Police officer tagged in extortion surrenders
A police official assigned in Taguig City has surrendered after his name popped out during the investigation on a group of barangay security officers who arrested and extorted money from…
PBA: San Mig will go for history
The chance of becoming the PBA’s sixth grand slam winner will either be a blessing or a curse for the San Miguel Beermen when they shoot for a sweep of…
Too much energy drinks bad for the heart
Excessive consumption of energy drinks is bad for the heart, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) warned. Dr. Jorge Sison, president of the PHA, said taking too much energy drinks can…
Abe’s party suffers defeat in Tokyo polls
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he will work to regain public trust after his party suffered an historic defeat in an election in the nation’s capital, signaling…
Hapilon still in Marawi
Top Abu Sayyaf Group leader Isnilon Hapilon is still in hiding somewhere in Marawi City, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said yesterday, in a bid to dispel speculations he escaped the…
Doctors save dumped baby
A newborn baby boy was revived by attending physicians and nurses yesterday after being left to die in the trash bin of the country’s premier airport.
Britney Spears sings live in Singapore, hits critics
American pop star Britney Spears sang live during a tour stop in Singapore recently as she denied lip-sync allegations in her concerts.
HURT AND PUZZLED
The chartered A330-300 that flew Manny Pacquiao and his 150-strong entourage from Brisbane on Monday didn’t exactly ooze with negative energy as it soared over the massive Australian landmass.
Youth warned vs using e-cigars
A laryngeal cancer survivor who heads an anti-tobacco use group has warned the youth on the harmful effects of e-cigarettes or vaping products which are being promoted as a safe…
Duterte forms Task Force Bangon Marawi
President Duterte has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force that will oversee the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and rebuilding of war-torn Marawi City.
Laptop ban lifted from Abu Dhabi flights
The United States on Sunday lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying the United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Airways had put…
Adele cancels remainder of world tour with damaged vocal cords
Singer Adele has canceled the last two sell-out shows of her world tour due to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium this weekend after damaging her vocal cords.
Trump talks NoKor threat in calls with China, Japan
The threat posed by North Korea was a key topic in phone calls between US President Donald Trump and the leaders of China and Japan, along with trade issues, the…
Beijing: US warship ‘serious provocation’
The passage of a US warship close to a disputed island in the South China Sea was a “serious political and military provocation,” Beijing said, one that could further strain…
Box office: ‘Despicable Me 3’ rules
The latest in the franchise is opening to $75.4 million from 4,529 locations – the widest domestic release ever. That total is lower than earlier estimates, which pegged the film…
Meralco ekes past Ilocos XI
Phil Younghusband scored from a penalty kick in the second half and Meralco-Manila eked out a 1-0 victory over Ilocos United to take provisionary lead Saturday in the Philippines Football…
