Duterte prods village chiefs to do their jobs
President Duterte tapped the country’s newly elected barangay captains to their part in protecting the Filipinos from illegal drugs and terrorism.
Superstar in Japan
At long last, this columnist met Marlene de la Peña, who made it really big in Japan’s highly competitive entertainment field. Dear friend and colleague Aster Amoyo arranged the luncheon-interview…
Prov’l execs face raps over Boracay Is. mess
Graft and administrative raps were filed yesterday before the Office of the Ombudsman against Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores, Malay Mayor Ciceron Cawaling, and several other municipal officials in light of…
Pogi problems
Ang column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema, lahat dito, pantay-pantay! Huwag niyo nga…
Great experience for 2 Pinoy kids
Promising footballer Aj Boy Victoriano and budding journalist Matteo De Venecia came back home with great experience and valuable lessons they gained in the 6th Gazprom Football for Friendship International…
DepEd probes purchase of overpriced razors
The Department of Education has formed a fact-finding committee to look into the alleged overpricing of razors procured by the agency’s Northern Mindanao office.
19-year-old wrote ‘Walwal’
At 17, Mark Gerald Foliente became the youngest workshopper in a class of promising screenwriters held yearly by Ricky Lee.
BSP officials, SolGen among highest paid
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas executives maintained their position as the highest paid appointed government officials under the 2016 Report on Salaries and Allowances released by the Commission on Audit recently.
NU, UST down foes in Bayugan
National University and University of Santo Tomas carved out contrasting victories on Tuesday night as the 8th Mayor Kim Lope A. Asis Invitational got going at the packed Lope Asis…
DSWD eyes shelters for street kids
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is planning to establish barangay shelters for street children amid the government’s crackdown on “tambays” or idlers, including minors, loitering the streets.
MPBL: Davao too strong for QC
Unheralded Emmanuel Calo emerged as the unlikely source of production as Davao Occidental rallied past Quezon City, 90-78, on Tuesday night for a share of the early lead in the…
Disturbing developments in US, other nations
AMERICANS are said to be more outspoken and assertive than most other people, but we did not expect it to reach a point where they would openly speaking out in…
Volcanoes dump Singaporeans
The Philippine Volcanoes stamped their class over the Singaporeans once again, scoring a 38-12 win on Tuesday to complete a two-game sweep in their Division 1 Asia Rugby Championship match…
Pinoy chessers dominate ASEAN ‘blitz’ division
Woman FIDE Master Shania Mae Mendoza and Daniel Quizon topped their respective divisions as host Philippines ruled the blitz section of the ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships yesterday at the…
Sikretong pangarap ni Alden ibinunyag
“Super fan ako ni Iron Man, so ‘yung isa sa mga secret dreams ko before was really to play a superhero role,” ani Alden nang makapanayam namin siya nitong huli.
Ateneo, Letran clash today
Reigning UAAP titleholder Ateneo seeks to sustain its menacing form while perennial NCAA contender Letran aims to pull off a big surprise as they collide in what promises to be…
