Lighthouses of yesteryear to GPS era (1)
In an era before GPS and other navigational apparatuses, lighthouses were extremely valuable resources for ship captains. By illuminating waterways guiding ships away from reefs, rocks and other hazards as…
Ex-Defense chief Abat passes away
The Department of National Defense (DND) is mourning the loss of former Defense Secretary and Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Maj. Gen. Fortunato Abat, who passed away Wednesday night…
Escolta memories
With the indulgence of readers, Highspeed once more goes on a nostalgia trip, evoked by a recent Panorama cover story on Escolta.
2 HPG cops, cohorts nabbed for extortion
Members of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit 10 (RHPU 10), Iligan City Highway Patrol Team (ICHPT) were arrested Wednesday evening by the personnel of the Counter Intelligence Task Force (CITF)…
Saving Boracay for whom?
AN interesting query raised outside the recent congressional hearing in Boracay is the issue of who should benefit from the rehabilitation of the island-paradise.
Tax evasion charges filed vs news site affiliate
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed yesterday tax evasion charges in court against Rappler Holding Corporation (RHC), an affiliate of online news outfit Rappler, for alleged non-payment of income…
Global falls
Global-Cebu continued its frustration in the AFC Cup Wednesday after being handed a 3-0 defeat by Group G leader Yangon United at the Youth Training Centre in Yangon, Myanmar.
More teams want to join MPBL
This early, several provinces from all corners of the Philippine archipelago are already lining up to join the next conference of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
Velez, Madis eye ‘double’ in PPS Tagum
John David Velez and Tenielle Madis from M’lang hope to come out strong coming off a brief break as they head the huge cast vying in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express…
10-day Manila SEAG slated
The country’s hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games will be officially from Nov. 30 until Dec. 9, the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) said yesterday.
More luxury cars set for demolition
A new fleet of luxury cars will be destroyed by authorities at the Cagayan freeport next week as part of President Duterte’s crackdown on smuggling.
Presidential term limits – China, US, PH
UNITED States President Donald Trump had an unexpected reaction to China President Xi Jinping’s move to end the constitutional two-term limit on the country’s presidency. Trump’ reaction: “He’s now president…
Show of force
There seems to be no stopping Navy-Standard Insurance’s rampage in the 2018 Ronda Pilipinas presented by LBC. Not even a one-day break.
High-flying La Salle star still in limbo
Promising guard Ricci Rivero has already cleared the air on why he, along with his elder brother Prince and close buddy Brent Paraiso, took a leave of absence from La…
Panel finds probable cause to oust Sereno
The House Justice Committee has found probable cause in the impeachment complaint filed against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.
FDCP Cine Lokal presents Sinag Maynila 2018
IN line with its program to support and empower local film festivals, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is partnering with Solar Entertainment Corporation to host Sinag Maynila 2018…
