House approves 186 major bills in 83 days
The House of Representatives passed 186 significant legislative measures in the past 83 days of the 17th Congress, one of the more productive series of legislative sessions in the chamber’s…
Leila bill bans corporal punishment on children
De Lima, a human rights advocate, filed Senate Bill No. 1348 or the “Anti-Corporal Punishment Act of 2017” which aims to shield Filipino children from corporal punishment and all other…
UST regroups in time to hold off Adamson
University of Santo Tomas (UST) recovered from a third-set meltdown against a determined Adamson side before running away with a 25-12, 25-18, 22-25, 25-19 win yesterday in the UAAP women’s…
Federer gets free ride to semifinals vs Sock
Roger Federer reached the 10th Indian Wells Masters semi-final of his career by walkover on Friday as Australian Nick Kyrgios withdrew from their highly anticipated quarter-final with food poisoning.
Public warned vs dry season diseases
The Manila Health Department (MHD) has reminded people to be wary of the diseases that are common during the dry season.
Melanie hopes to play role of crazy woman
Former beauty queen-turned-actress Melanie Marquez has wished that she could play the role of a crazy woman in the future.
Navotas lawmaker seeks Mighty probe
Two House of Representatives committees were asked to conduct a congressional investigation, in aid of legislation, into the alleged tax evasion activities of a local cigarette manufacturer that deprived government…
PBA: Phoenix wins in double OT
Eugene Phelps wrecked havoc in his return for a short stay to the country, scoring a career-high 53 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in leading Phoenix to a 118-116 double…
Jutanugarn, Lewis tied at 13-under par
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn and American Stacy Lewis shot identical scores for the second straight day to sit atop a crowded leaderboard at the LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup with Michelle Wie…
Duterte in Myanmar today for official visit
Duterte is scheduled to meet Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Myanmar.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman
Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, tired from his…
Rabies cases rise during summer
Health officials have called on the public to act swiftly and observe proper steps in dealing with animal bites as rabies cases usually rise during summer.
Bishop bans mafia godfathers from baptisms
A bishop in Sicily has banned known mafia criminals from acting as godfathers at baptisms in churches in his diocese.
Hoffman grabs lead; McIlroy struggles
Charley Hoffman fired a six-under-par 66 Friday to seize a one-shot lead after the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill while Rory McIlroy continued to struggle.
Vast Beatles collection goes on auction in Paris
A vast collection of rare Beatles vinyl records, photos and other paraphernalia will go on auction in Paris on Saturday.
Planes collide over mall
Two small planes collided mid-air over a busy Canadian shopping mall Friday, killing one pilot and injuring the other but miraculously avoiding numerous casualties, police said.
