Ethel Booba’s advice to voters: ‘Politics is not a popularity contest.’
Comedienne Ethel Booba reminded the public to be wise and discerning in their choice of candidates for the 2019 midterm elections after a social...
How Liza Soberano feels about Erik Matti’s departure from ‘Darna’
Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano shared her elation when she went on a farewell dinner with former "Darna" director Erik Matti after he resigned. A few...
Philippines sees decade of 7 percent growth from $180-billion infrastructure drive
MANILA — The Philippines expects economic growth to recover to 7-8 percent target next year despite global uncertainties, as it pushes ahead with massive infrastructure spending plans,...
Why Neri Colmenares is running for Senate for second time
Former Bayan Muna Party-list representative Neri Colmenares has filed his certificate of candidacy for the May 2019 elections, his second bid at a seat...
Surprise candidacy of social media doctor Willie Ong
Cardiologist Willie Ong filed for candidacy as a senator in the 2019 midterm elections. He is not a known senatorial aspirant but his strong...
Viral photo of Wes Gatchalian’s car blocking a ramp for the disabled
A photo which made rounds on Facebook earlier this month shows the vehicle of Rep. Wes Gatchalian (Valenzuela City) blocking the ramp made for...
How Freddie Aguilar went from music to politics
Folk singer Freddie Aguilar has filed his certificate of candidacy for the May 2019 senatorial race months after his name floated as a possible...
U.S. raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist
WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL— U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure on Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to provide information on what happened to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi...
Quake kills three people in Indonesia’s Java, rattles Bali
NUSA DUA, Indonesia — A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said,...
What Roque said that made Duterte claim ‘soldiers don’t like you’
Presidential spokesperson and senatorial aspirant Harry Roque called President Rodrigo Duterte's speech on October 4 at the Philippine Military Academy a "game-changer." At the event,...
Huge pod of dolphins seen in Oriental Mindoro shows rich marine biodiversity
Social media users were amused when numerous dolphins were spotted in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro but the province has long been recognized for hosting dolphin-watching activities Facebook...
Philippines’ Jan-July FDI rises 52.1 percent y/y to $6.7 billion
MANILA — Net foreign direct investments in the Philippines jumped 52.1 percent in the first seven months of this year from a year earlier to $6.7 billion,...
Looking into Mocha Uson’s claim that communists want her ‘untimely death’
Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison clarified that there’s no motive for them to cause blogger Mocha Uson’s “untimely death” following...
Pop punk legends Taking Back Sunday to take back Manila in 2019
Pop-punk outfit Taking Back Sunday has confirmed that it will be playing in Manila in January 2019 as part of its 20th anniversary tour. Local...
How TV producers are responding to Gretchen Fullido’s charges
The camp of one of the TV executives imputed in sexual harassment charges dismissed new accusations by her former colleague Gretchen Fullido as a...