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$2-B damage

MOORE, Okla. (AP) – The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday. State authorities meanwhile said two infants were among the 24 people who perished in the twister. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

National Day of Eritrea today

Today is the National Day of Eritrea which commemorates the country’s 1993 declaration of independence from Ethiopia. The 30-year struggle ended with a referendum on independence in which approximately 1.1 million Eritreans voted for freedom from Ethiopian rule. Incoming search terms:ethio eritrea (2)Ethiopia (1) Read More »

Las Pinas robbery

Las Piñas police are after two male suspects who robbed a travel agency and forced female employees to strip.  Read More »

Biggest paycheck awaits Pacquiao

By NICK GIONGCO  From a marketing standpoint, Manny Pacquiao remains a marketable fighter. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said yesterday Pacquiao’s star continues to shine as the Filipino icon is on the verge of making the biggest paycheck of his career when he faces Brandon Rios in his comeback bout before noon on Nov. 24 in Macau.  Read More »

Nora, now a senior citizen

VETERAN actress Nora Aunor feels blessed to have reached the age of 60 and still be active in the entertainment industry. Aunor, tagged as the country’s “superstar,” officially became a “senior citizen” on Tuesday.  Read More »

LeBron hits winner as Heat nip Pacers

MIAMI (AP) ­- Heat nip Pacers, take East Finals Game 1 LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim. There was no one in his way. There was no stopping him, either. Incoming search terms:LEBRON JMAES (2) Read More »

PNoy lauded

Sen. Teofisto “TG“ Guingona III yesterday lauded President Benigno Aquino III for signing into law the National Design Policy Act which aims to utilize and harness innovative Filipino designs and eventually create solutions for social problems.  Read More »

‘Indio’ nears finale

EVEN if the primetime series `Indio’ will be the first and last teledrama of Senator Bong Revilla, there is a possibility that there may be an `Indio: The Movie’. GMA is reportedly planning to turn the program into a movie for inclusion in the Metro Manila Film Festival.  Read More »

Roxas defends PNP

Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas yesterday defended the Philippine National Police over their actions during Election Day, when they chased down a group of 30 armed men in Bacoor City who eventually sought refuge in the residence of Senator Bong Revilla. Incoming search terms:mar roxas 2016 (1) Read More »