CHR defends 'ninja cops': Their lives are priceless, too: Darryl John Esguerra
While the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) agrees that "ninja cops" or scalawag police officers must be removed from service, it stressed that their “lives are priceless, too.”
SC orders DBM to issue SARO for retirement gratuity differentials of 28 CA justices: Rizal Obanil
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to issue a special allotment release order (SARO) for P23.02 million to pay the retirement gratuity differentials of 28 Court of Appeals (CA) justices who retired between 2005…
PN partners with PRA for bay dredging, other reclamation projects: Rizal Obanil
The Philippine Navy (PN), through the flag officer in command Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad , signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) for bay dredging and other reclamation projects.
Thailand knocks down women's volleyball returnees Philippines in Asian games:
The Philippines will face Japan next. Current Philippine headlines on sports on basketball(PBA, NBA, FIBA), boxing(WBF), football(World Cup, FIFA), running(marathon), UAAP, NCAA, motorsports, MMA/UFC, biking/cycling, volleyball, badminton, swimming, tennis, b…
Duterte promises to support federalism drive — Medialdea: Francine Ciasico
President Duterte has promised to support the campaign seeking to raise public awareness on the proposed shift to federalism.
Popeyes soon to enter PH market: Rizal Obanil
Popeyes, a popular restaurant based in New Orleans, US, will soon penetrate the local market after forging a deal with Kuya J Holdings Group Inc., the owner and operator of Kuya J restaurants in the country.
Arroyo's proposed 'Timbangan ng Bayan' bill passes 2nd reading in Congress:
A proposed legislation principally authored by House Speaker and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the creation of Timbangan ng Bayan Centers in all public and private markets across the country has passed second reading, a statement from…
LOOK: Miriam Quiambao is pregnant with first child:
Fans who share the couple's Christian faith praised God for Quiambao's pregnancy at the age of 43.
Typhoon enhanced monsoon rains to continue to affect western section of Luzon — PAGASA: Rizal Obanil
Monsoon rains will continue to affect some areas in Luzon, especially in the western section, as a typhoon near the tip of Northern Luzon enhances the effect of southwest monsoon or habagat.
K-pop group Momoland to kick off UAAP Season 81: Rosette Adel
It’s official! Korean girl group Momoland is set to return to the country to kick off the opening ceremony of the UAAP Season 81.
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Compostela Valley:
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted Compostela Valley on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Soldier escapes from NPA captors:
A Philippine Army soldier successfully escaped from his New People's Army abductors in Man-ay, Davao Oriental, the military announced on Saturday. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive s…
Xiamen Air pilot, first officer barred from leaving PH:
The pilot and first officer of the ill-fated Xiamen Air Flight MF8667 that slid off the runway at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) shortly before midnight on Thursday have been barred from leaving the country so they could appear in an investigation …
PNP: Cops with cases deserve due process:
The Philippine National Police sought to give an assurance that police officers with pending cases related to antidrug operations would not be let off the hook, although they would be accorded due process as well.
Suspension order vs Bulacan mayor held: FREDERICK SILVERIO
The Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG) in Bulacan was not able to serve on Friday the suspension order the Office of the Ombudsman issued against the mayor of San Ildefonso town in what complainants decried as “a strategy and part of delaying …
Duterte hits China's 'nasty words' vs PH pilots: The Manila Times
DAVAO CITY: President Rodrigo Duterte has again called out China for shooing away a Philippine military aircraft over the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). In his speech during the Hugpong ng Pagbabago convention in Davao City on Friday night, D…
2 Chinese nationals shot dead along Taft Avenue:
Police have yet to identify the motive behind the killing of the Chinese nationals
OFW found dead in Saudi hotel room:
The Department of Foreign Affairs says the 52-year-old Filipina was reported missing 3 days ago. Her body was discovered on Saturday morning, August 18.
Bicol private school officials face possible sanctions for burning of students' bags: Rizal Obanil
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Saturday said that an array of possible sanctions await the school officials in a private school in Bicol after photos and video of burned bags of its students who did not comply with the “no-bag” policy make rounds on…
Lawyers monitoring drug search held; IBP up in arms:
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Friday questioned the arrest of three lawyers detained by the police for allegedly interfering in the implementation of a search warrant at a bar they raided in Makati City.
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