Man, 3 children die inside burning house
By AARON RECUENCO A man and his three children died when they were reportedly trapped inside their burning house in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao before dawn yesterday. Chief Supt. Graciano Mijares,…
NU keeps win run in Dickies Cup
Defending champion National University grabbed the solo lead with another close win even as Army notched its fourth straight win in the PCABL 7th Dickies Women’s Basketball Tournament held over…
2 ministers quit over Brexit plan
LONDON (AFP) – British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government imploded on Monday as Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson followed Brexit minister David Davis in resigning over her plan for Britain’s future…
2 robbery suspects killed in QC
By ALEXANDRIA SAN JUAN Two men allegedly involved in “basag salamin” modus were killed in a shootout with police officers chasing them in Quezon City past 12 a.m. yesterday. Superintendent…
‘We have a lot of catching up to do’
By BETHEENA UNITE Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena admitted yesterday that the Bureau of Customs has a lot of catching up to do to be at par with foreign counterparts. Lapena…
Rescued boys healthy, smiling
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) – The eight boys rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand are in “high spirits” and have strong immune systems because they are soccer players,…
Battle of champs up in Ironman 70.3 PH
Eleven of the planet’s top endurance racers, including three world champions and three Asia-Pacific titlists, gear up for another grueling test of physical strength and mental toughness in the Ironman…
PH ready to deploy mission to Japan
The Philippine government is ready to deploy a humanitarian mission to Japan amid the severe flooding and landslides triggered by a powerful typhoon. President Duterte has offered to send a…
Amid jubilation, 4 more boys rescued
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) – The leaders overseeing the desperate and dangerous rescue of 12 young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave labyrinth in northern Thailand were…
We welcome the coming dialogue
PRESIDENT Duterte has formed a committee to hold a dialogue with Catholic and other religious leaders of the country, in the wake of his recent speech before newly elected barangay…
Universal healthcare bill certified urgent
President Duterte has certified as urgent a bill providing universal healthcare for Filipinos to ensure its swift passage in Congress within the year. The President pushed for the approval of…
Scrapped war drill with SoKors saves US $14M
WASHINGTON (AFP) – When President Donald Trump announced the US would halt joint military drills with South Korea, he backed his controversial move by citing the ‘‘tremendous’’ costs of such…
Pasay 4-cock anniversary derby slated
Regarded as the busiest cockfighting center in Metro Manila, Pasay City Cockpit will hold its 4 -Cock Anniversary Derby on Friday. Pasay Cockpit, now managed by Team Sagupaan of cockfight…
Duterte OKs P3.7-T budget
By GENALYN KABILING President Duterte has approved the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for 2019 to sustain investments on infrastructure development, social services, among others. The budget proposal, lower than this…
‘Gardo’ weakens
By ELLALYN RUIZ Typhoon “Gardo” (international name “Maria”) is gradually weakening, having reached its peak intensity after traversing the Philippine Sea for more than a week. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
FIFA World Cup: England, Croatia in game of death
REPINO, Russia (AFP) – As excitement builds in England in the run-up to the country’s first World Cup semifinal for 28 years, midfielder Dele Alli insists Gareth Southgate’s team are…
