Plastic surgeon nabbed after patient death
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A plastic surgeon known as “Dr. Bumbum” or “Dr. Butt” on social media because of his buttock-enhancement operations was arrested on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, four…
162,022 affected by ‘Inday’
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday that 40,256 families or 162,022 persons from 195 barangays in Regions 3, 4-A, 4-B, 6, and the National Capital Region…
11 dead in US boat accident
At least 11 people including children drowned when an amphibious “duck boat” carrying 31 people capsized and sank in stormy weather on a lake in Missouri on Thursday. Divers will…
Skyscrapers tame Tigers; Crusaders win
By Jerome Lagunzad Games Today (Caloocan Sports Complex) 7 p.m. – Batangas City vs Valenzuela 9 p.m. – Caloocan vs San Juan Big man Cedric Ablaza atone himself from a…
Getting Fil-Am Clarkson for Gilas too remote
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio said tapping Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson in lieu of suspended naturalized player Andray Blatche is next to impossible.
Ateneo zaps Lithuania
Ateneo-Pilipinas countered Lithuania’s length with blinding speed and precision on the offensive end as the Eagles scored a masterful 98-65 win in the William Jones Cup Friday night at the…
Panelo: Duterte fulfills promises
By ARGYLL B. GEDUCOS President Duterte's top legal counsel has said that the Chief Executive stays true to his promise to bring comfortable life to all Filipinos. Chief Presidential Legal…
Brgy Exec killed in ambush
CEBU CITY – A barangay councilor was shot to death in a daring ambush Friday morning. Killed was 23-year-old Art Stephen Bas who was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants. Bas…
Alaska takes Game 3
The refuse-to-lose attitude of the Alaska Aces allowed them to live and fight for another day as they prevented the San Miguel Beermen from sweeping their best-of-five semifinal series last…
Radioman shot dead
By Nino Luces DARAGA, Albay – A hard hitting radio commentator in the province of Albay was shot dead by unidentified suspects early Friday morning. The victim, Joey Llana, 41,…
NU kicks off bid vs SBU
Games today 2 p.m. – Adamson vs Perpetual 4 p.m. – National U vs San Beda Games tomorrow (Sunday) 4 p.m. – FEU vs St. Benilde 6 p.m. – UST…
JBC shortlists 3 for Ombudsman
By REY G. PANALIGAN The Judicial and Bar Council has named three nominees to the Ombudsman post that would be vacated on July 26 with the retirement of Ombudsman Conchita…
Melo set for free agency
NEW YORK (AFP) – Carmelo Anthony will become a free agent after being a key figure in a three-team NBA trade Thursday involving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks and…
Thomas strikes again, but booed
L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France (AFP) – Geraint Thomas became the first yellow jersey wearer since disgraced Lance Armstrong to triumph on the legendary Alpe d'Huez after a thrilling finale to a…
Tiger 5 shots behind leader
CARNOUSTIE, United Kingdom (AFP) – Kevin Kisner of the United States leads the way after the first round of the British Open on Thursday, but Rory McIlroy is one of…
Chot fined P534,000, 10 players suspended
The world governing body FIBA yesterday for unsportsmanlike behavior in a brawl that marred their World Cup Qualifiers match against Australia last July 2 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue,…
