Saudi king sacks top ministers; anti-corruption body detains 11 princes, 4 ministers

Saudi King Salman appointed two new ministers on Saturday to key security and economic posts, removing one of the royal family’s most prominent members as head of the National Guard and boosting the kingdom’s young crown prince.

Landing in Japan, Trump says US, allies are prepared to defend freedom

US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying that the United States and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and that “no dictator” should underestimate US resolve.

Family-run firms still dominate Philippine business

Family-owned companies continued to dominate the Philippine business landscape, according to a report by Credit Suisse Research Institute that showed the country ranking 11th globally in terms of number of family-run firms.
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MRT3 service interrupted as coach on northbound route catches fire

Operations of MRT3 were briefly interrupted Sunday morning after a coach on the northbound train caught fire as it passed Nepa Q-Mart in Quezon City along EDSA, prompting evacuation of passengers.

TECH HUB | Samsung Galaxy Studio opens at BGC

Tech giant creates an exciting visual and experiential space to showcase latest innovations.
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SWS SURVEY | Public expectations fall for Duterte

The number of adult Filipinos expecting President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill most, if not all, of his promises fell to 35% - a 17-percentage-point decline - in the third quarter of 2017, the latest social Weather Stations Survey showed.

Netflix cuts ties with Kevin Spacey after sexual misconduct allegations

'Netflix will not be involved with any further production of ‘House of Cards’ that includes Kevin Spacey.'

16 world leaders to attend ASEAN business summit

Sixteen world leaders are expected to attend the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2017 of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC) slated in Manila from November 12 to 14.

REFLECTION | ‘Let the greatest among you be the servant of all’

In today's gospel, the faithful are reminded that true service to God and others means having humility.
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DARN, WHO WUD’VE THUNK THAT? | Neither George Bush voted for Trump, book author...

George H.W. Bush and his son George W. Bush did not vote for fellow Republican Donald Trump last year, says the author of a...
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LOOK AND WATCH | Shiver ‘yer timber: China’s jawdropper maritime dredging and reclamation juggernaut

Just before the weekend, a Xinhua News dispatch from Nanjing introduced to the world a monstrous Chinese vessel the size of which has never...

After 11 days in coma, Isabel Granada passes away

The Filipino-Spanish actress was pronounced dead at 6PM Saturday at Hamad General Hospital in Doha. She was 41.
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LOOK | Forgotten by time: Folk of San Joaquin in Calbayog put up with...

SAN JOAQUIN, Calbayog City – While households in the urban areas typically don't have to worry about having free-flowing safe and potable water, residents...

GADGETS | Quick review: Denon PMA-520AE Integrated Amplifier

An budget integrated amplifier for the starting audiophile.

REVIEW | Quick look: Hyundai Veloster Turbo-GDi

Fun to drive and that's all that matters.