Kendrick Lamar to create, produce ‘Black Panther: The Album’

The rapper is no stranger to 'Black Panther' as his single 'DNA' was featured in this past San Diego Comic-Con exclusive footage.

WATCH | Etta files third plea asking SC to nullify ML extension

Former Human Rights Commission chairperson Loretta Ann "Etta" Rosales on Friday filed before the Supreme Court the third petition seeking to nullify the full-year extension of martial law and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao.

‘PURGING REGIME’ | Duterte to fire another agency head, 3 generals, dozens of cops

Saying his is a “purging regime,” President Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to fire another agency head, at least three police generals and “70 or 49” law enforcers for corruption before the week ends.

Ex-Trump strategist Bannon to appear before probe on Russian meddling

President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon will be interviewed next week by a U.S. House of Representatives committee investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Indie book bar “Kwago” to open in La Fuerza, Makati. But first, a fundraiser

In Makati City's La Fuerza compound, Kwago "Chief Librarian" Czyka Tumaliuan is hoping to indulge bibliophiles by providing highly curated used and new books in an independent book bar she's putting up.

Wing panel falls off Japanese prime minister’s jet

A panel the size of a laptop computer fell off one of the Japanese prime minister’s jumbo jets, the defense force said on Friday, a potentially embarrassing mishap amid concern over the dangers posed by parts falling off U.S. military aircraft based in Japan.

Korea talks ease war fears in Washington, but for how long?

Talks between North and South Korea ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics have eased fears of war over Pyongyang’s development of nuclear missiles capable of hitting the United States -- at least for now.

Diokno ‘insensitive, heartless’ for dismissing teachers’ pay hike – LP senators

Senators of the Liberal Party joined criticism of Budget Secretary Bejamin Diokno, saying it was “insensitive, if not heartless” for him to dismiss a possible increase in the salary of public school teachers because it was “not a priority at this time.”

Japan culls chicken after confirming bird flu outbreak

Japan’s western Kagawa prefecture has begun a cull of 91,000 chickens after the discovery of a highly contagious form of bird flu on a farm, the local government said.

Turkish courts reject jailed journalists’ request to be released – state media

Turkish penal courts decided to keep two jailed journalists in detention, state-run news agency Anadolu said on Thursday, hours after a top court had requested they be released because their rights had been violated while in custody.

Ecuador makes Wikileaks’ Assange a citizen, seeks end to embassy stay

Ecuador has given citizenship to Julian Assange as part of its efforts to allow the WikiLeaks founder to leave the country’s London embassy where he has been holed up for more than five years.

Rescuers fear finding more bodies but still ‘searching for a miracle’ in California mudslide...

Rescuers picking through waist-deep mud on Thursday, two days after a massive mudslide killed at least 17 people along Southern California’s coast, said they feared more bodies may be found but still held out hope for “miracle” survivors.
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WATCH | Celine Dion announces Asia-Pacific tour including Manila date

The best-selling female singer of all time will perform in the Philippines for the first time on July 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

NAPC urges reform of govt anti-poverty policy

The agency responsible for efforts to combat poverty is itself urging the reform of the government’s anti-poverty policy with the launch of a book which argues that poverty eradication should be the centerpiece of economic, social and environmental policies.

Directors Guild of America embraces women, minorities in awards nominations

Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele join Mexico's Guillermo del Toro in the DGA's list of best director nominees.