Man surnamed Maute denies link with dreaded terror group
A member of the Muslim community in Baguio City who carries the surname “Maute” claims he is not related to the Maute brothers leading the terror group sowing hostilities in…
Civilians struggle to escape Marawi
It was during a lull in the fighting that Rohaina Salic first heard it, the bellow of a distant voice telling civilians trapped in this war-shaken city they could finally…
Ex-Marawi mayor’s house yields shabu, firearms
Police discovered several firearms, shabu and drug paraphernalia during a raid inside the house of ex-Marawi City Mayor Umpar Salic who was recently arrested for rebellion charges.
NBA: Olympic 3-on-3 hoops ramps up excitement
Excitement abounds in basketball's birthplace about the fast-paced 3-on-3 version of the game being added to the Olympic lineup Friday by the International Olympic Committee.
Woods told police he took Xanax – report
Tiger Woods told police that he was taking Xanax the night he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, an unredacted version of the police report obtained by…
Semento naman sa Bulacan
Matapos tiyakin ng Russia na magiging tuluy-tuloy ang pagsusuplay sa Pilipinas ng Billets para sa paggawa ng bakal, madadagdagan din ang produksyon ng semento sa pinakamalaking pabrika ng semento sa…
Gambling addicts
Let’s start with an actor-politician who, one time, went to a casino driving his luxury car. He went home, intending to take a taxi as he was forced to pawn…
Sea search still on for body of Bohol mayor
A group of divers and members of the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday scoured the waters of Caubian Island, Lapu-Lapu City looking for the body of Bien Unido, Bohol mayor Gisela…
WW, wow!
FROM its title alone, it’s clear that Wonder Woman is a “girl movie” as distinguished from the other kind that appeals to guys. And yet, there I sat in the…
NBI tapped to probe destabilization plot
Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate reports that members of the opposition have been involved in a destabilization…
Shoelanders bag MBT title
Felix John Villarente led Marikina’s blazing finish as the Shoelanders outlasted the Parañaque cagers, 64-60, and captured the 16-and-under division title in the Metro Basketball Tournament held recently at the…
Holdup suspect killed
A holdup suspect was killed in a shootout with policemen shortly after he robbed a woman waiting for a ride home early yesterday morning in Parañaque City..
Wanted man, cohort die in gunfight with police
A man wanted for theft and other crimes and his cohort were killed in a shootout with cops in Quezon City Thursday afternoon.
Mapua downs LSGH, tops Freego tilt
Mapua, drawing stellar games from Brian Lacap and Warren Bonifacio, added the 10th Freego Cup to its growing collection of titles with an 84-73 win over La Salle Greenhills on…
Tria nets 2 titles in Olongapo
Jose Antonio Tria stamped his class to win two titles, including the premier 18-Under Division, in the recent 19th HEAD Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit at the Subic Bay International Tennis…
A more modest tax collection goal
HOUSE bill 5636 is being touted by the administration as a reform bill with the name “Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act” (TRAIN). Reform is always a good word,…
