Ceasefire eyed in next round of peace talks
Negotiating panels of the Philippine government and the communist-led National Democratic Front are expected to exchange drafts on the proposed bilateral ceasefire and craft an amnesty proclamation as peace talks…
Gonzales, Quizon, Batucan bag titles
La Salle-Greenhills’ Julius Gonzales hurdled his last two matches to hold off Chris Pondoyo and capture the juniors crown in the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship grand finals at…
Alvarez to file bill on same sex union
House Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez yesterday disclosed that he has started drafting a bill allowing “same sex marriage” in pursuance of a constitutional provision that guarantees the happiness of citizens…
Centro favored in UCBL
Centro Escolar University, fresh from a runnerup finish in the PBA D-League, is the certified title contender when the inaugural Universities and Colleges Basketball League gets off the ground this…
Gordon hits UN, foreign media for picking on PH
Sen. Richard J. Gordon yesterday slammed the United Nations and foreign media for highlighting unresolved deaths in the Philippines, noting that deaths in other countries have it far worse.
S’woods, Cebu renew rivalry
Manila Southwoods-Masters and Cebu Country Club renew their rivalry Tuesday at the start of the 11th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Ladies Interclub golf team championship at the Camp John Hay Golf…
On tax reform
Lowering the individual (personal) and corporate income tax rates is not easy nor is it simple. The government needs to find additional sources of revenues, assuming that government expenditures will…
2017 nat’l budget bill set for 2nd reading OK
The House of Representatives will vote on President Duterte’s first national budget on third and final reading next month.
Cignal downplays tag
Downplaying its tag as tournament favorite, Cignal head coach Sammy Acaylar said his squad is still a work in progress when it competes in the 2016 Philippine Superliga (PSL) Grand…
‘Too early to judge Duterte performance’
The first 100 days of President Duterte is too early for a judgment of his performance because the Constitution gave him six years to make a dent on the problems,…
Du30 set to meet Misuari in Davao
President Duterte is set to meet Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman Nur Misuari in Davao soon to advance the peace process in Mindanao.
Hugnatan scribes’ choice
Veteran forward Reynel Hugnatan has always been known for his mid-range game and excellent footwork at the post.
Starlet Krista Miller nabbed in drug bust
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced yesterday the arrest of sexy starlet Krista Miller along with eight others, including two sexy models, in a series of anti-illegal drugs operations…
Black teen shot dead by LA police
A fatal police shooting of an 18-year-old black man in Los Angeles is under investigation, police said on Sunday, a day after the deadly use of force drew protesters to…
Mbala – symbol of La Salle dominance
Since everyone has plenty of time browsing through their social media apps, it would be easy to check the video of Ben Mbala providing the play that symbolized how the…
Assurance on DAP speeds up confirmation
WHEN Secretary Benjamin Diokno of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) appeared before the Commission on Appointments (CA) last week, the hearing centered on the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program…
