Bato’s Indonesian award ‘dishonors rule of law, gross insult to drug war victims’ –...

A human rights watchdog blasted the award given by Indonesia to Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald dela Rosa, saying it “debased the rule of law” and was a “gross insult” to the victims of the government’s war on drugs.

South Africa’s Zuma quits, ending scandal-plagued presidency

Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power.

FACTBOX | Major school shootings in the United States

A list of some of the worst U.S. school shootings in the last 20 years.

Ex-student kills 17 in shooting spree at Florida high school

(UPDATE - 7:12 a.m.) A former student at a Florida high school opened fire in the school on Wednesday, causing “numerous fatalities” and wounding at least 14 people before he was arrested by police, authorities said.
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WATCH | Palace nixes China’s alleged naming of Benham’s undersea features; Duterte gov’t urged...

Filipino politicians got bothered on Wednesday after learning from a maritime law expert that China had reportedly named at least five undersea features in Benham Rise, which is part of the Philippines' extended continental shelf.

Filipina-British Bond girl finds ‘fun’ in unlikely Philippine destinations

Rachel Grant has updated her social media followers on the latest installments of her 12-part video series called 'Fun in the Philippines.'

UHAW DAW SA PANSIN? | Palace tells HRW not to meddle with De Lima...

President Duterte's spokesperson accused Human Rights Watch of being "desperate to get some media mileage and public attention in the Philippines by beating a dead and decaying horse."

‘Vital’ MRT-3 spare parts set to arrive Wednesday

The initial batch of spare parts for the Metro Rail Transit Line (MRT-3) are set to be delivered starting Wednesday until Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.

Someday, he’ll ‘win’ someone’s heart but for now, Senator Gatchalian is dateless for Valentine’s

Someday, his best friends and family hope, this bright, amiable, well-mannered senator will "win" the heart of the right woman. But for now, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian will repeat what he has done the past 10 Valentine's Day: go home early and sleep.

Duterte appoints INC’s Manalo as special envoy for OFW concerns

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) executive minister Eduardo “Eddie” Villanueva Manalo as special presidential envoy for overseas Filipinos concerns.
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DOJ wraps up PI of case vs Maute Terror Group leader’s ‘widow’

The Department of Justice has completed its preliminary investigation into the complaint filed by the government against the woman tagged as the widow of Maute Terror group leader Mohammadhayan ‘Otto’ Maute.

Depressed on Valentine’s Day? ‘Human Library’ aims to clear stigma on mental health struggles

Under the theme "Read my mind," the Human Library is a one-day installation aimed to create public awareness and a deeper understanding of mental health.

NFA Council to probe NFA ops, as DA seeks to prove rice ‘shortage’ handiwork...

Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol is out to prove that unscrupulous parties are distorting the market situation, thus causing the "shortage" of the affordable rice bought by the National Food Authority from farmers and sold at prices much lower than commercial rice.

Lonely at Valentine’s? Philippines offers pet lovers dates with dogs

A Manila rescue center plays cupid by putting on candle-lit dinners to try to match homeless mutts with dog lovers.

‘PERO ‘WAG CONDOM, DI MASARAP’ | Watch: Duterte urges Pinoys to embrace family planning

President Rodrigo Duterte made a pitch for family planning Tuesday night during a speech welcoming some 150 overseas Filipino workers, who were repatriated from Kuwait.