2 dead as rebels attack gov’t project in Camarines
A soldier and a militiaman were killed while another soldier was wounded after suspected New People’s Army rebels attacked a government bridge project in Barangay Daguit, Labo, Camarines Norte Saturday.
Man killed in Malabon
The body of a man who was almost decapitated was found in Malabon City yesterday. Police identified the victim as Romel Nazareth, 43, a machine operator, of Barangay Conception, Malabon.…
Only discipline can solve traffic problem
TRAPIK dito, traffic doon. Kaliwa’t kanan walang maraanan, nagsisiksikan, naggigitgitan. Palaging paunahan, madalang o halos walang magbigayan.
Millions troop to cemeteries
Tens of thousands have endured the heat, the threatening dark clouds, and the jampacked streets in and outside of the Manila North Cemetery in Sta. Cruz, Manila and Manila South…
More unforgettable election stories
Last week’s article (“Unforgettable Election Campaign Experiences”) evoked memories of my friends’ and readers’ own election stories.
ASG hostage’s body found
A Korean seized by the Abu Sayyaf Group nine months ago was found dead Saturday in Patikul, Sulu, the military said yesterday.
4 perish in Makati fire
A family of four died in a 30-minute fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Palanan, Makati City on All Saints’ Day.
Chiz calls for simple tax payment scheme
The government should simplify tax payment procedures for micro, small and medium entreprises (MSMEs) and self-employed Filipinos to encourage them to file their taxes on time, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero…
Le Tour set Feb. 18
The Le Tour de Filipinas (LTdF) goes down south of Luzon for its seventh edition in 2016 with the race kicking off from Antipolo City and finishing with the majestic…
Solon seeks audit of PNoy gov’t pro-poor programs
The House Independent Bloc yesterday pushed for a financial and performance audit of the Aquino administration’s pro-poor programs to ensure that every single centavo is transparently and properly spent to…
American Pharoah wins last race
The Triple Crown champion won the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 6 1/2 lengths Saturday, taking charge out of the gate in his final race before retirement.
Mar rejects talks with China on disputed islands
Administration candidate Mar Roxas has made his position clear with regards to the country’s territorial dispute with China: Bring the issue to the United Nations (UN).
Conde’s re-election confirmed
Guinea’s Constitutional Court on Saturday formally confirmed President Alpha Conde’s landslide re-election victory, dismissing opposition claims of vote rigging and fraud in the contested October 11 polls.
Pacquiao offers own lawyers to victims of ‘tanim-bala’ scheme
Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao will assign his own personal lawyers to assist “victims” of the so-called “tanim-bala” modus operandi of an alleged extortion ring that has been operating at the…
Mogadishu hotel attacked
Gunmen attacked a major hotel in the centre of the Somali capital Sunday, according to an AFP reporter, who heard at least two loud explosions followed by intense gunfire.
‘Calamity underspending’ hit
Congressmen are up in arms against the failure of government to spend over P1 billion in emergency funds coming from foreign and local donations and from a portion of the…
