POINT OF VIEW | Why the illegal arrest of NDFP consultant Baylosis violates subsisting...

The "no talks, no immunity" line of the GRP, the claim that "JASIG has no value because there are no more peace talks," or that the filing of charges or pendency of cases in the GRP courts against an NDFP consultant like Baylosis is erroneous, deceptive and self-serving.

Time not right for visit – Myanmar to U.N. Security Council

Myanmar told the United Nations Security Council not to visit during February this year because it was “not the right time,” Kuwait’s U.N. Ambassador Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi said on Thursday, adding that the country did not completely reject the proposed trip.

Sony reports best-ever third quarter profit

Japan’s Sony Corp reported a nearly four-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit on growing demand for its image sensors, and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
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WATCH | Mayon Volcano spews less lava but more ash; experts remain watchful

The erupting Mayon Volcano has been observed to spew comparatively less lava than the recent days, but volcanologists say the gushing of ash, smoke...
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Alejano presses probe of Hyundai in Navy frigates deal

MANILA, Philippines - There is more reason to investigate the Frigate Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy after the winning bidder, Hyundai heavy Industries...
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WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT | PH falls hardest out of 113 countries in terms of...

Since the WJP Rule of Law Index in October 2016, the Philippines dropped 18 positions to rank 88th out of 113 countries.

WATCH | Paras defends Palace’s move vs Carandang, says SC ruling on OP’s lack...

An avid supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte defended Malacanang's move against Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Melchor Carandang, amid Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales' refusal to enforce the 90-day preventive suspension issued by the Palace against her subordinate.

Chicken prices up as tax reform spurs higher gas cost, supply tightens on production...

The stoppage of production after Christmas as poultry workers took their vacation, and the higher costs - especially fuel - as a result of the tax reform law were cited among the factors behind the average P10 hike in chicken prices.
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‘YAN ANG FAKE NEWS’ | Grace Poe denies she wants Facebook banned in PH

Sen. Grace Poe dismissed as "fake news" reports that she wanted social media giant Facebook banned in the Philippines.

Robinsons Bank sets P730-M capex plan

Robinsons Bank Corp. is allotting P730 million for capital expenditures (capex) this year to fund its digital initiatives, branch expansion and cybersecurity measures.

Max’s to bring Pancake House to Saudi Arabia

Casual dining chain operator Max's Group Inc. (MGI) has signed an agreement with Jeddah-based Al-Bader National Establishment for Real-Estate Development to put up 12 Pancake House stores in Saudi Arabia within the next five years.

Parreño chosen acting Comelec chair

Al A. Parreño has been chosen to become acting chair of the Commission on Elections when his predecessor, Christian Robert Lim, retires on Friday, February 2.
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PH tagged among those enabling illegal fund flows

The Philippines was counted in the upper third of a list of jurisdictions that “contribute to the secrecy that enables illicit financial flows.”

Japanese railway engineers audit MRT-3

A team of more than 50 Japanese railway engineers and experts were to begin Thursday a system audit of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 to determine the rehabilitation and restoration works needed for the railway system.

11 dead in fire at Japanese old persons’ home

Eleven people were killed in a fire at a low-rent residence in northern Japan that mainly housed elderly people on welfare, police said on Thursday. Five people were rescued.