Common blood pressure drug may cause skin cancer – study
People who take a certain water pill prescribed to control fluid retention and treat high blood pressure may be more likely to get skin cancer than other individuals, a Danish…
The birth of Jesus
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all…
Taguchi confident vs Melindo
Japanese champion Ryoichi Taguchi believes movement will play a crucial role when he faces fellow titleholder Milan Melindo in their world light-flyweight unification fight on Dec. 31 in Tokyo.
World’s largest amphibious aircraft takes off in China
China's home-grown AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft in production, took to the skies yesterday for its maiden flight.
Senators: Help storm victims
Senators have called on the public to pray for and help victims of tropical storms “Urduja” and “Vinta” as they celebrate Christmas today.
PBA: Ginebra battles Magnolia
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel returns to familiar surroundings today by opening its PBA Philippine Cup campaign against rival Magnolia Hotshots in the league’s annual Christmas Day doubleheader at the Philippine…
‘Vinta’ kills 200
Some 200 people have been killed due to tropical storm "Vinta" (international name "Tembin") that triggered heavy flooding and landslides that have ravaged towns and displaced thousands in Mindanao.
DZBB continues to hold top spot in Mega Manila AM radio list
GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station DZBB 594 is still the most listened to AM radio station in Mega Manila based on the most recent data from Nielsen Radio Audience…
Malaysia’s diving coach axed
Malaysia’s head diving coach has lost his job after allegedly allowing a ‘‘toxic’’ culture to develop among his team that led to rape, violence and bullying, the government said.
Goodwill and peace this Christmas season
For as long as people can remember, there has always been a ceasefire – a Suspension of Millitary Operations (SOMO) for the Armed Forces – at Christmas time between government…
SWS survey: Filipinos expect ‘happy’ Christmas this year
Despite problems and challenges, eight out of 10 Filipinos expect a “happy” Christmas this year, a survey by the Social Weather Stations said.
NBA: Curry won’t play against Cavaliers
Golden State coach Steve Kerr won’t let the hype surrounding the Warriors’ Christmas Day clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers influence a decision on whether injured guard Stephen Curry is ready…
Palace warns vs firecrackers
Malacañang has reiterated its warning against the use of firecrackers a few days before the New Year and reminded the people that President Duterte has signed Executive Order No. 28…
Matt Damon’s father dies of cancer at 74; had blood disease
Matt Damon’s father has died in Massachusetts at age 74 after a long battle with cancer.
NBA: ‘It was frustrating for sure,’ says Durant after Warriors’ run ends
The Denver Nuggets stunned the Golden State Warriors 96-81 on Saturday, holding the NBA champions to a season-low in points and snapping their 11-game winning streak.
NoKor: An act of war
North Korea yesterday slammed the latest United Nations sanctions imposed on it over the isolated country's widely-condemned intercontinental ballistic missile tests, describing the move as an ''act of war.''
