Nartatez orders probe into ex-cops’ alleged syndicate links

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. has directed a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of dismissed and retired police officers in criminal syndicates. The…

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Bride-to-be killed in motorcycle-car collision 2 months before wedding

By DANNY ESTACIO   CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Just two months before her planned April 21 wedding, a 27-year-old bride-to-be was killed and her fiancé injured in a motorcycle-car collision…

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Pacquiao-led MPBL gets big boost before start of 8th seasom

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has found new ally in its effort to provide job and opportunity to a great number of aspiring professional ballers. Sharing with the…

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LTFRB summons ‘kambal plaka’ jeepney operators

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned two jeepney operators allegedly involved in the “kambal plaka” scheme, a fraudulent practice where multiple vehicles use the same license…

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PLDT stakes unbeaten record vs Cignal

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (Filoil Centre, San Juan City) 4 p.m. - Akari vs Nxled 6:30 p.m. - Cignal vs PLDT PLDT stakes its unbeaten record against a Cignal…

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DLSU’s desire to regain lost glory on full display

By MARK REY MONTEJO   This early, La Salle has made it desire – reclaim its lost glory in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament – known to everyone…

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Matibag assumes NBI leadership, vows integrity and public service

Newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin A. Matibag pledged on Monday, Feb. 23, to uphold integrity and honor within the bureau, intensify efforts against criminality, and advance…

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Rizal landfill collapse leaves 3 scavengers missing, 3 workers injured

Authorities are investigating a garbage heap collapse at a privately operated landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, that left three scavengers missing and three bulldozer operators injured. The incident occurred on Friday,…

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‘DITO LANG AKO SA GEDLI’: Mayor Isko grateful for national aid, rules out higher office

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso expressed gratitude for the national government’s support amid the city’s fiscal challenges, saying the assistance allows Manila to sustain key programs while he remains…

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Sen. Bong Go calls for prayers, supports for Duterte ahead of ICC hearing

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, Feb. 23, urged prayers and expressed support for former President Rodrigo Duterte as the latter faces the confirmation of charges before the International Criminal…

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‘Huwag nyo nang pasukin’: founder Pacquiao warns MPBL members involve in game-fixing

By MARK REY MONTEJO Before the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League opens its eighth season, boxing icon and founder Manny Pacquiao fired a stern message to its member-teams – don’t ever…

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Podziemski delivers as Warriors outlast Nuggets

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors…

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Mayor Isko announces ₱7,000 clothing allowance for Manila gov’t employees

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced on Monday, February 23, the release of ₱66.8 million in clothing allowances for city government personnel. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony at Manila…

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PNP pushes swift disposal of seized smuggled cigarettes

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pressing for the immediate destruction of billions of pesos worth of seized smuggled tobacco products to dispel doubts about their handling and safeguard the…

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AJ Lim adds Masters crown to his burgeoning collection

Under the bright lights of the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, AJ Lim didn’t just win a title – he reaffirmed his place atop Philippine tennis. Drawing on grit forged through…

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Several injured as motorcycle collides with ambulance in Manila

A motorcycle carrying two security guards slammed into an ambulance transporting patients at the busy intersection of United Nations Avenue and San Marcelino Street in Manila early Monday morning, Feb.…

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