SWS: 73% of Pinoys OK nat’l ID system
Most Filipinos have expressed “extremely strong” approval for the implementation of a national ID system even before it was signed into law last Aug. 6. In the nationwide Social Weather…
Duterte berates erring lawmen
By Genalyn D. Kabiling Rogue policemen got a second serving of President Duterte's threats after being forced to stand and wait at the Malacañang grounds for hours last Tuesday. Emerging…
Barangay hall on sidewalk dismantled
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) demolished yesterday the barangay hall of Barangay 235, Zone 22 in District II of Manila, which was erected on the sidewalk. The agency said…
Pacquiao Cup in Mandaue
Mandaue City is set to host some 137 boxers from all over the country in the national championships of the Philippine Sports Commission-Pacquiao Amateur Boxing Cup set Sept. 7 to…
‘Charmed’ makers defend reboot, tout its ethnic diversity
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – A roundup of news Monday from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs.…
Najib on money laundering charge
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak was hit with new charges Wednesday linked to a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his shock election defeat in May. Appearing at a…
Red-hot voyage to Sun will bring us closer to our star
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) – A red-hot voyage to the Sun is going to bring us closer to our star than ever before.
Djokovic, Wawrinka advance
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) – Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday, with both men polishing their pre-US Open form. Wawrinka put his…
PDEA agent gunned down in Cebu
CEBU CITY (PNA) – Another Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 (Central Visayas) agent was ambushed in Carcar City, some 40 kilometers south here on Wednesday afternoon.
PNP grateful for P25-M medical subsidy
The Philippine National Police on Wednesday thanked President Duterte for allocating P25 million to subsidize the medical and hospitalization expenses of all policemen.
Tiger, Rory in early duel at PGA tilt
ST. LOUIS (AFP) – Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, past major winners trying to rise once more from contenders to champions, tee off side-by-side when the 100th PGA Championship starts…
P30 billion needed to fully implement PH ID system
At least P30 billion would be needed for the full implementation of the national identification system within three to five years, according to National Statistician Lisa Bersales.
DoJ to review Nayong Pilipino lease agreement
President Duterte has ordered the Department of Justice to review the controversial lease agreement forged by Nayong Pilipino Foundation with a casino resort developer.
President Duterte vows to block new casino operations in PH
President Duterte has vowed to block new casino operations in the country following his dismissal of the entire board of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation over a controversial integrated casino project.
President Duterte OKs P25-M monthly subsidy for hospitalization of policemen
President Duterte has approved a P25-million monthly subsidy for all the medical and hospitalization expenses of all the members of the Philippine National Police.
Activist gunned down in broad daylight in Cebu
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A 42-year-old member of a cause-oriented group was gunned down by two men in Sitio Maxima, Barangay Punta Engano here Wednesday afternoon.
