Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on September 7 morning asked the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting to provide the public with the most accurate possible developments of Yagi, believed to be one of the strongest storms hitting Vi…
Asusano 4th in Paralympic archery, resets personal record
Manila: Cendy Asusano achieved a personal goal despite failing to medal in the women’s javelin throw F54 as the Philippine campaign at the Paris Paralympic Games ended Saturday without a medal but with finals appearances by four of six athletes.
Asus…
3 arrested, P6.8-M shabu seized in MagNorte drug bust
COTABATO CITY – Three big-time drug peddlers were arrested, and some PHP6.8 million worth of shabu drugs were seized during a police entrapment in Maguindanao del Norte province on Friday afternoon.
In an interview on Saturday, Lt. Colonel Esmael Ma…
Otom flag-bearer at Paralympic Games closing ceremony
Manila: Swimmer Angel Mae Otom will carry the Philippine flag during the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony at Stade de France on Sunday.
Otom, 21, was the unanimous choice after reaching the finals of her two events at La Defense Arena.
She placed …
Suspect in murder of Maguindanao town police chief falls
COTABATO CITY – Police authorities announced here Saturday the arrest of one of the suspects in the killing of the police chief of Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, two years ago.
Col. Roel Sermese, Maguindanao del Sur police director, identified the s…
Most guilty, like Guo, cannot be state witness – DOJ
Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday reiterated that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo cannot be a state witness, at least at this time.
Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano stood by the earlier position of DOJ Secretary Crispin Rem…
Bernardino rules Laos International Chess Open
Manila: Filipino National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. displayed his brilliant form to secure the gold medal in the 3rd Laos International Chess Open at the Parkson Naga Mall in Vientiane City on Friday.
Bernardino, the top player of Rizal Te…
12.2K aspiring lawyers take 3-day Bar exams starting Sept. 8
Manila: A total of 12,246 law graduates registered for the three-day Bar Examinations that will be held in 13 testing centers nationwide starting Sunday.
The other exam dates are on Sept. 11 and 15.
The testing centers are located in the following:
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Typhoon Yagi making landfall, wrecking havoc widespread
Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the northern provinces on September 7 afternoon, bringing with it strong winds of up to 16-17 levels and heavy rains. The storm caused widespread damages with numerous trees and streetlights were uprooted, and debris lit…