Neymar follows Messi, Ronaldo as Brazil falls
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AFP) – Neymar's Brazil crashed out of the World Cup on Friday, failing to erase the pain of their humiliation on home soil four years ago as…
Tiger, Mickelson in talks for $10-M duel
MIAMI (AFP) – Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are in talks to stage a $10 million winner-take-all 18-hole golf showdown, according to a report on the Golf.com website. Plans to…
Ex-Lucena mayor acquitted
By CZARINA NICOLE ONG Former Lucena City Mayor Ramon Talaga Jr. has been acquitted by the Sandiganbayan Second Division of his graft charge in relation to the reportedly anomalous issuance…
Not Again?
By Erik Espina THERE is a member of the “High Bench” who enjoys the privilege of, if memory serves, 40 PTCFORs (Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence). While I…
Order for P1 fare hike out
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board released yesterday its order granting a P1 provisional fare increase for public utility jeepneys, raising the minimum fare from P8 to P9. Based…
BIR wins P508-M collection case
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has upheld the P508-million deficiency tax assessment imposed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) against a four-star hotel on Roxas Boulevard in Pasay…
PVL: Creamline, PayMaya forge title duel
Creamline exploited the injury suffered by Pocari Sweat-Air Force’s top spiker Myla Pablo during the warm-up and carved out a 25-15, 25-18, 25-16 win in their do-or-die semis match to…
Armed services must work more closely together
We can understand President Duterte’s quickly accepting responsibility and blame for the misencounter in Samar last week between Philippine Army troopers of the 87th Infantry Battalion, Armed Forces of the…
Gunrunner shot dead
An alleged gunrunner, also listed as a notorious drug pusher, was killed in an encounter with Las Piñas City policemen who were conducting anti-criminality campaign early yesterday morning in the…
Makati cop, 4 cohorts held for kidnapping
By JEL SANTOS A police officer and his four cohorts were arrested early Thursday morning after they allegedly kidnapped a Chinese national and demanded money from his family in Makati…
Scarlett Johansson’s plans to play trans man spurs backlash
NEW YORK (AP) – Scarlett Johansson’s plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier this week, Johansson…
Cignal too much for PLDT spikers
By Kristel Satumbaga Defending champion Cignal outplayed PLDT in a thrilling duel, 25-23, 25-19, 33-31, and clinched the first finals berth in their do-or-die semis match in the men’s division…
Sotto asks PNP to allow De Lima to hold hearings
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III has asked the Philippine National Police to allow detained Sen. Leila de Lima to conduct hearings inside the Custodial Center in Camp Crame in…
SBC faces former coach as NCAA opens
By Kristel Satumbaga Powerhouse San Beda and former mentor Frankie Lim will be on the opposite ends today when the Red Lions open their “three-peat” drive against season host Perpetual…
The question about fasting
Gospel reading: Mt 9:14-17 The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered them, “Can…
Poe files resolution to probe defective police patrol cars
Sen. Grace Poe has formally filed a resolution calling for an investigation on the Philippine National Police procurement of defective patrol vehicles totaling R1.89 billion in 2015. Poe filed Senate…
