Facebook plans to use US mail to verify IDs of election ad buyers

Facebook Inc will start using postcards sent by U.S. mail later this year to verify the identities and location of people who want to purchase U.S. election-related advertising on its site, a senior company executive said.

Robinsons Land to develop more IT parks

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is aiming to develop up to two information technology (IT) parks within the next two to three years, a top official said.

Local solar panel maker plays down US tariff impact

Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc. remains confident about its business prospects despite Washington’s decision last month to impose a tariff on imported solar panels.

WATCH | Bong Go on P16-B frigate deal: ‘Walang nabago, walang binago’

President Duterte's special assistant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Monday maintained his innocence, saying he had nothing to do with the controversial procurement of the two P16-billion Philippine Navy frigates.

BIR ordered to furnish House panel with its report on Sereno’s tax payments

(UPDATED) The House Committee on Justice has ordered the BIR to produce a copy of its report on the tax payment records of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who is facing an impeachment complaint.

UST expels 8 law students being linked to Atio Castillo’s hazing death

The University of Santo Tomas has expelled eight of its law students being linked to last year's hazing death of 22-year-old Horacio Tomas "Atio" Castilo III after a UST committee found them guilty of violating the school's code of conduct and discipline.

Gazmin affirms PNoy gov’t initiated frigate procurement; Lorenzana confirms awarding bid to SoKor firm

(UPDATED) Former DND chief Voltaire Gazmin confirmed that it was the Aquino administration that initiated the procurement of the two Philippine Navy frigates, but noted that he did not issue any approval for the P16-billion deal.

FRIGATE DEAL PROBE | Many Cabinet members, even Robin Padilla, show up at Senate...

Members of President Rodrigo Duterte's Cabinet went all out in their support for the top leader's special assistant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Monday.

TIMELINE | What we need to know: Bong Go and the P16-B Navy frigate...

What was the root of the controversy over the P16-billion Navy frigate deal and and how was Bong Go's name dragged into it?

‘Art after the Storm’: Nemiranda mounts exhibit for a cause at Robinsons Galleria

The artist pays homage to the bravery of Filipino soldiers.

Stephen Speaks singer firms up commitment to rehabilitate PH reefs

Ryan Ripperger already has the support of Iloilo to start a reef rehabilitation project he calls, well, Stephen’s Reef.

NO MAKEUP ARTIST IN HER TRAVELS | Palace stands by DOT chief Wanda Teo

After DOT Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo explained her travels, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday affirmed that all Cabinet members still enjoyed the trust and confidence of President Rodrigo Duterte.

‘Black Panther’ smashes records with $218 million holiday weekend debut

The movie's estimated global debut stands at $361 million through Sunday.

‘Bad guy’ Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy

European and U.S. officials divided over U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy found common cause this weekend in decrying what they say is Russia’s covert campaign to undermine Western democracies.
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Secretary Bong Go to attend Senate probe of P16-B frigate deal

The Senate begins on Monday, Feb. 19, its probe into the alleged controversies surrounding the PHP18-billion acquisition of two Philippine Navy frigates, with at least five members of the Cabinet expected to attend and shed light on the controversy.