Cop held for extortion
One of the eight cops, who allegedly extorted money from two drug suspects in Caloocan, was arrested in an entrapment operation Tuesday night.
Southwoods looks to extend reign
Manila Southwoods-Masters, the most dominant force in Philippine Airlines (PAL) Ladies Interclub history, shoots to extend its unprecedented reign in the centerpiece Championship Division to a sixth straight year next…
‘Ferdie’ leaves; ‘Gener’ arrives
Typhoon “Ferdie” (international name “Meranti”) left the country’s area of responsibility yesterday noon en route to Southeastern China after making landfall in Itbayat, Batanes, at 2 a.m. yesterday.
PNP nearing 50 percent of target in drug war
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is nearing 50 percent of its target barely three months of its six-month deadline to account for all the drug pushers and users in the…
Vargas in training
Jessie Vargas is taking to the skies to prepare for his defense of the world welterweight crown against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas.
Britain’s new money is plastic
The new 5-pound ($6.60 or P310) bill introduced Tuesday is strong polymer and can handle a trip through the washing machine without shredding like the paper cash it’s replacing.
China offers airplane to Duterte
China has offered to provide an airplane for President Duterte for his air travels but the tough-talking leader is hesitant to use the new aircraft.
Gil Portes wishes success for ‘Hermano Puli’ on his birthday
Award-winning director Gil Portes wished on his birthday that his new film “Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli” would be a success.
P7.5-M ecstasy seized in Manila Post Office
The Bureau of Customs (BoC) is tracking down the people behind the shipment of around 5,000 tablets of ecstasy worth P7.5 million and five amphetamine blocks that were intercepted at…
Hey, Lady Bulldogs!
National U knocked off Ateneo with its power game and superb blocking in the decider as the Lady Bulldogs completed their back-to-back title romp in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13…
FB, Twitter join network to tackle fake online news
Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc have joined a network of over 30 news and technology companies to tackle fake news and improve the quality of information on social media, the…
Gintong dragonboat
Isa pang gintong medalya ang idinagdag ng Dragonboat Team ng Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDBF) sa pagsabak nito sa ginaganap na International Canoe Federation (ICF) World DragonBoat Championships 2016…
Pinoy killed on world’s biggest cruise ship
A Filipino crewman was killed Tuesday during a safety drill on the world’s biggest cruise liner, the Harmony of the Seas, while it was docked in Marseille, a city official…
China, PH ties ‘at a new turning point’
Relations between China and the Philippines are at a new turning point, and Beijing hopes Manila can meet it halfway and handle disputes appropriately, a top Chinese diplomat has told…
Torre sets another milestone
Grandmaster Eugene Torre added another milestone to his legendary career by winning his fourth medal – a bronze on board three – at the close of the 42nd World Chess…
PNP steps up hunt for Kerwin
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has ordered the police in Eastern Visayas to step up efforts to hunt the region’s suspected top drug lord…
