Actress goes solo to push for end to Philippines drug war

Mae Paner, better known by her stage name "Juana Change," is a policeman-turned-assassin, a widowed Zumba dancer, a photojournalist and an orphaned child. They are all characters in her new one-woman show against a bloody war on drugs in the Philippines.

WAIT ANOTHER YEAR FOR TRUTH? | Word that House Justice panel will dismiss case...

On the eve of a Justice Committee meeting where word has it that the impeachment complaint against Commission on Elections chairman Andres Bautista will be dismissed on a technicality, his estranged wife appeared at a press conference with her lawyer and one of the three congressmen-endorsers of the complaint in an apparent bid to shore up the chances of it surviving.

WATCH | After S’pore trip to refute secret account claims, Trillanes tells Du30: ‘Huli...

"Huli ka na, bistado ka na, Mr. Duterte, sinungaling ka [You're already caught, we already know that you are lying, Mr. Duterte]."

ASEAN parliamentarians blocked from visiting De Lima, worry over HR situation in PH

Members of the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights were denied access to see Senator Leila De Lima in prison despite a scheduled visit set for Tuesday, the APHR said in a statement.

Metrobank inks P10-B deal with Ayala Land Inc.

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) granted leading property developer Ayala Land Inc., a P10-billion, 10-year loan agreement to partially finance its capital expenditure program which includes the expansion of its residential, office leasing, and shopping mall segments.

Set a meet-up point and 9 other tips for first time protesters attending the...

Are you a first time protester who intends to join the September 21 rally against dictatorship at Luneta Park? The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan has 10 tips for a safe and meaningful experience.

Filipino fast food group Jollibee eyes bid for UK’s Pret A Manger – sources

Jollibee Foods Corp, popular in the Philippines for its sweet-style spaghetti and fried chicken, is exploring a bid for Britain’s Pret A Manger which could value the upscale sandwich chain at over $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter said.

Duterte ‘day of protest’ declaration a ‘farce’ – opposition lawmaker

President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of September 21 as “a day of protest” is a “farce” intended to deter what are expected to be massive protests against his administration, an opposition leader at the House of Representatives said.

NPDC workers refuse to budge, get locked in Rizal Park canteen

The president of the National Parks Development Committee Employees Association complained about being locked in a canteen they operate at Luneta Park for a few hours Monday after they refused to obey management's order to relocate.

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games, says OCA chief

The influential head of the Olympic Council of Asia has dashed hopes that athletes from Oceania nations, including Australia and New Zealand, might be...

Javelin thrower Asusano gives PH first gold in 9th ASEAN Para Games

KUALA LUMPUR – Cendy Asusano, a mother of three-year old girl, ruled her favorite event-javelin throw F54/55 to give Philippines its first gold in...

IPs break through police lines to picket DOJ

Activists, including indigenous people, broke through police lines on Padre Faura St. in Manila and picketed the Department of Justice to protest killings and other human rights abuses and the filing of what they maintain are trumped-up charges against them and their supporters.

Singapore bank confirms, but won’t certify, non-existence of Trillanes account

(UPDATE - 1:48 p.m.) A bank in Singapore where President Rodrigo Duterte claimed Senator Antonio Trillanes IV maintained an account said on Tuesday that it did not exist but was unable to give him a certification since he is not a client.
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Fariñas colleagues balk at idea of ‘immunity’ for traffic infractions

Colleagues of House of Representatives Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas balked at his suggestion they should be immune from arrest for minor traffic violations.

Pinoys in Caribbean await repatriation in Puerto Rico as new Category 5 hurricane approaches

All Filipinos from storm-ravaged Caribbean states who have sought repatriation have been transferred safely to Puerto Rico where they are awaiting repatriation even as a new powerful hurricane approached.