Supreme Court allows broad Trump refugee ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump to broadly implement a ban on refugees entering the country from around the world.

Myanmar faces mounting pressure over Rohingya exodus

Pressure mounted on Myanmar on Tuesday to end violence that has sent about 370,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh, with the United States calling for protection of civilians and Bangladesh urging safe zones to enable refugees to go home.

Political prisoner, 74, dies in Kalinga hospital

Marcos Aggalao, the oldest political prisoner in the country, died Tuesday night, September 12, 2017, in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kalinga Provincial Hospital. He was 74.

Hyundai Calamba sparks a “green” revolution in South Luzon

Hyundai Laguna, Incorporated (HLI) fortified its long-standing partnership with Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) through the recent launch of Hyundai Trucks and Buses (HTB) Calamba.
Miami night scene looting Hurricane Irma

More than 50 arrested for looting in Miami during Irma: police

MIAMI - Miami area police arrested more than 50 suspected looters during Hurricane Irma, including 26 people who were accused of breaking into a...

Joey Samson is officially the featured designer of Red Charity Gala 2017

The low-key but prized fashion designer is set to present a collection that will range from 'the conventional, street, to ceremonial.'

‘Respeto’ opens in theaters on Martial Law week

'Respeto' will kick off U.P. Diliman’s commemoration of 45 years since Martial Law with a screening on September 19.
Forensic examination

WATCH | PNP forensics spins Kulot case into a ‘Wow Mali’

Because the DNA matching forensic findings of the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not align with the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) identification of the...
Agnes Callamard, UN Special Repporteur

UN rights expert bewails House vote on CHR budget

The United Nations’ special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Agnes Callamard, expressed disappointment at the House of Representatives’ vote for P1,000 budget - around 20 US dollars - for the Commission on Human Rights.

Disney delays ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ after J.J. Abrams takes over

Abrams, who directed 'The Force Awakens,' has replaced filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, who quit last week.

Classes suspended as ‘Maring’ continues to dump rains on Luzon

Classes have been suspended Wednesday in several areas of Luzon and Metro Manila as tropical storm “Maring” continued to dump rains even as it moved out to sea.

Noel Cabangon releases two new original songs in latest cover album

The singer-songwriter also offers his versions of 'Hari ng Sablay', 'Tadhana', 'With a Smile' and 'Kahit Kailan.'
Volunteers and staff of World Medical Relief

World Medical Relief to donate 20 container vans of hospital equipment to Marawi

CLARK FREEPORT – Twenty 40-footer container vans carrying various hospital equipment would be sent to Marawi City from United States, through the World...
HOR plenary hall

HB6215 | House sets nominal voting for 2018 budget on or before Sept 21

MANILA, Philippines - The 2018 budget bill being scrutinized at the House of Representatives and certified as urgent by Malacañang will be put to...

Apple unveils iPhone X

Apple Inc on Tuesday rolled out its much-anticipated iPhone X, a redesigned product of glass and stainless steel with an edge-to-edge display.