3 business execs face tax raps
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed yesterday tax evasion charges against three Makati business executives for declaring tax debts of P2.9 million in their returns but did not pay…
US flight diverted over $12 blanket dispute
A flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu was diverted to Los Angeles on Wednesday after a passenger refused to pay $12 (P605) for a blanket and was accused of being…
Duterte names acting DFA chief
Manalo, described by Malacañang as an “excellent transition man,” replaces Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. who failed to get the nod of the Commission on Appointments on…
War looms: Mon vs Peping
Former basketball star Mon Fernandez yesterday vowed to go after Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose ‘Peping’ Cojuangco on the alleged misuse of funds it received from the previous administration…
France’s weather woman with Down Syndrome
Melanie Segard, 21, will begin training for the broadcast next Tuesday at the studios of public television station France 2, UNAPEI said in a statement.
Aguirre issues lookout order vs Mighty owners
Immigration officials have been instructed to keep a close watch on any attempt by Mighty Corporation owners Alxander Wongchuking and his brother Caesar to leave the country.
Chinese ship seen in Benham Rise
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said yesterday that there is a big possibility that China is looking to explore mineral-rich Benham Rise after one of its survey ships was seen in…
PBA: Rest for the weary
The PBA will give the newly-crowned Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen and losing finalist Barangay Ginebra San Miguel time to recharge their batteries before they see action in the…
Cop killed in Davao del Sur ambush laid to rest
One of the four police officers killed in an ambush in the remote Barangay Sibayan Wednesday morning was laid to rest.
Bus terminal ililipat
Ibinigay na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang “go signal” para ilipat ang provincial bus terminal mula sa Paranaque City sa bagong lugar nito sa Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City,…
22 girls killed in youth center fire
A fire tore through a home for abused teenagers and children in Guatemala, killing at least 22 girls on Wednesday after some residents set mattresses ablaze following an overnight attempt…
Yasay could still be rehired
Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. could still be part of the Duterte government even after getting the ax from the Commission on Appointments.
Mia, Cyna two down
Titiya Plucksataporn stumbled at the finish for a 71 but held on to grab a two-stroke lead over local aces Mia Piccio and Cyna Rodriguez as erstwhile leader Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul…
Hawaii sues to block Trump’s travel ban
Attorneys for the state filed the lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Honolulu. The state had previously sued over Trump’s initial travel ban, but that lawsuit was put on hold…
NBA: Celts stun Warriors
Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points as the Boston Celtics beat Golden State 99-86 on Wednesday night, spoiling the Warriors’ lone home game in a nearly three-week span.
Michigan Wolverines in huge scare
A plane carrying the Michigan men’s college basketball team slid off a runway during an aborted takeoff Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the aircraft and forcing passengers to exit through…
