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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. (File photo)LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. criticized a “false prophet” running for the Senate while facing charges of abusing women and children, emphasizing that none of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate candidates share such a background. “Wala po sa kanila ang tilang sakrista na isang bulaang propeta na nasasadlak dahil sa pagyurak sa ating kabataan at ating kababaihan,” Marcos said during the Alyansa’s proclamation rally at the Centennial Arena here on Tuesday, (None of them behave as sacristans, as false prophets who are facing cases for abusing […]…

Keep on reading: Marcos criticizes ‘false prophet’, Senate candidates linked to Pogo

KABACAN, Cotabato – The police and military have launched a manhunt against gunmen who ambushed and killed a bus company official and his live-in partner along the national highway here on  at around 2:45 p.m. on Monday. Lt. Col. John Miridel Calinga, Kabacan, Cotabato  police chief, said his unit has already coordinated with other law enforcement units in Cotabato province, including the Army’s 602nd Infantry Brigade based in nearby Carmen town. Calinga identified the victims as Armando Yap Lu, 79, area manager of Mindanao Star Bus Company, and his live-in partner, Marilyn Lunggakit Dulay, 62, a businesswoman. The couple are […]…

Keep on reading: Bus company exec, partner slain in Cotabato gun attack

MANILA, Philippines–Creamline continued its rampage in the PVL All-Filipino Conference with its ninth straight win via a 25-15, 25-19, 27-25 victory over Farm Fresh Tuesday night at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “Yung experience sa mga ganong laban nandiyan palagi so happy kami at naka-recover kami sa dikitang laban kasi lumamang pa yung Farm Fresh so nag respond naman yung mga players naka-recover,” Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses said. Jema Galanza waxed hot with 15 points from 12 attacks, two aces and a block to help the league-leading Cool Smashers remain perfect at 9-0. READ: PVL: ‘Still lot of work’ ahead […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Creamline fans hot streak with sweep of Farm Fresh

World-rated Ar-Ar Andales locks horns with Reymark Alicaba for the interim Philippine Boxing Federation flyweight crown on Wednesday during Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow at San Vicente Municipal Gym. Representing Quibors-SanManBoxing, Andales came in at 111.1 pounds while Alicaba of Baguio City also checked in at 111.1 lbs during Tuesday’s official weigh-in. The Andalaes-Alicaba showdown is one of 13 fights on tap in the weekly television show being aired every Sunday at 8 p.m. READ: Nostalgia hits Pacquiao; Masangkay wins PBF belt The 25-year-old Andales holds a record of 16-2-3 with six knockouts while Alicaba, who is four inches taller at […]…

Keep on reading: Prospect Ar-Ar Andales headlines Blow-By-Blow in Ilocos Sur

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for the championship clash in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) Buildrite Cup 2024 as Confix and Smartbond secured their spots in the title game after dominant semifinal victories over the weekend at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus Gymnasium. The highly anticipated finals will take place at 8 p.m. on February 21, with both teams vying for the prestigious championship crown. Confix stamped its authority in the semifinals, dismantling Tofil with a lopsided 100-64 victory. READ: AEBC Buildrite Cup 2024 semifinals set Anton Chua led the charge with […]…

Keep on reading: AEBC Buildrite Cup: Confix, Smartbond clash for championships

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine’s Deon Thompson didn’t run out of praises for the entire Elasto Painters’ locals after they marched on to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Rain or Shine overcame a twice-to-win disadvantage after knocking off No. 3 Converge, 112-103, in their quarterfinals decider on Sunday. Thompson was phenomenal in the victory with a conference-high 34 points and 12 rebounds but the American-Ivorian import stressed he wasn’t the sole reason why the Painters are moving on to a best-of-seven semifinal clash with second seed TNT. READ: PBA: ‘Underrated’ Deon Thompson leads Rain or Shine to semis “My teammates are […]…

Keep on reading: PBA: Local support ample for semis-bound Rain or Shine

         MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to tap over 15,000 teachers as school principals in 2025 to address the shortage identified by the Edcom 2 – Second Congressional Commission on Education. Edcom 2’s Year 2 report released last January showed 24,916 schools have no fully designated principal and were only headed by either a head teacher, a teacher in charge or an officer in charge, limiting access to resources. “In response to the urgent need for school heads, the Department of Education committed to deploying over 15,000 qualified teachers as principals, issuing […]…

Keep on reading: Over 15,000 teachers eyed to plug shortage of school principals

MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz unleashed another weapon to its arsenal with Ranya Musa slowly regaining her form. Musa played her best game so far since coming back from an ACL injury, dropping five points highlighted by a game-high two blocks to help the Angels score their seventh straight win at the expense of the struggling Capital1 Solar Spikers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old middle blocker believes she’s far from her top shape and she’s grateful for the opportunity given to her by coach Koji Tsuzurabara. READ: PVL: Coach’s small gesture making big difference for surging Petro Gazz “Medyo malayo pa […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Ranya Musa adds more depth to red-hot Petro Gazz

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An 18-year-old junior high school student from Cebu City was apprehended by local police after allegedly stabbing his 14-year-old girlfriend at their school in Barangay Mabolo on Monday, February 10. The attack reportedly occurred around 11:00 a.m., following the victim’s decision to end their relationship. READ: Cebu City: Argument over pictures leads to stabbing, wounding of rider According to police, the victim had informed her boyfriend of the breakup via text before the incident. When they met on the second floor of the school, the suspect dragged her to the comfort room downstairs, where he confronted her. […]…

Keep on reading: 18-year-old man stabs girlfriend after breakup in Cebu City

MANILA, Philippines — Djanel Cheng said having better communication has been one of the reasons for Petro Gazz emerging as one of the hottest teams in the PVL. The Angels are currently on a seven-game winning streak in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference with their 8-1 mark good for second place just behind undefeated league leader and defending champion Creamline. “Siguro mas open communication na kami ngayon kapag may nakita kami agad na problem paguusapan agad yun. Hindi pwedeng ipagpabukas,” said Cheng, who had 13 excellent sets and five points in their 25-19, 25-18, 25-9 rout of Capital1 on Tuesday […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Coach’s small gesture making a difference for surging Petro Gazz