Gov’t won’t divulge PH ship location in WPS as part of security

Manila: The Philippines will not disclose the exact location of the vessel that replaced BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal as part of its ‘operation adjustment’ in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexa…

Bacolod police reiterate ‘no permit, no rally’ rule for public safety

BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reiterated the enforcement of Batas Pambansa (BP) Blg. 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985 in the wake of its encounter with a group of transport leaders who held a rally without a permit and tu…

Tiger Cubs, Blue Eagles triumph

Manila: The University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo de Manila University survived their respective rivals to share second place in the UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

Nickson Cabañero and Jhon Canap…

PH to campaign for Security Council seat at UNGA 79 – DFA

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during the high-level meetings at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) next week….

3 suspects yield P20.4-M shabu in Zambo City drug sting

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested three drug suspects and seized some PHP20.4 million worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation here on Saturday.

The Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-9 (RDEU-9) said the three male suspects are from Bongao, Tawi-Taw…

382 fire victims get P10-K emergency housing aid

DAVAO CITY – A total of 382 fire victims here received PHP3.2 million worth of Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) from the National Housing Authority in Davao Region (NHA-11) on Friday night.

In an interview, NHA-11 Manager Clemente Dayot s…

Perpetual, San Beda share NCAA 3rd spot

Manila: Rookie Mark Gojo Cruz displayed brilliant form anew to lead University of Perpetual Help to a 73-67 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball at FilOil EcoOi…