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  • SC To Resolve Apeco Question
    Rey G. Panaligan
    03/08/2013 - 18:08
    Main News
    The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to resolve on its merits the petition filed by several groups challenging the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10083 that created the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Free Port (Apeco) in 2010.
  • ‘Sinister Agenda’ Behind Lanto’s Appointment
    Hannah L. Torregoza
    03/08/2013 - 18:06
    Main News
    The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) is seeing a “sinister agenda” behind President Benigno Aquino III’s appointment of Macabangkit Lanto to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
  • BOC Seizes P12-M Smuggled Items
    JENNY F. MANONGDO
    03/08/2013 - 18:05
    Main News
    The Bureau of Customs (BOC) yesterday seized two 40-foot container vans loaded with P12 million worth of illegally-imported used tires, electronic and computer routers, parts and accessories.
  • Lawmaker: Declare ‘Women’s Day’ Holiday
    ROLLY T. CARANDANG and CHITO A. CHAVEZ
    03/08/2013 - 17:51
    Main News
    As the whole world celebrates International Women’s Day, Rep. Mylene Garcia-Albano (2nd District, Davao City) sought for the passage of a proposed bill that will  declare March 8 a non-working holiday in the country to allow Filipino women to fully enjoy their special day through a one day break from their workplaces. 
  • Court Motion
    Chito A. Chavez
    03/08/2013 - 17:49
    Main News
    The backhoe operator who allegedly was ordered by the masterminds to dig the graves of the victims of the mass execution in the 2009 “Maguindanao Massacre’’ case asked a Quezon City court to reconsider its order for his arraignment and transfer to the jail facility at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City.
  • Schools Connect To Knowledge Channel
    Ina Hernando-Malipot
    03/08/2013 - 17:49
    Main News
    Students in 41 public elementary and high schools will soon be learning math, science, Filipino, English, and social studies from educational modules developed by the Knowledge Channel Foundation. 
  • ‘Oplan Galugad’
    Jeffrey G. Damicog
    03/08/2013 - 17:48
    Main News
    The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) were able to round up 229 persons during a saturation drive called “Oplan Galugad” in the city that began Thursday night and lasted up to the pre-dawn hours of yesterday.
  • 2 Cops Suspended For ‘Extortion’
    Jean Fernando
    03/08/2013 - 17:47
    Main News
    National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief, Leonardo Espina, ordered the immediate suspension of two policemen assigned at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) after a call center agent filed a complaint of alleged robbery extortion against them.
  • Papal Tailors Seek Perfect Fit
    03/08/2013 - 17:32
    World
    The favorite guessing game in Rome these days is who will be the next Pope. Few take it more seriously than the Gammarelli family, tailors to the Vatican for over 200 years. For the past seven conclaves, Gammarelli has prepared three identical white outfits in small, medium and large for the new Pontiff’s first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Brennan Confirmed
    03/08/2013 - 17:31
    World
    The US Senate confirmed counterterrorism expert John Brennan to be the next CIA director on Thursday, filling a third crucial position on President Barack Obama’s national security team.
  • Trio Returning
    03/08/2013 - 17:30
    World
    It appears the Force is still strong with Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
  • Falklanders Send Message With Referendum
    03/08/2013 - 17:30
    World
    The Falkland Islands will vote in a referendum on Sunday and Monday which residents hope will send a crystal-clear message to Argentina and the world about their strong desire to stay British.
  • Acting President
    03/08/2013 - 17:29
    World
    Vice President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in as acting president of Venezuela on Friday after a state funeral is held for Hugo Chavez, the speaker of the National Assembly said Thursday.
  • STRENGTHENING PHILIPPINES-JAPAN MARITIME COOPERATION
    03/08/2013 - 17:02
    Opinion
    THE Philippines and Japan have been promoting bilateral cooperation in the maritime field for several decades, through exchange of views and dialogues.
  • ANNUAL PRACTICE
    DR. JESUS P. ESTANISLAO
    03/08/2013 - 17:02
    Opinion
    WHAT we do monthly, we can and should do also annually, except that this time we spend a little more of effort. Moreover, the duration of the exercise is much longer, and the environment more conducive for deeper reflection. This is what the annual retreat provides.
  • POLITICAL LIVELIHOOD
    ATTY. ROMEO V. PEFIANCO
    03/08/2013 - 17:01
    Opinion
    THIS week the Supreme Court dismissed with finality all petitions to stop political dynasties, declaring that the issue raised asked for answers to a “political question” which only Congress can address by passing an enabling act to implement the constitutional provision.
  • THE 113TH PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY
    03/08/2013 - 17:00
    Opinion
    TO mark the 113th Public Library Day, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) will conduct a panel discussion on “The Librarians in the World of Copyright” on March 11, 2013 at the NLP Auditorium. The event seeks to raise the awareness of public librarians on developments and issues pertinent to copyright.
  • THE PHARISEE AND TAX COLLECTOR
    LUKE 18:9-14
    03/08/2013 - 16:58
    Opinion
    JESUS addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. 
  • CARMEN ROSALES, ONE MAN’S GODDESS
    Jullie Yap Daza
    03/08/2013 - 16:57
    Opinion
    MARICHU Vera-Perez Maceda once advised aspiring and rising stars: “Always have a little Carmen Rosales deep within you and you can look forward to a lasting, exciting relationship with your viewing public.”
  • SABAH
    Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid, Pagbabago
    03/08/2013 - 16:56
    Opinion
    A FEW hours after the call made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to end hostilities in Sabah, Sultan Kiram ordered a unilateral ceasefire. But it was rejected by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Razak who said that the Royal Army must first lay down its arms.