(UPDATE - 10:30 p.m.) President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Executive Order No. 43, creating the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, which will have the power, "concurrently with the Office of the Ombudsman," to investigate the administrative cases of presidential appointees in the Executive Branch which involve graft and corruption.

MANILA, Philippines - A lumad teacher, her husband and four community leaders were reportedly held by soldiers in Sarangani province on Thursday, October 5,...

Yet another survey has been released showing Philippine agriculture continues to lag other ASEAN countries, both in terms of output and competitiveness.

Americans express "more worry than enthusiasm" about driverless cars, robot caregivers and a future in which robots and computers perform many of the jobs currently done by humans, according to a survey released by the Pew Research Center.

Solicitor General Jose Calida on Thursday vowed the government would not allow the alleged plot of various groups to overthrow the Duterte administration to succeed as they would already be "crippled" even before they could carry out any of their plans.

By World Bank estimates, the Philippine economy will grow 6.6 percent this year, down from last year's 6.9 percent - and also lower compared to the bank's earlier forecast of 6.8 percent.

Since the launch of 12 SuiteSuccess editions for 8 industries earlier this year, NetSuite has continued that momentum by delivering three more editions for nonprofit and services organizations.

Environment authorities padlocked on Thursday, October 5,an alcohol plant in Apalit town, citing it for the unlawful disposal of industrial waste in the Pampanga River that has led to fish kills.

The much awaited attraction of the National Museum will have its official public opening by end of the year.

Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is confident the recount of the contested votes in three provinces for vice president in last year’s elections will finally start this month and eventually prove that he won over Vice President Leni Robredo.

Cancer patients need all the care and understanding they could get during their treatment and recovery.

The facility also provides creative workshops, cooking classes, and other life-skill activities for cancer survivors.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would overhaul aspects of the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program in an effort to install additional privacy protections.

Former Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon questioned the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice as the investigation into the drug and graft complaints filed against him and other officials and brokers began on Thursday, October 5.

(UPDATED - 9:20 p.m.) The House of Representatives’ justice committee found sufficient grounds in the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, paving the way for a more extensive discussion of the charges against her.