Senate to finish RBH6 hearings before break
The 19th Congress is on its last week before adjourning sine die but the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments has yet to wrap up public hearings on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH6), seeking to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Toledo Trojans cruise to PCAP southern division finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans exacted revenge against their fierce rival, Davao Chess Eagles, in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday evening, May 18. There was no fitting way to avenge the Trojans’ losses against the Eagles than in the extremely crucial semifinals last Saturday. To.....»»
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano
Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Michelle Dee hindi pa ‘ready’ ipasa ang MUPH crown: Feeling ko iiyak ako
ILANG araw nalang, ipapasa na ni Michelle Dee ang korona sa pipiliing bagong Miss Universe Philippines. Dahil diyan, may paalala ang reigning queen para sa mga naggagandahang mga kandidata ng national pageant. “It’s the last stretch, so just make sure you double down on your trainings. Just remember your core, why you are here. What.....»»
AJ Lim stuns veteran Arcilla to rule Balangay netfest
Top seed AJ Lim nailed his fourth straight title since returning to competitive play last year by outlasting veteran Johnny Arcilla, 6-1, 6-2, in the recent 2024 Balangay Open in Butuan City......»»
Nueva Ecija goes 6-0
Nueva Ecija drubbed Bulacan, 105-66, last Friday to gain a share of the lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season elims at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila......»»
Gov t expects 100K rebels to avail of Marcos amnesty program
Over 100,000 former rebels from communist and Moro separatist groups are expected to avail of the amnesty proclamations signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last year, according to the National Amnesty Commission (NAC)......»»
Condo may face raps for CCTV violation
THE condominium establishment in Bajada, Davao City where the infamous couple murder last April 21 was transpired, may face charges for violating the city's CCTV ordinance......»»
Retail most targeted sector for digital fraud in Philippines
The retail sector is the most targeted industry for fraudulent digital transactions in the Philippines last year, according to an analysis conducted by global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Market slips from last minute selling
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped by 9.51 points, or 0.14 percent, to close at 6,618.69, while the broader All Shares index dipped by 0.37 point, or 0.01 percent, to settle at 3,524.15......»»
Canadian in P9.68 billion shabu haul nabbed
A Canadian tagged as the prime suspect in smuggling 1.4 tons of shabu worth P9.68 billion seized in Alitagtag, Batangas last month was arrested in Tagaytay on Thursday night......»»
Vhong Navarro case: Last convict now in Bilibid
Businessman Ferdinand Guerrero, the last of four people convicted of the serious illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro, was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa yesterday......»»
Quezon goes 6-0
The Quezon Huskers weathered the Parañaque Patriots’ final assault to prevail, 81-75, last Thursday and gain a share of the lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque City......»»
For sale: Unique lot in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight. The archipelago is located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, in an Arctic region that has.....»»
GAB honors Japanese slayers Vayson, Suganob in monthly awards
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jayson “Striker” Vayson and Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob were recognized by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) for their spectacular performances last month. Vayson was named one of the “Boxers of the Month”, while Suganob received “honorable mention” by GAB, the official governing and regulating agency for professional sports. To recall, Vayson,.....»»
Mom, 3 kids die in Ozamiz City fire
Four in a family, two of them twins born just last month, died from suffocation while inside their house in Barangay Tinago in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental that got razed by fire on Wednesday......»»
Max Collins reacts to always dying in TV shows
Philstar.com caught Max as one of the celebrity guests who graced the Loewe store last Wednesday in Greenbelt 3.....»»
Recent losses sharpened Beermen, says Gallent
The last two defeats of the mighty San Miguel Beermen will be a great help in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup, head coach Jorge Gallent said, as the defending champions go into the deep waters starting Friday......»»
Davao electricity rates rise due to El Niño
RESIDENTIAL consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will see a slight increase of P1.6254 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the overall power rate for the period of May 11 to June 10, 2024, bringing it to 10.7608 per kWh from last April's P9.1354 per kWh......»»
More anti-smoking ban violators nabbed
THE Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) and the Davao City Police Office apprehended more Anti-Smoking Ordinance violators during the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year......»»