Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos has authorized the one-time grant of rice assistance to all members of the military and other uniformed services, citing their key roles in maintaining peace and public safety.
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MANILA, Philippines — House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Mikaela “Mika” Suansing said she doubted the testimony of retired policeman Sanson “Sonny” Buenaventura during the chamber’s quad committee hearing. Buenaventura, who was once bodyguard and driver to former President Rodrigo Duterte, appeared before the House of Representatives on Thursday in its latest hearing to probe the previous administration’s brutal war on drugs. Suansing pressed him about the affidavit of self-confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Arturo Lascañas. In a 2017 interview with the Inquirer and other media outlets, Lascañas said that the core group of the DDS included Buenaventura. READ: Interview […]…
Keep on reading: Solon doubts testimony of Duterte’s ex-bodyguard during quad comm probe
Read moreCredit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda yesterday, President Marcos vowed to fully deliver on the promises given to the victims of the strongest typhoon in history to make landfall.
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Ateneo completed the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball Final Four cast after eliminating Far Eastern University, 85-70, on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. With their third consecutive victory, the Blue Eagles improved to 7-5 and extinguished the Final Four hopes of the Lady Tamaraws, La Salle, and Univeristy of the Philippines. Ateneo, which booked its third straight Final Four appearance, also remains in the hunt for the third seed behind Adamson Lady Falcons, who are 8-3. READ: UAAP: Ateneo win sends Adamson to women’s basketball Final Four “Our girls are competitive enough. We want to build momentum heading into the […]…
Keep on reading: UAAP women’s basketball: Ateneo clinches Final Four berth
Read moreCredit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has blocked 1,627 foreign nationals’ birth certificates after finding their documents “spurious” in their late birth registration.
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — LaMelo Ball scored 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Brandon Miller tied a career high with seven 3-pointers and had 29 points and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-83 on Friday night in the NBA. Cody Martin added 15 points and Tre Mann had 14 off the bench. The Hornets have won two straight to improve to 4-5. Pascal Siakam scored 27 points for Indiana (4-5). Benedict Mathurin added 22. READ: NBA: Brandon Miller buzzer-beater shoots Hornets past Pistons With Charlotte down by 13, the cold-shooting […]…
Keep on reading: NBA: LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller carry Hornets over Pacers
Read moreCredit to Author: Emmanuel Tupas| Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
As spending is expected to increase during the Yuletide season, police have warned the public against another scheme of cyber criminals to steal money.
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WASHINGTON, United States — A federal judge on Friday granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to pause the case against Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a filing with District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presides over the case, Smith noted that Trump won the White House race this week and will be inaugurated as president on January 20, 2025. He asked Chutkan to vacate the filing deadlines in the case “to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department […]…
Keep on reading: Special counsel hits pause on Trump election interference case
Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Punongbayan| Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Filipinos illegally staying in the United States are being urged to voluntarily leave the country instead of waiting to be deported.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has resolved the shortage of security paper being used in the printing of certificates of registration for motor vehicles, the agency’s head said on Friday. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza said in a statement that fresh supplies of security paper were delivered on Thursday. READ: LTO warns car dealers over delayed […]…
Keep on reading: LTO resolves security paper shortage
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