‘Auring’ threatens Visayas, Mindanao
More areas in the Visayas and Mindanao have been placed under Signal No. 1 as tropical depression “Auring” moves closer to the country.
The baptism of Jesus
This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted and did not deny it,…
Kim Jong Un has quiet birthday
Though the young leader’s birthday is well-known throughout the country, it has yet to be celebrated with the kind of adulatory festivities that accompany the birthdays of his late grandfather…
Avoiding obesity
According to the World Health Organization – Western Pacific Region Office (WHO-WPRO) there is raising concern for increased childhood overweight and obesity cases in the Philippines.
Duterte satisfied with security
President Duterte is satisfied with the intensified security preparations for the safety and protection of devotees commemorating the Feast of the Black Nazarene today.
Aguirre defends Kerwin’s inclusion in WPP
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II defended yesterday the inclusion of alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa in the government’s witness protection program (WPP).
PBA: Cruz steps up big for Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine used a big run to open the third quarter, then denied Phoenix another chance at orchestrating a comeback for the second straight game to score a 97-82…
Millions seen in ‘Traslacion’ amid threats
Millions of devotees from all walks of life are expected to join the annual Black Nazarene procession today despite the terror threats that security officials have earlier confirmed.
Father of Portugal democracy dies
Portugal’s former president Mario Soares, widely seen as the father of the country’s modern-day democracy, died Saturday aged 92 a fortnight after being admitted to hospital.
NBA: Westbrook’s 17th triple-D
Russell Westbrook had 32 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his 17th triple-double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-106 in the NBA…
‘Moonlight’ voted best picture by Nat’l Society of Film Critics
Society members who gathered Saturday at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York also gave Barry Jenkins the best director award for the film.
US airport gunman charged, faces death
The Iraq war veteran accused of killing five travelers and wounding six others at a busy international airport in Florida was charged Saturday and could face the death penalty if…
Djokovic stillowns Qatar Open
Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Qatar Open title by beating top-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the final on Saturday.
Davao eyes monorail project
City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) head Ivan Cortez said that a Chinese investor will do feasibility study on a monorail project here in March 2017 to address the growing…
Organic farmers get help
The office of Leyte Governor Petilla has extended financial assistance to a group of 27 farmers in this barangay who are into organic vegetable production and seaweeds farming projects here.
Lessons from 3 Kings
Here’s a story of three priest friends – a Franciscan, Jesuit, and SVD. They paid homage to the Christ Child in Bethlehem but having different religious motives. The Franciscan was…
