MMDA mulls doubling traffic violation fines
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is seeking to raise by 100 percent penalty of traffic violations committed by motorists and public utility vehicle drivers traversing on Metro Manila roads…
US parents sue to call baby girl ‘Allah’
A civil rights group sued Georgia over the state’s refusal to allow a couple to officially name its 22-month-old child “Allah.”
Faeldon tags giant oil company for smuggling
Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon yesterday disclosed that the bureau had busted a giant fuel company smuggling billion-worth of fuel into the country.
PBA: For the right to be No. 1
Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 4:15 p.m. – Alaska vs Mahindra 7 p.m. – Rain or Shine vs Meralco Unbeaten record, solo lead at stake when Bolts, and Painters…
Pia, Jonas downplay Maxine-Kylie rivalry
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and mentor Jonas Gaffud of the Aces and Queens beauty camp downplayed the reported rivalry between reigning Miss International Kylie Verzosa and Miss Universe 2016…
Disbarment case vs Ombudsman Morales junked
For lack of merit, the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed yesterday the disbarment complaint filed against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales.
The work of the Son
Jesus answered the Jews: “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.” For this reason the Jews tried all the more to kill him, because he…
Huge cyclone hits Australia
Howling winds, heavy rain and huge seas pounded Australia’s northeast on Tuesday, damaging homes, wrecking jetties and cutting power to thousands of people as Tropical Cyclone Debbie tore through Queensland…
Benham Rise has methane hydrates that could be possible source of energy
The 24-million hectare Benham Rise undersea plateau east of Luzon has potential methane hydrates that could be a possible source of energy for the Philippines.
PNP probes barangay officials in narco list
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now conducting investigation on the involvement of some barangay officials in illegal drugs activities especially in their respective communities.
Federer beats Del Potro
In-form Roger Federer powered his way into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-3 6-4 win over Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro on Monday.
Kerber, Venus in quarters
World number one Angelique Kerber despatched Japanese qualifier Risa Ozaki 6-2, 6-2 to set up a quarter-final clash with Venus Williams Monday at the Miami Open.
UK’s new pound coin enters circulation
Britain’s new £1 coin with the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland goes into circulation from Tuesday on the eve of the launch of a Brexit process that…
China can now deploy warplanes to Spratlys
A report from a US think tank says China has nearly completed construction work on three man-made islands in the South China Sea, giving it the ability to deploy combat…
NBA: Spurs drop Cavs
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and left to a standing ovation Monday as the San Antonio Spurs humbled the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers 103-74 less than three weeks before the…
Drake ends Sheeran’s Billboard 200 reign, smashes streaming record
Drake ended Ed Sheeran’s two week reign atop the Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, selling a monster 505,000 copies of his new album “More Life,” according to figures from…
