NEW YORK–Donald Trump’s war of words with Pope Leo XIV has angered some American Catholics, a key voting bloc, who say the US president has gone too far in his criticism of the pontiff. Trump has clashed with Leo on everything from Iran to immigration and recently dismissed the pontiff as “weak” in an unprecedented personal
Read More »Madriaga bank secrecy waiver may make him ‘star witness’ in Sara Duterte impeach case
MANILA, Philippines – Ramil Madriaga’s waiver of his rights under bank secrecy laws may turn him into one of the most important witnesses if the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte reaches the Senate, with a House leader saying his willingness to open up his own accounts gives the proceedings a witness who is
Read More »PDEA seizes P6.8 million shabu in Cavite; 2 suspects arrested
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested on Saturday two suspected big-time illegal drug traffickers and seized P6.8 million worth of shabu (crystal meth) in Bacoor City, Cavite. The PDEA-Region 4A said their operatives from Cavite and Rizal offices and local police officers collared “Abe,” 51, and “Shol,” 54, in a
Read More »11,000 marijuana plants destroyed in Agusan del Sur raid
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Authorities uprooted and destroyed about 11,000 fully grown marijuana plants and 300 seedlings worth an estimated P2.21 million in an anti-illegal drug operation in a remote village in Loreto, Agusan del Sur on Thursday. The operation was conducted at around 6:20 p.m. in Sitio Bagtok, Barangay Kasapa 1, according
Read More »P1.56 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Surigao del Sur
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – Smuggled cigarettes worth approximately P1,565,000 were confiscated in a joint anti-smuggling operation on Friday. According to Police Major Magdalino Pimentel Jr., the operation was carried out around 1 p.m. in Purok 4, Barangay Ban-as, following intelligence reports from the Regional Intelligence Division 13. Seized during the operation were 50
Read More »Driver Faces Penalties After Child Seen Riding at Back of Pickup Truck
Driver Faces Penalties After Child Seen Riding at Back of Pickup Truck A driver is now facing sanctions after a child was seen riding at the back of a pickup truck while traveling along a public road. Recently, the Facebook page ‘Land Transportation Office – Philippines’ announced that a driver with a child riding at back ... Read more
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Read More »Sabrina Carpenter & Shanti Dope Collaboration Resurfaces
Filipino Fans Revisit Sabrina Carpenter’s Early PH Visit & Shanti Dope Collaboration Moment SABRINA CARPENTER – Fans are taking a nostalgic trip back after remembering Sabrina Carpenter’s surprising collaboration with Shanti Dope on “Almost Love.” Fans have recently been reminiscing about the early days of Sabrina Carpenter and her connection with Filipino artist Shanti Dope, ... Read more
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Read More »Foreign Tourists Join Traditional Fishing Activity in Palawan, Receive Share of the Catch
Foreign Tourists Join Traditional Fishing Activity in Palawan Two foreign tourists have joined the traditional fishing activity in San Vicente, Palawan and received share of the catch. The tourists from France ad a memorable experience after joining locals in a traditional way of catching fish known as “keger.” Early in the morning, while the sea was still ... Read more
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Read More »BYD Atto 8 launches in South Africa
BYD are once again targeting the upper end of the market with the unveiling of their new, R1-million plus, seven-seater Atto 8 plug-in hybrid SUV.
Read More »Comeback stars Justus and Van Niekerk qualify for Commonwealth Games
Six swimmers achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying times on the penultimate day of the national championships.
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