The new ‘taxi’
The franchise requirement of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) providers operating within the system of transport network companies (TNCs) like Uber…
2 soldiers killed in clash
Two soldiers were killed while seven others were wounded in an encounter with suspected New People’s Army rebels yesterday in Barangay Casili, Gubat, Sorsogon.
Ex-Rizal cop probed for links to militants
The Philippine National Police is investigating a former member of the Rizal police if he is tied to the Maute Group after his identification card was found in the battle…
Kakai-Ahron launching pic?
The success of “Kita Kita,” topbilled by Alex de Rossi and Empoy, will surely inspire other producers – whether indie or mainstream – to come up with their own versions.…
‘Bato’: PNP not afraid of gang
Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald M. dela Rosa yesterday dared members of the Kuratong Baleleng Group to come after them following the death of suspected narco-politician Ozamiz City…
Fascinated
AT 2 o’clock in the morning, roused from bed with cops knocking at the door and shooting up her house and her parents’, the perfectly named Nova Princess, aka Vice…
Gatchalian: Senate has right to probe Bautista
Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Economic Affairs Committee, said yesterday the Senate has the constitutional right to look into the evidence of corrupt practices aired against Commission…
Mahigpit na smoking ban sa Manila
Sinabi ni Division of City Schools (DCS) Manila superintendent Dr. Wilfredo Cabral na nakikipag-ugnayan sila sa city hall para sa pagpapatupad ng smoking ban.
Risa: No need to question law
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday she sees no reason for hospitals to question the legality of the recently signed Strengthened Anti-Hospital Deposit Law since it would benefit the poor and…
Sotto seeks probe on Bautista
Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente C. Sotto III called on his colleagues yesterday to look into the allegations of Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista’s ill-gotten wealth.
Witness says 5 Customs execs receiving ‘tara’
Granted immunity from suit and security protection, Customs broker Mark Ruben Taguba yesterday tagged eight persons, five of them incumbent Bureau of Customs officials, as recipients of grease money known…
Finding the funds for free college education
THERE were seven countries in the world providing free college education – Brazil, Germany, Finland, France, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden. With the approval of the Free Universal Access to Quality…
Trader loses P2.1 M to thieves
Four suspected members of “Basag Kotse” gang stole P2.1 million worth of jewelry, cash and other valuables from a businessman in Pasay City over the weekend.
QC mayor sends off Under-13 booters
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista yesterday led city officials in sending off the U-13 team of the Quezon City Football Club (QCFC) that will represent the Philippines in the Gothia…
CdO hosts Shell chess
The Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships (SNYACC) swings to Mindanao this month with a huge turnout expected in the Northern Mindanao qualifying leg at SM City in Cagayan de…
EAC faces Arellano
Emilio Aguinaldo College and Arellano University – try to find some sort of consistency as they square off today in the resumption of the 93rd NCAA seniors basketball tournament at…
