Deal on procurement of P2.4-B internet infra, defense gear signed
The Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the procurement of a Wi-Fi infrastructure system in line with the initiative of the government to provide free Internet access across the country.
Russian diplomats vacate three properties on US orders
Russian diplomats vacated three properties in the United States on Saturday including the six-story consulate in San Francisco, complying with a US order issued in retaliation for Moscow cutting the American diplomatic presence in Russia.
Sirena? Salbabida? Shabu? Fishermen find 20 kilos of suspected ‘drugs’ floating in West PH...
A plastic container with more or less 20 kilos of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu was found floating by fishermen in mid-sea here on August 27.
Juridical persecution of peace consultants undercuts 25-yr-old framework deal – legal consultants
The recent and impending juridical moves and orders by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) to cancel the bail bonds and recommit to jail the political consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) "make a travesty of solemn and binding agreements entered into by the Parties," a lawyers' group said at the weekend.
Glaiza de Castro says charitable endeavors her way of ‘paying it forward’
'I realized that there’s more to my profession than just entertaining people, that celebrities like myself are in a position to help the needy.'
WinWyn Marquez dead set on winning Miss World Philippines crown
She won three special awards and finished in the Top 15 in Binibining Pilipinas 2015.
REFLECTION | ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself’
In today's gospel, the faithfule are asked to reflect on this:
What is the most important things in your life?'
Houston faces sewage overflow, toxic chemical spill after ‘Harvey’
At least 12 sewage overflows and toxic chemical spilling from about 36 industrial facilities in the Houston area have been reported, authorities said Friday. Particularly at risk are volatile chemicals that degrade and burn once airconditioning that keeps them cool is disrupted as power is knocked out by the storm.
No departure record of Ricardo Parojinog: Bureau of Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday said there is no record of departure of Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo "Ardot" Parojinog.
Factbox: What key issues are bugging US, Canada, Mexico in NAFTA renegotiations?
Negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the United States are meeting for a second round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, amid threats by US President Donald Trump to pull out of the deal.
Mick Pennisi retires after 17 seasons
After 17 years of playing in the PBA, veteran Mick Pennisi is signing off. Despite the PBA season still ongoing, the 6-foot-9 sweet-shooting center has...
2,600 HOUSES BURNED | 58,600 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar’s Rakhine
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh - More than 2,600 houses have been burned down in Rohingya-majority areas of Myanmar’s northwest in the last week, the government...
DTI’s Negosyo Centers can help Tokhang widows, orphans in economic recovery
Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora Terrado encourages women in difficult circumstances to tap Negosyo Centers for assistance toward economic opportunities in collaboration with partner social welfare agencies.
THE SKID IS OVER | Alaska stuns SMB to snap five-month slump
The Alaska Aces finally ended their run of futility after taking down the San Miguel Beermen, 90-79, in the Oppo PBA Governors' Cup Saturday...
Facebook’s Watch goes up against YouTube
Facebook Inc launched its Watch video service to U.S. users with plans to allow people to submit shows, as the No. 1 social media network vies with Alphabet Inc’s YouTube for advertising revenue.