Duterte to meet with Japan’s Abe ahead of APEC, ASEAN summits
(UPDATE - 12:22 p.m.) President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month, ahead of key regional meetings -- the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in Vietnam and the East Asia Summit in the Philippines -- in November.
Airlines brace as new U.S. security rules come into force
New security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect on Thursday on all U.S.-bound flights to comply with government requirements designed to avoid an in-cabin ban on laptops, airlines said.
Art of the deal: Trump’s Empire State Building doodle fetches $16,000
The picture dates to 1995 when Trump owned a stake in the iconic 102-story Empire State in midtown Manhattan and was locked in a lease dispute.
New storm to enter PAR
A new storm east of Mindanao is forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility either later Wednesday or early Thursday.
Note with Einstein’s theory on life auctioned for $1.3 million
Almost 100 years later, Einstein's advice to a bellboy was proven right.
‘Ang Larawan’ actress-producer Rachel Alejandro attends opening of Tokyo festival
'Ang Larawan' is one of the 10 films vying for the Asian Future Film prize at the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Actress Isabel Granada comatose after suffering brain aneurysm in Qatar
She is in Qatar on a business tour of the Middle East with her husband of two years, entrepreneur Arnel Cowley.
Australia expands security assistance to PH to combat extremism
(UPDATE - 12:35 p.m.) Australia on Tuesday announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in urban counter-terrorism, to fight the rise and spread of Islamist militancy in the region.
MANILA FASHION FESTIVAL | Going beyond borders, trends, and tradition
The biannual fashion presentation gears up for sustainability with more digital presence, more designers, and more viewers across the region.
Surigao del Sur radioman murdered – NUJP
A community radio broadcaster was killed in his partner wounded when they were ambushed in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur Tuesday night, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines reported Wednesday morning.
Cimatu hopeful open pit mining ban lifted before yearend
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said he was hopeful a ban on open pit mining would be lifted before the end of the year after a government panel recommended its removal on Tuesday.
Whang-Od’s grandniece: ‘Stop the negativity’
tattoo tradition has issued statement via Facebook on the centenarian tattoo artists' participation at the recently held Manila FAME.
Producer Bianca Balbuena to be feted for achievements in Asia Pacific film industry
She is this year’s recipient of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and FIAPF – International Federation of Film Producers Award.
Security guard shot dead by colleague
A security guard was killed when a heated argument with a colleague turned into gunplay in Malate, Manila early Wednesday morning, October 25.
Refugees from 11 countries face additional barriers under Trump plan
The Trump administration will temporarily delay the processing of most refugees from 11 countries deemed to be high-risk while resuming refugee admissions for other countries, government officials said on Tuesday.