Malaysia says sorry for flag gaffe
Malaysia’s Southeast Asian Games organizers have apologized to Indonesia after its flag was printed upside-down in a souvenir magazine, prompting a scathing response from the team and anger on social…
Duterte limits cellphone use, thinks he is bugged
President Duterte has limited his mobile phone use due to concerns of possible surveillance by political rivals and other countries.
Palace renews appeal for calm over bird flu
Malacañang yesterday renewed its appeal to the people to remain calm yet vigilant and discouraged them from spreading unverified information on bird flu cases in the country that may cause…
Persevering prayer
There’s an old saying which goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.” (Obviously, this doesn’t apply to committing suicide!).
PAGASA monitoring LPA east of Cagayan
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a new low-pressure area that may intensify into a tropical depression within 24 to 36 hours.
Duterte names OIC for DSWD
President Duterte has named Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco as the officer-in-charge of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Achievers in their old age
Some issues back, Highspeed wrote “In praise of senior actors” – in their 80s and 90s. Read in Manila Bulletin Nelly Favis Villafuerte’s Gentle Breeze headlined “Peculiar blessedness about old…
Singaporean star says sorry for jibe against Malaysians
Singapore's Olympic swimming champion Joseph Schooling has apologised to Malaysians after he raised hackles by promising to "teach them a thing or two" at the Southeast Asian Games.
Pinay’s son missing after Barcelona terror attack
The Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Arriola said in a statement on Saturday that the 43-year-old Filipino woman was seriously injured in Thursday’s attack. She had been…
PBA: GlobalPort faces Kia; ROS tackles KaTropa
GlobalPort faces Kia today in the PBA Governors’ Cup or three weeks since GlobalPort coach Franz Pumaren and prized guard Stanley Pringle figured in a shouting match.
Sweet lemons
WHEN you missed a bus or taxi ride, did you ever tell yourself that it was probably the universe’s way of sparing you from an accident or anything tragic? Did…
Be wary as ‘Ghost Month’ starts Tuesday
Asians will observe “Ghost Month” starting Tuesday, which could be threatened by earthquakes, landslides, or even war based on Chinese astrology.
Pinoy bowlers out to relive winning tradition
Filipino keglers, under new coach in the legendary Paeng Nepomuceno, swing into action in the 29th SEA Games bowling tournament on Sunday.
GMA artists train under New York acting coach
Eddie Mesa, one of the biggest stars in the 60s, stages a one-night only concert at The Theater in Solaire on Sept. 10. The rare performance is called “Sing Us…
NBI probes killing of Kian in drug raid
Justice Secretary Vitaliano N. Aguirre II said yesterday he has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct a parallel probe into the killing of Kian Loyd Delos Santos by…
Amaya vows to bounce back in 2019 SEAG
Quietly sobbing in one corner inside the Philippine tent at the end of the 29th Southeast Asian Games compound archery competitions on Friday was Amaya Paz-Cojuangco.
