MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin went to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday. His appearance is tied to the CIDG’s investigation into the tragic drowning of Ateneo players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a beach training session in

Thin power reserves and projected high demand continue to strain supply, causing the Visayas power grid to remain under a yellow alert status from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), in an advisory, attributed the yellow alert to the unavailability of several large coal-fired power plants, including TVI

VANCOUVER, Canada — Canada coach Jesse Marsch said midfielder Ismael Kone was in hospital with a suspected broken leg after the horrific injury that marred the World Cup co-hosts’ 6-0 thrashing of Qatar on Thursday. Kone was carried off on a stretcher after a clumsy challenge by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo in the 51st minute

ILOILO CITY – A 60-year-old former police officer and two other suspects were arrested, and over P1.3 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized in a buy-bust operation in Mandurriao District on Tuesday afternoon. Personnel of Iloilo City Police Station 10 (ICPS10), under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Police Captain Lester Oliveros, conducted the

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s probe into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects may continue if new evidence and witnesses surface, but stressed that affidavits must first be submitted in advance, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday. Gatchalian pointed out that since the former blue ribbon committee chairperson Sen. Panfilo Lacson has only

MANILA, Philippines — The latest Digital News Report on the Philippines suggests that many Filipinos are consuming less news overall, a data scientist said. Released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism this week, the report provided a look at the “profound transformation” of news consumption over the past six years. Between 2020

LUCENA CITY – Malacañang has declared June 24 a special non-working day in the town of Lian, Batangas, in observance of the “Sambuhos Festival.” Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, through Proclamation No. 1321 issued on June 16, said the declaration was intended to give residents “full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.”

TACLOBAN CITY – As rising fuel prices continue to squeeze the earnings of public transport workers, over 1,400 drivers, conductors, mechanics, and other transport personnel across Eastern Visayas will receive temporary employment and wage assistance under the TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers) Tuloy Pasada 2026 program. The initiative, jointly launched by the Department

Karylle shared her thoughts on Senate drama Actress-singer Karylle, fondly called K in showbiz, expressed “gigil” at the Senate drama and said she is ready to talk to her uncle, Senator Robin Padilla. K is known for her sweet and demure personality. She is loved for her talent in acting and singing, and her lovable ... Read more

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Bangkok has a good one this weekend. The city is in a creative mood, the parks are busy, and there is enough going on between Lumpini and Khlong Toei to fill all three days without doubling back. If last weekend’s line-up left you wanting more, this one picks up where it left off. On this …

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