Consensus process can help avoid vetoes
President Aquino vetoed Senate Bill 2720 and House Bill 6411, providing for an increase in the salaries of government nurses, along with Senate Bill 2581 and House Bill 3674 seeking…
Blind dog is world’s ugliest
A 17-year-old Chinese Crested Chihuahua with legs bowed out like a frog and an oozing sore is the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest.
Duterte bids goodbye to Davao City Hall today
With just four days to go before formally assuming office as the 16th president of the Philippines Thursday, outgoing Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is set to attend today’s flag-raising…
150 homes burned in California wildfire
A voracious and deadly wildfire in central California has burned 150 homes, and the toll may rise, fire officials said Saturday.
‘Mamba Mentality’
Kobe Bryant dazzled millions of fans with spectacular skills and penchant for winning championships during his 20-year NBA career.
The would-be followers of Jesus
When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you…
Europe wants quick retreat from Britain
European powers demanded a prompt divorce on Saturday as Britain’s seismic vote to abandon the EU sparked bitter break-up rows at home and abroad.
Woman slays 2 daughters
Police say a Houston-area woman fatally shot her two daughters before officers shot and killed her
Veni, Vidi, Vicit – Italy blows out Gilas by 36 pts.
Gilas Pilipinas suffered another setback as Italy used a strong start to hand the national team a 106-70 beating in a pocket tournament Saturday (early Sunday Philippine time) in Bologna,…
Palace distances from Comelec row
The Commission on Elections would have to resolve its latest leadership conflict on its own.
AFP confirms abduction of 7 Indon sailors
The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday confirmed the abduction of seven Indonesian sailors in the waters off the Sulu Sea.
Hulk Hogan to serve on creditor committee
Former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose lawsuit against Gawker Media LLC precipitated its bankruptcy, will serve on the committee of unsecured creditors, according to a court filing.
LA, Beast out
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin opted for a ‘tall’ squad last night as he named his Final 12 players who will seek a spot in the Rio Games via the…
‘Ambo’ forms, hits land today
One of the low-pressure areas being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration has developed into a tropical depression named “Ambo,” making it the first tropical cyclone…
Pacquiao to fight again?
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has booked the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for a possible Manny Pacquiao Oct. 15 headliner, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported over…
Irving joins US squad
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Golden State forward Harrison Barnes have agreed to play for the United States at the Rio Olympics, completing the American roster, ESPN reported Saturday.
