SEC’s cyber unit files charges in alleged initial coin offering fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday its newly created cyber unit had filed its first charges against an “initial coin offering” (ICO), alleging that a privately held company called PlexCorps and its top two officials had defrauded investors.
REVIEW | GetMusic NU Rock Years was a memorable reunion of music heroes
It was nostalgia overload as Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Rivermaya, Ebe Dancel and Ely Buendia performed their greatest hits.
Captive cop released by NPA in North Cotabato
The rebel New People’s Army (NPA) on Monday released a police officer whom it considered a prisoner of war in Magpet, North Cotabato. The release...
DBM releases guidelines on grant of productivity enhancement incentive
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday issued Budget Circular No. 2017-4 outlining the guidelines on the grant of Productivity Enhancement Incentive...
‘Cake Boss’ star Buddy Valastro says family values are why show is popular with...
'I think no matter what race, religion or culture you come from, the one thing that we could all agree on is family.'
UN officials hail MILF for completing disengagement of children from its ranks
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and UNICEF Philippines held a formal ceremony Monday marking the removal of the MILF from a UN list of armed groups recruiting and using children.
Pro-democracy groups form Sereno support coalition
MANILA - Various advocating democracy and the rule of law have banded together in support of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who is facing...
House OKs HIV-AIDS bill repealing old law
MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 6617 or the proposed Philippine HIV...
WATCH | Wage board decrees new monthly minimum of P3,500 for kasambahay in Metro...
Starting December 16, 2017, all domestic workers or kasambahay in Metro Manila must be paid a monthly minimum wage of P3,500 a month, up from the previous mandatory rate of P2,500, the Department of Labor and Employment said.
WATCH | Garin ready to face govt’s Dengvaxia probe
MANILA, Philippines - Former Health Secretary Janette Garin said she would face the investigation on the government’s dengue vaccination program, which had been put...
Treasury issuing P255.4B worth of RTBs as latest offering sizzles in the market
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) is issuing P255.4 billion worth of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) Monday (Dec. 4), after the 20th offering of the financial instrument was met with strong public demand, which led the BTr to award P130.0 billion during auction. Besides this, additional P125.4 billion was awarded during the public offer period from November 20-27, 2017.
DOJ formally orders NBI probe into Sanofi dengue vaccine controversy
MANILA - The Department of Justice ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct a probe on Monday into the immunization of more than...
EXPANDING | Facebook opens new London HQ, to create 800 UK jobs
Facebook opens its new London office on Monday and said it would add 800 more jobs in the capital next year, underlining its commitment to Britain as the country prepares for Brexit.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS | New PNP app to help police, civilians know, understand Human...
The Philippine National Police today launched a mobile app for the police force to remember and understand the value of Human Rights.
China’s Xi says country will not close door to global internet
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday the country will not close its door to the global internet, but that cyber sovereignty is key in its vision of internet development.














