Over PHP114 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated, and 973 suspects were arrested in anti-drug operations conducted by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) from January to August this year. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Bagagay Jr. reported Monday that the seized items from 892 operations included 80,647.41 grams of marijuana and 15,478.47…
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has called on schools in Eastern Visayas to establish disaster response protocols and integrate disaster management into their education system to enhance preparedness in the hazard-prone region. OCD Eastern Visayas regional director Lord Byron Torrecarion stressed the importance of instilling disaster awareness among students through both theory and practice….
Son Heung-min (Yonhap) SEOUL – Having appeared in three consecutive away matches for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) to begin his career in America, Son Heung-min is now itching to finally take the field at home. “The first home game after a month that felt like a year, I can’t wait,” Son said in his media availability at…
PLDT collected its second straight title in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after beating Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University, 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, in the Invitational Conference final Sunday (Aug. 31, 2025) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The High Speed Hitters won their breakthrough crown in the PVL On Tour two weeks ago. (PVL photo) PLDT proved…
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee turned fiery once again after controversial contractor Sara Discaya openly admitted to a shocking scheme in government bidding processes. During the questioning, Senator Jinggoy Estrada pressed Discaya with a pointed inquiry: “So may mga bidding na ‘yung mga companies mo ang nagbi-bid para… ang resulta, sino man ang manalo sa…
Far Eastern University’s Faida Bakanke (right) tries to score against College of Saint Benilde’s Zamantha Nolasco and Shahanna Lleses in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Luzon leg final on Sunday (Aug. 31, 2025) at the University of Batangas Millennium gym. The Lady Tamaraws won, 25-21, 25-16, 25-19, while Bankanke earned the Best Player…
Vienna (Austria) wins the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen on Sunday (Aug. 31, 2025) in Hungary. Quincy Diggs (second from left) earned the MVP honors. (FIBA photo) Vienna clinched the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen title in dramatic fashion Sunday night, edging Germany’s Skyliners, 22-20, in a nail-biting final in Hungary. Quincy Diggs rose to the…
The local government unit of Lingig has welcomed the full implementation of Republic Act 10787, which mandates the creation of a multi-species marine hatchery in the municipality, calling it a major milestone for the town’s aquaculture sector. According to Municipal Agriculture Officer Ricky Tubo, the newly completed PHP40-million hatchery is expected to produce up to…
Defending Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen and crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra are set to light up Dubai when they face off in a marquee rematch at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 26 at 6 p.m. (Dubai time). The showdown marks the PBA’s long-awaited return to the United Arab Emirates, its first game in the…
Senators, let’s not mince words. What unfolded at the Blue Ribbon hearing wasn’t truth-seeking—it was theater. The Discayas walked in, armed with rehearsed lines and recycled talking points, and expected the nation to swallow them whole. They claimed, with straight faces, that they’ve “been in business for 23 years, so kumita naman kami.” If that…