House’s job is to ‘weigh, not gather’ evidence vs Sereno, lawmaker reminds Speaker
An opposition lawmaker reminded Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez that the duty of the House of Representatives’ justice committee is to “weigh the evidence, not to gather evidence to plug the gaping loopholes in the Gadon impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.”
U.S. scientists take major step toward creating artificial life
In a major step toward creating artificial life, U.S. researchers have developed a living organism that incorporates both natural and artificial DNA and is capable of creating entirely new, synthetic proteins.
State forces blocking assistance to Surigao del Sur ‘bakwit’ – lumad supporters
Government security forces have allegedly been preventing food aid from reaching more than a thousand lumad evacuees, including students of tribal schools, who have been staying in a hinterland village of Lianga, Surigao del Sur since fleeing their homes on November 26.
2 American tourists fined for ‘butt selfie’ at Thai temple
Thai authorities have fined two American tourists for public indecency for posing for a “butt selfie” in front of a famous Buddhist temple, police said on Wednesday.
CO-EXISTENCE | In Jerusalem, a Muslim holds the key to Jesus’ tomb
As dark falls, Adeeb Joudeh, a Muslim, makes his way through the stone alleyways of Jerusalem’s walled Old City cradling the ancient key to one of Christianity’s holiest sites.
Bosnian Croat war criminal Praljak kills self in court after losing appeal
Bosnian Croat war crimes convict Slobodan Praljak used cyanide to kill himself in court after losing his appeal, according to preliminary autopsy findings, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday.
North Korea missile test puts Washington in range – Seoul
North Korea’s latest missile test puts Washington within range, but Pyongyang still needs to prove it has mastered critical missile technology, such as re-entry, terminal stage guidance and warhead activation, South Korea said on Friday.
Ex-U.S. national security adviser pleads guilty on Russia, reportedly ready to testify on Trump
Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russia and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors delving deeper into the actions of President Donald Trump’s inner circle before he took office in January.
Rapper DMX pleads guilty to U.S. tax fraud charge
He evaded paying taxes through a cash-only lifestyle and by depositing royalty checks in various third-party bank accounts.
DENGVAXIA BACKLASH | Experts had told PNoy govt of risks from dengue vaccine –...
Concerned over the health of close to some 500,000 schoolchildren administered with the vaccine Dengvaxia, Senator Richard J. Gordon has expressed alarm over reports...
Violence in ARMM due to illegal drugs grow 6x 2015 to 2016 but rebels,...
Violent incidents related to illegal drugs grew almost six-fold in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao from 2015 to 2016, coinciding with the launch...
Disneyland in Russia? No, too cold. Just a Disney toy store
Though too cold for a theme park, Russia’s underserved toy market makes it an attractive business prospect for Walt Disney Company, the head of its Russian operations said on Friday.
MAHIRAP | Families rating themselves as ‘poor’ rise to 47% – SWS poll
The 2017 Third Quarter Social Weather Survey (SWS) found that, statistically, some 47 percent of families consider themselves as "Mahirap", or Poor. This is three...
LP to Duterte: Serious about accountability? So why don’t you sue Faeldon, RevGov plotters?
The LP said the Duterte administration must be fair and thus should not only file cases "against its critics, but its allies as well."
Oakley Pro Baler surfing competition commences amid tough conditions
The third Leg of Philippine Surfing Championship Tour, The Oakley Pro Baler, commenced on Thursday in a tough 4-to-6-foot wave condition in front of...