DA launches loan program for farmers
Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said he has chosen the fishing town of Malimono in Surigao del Norte and the farming municipality of Bongabon in Nueva Ecija to be the pilot…
Domestic industrialization
I RECALL the late 60s, Japanese tourists wearing cameras over necks, taking pictures of significant products or sights in the country. Whether in watch, clothing, shoe stores etc., they were…
Avoid colorum vessels – PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard yesterday reminded people who plan to go on an island vacation during Holy Week to avoid patronizing colorum inter-island vessels.
1 dead in Cavite fire
A 51-year-old vendor died in the fire that destroyed some 600 houses and rendered around 500 families homeless in Sitio Tabing-Dagat, Barangay Maliksi III, this city, Wednesday.
Slain beauty queen’s family seeks justice
Family and friends have appealed for justice for Mary Christine Balagtas, 23, the Lakambini ng Bulacan 2009 winner who was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen here Wednesday.
40 houses sa Tondo, naabo
Apatnapung kabahayan ang naabo sa isang sunog na sumiklab sa Tondo, Manila, noong Huwebes ng hapon. Base sa report ng Manila Fire Department, umabot sa Task Force Alpha ang sunog…
Sharon and Maricel: The last of the movie queens
There are writers who describe the likes of Judy Ann Santos, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, and Toni Gonzaga as movie queens. While they are popular actresses, they aren’t considered movie…
Rody awards 28 soldiers hurt in clash
A gold cross medal, a new pistol, mobile phone, and financial assistance were among the incentives distributed by President Duterte to wounded government troops in Jolo, Sulu last Thursday.
4 armed men arestado
Apat na kalalakihan ang dinakip ng mga nagpapatrol na pulis dahil sa pagdadala ng baril at granada sa Camarin, Caloocan City, kahapon ng umaga.
Mom, tinangkang lunurin ang anak
Isang 33-taong gulang na ina ang inaresto noong Huwebes ng umaga nang tangkain niyang lunurin ang kaniyang apat na buwang gulang na sanggol na lalaki sa Manila Bay sa Malate,…
Bezos Admits Selling Amazon Stock Yearly for ‘Blue Origin’ Rocket Company
Billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos said he is selling $1 billion in stock of his retail giant Amazon each year to finance his rocket company, Blue Origin, which aims to carry…
BI workers slam misinformation
Rank and file employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) decried the peddling of lies and misinformation to the public on the issue of their overtime pay, the non-payment of…
Wheelchair basketball
Basketball for the differently-abled takes the spotlight this week as members of Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) conduct player and coaching clinics with the Pilipinas Warriors – the Philippine national wheelchair…
Kuratong member killed
An Army reservist who is a suspected member of the Kuratong Baleleng and Dragon Group was killed in an encounter with policemen who were serving a warrant of arrest against…
South Korean fugitive falls
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced yesterday the arrest of one of South Korea’s most wanted for allegedly duping hundreds of their compatriots in a multi-million dollar financial pyramiding scam.
‘Full House Tonight’ serves laughter
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and the whole cast deliver the jokes as Andrew E. performs his classic rap hit “Humanap Ka ng Panget.”
