PH chesser’s 5-game win streak halted
By Kristel Satumbaga International Master John Marvin Miciano lost to Grandmaster Sandro Mareco of Argentina and dropped into a share of 3rd to 12th places after the 6th round of…
Filipinos see no need to move NAIA
By ELLALYN V. RUIZ Six out of 10 Filipinos see no need to relocate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, while only two in 10 recommend the transfer of the main…
Oscars to add ‘best popular film’ award, shorten gala
Organizers of the Oscars – under fire for plummeting ratings and accused of elitism – on Wednesday announced the creation of a new category to honor top blockbusters and said…
1 killed, 30 nabbed in drug operations
IMUS, Cavite – A suspected drug pusher was killed after resisting arrest while 30 others, including a barangay tanod, were nabbed in anti-drug operations on Wednesday in the province’s seven…
Australian prof barred at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred the entry of blacklisted Australian professor and rallyist Gill Hale Boehringer. Immigration Spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said Boehringer arrived yesterday at the Ninoy…
Ceres loses to SG club
By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros suffered a 3-1 aggregate defeat to Home United after losing 2-0 in their ASEAN Zonal Final clash in the AFC Cup Wednesday night at the Jalan…
Solons tell DoT: Step up tourism promotion
By ELLALYN V. RUIZ Lawmakers have called on the Department of Tourism to be more aggressive in attracting more tourists and generate revenues for the government. At the House Committee…
DoJ OKs robbery raps vs 3 cops
By JEFFREY G. DAMICOG The Department of Justice (DoJ) has recommended the filing of charges against three policemen and their civilian companion for their involvement in extortion activities in Valenzuela…
Pink out of hospital, cancels show
American pop star Pink has been discharged from an Australian hospital after being treated for an “excruciating” gastric virus, but has cancelled another Sydney concert scheduled for Thursday while she…
PDEA agent dies in Cebu ambush
By CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY – A senior agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA 7) was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Perrelos, Carcar City, southern Cebu…
NCAA announces reforms
By Rafael Bandayrel The NCAA announced landscape-altering reforms that will include allowing players to come back to school if they declare for the NBA draft but are not selected.
Djokovic backs Davis Cup reforms
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) – Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic says he is in favour of a bid to turn the Davis Cup tournament into a season-ending Grand Slam-level showdown, as…
‘Battle of giants’ in Ryder Cup
ST. LOUIS (AFP) – Most of the world’s greatest golfers will visit France next month for the 42nd Ryder Cup, with US and Europe captains predicting a “battle of giants”…
Woods still excites rivals
ST. LOUIS (AFP) – Ten years after his last major victory and five years since his last triumph, Tiger Woods is back on the prowl and a new generation of…
Sharapova advances, Wimby champ falls
MONTREAL (AFP) – Maria Sharapova fired 25 winners past hapless Russian compatriot Daria Kasatkina in a 6-0, 6-2 victory at the Montreal WTA event on Wednesday, but Angelique Kerber’s first…
P39.37-M smuggled sugar found in Manila port
Customs authorities discovered Thursday a total of 22,500 sacks of sugar from Thailand worth P39.37 million inside 45 abandoned containers at the Port of Manila.
