WATCH | PNP finds man posing as policeman, threatening motorists in viral video
The Philippine National Police have found the man posing as a cop who threatened motorists he was involved in a traffic altercation with on Wednesday.
‘SORRY’ | Apple apologizes after outcry over slowed iPhones
Facing lawsuits and consumer outrage after it said it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries, Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is slashing prices for battery replacements...
SC tells Congress, Palace leaders to comment on petition vs ML extension
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Congress and Palace officials to comment within 10 days on the petition filed by six lawmakers seeking to strike down the one-year extension of the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
Ramon Bautista: Comedy is a happy pill that saves Filipinos
He hosts 'Hoy! Bibig Mo,' a comedy series on iFlix that features several of the country's most exciting stand-up acts.
WATCH | Mandaluyong police chief, 10 others relieved of post after shooting that left...
The newly designated police chief of Mandaluyong City was administratively relieved of his post pending investigation of the Thursday night mistaken shooting by cops of an AUV bearing six construction workers rushing a wounded woman to hospital, the NCRPO director, Gen. Oscar Albayalde said on Friday.
EU provides P34 million in humanitarian aid to victims of ‘Vinta’
The European Union is allocating €570,000 (P34 million) in humanitarian funding to deliver emergency relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Vinta. The funds will be used to address the immediate needs of those who have been most affected in the heavily hit areas.
Reuters reporters held in Myanmar were handed papers by 2 cops, then arrested: families
Family members of two Reuters reporters detained in Myanmar said on Thursday the pair had told them they were arrested almost immediately after being handed some documents by policemen they had gone to meet.
Veteran male rock ‘n’ roll acts had biggest 2017 world tours
U2, Guns N' Roses, and Coldplay lead the pack, which is in contrast with U.S. music sales and streaming preferences.
Developers to ramp up projects outside Manila
Property developers will be ramping up developments outside Metro Manila next year, keeping pace with the government’s aggressive infrastructure program that aims to improve connectivity from the metro to the provinces.
After UNESCO citation, Baguio City forms Creative Council for Crafts and Folk Arts
The newly formed council aims to push the city as a creative economy where creativity is a strategic factor in attaining sustainable development.
WATCH | Mandaluyong cops mistake AUV for suspects’ getaway vehicle, kill 2 civilians
A tragic miscommunication between barangay tanod and Mandaluyong City police led to the deaths of two civilians and serious injuries to two others after the cops fired on the wrong parties following an alert by the village watchmen that they were pursuing suspects in a shooting incident.
Talks with Reds unlikely in 2018 – Roque
Peace negotiations with communist rebels are unlikely in 2018 because of the rebels’ “treachery,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Thursday.
Fire in India’s financial capital Mumbai kills at least 12
At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a late night fire at a multi-story building in India’s financial capital of Mumbai, a hospital official said on Friday.
WATCH | 2018 traffic jams could be worse – MMDA
This early, authorities are sounding the possibility that the already horrendous traffic jams in Metro Manila will worsen as the new year comes around. This...
CPP calls for ‘united front’ to oust Duterte
Apparently anticipating heightened warfare with the government, the Communist Party of the Philippines urged its member to “brace for more difficult struggles ahead” and, at the same time, “aim to win ever greater victories” by building “the broadest united front to overthrow” President Rodrigo Duterte.














