SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The SM Foundation inaugurated its 107th school building at the South Central Integrated School here on Thursday, January 4. The two-story, four-classroom structure is a welcome addition to the community, alleviating the burden of overcrowding and provides a...
SAN MATEO, Isabela – A bedridden 97-year-old woman was charred to death in a fire that hit her house in Purok 3, Barangay Sinamar Norte, this town, on Sunday, January 7. A 97-year-old woman died in a fire in San Mateo, Isabela, on Sunday, January 7. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) Police...
CITY of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police seized suspected shabu worth P500,000 from two drug pushers in a buy-bust operation here on Saturday, January 6. The suspects who were nabbed in Barangay Sindalan here were identified as “Pakyaw” and “Jess.” TWO suspected drug pushers...
WORD ALIVE Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of the Magi or Epiphany. It is called Epiphany from the Greek term “epiphanein” which means to “manifest” because Jesus revealed himself not only to the Jews, the chosen people, but also to pagan visitors. * * * The gospel writer...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday, Jan. 4, despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with teammates after scoring...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- South Korean closing relief pitcher Go Woo-suk signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Major League Baseball club announced. The 25-year-old right-hander has a mutual option for the 2026 campaign, according to Padres general manager A.J....
SAN FRANCISCO, Quezon – A woman died and 26 were injured after a passenger jeepney plunged into a canal in Sitio Sentro, Barangay Butanguiad, this town, on Tuesday afternoon, January 2. Police identified the fatality as Juanita Sarmiento. ONE person was killed and 26 others were injured...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Twenty-five persons were injured in a multiple collision on Villa Verde Trail in Barangay Santa Maria East, San Nicolas, Pangasinan on New Year’s Day. The Police Regional Office-1 said a Starex van with 10 people on board driven by Pastor Arnel Marzo Camba, 36, of...
SAN FABIAN, Pangasinan – Two persons were wounded when a 32-year-old man allegedly fired his gun to welcome the New Year in Barangay Longos Central, this town, before dawn on Monday, January 1. MAP of San Fabian, Pangasinan. The suspect was identified as Keempee Serran Marcella of Barangay...
SAN JUAN, La Union – This town, dubbed the surfing capital of the North, has lifted an order limiting activities on its beaches due to bad weather. Mayor Arturo Valdriz issued Executive Order (EO) No. 24, Series of 2023, lifting EO No 23-2023 that closed the beach and suspended water activities,...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The Baltimore Ravens secured the AFC top seed for the NFL playoffs in emphatic fashion on Sunday, Dec. 31, crushing the Miami Dolphins 56-19 with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdowns. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 to lead the NBA-best Boston Celtics over San Antonio 134-101 on Sunday, Dec. 31, stretching their win streak to six games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots over Malaki Branham (left) and Jeremy Sochan of the San...
