019 national budget for its transmittal to the Upper Chamber…
Senators hail suspension of increase in excise taxes on oil
By HANNAH TORREGOZA Senators on Thursday hailed the government’s decision to suspend the second round of increase in excise taxes on petroleum products amid soaring price of crude in the…
Paralyzed man killed in Cebu fire
By CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY—A 52-year-old paralyzed man was killed after he was trapped in his burning house in Barangay Lorega here. The fatality was identified as Amado Maglinte, who…
Long-term remedies sought for Boracay trash
By TARA YAP ILOILO CITY — With the recent reopening of Boracay Island, long-term remedies are sought to properly address its trash management. “It is important that the Boracay…
Sept. 2 a special holiday in Ifugao
By GENALYN KABILING President Duterte has declared September 2 of every year a special holiday in Ifugao province to commemorate the surrender of Japanese general Tomoyuki Yamashita at the end…
NCRPO chief checks on cop accused of rape
By RIA FERNANDEZ National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Guillermo Eleazar conducted a surprise inspection at the Manila Police Detention Facility past midnight Thursday. Eleazar unexpectedly arrived at…
Rice tariff bill to ensure stable supply, lower prices, fight cartel
By GENALYN KABILING Malacanang is optimistic that once enacted into law, the rice tariffication bill will help ensure stable supply, lower prices, and fight the cartel in the rice industry. Presidential…
Duterte opposes military drills in South China Sea
By ARGYLL GEDUCOS SINGAPORE---President Duterte said he opposes any military drills in the disputed South China Sea, saying it will only create tension among claimants of the resource-filled waterway.…
Six women bound for South Korea intercepted at Clark Airport
By JUN RAMIREZ The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intercepted six suspected human trafficking victims bound for South Korea at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Angeles City, Pampanga…
PBA: Aces, Bolts break tie
By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Cuneta Astrodome) 7 p.m. – Alaska vs Meralco (Series tied 1-1) Alaska and Meralco are expected to engage in a dogfight tonight when they seek…
Manara lifts Insignia to QCBL victory
Spitfire EJ Manara scored a game-high 22 points to help power Insignia Builders to a close 82-79 win over Gold’s Gym in the Starter Division of the Quezon City Basketball…
Aussie legend graces Cycle PH
Three-time Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen sets out for another fun ride with beginners and bike enthusiasts as he leads the Sun Life Cycle PH at the…
Asia’s garbage dump
IS the garbage problem of South Korea slowly becoming insurmountable, forcing its people to find other locations where they can dump their trash? And do they think so…
Lady Bulldogs still undefeated
National University made quick work of University of the Philippines, 97-41, to zero in on another outright Finals berth Tuesday in the UAAP Season 81 women’s basketball tournament at the…
