Pintakasi is how the war in Basilan between the Abu Sayyaf and the military contingent has been described by Major General Dolorfino who also sort of promised or hoped that this vicious…
Korean investors in hot water over Capas tragedy
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Koreans operating a tourist office for Mt. Pinatubo trekkers in Capas, Tarlac are in hot water following the tragic death of two French tourists, a Belgian and three…
Coddler of kidnappers cornered soon — PACER
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — WE will get you sooner or later! This was the assurance made by the chief of the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response as it continued its investigation into…
RP to host 4th World Cup of Pool
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Philippines gets a huge crack at reclaiming the World Cup of Pool title when it hosts the young but prestigious annual tournament from Sept. 1-6 at The…
Recto resignation not a loss at all — Ermita
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — “NOT a loss at all.” Thus declared Malacañang as it predicted more exodus of Cabinet secretaries in preparation for the 2010 elections. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita assured that…
Vilma looms as Lakas-Kampi-CMD VP
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — BATANGAS Gov. Vilma Santos may yet be the vice presidential bet of the merged Lakas-Kampi- CMD party. Thus indicated Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita. Ermita, however, clarified that the…
Kudos to Filipino artists, shame on Filipino scientists
by Flor Lacanilao Whereas Filipino artists are not only busy with their artistic work but also advance national art and defend its institutions, Filipino scientists have been largely concerned only with doing…
Miriam on warpath
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SENATOR Miriam Defensor-Santiago is expected to file charges before the Ombudsman against Cabinet members who will fail to satisfactorily explain the source of funds for their TV infomercials….
RP cagers bow out, lose to Jordan
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — For the second straight time, the Philippine team died at the hands of the same executioner from Jordan. Rasheim Wright came through with 21 points and big man…
Palace to broadcaster: Look who’s talking!
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — QUOTING a popular song of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, “Man on the Mirror”, Malacañang taunted yesterday a high profile broadcaster to look at the mirror…
House panel to scrutinize P1.2-B executive jet budget
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE chairman of the House committee on appropriations yesterday vowed to scrutinize the budgetary allocations on Malacanang’s reported proposal to acquire a “presidential fixed-wing executive jet” worth at…
Passage of food donation bill sought
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SEN. Richard Gordon has sought the immediate passage of his food donation bill saying it will “complement” the Arroyo government’s hunger mitigation program. He filed Senate Bill 150,…
Thai PM visits Manila
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — President Macapagal-Arroyo rolled out the red carpet for Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva who arrived in the country yesterday for a one-day official visit. The Prime Minister and…
GMA orders crackdown vs smugglers of onions
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) to crackdown against smugglers of agricultural products, especially onions, which are adversely affecting the market for local producers….
AFP claims victory vs Abus
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Armed Forces yesterday claimed to have achieved strategic victory against the Abu Sayyaf despite losing 23 soldiers in the battle. Major General Benjamin Mohammad Dolorfino, Western Mindanao…