Over 100 professors from the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) have signed a statement of support for presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan (Photo from Vice President Leni Robredo's official...
'Tindahan Girl' Louisa Erispe 'Tindahan Girl' Louisa Erispe went viral when she uttered "tindahan" instead of "simbahan" during a live coverage for PTV4 recently. Louisa shares her thought about her viral video as she learns from the mistake she committed on air, in an exclusive interview by MB...
Pandemic or endemic, the usual normal or the new normal, ECQ or Alert Level 1—whatever the situation is inside the country, the fight versus corruption must be relentless, unforgiving, and encompassing. Corruption, in whatever way, form, or manner, must be stopped at all costs, and government...
By Terence Ranis A man wanted in Agusan Del Norte for violation of Republic Act 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, was arrested in a condominium along Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, on Friday, March 4. Brig. Gen. Leo "Paco" Francisco, Manila Police District (MPD) director, identified...
By Terence L. Ranis A fire has hit a residential area in Baseco Compound, Manila on Friday morning, March 4. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, the fire was raised to the first alarm at 8:36 a.m. and reached the second alarm at 8:48 a.m. This is a developing story.
Two armed men are facing robbery holdup and illegal possession of firearms charges after trying to rob a taxi driver in Tondo, Manila at 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 3. Police identified the suspects as Glen Mark Evasco, 33, and Ryan Medina, 30, both residents of Caloocan City. Taxi driver Jessie...
Makabayan coalition senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares praised the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from water bills of the Manila Water Company and Maynilad Water Services, but at the same time stressed the need for the same relief when it comes to fuel and electricity. Makabayan coalition...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In predicting his passion, Jesus did not exactly say that he would be killed by crucifixion, but he referred to his would-be follower as carrying a cross. Was this invitation an afterthought on the part of Christians after Jesus had died on the cross? The mention of taking the...
Don’t let the title of this editorial fool you. Online classes, of course, are real — as real as the virtual world would allow. But after almost two years of classes conducted in front of a screen, with students digitally participating, it comes as a breath of fresh, COVID-free air that the...
By Terence L. Ranis Two brothers wanted for attempted murder were arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) in Ermita, Manila on Tuesday, March 1. Police identified the suspects as Cezar Nayangga, 55, a construction worker, and Jomar Nayangga, 27, a tricycle driver. Based on the...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo had a warm welcome from her supporters as she attended the “Pink Magic of Hope” celebration for Women’s Month on Wednesday, March 2, in one of her rivals hometown and stronghold, Manila. Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the crowd during...
Polling firm Publicus Asia has released the results of the election survey for mayor and vice mayor in the 17 local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). The firm’s Pahayag NCR Election Tracker Survey is an independent and non-commissioned poll conducted by Publicus Asia...
