MANILA*, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III believes the Senate can start acting on the impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte as early as March. Speaking to reporters in the “Kapihan sa Senado” forum on Thursday, Pimentel said Senate President Francis Escudero himself was “prepared” for the trial, noting that the rules […]
Read MoreJose Rizal University is hoping to turn its fortunes around in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament after back-to-back seasons of missing the Final Four. Back in Season 97, the Lady Bombers finished fourth with a 5-4 win-loss record, but the next two seasons proved to be challenging for the wards of head coach […]
Read More*MANILA*, Philippines — Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have called out Vice President Sara Duterte again for filing a petition seeking to stop the impeachment trial against her, as it runs contrary to initial statements that the proceedings are a welcome development for her. In a statement on Wednesday, Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas noted […]
Read More*The* Philippine National Police (PNP) said a total of 753 personnel have been dismissed from service since April 2024 due to grave offenses. In a statement on Wednesday, the PNP said 493 of these cops were dismissed due to absence without official leave (AWOL), 38 over illegal drug use, 18 over robbery/extortion, and 15 over […]
Read More*LeBron* James is energized to play alongside new Lakers teammate Luka Doncic while in Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes a National Basketball Association title will secure his place among league legends as the regular-season homestretch begins. The NBA returns from the All-Star break on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Lakers, led by James and Doncic, […]
Read MoreSam Milby has confirmed that he and Catriona Gray have broken up. After nearly a year of speculation among fans and netizens, the actor told ABS-CBN News that they are no longer together, and that “we’re okay.”He added that he’s been “focusing on work, just growing.” Sam also cleared up the rumor that singer Moira […]
Read MoreCALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A police officer was arrested for alleged extortion in Barangay Real, this city, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. The Calamba police identified the suspect as Wilmar, with the rank of police master sergeant, assigned to the Tanauan City Police Station and a resident here. Lawmen conducted an entrapment operation following the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to block the impeachment complaint filed against her in Congress. According to the SC, the petition for certiorari and prohibition, with urgent application for temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary injunction, was filed on Tuesday, Feb. 18This is […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines—Several areas in Northern and Central Luzon are forecast to see cloudy skies and rain on Wednesday due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon or amihan. In a morning forecast, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Rhea Torres said the shear line would bring cloudy skies with scattered […]
Read More*MANILA*, Philippines — Police confiscated 1,300 grams of shabu (crystal meth) valued at P8.8 million and arrested two suspects in a buy-bust operation at a condominium in Barangay San Antonio, Makati City. In a statement on Thursday, the Makati City Police Station said the suspects sold the alleged shabu to a police poseur buyer in […]
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