PAGASA: Monsoon to persist
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to prevail across the country in the next few days, particularly affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…
MILF refutes Arab news claim regarding Lamitan bombing
COTABATO CITY – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front leadership has vehemently refuted a recent overseas news report, which claimed that the MILF had pointed to a foreign national of German-Arab…
2 injured at Ramsay’s Vegas restaurant
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Two patrons of chef Gordon Ramsay’s newest restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip were taken to a hospital for treatment for injuries involving a drink. Caesars…
Europe wilts under record heatwave
Three men have died from heatstroke in Spain as Europe sweltered in a record heatwave Friday, with temperatures hitting a scorching 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in some areas and…
High-powered firearms recovered in ASG lair
By NONOY LACSON ZAMBOANGA CITY – Soldiers, engaged in an armed confrontation with undetermined number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) gunmen in Sulu on Friday, recovered a high-powered firearm and…
Canada’s Zombie Boy dead at 32
Canadian model and artist Zombie Boy – who was found dead of an apparent suicide at his home in Montreal – used his head-to-toe tattoos to earn international notice, from…
Perseids to dazzle PH skies
The famous Perseids meteor shower will light up the night sky in the country on Aug. 12 and 13. If weather permits, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration…
Thrilling finish in Ironman 70.3 PH seen today
By Kristel Satumbaga LAPU LAPU CITY – More than the excitement to compete with the best, participants are eager to face the challenge of the new bike route in today’s…
Lacson says he has made peace with GMA
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson said yesterday that he has made peace with former President now House Speaker Gloria M. Arroyo, his erstwhile political enemy. “Make no mistake, I’ve made peace…
NoKor hasn’t stopped nuclear program – UN
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – North Korea has not stopped its nuclear and missile programs in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to a confidential UN report seen by Reuters on…
Army, NU set up title showdown
Rhena Itesi posted another double-double yesterday as defending champion National University clobbered Air Force, 85-69, to arrange a title clash with Army in the PCABL 7th Dickies Women’s Basketball Tournament…
Weinstein seeks dismissal of sex raps
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Movie producer Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers asked a New York judge on Friday to dismiss rape and sexual assault charges against him, releasing emails between one of…
Dengue cases lower in Negros Or.
DUMAGUETE CITY (PNA) – The Department of Health’s (DoH) office in Negros Oriental reported on Friday that as of its latest count, there were 613 dengue cases with five fatalities…
Bulacan gets dredging equipment
CALUMPIT, Bulacan – To ease the fears of the Bulakenyos whenever there are floods, former President and now House incumbent speaker of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the…
Cheating wife bites off husband’s penis
VELLORE (AFP) – An Indian woman who bit off a chunk of her husband’s penis when he caught her with another man has been charged with attempted murder, police said…
PBA, Beebeele sign deal
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) announces its partnership with Beebeelee Express Corporation (Beebeelee), a new e-commerce platform in the Philippines, for the upcoming PBA Governors’ Cup. PBA Commissioner Willie O.…
