Rivalry matches grace opening of new NBA season
The opening of the 2018-2019 NBA season will be graced by opening matches featuring old foes and title contenders. Reigning champions Golden State Warriors will...
Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, Japan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Trade Representative's office told Congress on Tuesday it intends to open trade talks with the European Union, the United Kingdom...
Philippines cuts 2018 GDP growth goal, raises inflation targets
MANILA — The Philippine government has shaved its economic growth target for this year and raised inflation forecasts for 2018 and 2019, reflecting caution...
Chel Diokno and Imee Marcos file candidacies at the same time
Two representatives from opposing families, human rights lawyer Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno and Ilocos Governor Imee Marcos, filed their certificates of candidacies for the...
Twitter users confront Angkas over bikers’ visibility at Comelec
Photos of men outside the Commission on Elections office wearing the blue uniform identified with motorcycle-hailing application Angkas surfaced yesterday. They were cheering for...
5 candidates for 5 seats: How Philippines got a seat on UN Human Rights...
After Malacañang lauded the Philippines' election on the United Nations Human Rights Council, critics pointed out that there wasn't any opportunity for competition as...
Keeping up with the Cayetanos of Taguig in the 2019 elections
(Updated, Oct. 17, 9:11 a.m.) The Cayetanos are aiming to continue their hold of Taguig as Alan Peter bids for a congressional seat representing...
Erap, Lim, Isko: A three-corner fight for Manila mayor
Manila will see a three-way race among reelectionist Joseph “Erap” Estrada, former Mayor Alfredo Lim and Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, social welfare undersecretary. All three...
Photos from the reopening of Boracay after 6-month shutdown
After its six-month shutdown, Boracay island opened for a dry run from October 15 to 26. Photos and videos of the island after the...
Google latest to withdraw from Saudi conference
Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday became the latest company to drop out of a business conference in Saudi Arabia. Pressure has mounted on Saudi Arabia...
New party-lists join 2019 elections amid calls to abolish party-list system
A number of new party-lists have filed their candidacies for the 2019 midterm elections, in hopes of landing a seat in the House of...
Philippines mulls sponsoring catastrophe bond issue
MANILA — The Philippines' finance ministry said on Sunday it was exploring a plan to sponsor a catastrophe bond issue, similar to the one launched by...
Binay vs Binay scenario in Makati mayoral race close to becoming reality
The city of Makati is headed for a possible face-off between members of the Binay political family, after former vice-president Jejomar Binay Sr., the...
How the P1-billion historic Ultra Lotto jackpot prize was achieved
The long wait for the lucky winners of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's Ultra Lotto game has come to an end with the announcement...
Philippines to suspend oil tax hike to cool red hot inflation
MANILA—The Philippines said on Sunday it would suspend the implementation of a further increase in excise tax on fuel products, set to take effect in January...