Robinsons Malls celebrates Halloween with mythical creatures, super heroes, and villains

Take your kids to trick or treat parties at various malls in the metro.

WEEKEND GUIDE | October 27 to 29: Creepy-cool Halloween happenings

Enjoy Halloweek with our list of fun things to do in the metro. No tricks. It's all treats!

U.S. sanctions North Koreans for ‘flagrant’ rights abuse

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on seven North Korean individuals and three entities for “flagrant” human rights abuses, including killings, torture, forced labor and the hunting down of asylum seekers abroad.

Mostly scattered rains as ‘Quedan’ moves away

It will be mostly scattered rains, occasionally turning heavy, on Friday as the Intertropical Convergence Zone continues to affect Mindanao and severe tropical storm “Quedan” continues to move away from the country.

Spanish crisis deepens as Catalonia’s leader rules out snap election

Catalonia’s leader Carles Puigdemont on Thursday said he would not hold a new regional election to break the deadlock between Madrid and separatists wanting to split from Spain, sharpening a political crisis that could turn into direct confrontation.

Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency

U.S. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency on Thursday, stopping short of a national emergency declaration he promised months ago that would have freed up more federal money.
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EJK families back CBCP call: Stop killings, start healing

Families affected by drug-related killings are taking action to support the call for action by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to...

FROM PRAYING TO PADDLING | Watch: Atio Castillo and a chronicle of a fatal...

After going to the church on the night of Sept. 16, 2017, Atio Castillo went to a computer shop near UST in Sampaloc, Manila where he was heard memorizing the fraternity hymn. Nine hours later, Atio became unconscious until he was later declared dead.
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WATCH | Final push for Marawi is one for the books

Flashes of bravery, unyielding courage and audacity marked the final, difficult push by government security forces against holdout elements of the Maute Group at Marawi – in the face of withering enemy fire.

More Chinese investors keen on PH

More Chinese companies are keen on investing in the Philippines, encouraged by its robust economic growth and a huge market, according to Angel Ngu, honorary president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

PNB raises P6.35-B long-term fund

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) was able to raise P6.35 billion from the issuance of its 5.5-year Long-Term Negotiable Certificates of Time Deposit (LTNCTD), proceeds of which will be used to boost its business.
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WATCH | 22-wheeler truck loses brakes, plows down San Mateo Road; 5 dead

A truck driver lost control of his 22-wheeler on Thursday, loaded heavily with structural iron channel bars, as he negotiated the winding road leading...
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NPA owns up to Butuan quarry raid; confirms govt aerial bombing run at Brgy...

Butuan City - The New People’s Army (NPA) of the North Central Mindanao Regional (NCMR) command released a statement on October 26, 2017 owning...
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DepEd sets PhP4K salary threshold for teachers, staff

MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) took action Thursday to make sure that public school teachers receive no lower than P4,000 as their...

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ opens with thunderous P38.5 million gross

It's the biggest opening day gross in the country for a Marvel Studios title for 2017.