Reds’ activities this holiday season monitored: AFP chief

MANILA – The activities of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) this holiday season is monitored by military intelligence units, Armed Forces...

Globe to speed up cell site works in 24 areas

MANILA – Globe Telecom on Tuesday lauded several local government units (LGU) for their one-stop permit shops, allowing the company to fast-track its improvement of services in...

PLDT, Smart secure ‘record’ permits in 2nd half of 2020

MANILA – PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart have secured a record number of permits to build and upgrade cell sites in the second half of 2020...

Clark ready for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers bubble

MANILA – The Clark Freeport Zone is geared up for the hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) February Window, chief of the Bases Conversion and...

PBA begins accepting draft applicants

MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has begun accepting applications of those who wish to enter its rookie draft on March 14. As of Tuesday, six...

City Challenged for Spreading Fake News

Public warned vs. passport assistance from FB groups, strangers

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned the public against seeking passport assistance from strangers offering services on Facebook and other social media chat...

From biblical times to Trump, false messiahs have doomed societies

The prophet Jeremiah records in excruciating detail the catastrophic events leading to the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in 587 BCE. Jeremiah describes the devastating famine,...

Young Muslim women are leading environmental movements grounded in their beliefs

Weeks prior to the lockdowns and closures that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary General António Guterres said 2020 would be a “pivotal year for...

New Year’s resolution tips for 2021: Focus on getting to the end of COVID-19

Welcoming the new year may feel a bit different this year, given the challenges of 2020 and the inability to celebrate together. For many people, the...