WATCH: Incoming Coast Guard vessels to aid in drug war
BRP Tubbataha, the first of 10 patrol vessels that will be coming from Japan will be a great help in fighting the drug war. PCG/Philstar.com, file This article is a supplement to Philstar.co... Read more
FVR: Duterte gov’t a huge disappointment, letdown
The government of President Duterte has been a “huge disappointment and letdown,” according to former president Fidel Ramos, bucking popular sentiment and a high poll rating for Duterte’s fi... Read more
Belgium scores fastest goal in World Cup Qualifying
Christian Benteke | AP BRUSSELS — Belgium scored the fastest goal in World Cup qualifying history when Christian Benteke slotted home against Gibraltar after only seven seconds Monday. The p... Read more
Online scholarship application launched by TESDA
To provide a more convenient and hassle-free procedure in applications, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has launched the online application for Technical Voc... Read more
Lady Maroons also hounded by V-League import problems
The UP Lady Maroons participating in the 13th Shakey’s V-League Reinforced Conference. Team manager Cecile Ronquillo is on the extreme right. | Rick Olivares MANILA, Philippines... Read more
Rody to ask China for Scarborough fishing access
Days before leaving for a state visit to China, President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday said he would set aside the Panatag Scarborough Shoal issue for now but vowed to ask the Chinese governmen... Read more
Ex-Surigao lawmaker faces ‘pork’ raps
MANILA, Philippines – Former Surigao del Sur congressman Peter Paul Jed Falcon was indicted yesterday before the Sandiganbayan in connection with the pork barrel scam. Lingig mayor Rob... Read more
Nagagamit na ng Kano: Reds brand FVR ‘Amboy top dog’ after scathing commentary on Duterte’s 1st 100 days
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has branded former Fidel Ramos as an “Amboy top dog” after he expressed dismay in President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance in his first 100 days i... Read more
Should government ban smoking in all public places?
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial reported that the draft executive order providing for a smoking-free Philippines is awaiting Duterte’s signature. Philstar.com/AJ Bolando, file President Dutert... Read more
House body cites Dayan in contempt, orders his arrest
Sen. Leila de Lima’s former driver and alleged driver Ronnie Dayan was included in the drug matrix that President Rodrigo Duterte recently released. STAR/Geremy Pintolo, File MANILA, P... Read more
