Cyclone east of Visayas intensifies, named ‘Maria’
The tropical depression east of the Visayas further intensified into a tropical storm and was given the international name “Maria.”
Lab-grown embryos can save rhino sub-species
BERLIN (AP) – Scientists say they’re several steps closer to perfecting a method that could prevent the extinction of northern white rhinos, of which only two animals are known still…
‘Race against water’
Thai rescuers on Thursday said they may be prodded into a complex extraction of 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave if forecast rains hammer the mountainside…
3 indicted for kidnapping ‘Halloween’ actress, actor
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Three people have been formally charged for kidnapping “Halloween: Resurrection” actress Daisy McCrackin and actor Joseph Capone. Keith Andre Stewart, Johntae Jones, and Amber Neal were…
A risk of hearing loss – NIHL
By Floro Mercene Noise-induced hearing loss, or NIHL, occurs when your ears are exposed to overly loud sounds. Any sound over 85 decibels (dB) is considered to be dangerous to…
Localized peace talks with Reds may be pursued
Despite the earlier declaration of Communist Party of the Philippines founder Joma Sison, the Duterte administration remains open to a possible resumption of the peace talks with the communist group.
Leptospirosis outbreak
By ANALOU DE VERA Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared yesterday a leptospirosis outbreak in 18 barangays in seven cities in Metro Manila as he called on local government officials…
MASTERCLASS: Federer, Serena dump rivals
LONDON (AFP) – Roger Federer extended his flawless winning streak at Wimbledon to 26 consecutive sets as the defending champion crushed Lukas Lacko, while Serena Williams powered to her 16th…
Speed vs defense: Mbappe hopes to lead France over Uruguay
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) – France picked up two trophies in 1998: One, of course, was the country’s only World Cup title, won on home soil. It was also the…
3 gunmen barge into café, rob 15 people
Three armed men barged into a café in Parañaque City Tuesday night and robbed 15 people of over R140,000 worth of cash, gadgets and other personal items. Initial information from…
2 tax examiners dismissed
Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has dismissed two tax examiners who were allegedly caught in an entrapment operations by operatives of the Bureau of…
Tondo estero settlers relocated to Cavite
The first batch of informal settler families (ISFs) dwelling along Estero de Magdalena in Binondo, Manila, was relocated to Trece Martirez, Cavite, to give way to the R17-million rehabilitation project…
Another drug ring member falls
Another member of the notorious “Boratong” drug syndicate was arrested in an entrapment operation Tuesday afternoon, hours after the ring’s alleged courier was apprehended in Pasig City.
Generika eyes 3rd win vs F2
By Jerome Lagunzad Games Today (The Arena, San Juan City) 4:15 p.m. – Generika-Ayala vs F2 Logistics 7:00 p.m. – Smart-Army vs Cocolife Surprise leader Generika-Ayala tries to inch closer…
Laborer electrocuted
A 29-year-old construction worker died of electrocution while doing his job in Quezon City Tuesday afternoon. Investigators of Quezon City Police District Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit identified the victim…
PSC must toe the line –Gomez
By Nick Giongco Asian Games chief of mission Richard Gomez insisted yesterday that the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has no other choice but to fund whoever the Philippine Olympic Committee…
