WORD ALIVE Once a pious woman who was bringing a bunch of novena-booklets to church met the parish priest. He asked, “Who is your favorite saint?” “Of course, I like the Blessed Virgin Mary best! But I also like her sister!” Taken aback, the priest said, “Her sister? Who is she?” “Of...
BACOLOD CITY -- A 26-year-old man died after he was ran over by a wing van truck in Sitio Katiclan, Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, May 31. A YOUNG motorcycle rider died after he was ran over by a wing van truck in Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental...
A total of 44 former and active members of Communist Front Organizations (CFOs) and Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) who surrendered to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) have pledged their allegiance to the government in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 30 The event was attended by...
"Well, it all started during the pandemic, you know. People made bread, I made paintings," quipped Rachel Ngan Dueñas, during a chat with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. We were admiring her works, which are currently on display at The Farm at San Benito. According to Rachel, creating art was part of...
San Miguel Beer picked up its first win in the PBA on Tour with an 87-75 victory over NorthPort at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City Saturday, May 27. *Rodney Brondial puts up a stellar double-double for SMB (PBA Images) * The Beermen started the game like a house on fire, establishing a commanding...
In its bid to further improve its health and social service initiatives, the San Juan City local government launched a two-day psychological first aid training for its public officers and officials to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills in responding to clients suffering from...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two top officials of the New People's Army in Eastern Visayas were arrested by the military and police in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan on Friday, May 26. Rosita Solayao Taboy, alias “Laling,” a former secretary of the Regional Organizational Department (ROD) and member of...
WORD ALIVE Once an archbishop was discussing Christianity with a learned Japanese writer. The writer told the archbishop, "I can understand God the Father and God the Son, but I can never understand the significance of the “Honorable Bird” (Holy Spirit).” * * * Today is the feast of the...
BACOLOD CITY – Policemen seized 100 grams of suspected shabu worth P680,000 from a woman during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, May 24. The subject was identified as Jocelyn Yaon, 46. San Carlos City police chief Police Lt. Col. Jesus...
The San Juan City local government convened its City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) on Wednesday night, May 24, to tackle preparations for the incoming typhoon with international name Mawar, which will later be called Betty once it enters the Philippine Area of...
Tyler Tio and Raoul Soyud came through with big plays down the stretch as Phoenix survived the second half explosion of Terrence Romeo and San Miguel, 106-101 to open its campaign in the PBA on Tour on Wednesday, May 24 at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. *Tyler Tio shows nerve of steel, draining...
The 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup champion TNT and runner-up Barangay Ginebra are set to represent the country once the East Asia Super League pushes through with the home-and-away tournament slated in October. *TNT and Ginebra will represent the country in the said home-and-away tiff. (File Photo/PBA...
