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Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a now deceased serial sexual offender and killer. Investigators believe there may yet be more unsolved cases Investigators believe there may yet be more unsolved cases Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, …

“Is basketball destined to fade into obscurity as volleyball rises to prominence? Not necessarily. In the colorful world of Philippine sports, basketball has long reigned as the undisputed king. Due to its popularity, it was once called the national pastime. For decades, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has been the …

The testimony of an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) official before a Senate hearing was quite revealing. The regulatory body primarily relies on desk monitoring—wherein companies are required to submit a report on the conditions of their plants—rather than conducting physical inspections in overseeing power companies. This practice, while convenient for …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate leaders visiting Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan on Thursday received radio challenges from China asking them to leave the Philippine territory. China’s communications were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito …

A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday shows a Chinese Coast Guard ship blasting a PCG vessel with a water cannon near Ayungin Shoal during a resupply mission for Philippine troops on Aug. 5. (Philippine Coast Guard / Facebook page)  MANILA, Philippines — China has granted its …

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, has lauded the professionalism displayed by his uniformed personnel who were tasked to guide the ‘Atin Ito’ coalition in its second civilian supply mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this week. Gavan deployed two PCG vessels—BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and BRP …

More lawmakers have expressed opposition to the early renewal of the franchise that Congress has given to the power distribution utility Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Some legislators have filed bills to renew the utility’s franchise four years ahead of its expiration in 2028. Among those who joined the opposition to …

President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday assured that he would certify the Rice Tariffication Law as urgent as part of the administration’s efforts to combat the rising rice prices. “Yes. It will be certified, but it seems there has been a good discussion between the House and the Senate, we have …

The Department of Energy (DOE) is counting on the commercial fruition of roughly 13,000 megawatts (MW) of committed power projects for the country to ultimately get out from the ‘wobbly state’ of its electricity supply. As explained, committed capacity would refer to projects that are already undergoing financial closing or …

In this file photo taken on June 1, 2022 Philippine coast guard personnel handle dock line as the second newly-acquired 97-meter Multi-role Response Vessel (MRRV) by the coast guard, the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) arrives from Japan at the international port in Manila. The Philippines has agreed to buy five …