CA clears Bobby Ongpin of insider trading raps over Philex shares
The Court of Appeals has dismissed the administrative charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against businessman Roberto Ongpin for insider trading over his purchase of Philex Mining shares in 2009, when he was a member of the firm’s board.
HOLLYWEED TO COVFEFE | Weird news grabs headlines in 2017
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office style dominated U.S. headlines in 2017, but readers were particularly perplexed by his use of the word “covfefe,” in what turned out to be one of the oddest news stories of the year.
Defense officials at Senate to brief lawmakers on proposed martial law extension
The country’s top defense officials arrived at the Senate late Tuesday morning, December 12, to brief lawmakers on the reasons why they believe martial law in Mindanao should be extended.
EU turns down Netanyahu plea to join Trump and recognize Jerusalem
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case to Europe to ask allies to join the United States in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but met a firm rebuff from EU foreign ministers who saw the move as a blow against the peace process.
U.S. military must accept transgender recruits by Jan 1, judge rules
Transgender recruits will be able to join the U.S. military as of January 1 after a federal judge on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.
Parties responsible for dog deaths could get 90-yr jail time or P7.5-M fine –...
The parties responsible for the deaths of 30 dogs being transported to a show could face up to 90 years in jail and fines of up to P7.5 million, Senator Francis Pangilingan said Tuesday, December 12.
WATCH | Aia de Leon mesmerizes with stripped-down version of ‘Sundo’ on Wish 107.5...
Notwithstanding Moira dela Torre's witsful revival,the definitive version still belongs to the song's writer and original singer.
Female directors snubbed, Plummer surprises at Golden Globe nominations
Greta Gerwig ('Lady Bird'), Patty Jenkins ('Wonder Woman'), Dee Rees ('Mudbound') and Kathryn Bigelow ('Detroit') were shut out.
2 soldiers dead, 8 hurt in Cotabato road mishap
Two soldiers were killed and eight others injured when the truck they were riding turned turtle as it swerved to avoid a child in Antipas town, Cotabato province Monday.
4 things to do with your 13th month pay—expert gives advice
Finally got hold of your 13th month pay? Personal finance coach Randell Tiongson gives tips on how to have your best interests in mind this merry shopping season.
‘Shape of Water’ leads Globes nominees with seven nods; ‘The Post’ gets six
Guillermo del Toro’s magical romance and Steven Spielberg's press freedom drama are also among front-runners for the Oscars.
Women accusing Trump of sexual misconduct seek congressional probe
Three women who have accused U.S. President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct called on Monday for a congressional investigation into his behavior amid a wave of similar accusations against prominent men in Hollywood, the media and politics.
LPA, tail-end of cold front, ‘amihan’ to bring rains all over
It will be a wet Tuesday as three weather systems bring rains to most parts of the country.
‘Amateur’ bomber captured after New York blast
A Bangladeshi man with a homemade bomb strapped to his body set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour on Monday morning, wounding himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
DENGVAXIA FLAP | Gordon accuses ex-FDA acting head of bias due to Zuellig Foundation...
Senator Richard Gordon has accused former acting director general of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go, of pushing for the use of...














