Balikatan exercises close
The 34th Philippines-United States Exercise Balikatan (BK) officially ended yesterday in a closing ceremony attended by high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed…
3.1 quake hits Cebu City
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu City and nearby areas yesterday.
Week of peace
Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), its member line agencies, and local government units launched on Thursday the “Marawi Week of Peace” to commemorate the heroism and unity displayed during last…
Erap legacy
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte recently initiated “a small window” for the re-opening of peace talks with the 49-year old subversive, turned terrorist, CPP-NPA-NDF group. A limited attempt at a tantalizing prospect…
4 Negros cops wounded
Four Philippine National Police (PNP) officers were wounded after two people resisted arrest in Cauyan town, Negros Occidental province.
‘Impersonator’ held for extortion
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday the arrest of a con artist who impersonated top government officials to extort money.
Hard work plus business acumen
After working for years in giant companies – appliance, beauty, retail – and proving her worth, Rhea Anicoche-Tan felt she was ready to be on her own. So in 2009,…
Mr. Baler
THEY don’t make men like Edgardo Angara anymore. He was 83 but it will not be an exaggeration to say that up to his last day he led an active…
New era for FAMAS
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin.
Koko willing to yield as Senate President
Sen. Koko Pimentel said yesterday that he is willing to vacate his post as Senate President but clarified this has yet to be finalized with his colleagues the majority.
PCOO Undersecretary quits, denies irregular fund release
A Presidential Communications Operations Office Undersecretary has resigned from his post but strongly denied any irregular disbursement in the agency’s budget during a regional summit last year.
So many side issues in Sereno controversy
IT was a deeply divided Supreme Court that ruled last week against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Its ruling was received by an equally divided nation.
DepEd: Public school classes open on June 4
The Department of Education officially announced yesterday that the opening of classes for School Year 2018-2019 in all public schools nationwide is on June 4.
PNP, Ombudsman dispute UNTV lead
Philippine National Police and Ombudsman go separate ways as they dispute the early lead in the UNTV Cup Off Season Executive Faceoff which resumes tomorrow at the Pasig City Sports…
Cavs to live and die with LeBron, as always
LeBron James recovered quickly from his neck strain. There's still too much stress on his back. He's carrying the Cavaliers. It's a springtime tradition.
Archers fortify backcourt
This early, La Salle-Greenhills star guard Joel Cagulangan has committed to suit up for powerhouse La Salle in the seniors ranks, assuring the Green Archers of another potent backcourt weapon…
