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Golden plans for ‘Thrilla’ tribute
A date has been set for the 50th anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla in Manila” and the goal is to stage a star-studded show, highlighted by three world championship fights involving Filipinos, on Oct. 4 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier battled in 1975.
OCA backs Asian Boxing
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially recognized the newly-organized Asian Boxing as the accredited supervisor of the sport at the SEA and Asian Games, a move that brings World Boxing much closer to achieving its goal of gaining IOC's nod as an affiliate international federation for the Olympics.
Phl booters narrowly miss Asean Cup finale
Gritty Philippines came knocking hard but fate deemed it's not yet time and kept the gates to the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup finals shut.
Questions over embankment, bird strikes arise in SoKor crash
Questions grew yesterday over the crash of a Jeju Air jetliner as police rushed to identify victims and as families of those killed in the deadliest plane crash on South Korean soil pressed authorities for more information.
World Food Program: 2 killed in Gaza as aid convoy looted
Two people were killed in northern Gaza as gunmen attacked an aid convoy, the World Food Program (WFP) said on Dec. 30, prompting Hamas to accuse the UN agency of having failed to coordinate security.
S. Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Yoon
SEOUL (AFP) — A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, investigators said yesterday, over his short-lived bid to impose martial law on the country.
Trump Loses Appeal in $5-M Defamation, Sex Abuse Verdict
A federal appeals court on Dec. 30 upheld a $5-million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US president-elect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
Xi's New Year message to Putin: Promotion of 'world peace'
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote \"world peace\" in a New Year's message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported yesterday.
Antique Town Mayor's Suspension Voided
The Court of Appeals (CA) has voided the suspension imposed by the Office of the Ombudsman on Mayor Ernesto Tajanlangit III of Tobias Fornier in Antique in connection with the distribution of food packs.
Angat Dam breaches ideal yearend elevation
The Angat Dam has breached its ideal yearend water elevation of 212 meters, assuring Metro Manila of adequate potable water as well as Bulacan and Pampanga of irrigation supply during summer.
Search Continues for Capsized Vessel's Crewmembers in Northern Samar
A search and rescue operation is ongoing for five crewmembers of a cargo vessel that reportedly sank in the waters off Lavesares town in Northern Samar on Monday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Negros Oriental Declares State of Calamity
As Kanlaon Volcano Shows Intensified Magmatic Unrest
Fireworks on 2025 GAA begin
After much hullaballoo, the controversial 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) was signed into law at Malacañang Palace last Monday.
Impeach VP Sara yourself, don't use PhilHealth money
We own PhilHealth. Employees have been contributing for 30 years since 1995. Total: 66.67 million contributors, dependents, retirees.
What would you say this war is about?
More than 40 years after its release, an exchange in the opening scene of Warren Beatty's Academy Award-winning film \"Reds\" floats to the front of my mind whenever I think about war.
The Hong Kong we used to know
Happy new year from Hong Kong! As we open a brand new year, I thought I'd share some light but interesting facts about Hong Kong, a favorite holiday destination for Filipinos.
Breakup year
The year 2024 will be remembered in our country for three things in politics in government. The first is the breakup of the UniTeam—unexpected only because it happened so soon.
'Rocky Mountain' homes
Approximately 800 of the country's richest and most influential business owners are facing the possibility of finding their \"home sweet home\" in Camp John Hay turn into Rocky Mountain homes if they are forced to renegotiate the lease or cost of ownership of their luxury cottages.
New year, old challenges
The year is starting with the people stuck with the funding priorities of Congress: hefty budget cuts for health, education, agriculture, de-politicized social welfare programs, and even the military modernization program for external defense in the West Philippine Sea.
Road crashes hit 496 - DOH
Close to 500 road traffic accidents have been recorded by the Department of Health.
4 Nabbed for Illegal Gambling, Drugs, Guns
Police arrested four people for alleged illegal gambling and possession of drugs and firearms in Pasay on Monday.
SUV Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Pasig Hunted
Police have launched a manhunt for a driver of a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) who allegedly killed a motorcycle rider in a hit-and-run incident in Pasig.
QC Ushers In 2025 With Commitment To Progress
The Quezon City government is committed to continue working for the city's progress and community development this 2025.
Ateneo shooting victims 'one step closer' to attaining justice
Over two years after a shooting at the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in Quezon City that left three people dead, the families of the victims are one step closer to attaining justice.
DICT Sets IT Certification Program
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has struck a partnership with Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Coursera for a certification program for work-ready Filipinos in the IT sector.
FDA Warns Public on Unregistered Chocolate
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against the purchase, consumption and giving away as gift of unregistered Cadbury chocolate-coated biscuit.
Parties, merrymaking cause surge in NCDs
The Department of Health has reported a surge in acute complications of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) amid continuous parties and merrymaking, as the public gets ready to welcome the New Year.
DOH told: Address P1.3-B denied, returned PhilHealth claims
The Commission on Audit (COA) has told the Department of Health (DOH) to explore all possible means to collect from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) the denied and returned reimbursement claims of government hospitals which stood at P1.33 billion as of end of 2023.
3 Weather Systems Make for a Rainy New Year
A rainy New Year's Day is forecast in most parts of the country due to three weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
BBM Explains Vetoed Items in 2025 Budget
More than 180 public works projects and 15 unprogrammed appropriations were scrapped from the 2025 national budget as President Marcos exercised his power to veto items in the spending law.