REMEMBERING | A life . . . with Dad

Ours was the clichéd love-hate relationship between headstrong father and son. Our clashes were epic, filled with fire and brimstone. And, of course, I was adamant about NOT following in his footsteps.

BAYAN YEARENDER | ‘Impunity reigned’ in 2017 but people will demand justice in 2018

As 2017 drew close on Saturday, December 30, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan judged 2017 as a year when “impunity reigned in the Philippines” but gave a more hopeful prognosis for 2018, saying it would be when “the Filipino people demand a decisive end to such gross human rights abuses.”

Martial law extensions 876.67% more than original declaration – Lagman

The two extensions of martial law in Mindanao come to a total of 526 days -- just short of a year and a half -- or 876.67 percent more than the original 60-day period of Proclamation 216 with which President Rodrigo Dutete placed the south under military rule, opposition lawmakers have noted.

U.S. military to accept transgender recruits on Monday – Pentagon

Transgender people will be allowed for the first time to enlist in the U.S. military starting on Monday as ordered by federal courts, the Pentagon said on Friday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to appeal rulings that blocked his transgender ban.

Duterte signs law vs gift card expiration

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law Republic Act 109621, or the Gift Check Act of 2017, which prohibits the issuance of gift checks with expiry dates on the stored value, credit, or balance of the gift certificate.

Beijing may be starting to win its battle against smog

Beijing may have turned a corner in its battle against the city’s notorious smog, according to Reuters calculations, and environmental consultants say the Chinese government deserves much of the credit for introducing tough anti-pollution measures.

Melody del Mundo returns for launch of Sugar Hiccup’s fourth album

The '90s dream pop band's original vocalist is back for possibly one last go-round with her bandmates.

Floods, landslides send thousands fleeing in Bicol

Heavy rains over the past several days caused floods and landslides in nine towns of Camarines Sur that sent 2,267 families, or 9,322 persons, fleeing their homes the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol said.

11 killed as gunman attacks Coptic church, shop in Egypt

A gunman killed at least 11 people on Friday in attacks on a Coptic Orthodox church and a Christian-owned shop near Cairo before he was wounded and arrested, the Egyptian interior ministry and church officials said.
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PNP: Use of fireworks and firecrackers must only be in LGU-designated areas

Ahead of the celebrations to welcome the New Year, the Philippine National Police has reminded the public that the use of fireworks should be...
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WATCH | Bangko Sentral: ‘Faceless’ P100-bills resulted from printing glitch

The recently discovered "faceless" PhP100 bills that came out of a BPI automated teller machine were not technically fake or counterfeit, but legitimate though...

Paulo Avelino says ‘Ang Larawan’ a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

He auditioned for the role of Tony Javier and felt intimidated when he finally got the part.

CITIZEN MANILA | Kevin Nash Sandoval: Quiapo street artist

He may have been crippled due to an accident, but his spirit and passion for drawing is keeping his hopes and dreams alive.

Trillanes on lawsuit by Pulong, Mans Carpio: My life’s mission is to hound Dutertes

Sen. Antonio Trillanes reacted Friday to the filing of a civil case against him by the President's son and son-in-law, saying the First Family should make sure they're in power "forever" because he will not stop hounding them.

WATCH | Japanese ‘folding’ car could solve parking space problem

Finding a parking space may soon become much easier thanks to a car that can fold itself up and squeeze into small spaces.