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WATCH | Analysis: Post-Marawi Fallout – Portents of further radicalization

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday disclosed the possibility that some 300 followers and supporters of the outlawed Maute armed group...
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WATCH | Prepaid load user to telco: ‘I have the right to know exactly...

Several mobile phone users testified before the Senate Committee on Science and Technology Monday in connection with the involuntary diminution of prepaid mobile load,...

‘Shape of Water’ wins big at Oscars on activism-fueled night

The romantic fantasy won best picture and best director for Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
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WATCH | MMDA sidewalk clearing men get canned for physically abusing coconut vendor

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday suspended three of its Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group members, pending a full investigation of the mauling...

Senate ready to hold Sereno impeachment trial, says Koko as he doubts quo warranto...

The move of Solicitor General Jose Calida to file on Monday a quo warranto case to have the Supreme Court void the appointment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is a "legitimate act of the Office of the Solicitor General," but its goal to unseat her outside of the impeachment process seems to have a borderline constitutional basis, the presiding judge in a possible impeachment trial said. Senate President Koko Pimentel said the Senate is "ready, willing and able" to convene as an impeachment court if needed.

PH tops global survey as ‘Best Country to Invest In’

The Philippines topped a group of 80 countries as the best investment destination according to a global research firm, noting that its young population will attract more firms looking for a good labor force.

WATCH | Twitter hits a cultural sweet spot in Japan

Twitter finally turned its first quarterly profit, and part of that has to do with its success in Japan.

‘Rogue’ PDEA Calabarzon personnel face dismissal from service

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino has ordered the relief the agency's regional director in Calabarzon and his 62 agents due to reports of extortion activities.

BOI-approved investment projects up 402%

Investment projects approved by the Philippine Board of Investments in January to February 2018 recorded P131.6 billion worth of projects, up by 402.3 percent compared to the same period last year, BOI reported Monday.

WATCH | I ain’t afraid of no Pokemon: Ghostbusters goes AR

Visitors to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week try out a demo of augmented reality (AR) game Ghostbusters World, due for release this...

Nothing was around before origin of universe — Stephen Hawking

While it is a commonly known theory that the so-called Big Bang brought about the universe billions of years ago and is still shaping it now, what has intrigued scientists more seems to be what was there before the "explosion" when there was supposed to be nothing.

Oscars red carpet glitters in anything-goes fashion attitude

Hollywood stars sparkled on the Oscars red carpet, throwing off the fashion constraints of the Golden Globes where women wore black to protest sexual misconduct in the industry.

Ayala Land to open air and sea ports, resort rooms in Sicogon

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and joint venture partner Sicogon Island Development Corp. (SIDECO) target to open this summer the airport runway, jetty port and resort accommodation of a tourism estate in northern Iloilo, optimistic about the sustained growth of the tourism sector.

7 SC justices should recuse selves from quo warranto case SolGen filed vs Sereno:...

Saying they have shown "hostility" against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno by attempting to unseat her, the seven Supreme Court Associate Justices who insisted on having her go on leave should inhibit themselves from the judgment of the quo warranto petition expected to be filed against the chief magistrate, Albay Representative Edcel Lagman said Monday.

Porsche could build flying taxis, says sales chief

Volkswagen’s sports car maker Porsche could develop a flying passenger vehicle to compete with rivals in a possible market for urban air taxis and ride-sharing services.