PDEA welcomes Lapeña
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency yesterday welcomed the designation of retired police general Isidro Lapeña by president-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte as new PDEA director general.
Australia storm leaves 3 dead
Three people were killed in floodwaters from a strong storm that pounded Australia’s east coast over the weekend, with drenching rains and huge ocean swells forcing some coastal residents to…
Gilas, Iran in friendly clash
For the first time since colliding in the FIBA Asia Championship in China, Asian powerhouse Iran and Gilas Pilipinas will clash in a lighter setting as the two teams play…
Sen. Lacson airs concern
Law enforcement agencies may lose control of their anti-illegal drug operations if the public heeds President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s call for the people to shoot and kill suspected drug dealers who…
PNP chief: No evidence to link generals to drugs
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ricardo Marquez yesterday said they don’t have evidence to pin down some police generals linked to illegal drugs.
Coloma meets PCOO successor
Outgoing Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. yesterday met his successor broadcast journalist Martin Andanar.
3 dead in Belgium train crash
Belgian media are reporting that three people were killed and about 40 others were injured as a result of a train collision.
China open to dialogue with PH
China has welcomed Manila’s intention to reboot dialogues and negotiations with Beijing over their territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea. That is if the Philippines truly intends…
Cignal gains Turf semis
Cignal went to Ysay Marasigan, Lorenzo Capate Jr. and Raymark Woo once again and stormed past Navy, 25-22, 25-13, 25-15, yesterday to claim the first semis berth in the Spikers’…
Enrile bids farewell to Senate
Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday bid his colleagues farewell and asked for patience and understanding for those whom he had displeased throughout the years he exercised his mandate…
Fabella’s transfer opposed
If the closure of Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospitale pushes through, residents will not just lose the hospital but also lose homes and sources of income.
The similes of salt and light
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for…
Sri Lankan armory blast kills 1
One soldier was killed and thousands of people were evacuated after an explosion on Sunday at one of Sri Lanka’s largest ammunition dumps, where the army stores heavy weapons near…
PH booters lose in Laos
The Philippines absorbed a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Thailand on Sunday to settle for a runner-up finish in the ASEAN zone of the AFC U-14 Girls’ Regional Championship at the…
China’s Xi calls for mutual trust with US
President Xi Jinping said China and the US needed to trust each other more as both sides sought to minimize tensions over the South China Sea at the opening Monday…
NBA: Warriors take 2-0 edge
Golden State's quest for back-to-back championships after a record-setting season moved a step closer as the Warriors ran away in the second half to beat Cleveland 110-77 on Sunday, taking…
