Weekend reblocking at 11 road sections in QC, Caloocan, Pasig
The Department of Public Works and Highways will undertake road reblocking and repairs in 11 road sections in Quezon, Caloocan and Pasig cities starting 11 p.m. Friday, September 1, until early Monday, September 4.
FARC the rebel group to become FARC the political party
Colombia’s disarmed FARC rebel group is preserving its famous acronym as it becomes a civilian political party, part of its demobilization under a peace deal with the government to end more than 50 years of war.
U.S. retaliates against Russia, orders closure of consulate, annexes
The United States has told Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and buildings in Washington and New York that house trade missions, the State Department said on Thursday, in retaliation for Moscow cutting the U.S. diplomatic presence in Russia.
All-female ‘Lord of the Flies’ misses the point, critics say
Hollywood has been remaking films with all-female casts in recent years, including 'Ghostbusters' and upcoming 'Ocean’s Eight.'
20 M16s seized, 2 suspected rebels captured in Kidapawan
Authorities seized 20 M16 assault rifles and arrested two suspected members of the New People’s Army during an operation in Kidapawan City early Friday morning.
U.S. embassy closed Monday
The U.S. embassy in Manila and its affiliated offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, to observe Labor Day, which is an American holiday.
Messages of peace greet Eid’l Adha in Cotabato City
Officials of government, the military and Moro Islamic Liberation Front issued messages of peace as thousands of Muslims flocked to different venues for congregational prayer in Cotabato City to commemorate Eid’l Adha on Friday.
Miley Cyrus, Beyonce join Harvey storm relief effort
Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio have both pledged to donate $1 million.
Jails, justice system at breaking point as war on drugs intensifies
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology put the prison population in the country, both those under trial and convicts, at 137,417 as of the end of June, up 22 percent since Duterte took office at the end of June last year.
SoKor, Japanese and U.S. warplanes drill over Korea after latest missile launch
South Korean and Japanese jets joined exercises with two supersonic U.S. B-1B bombers above and near the Korean peninsula on Thursday, two days after North Korea sharply raised tension by firing a missile over Japan.
WATCH | Take a tour of the Iloilo Mayor’s house
ILOILO CITY - Deflecting insinuations that the Mayor of Iloilo City, Jed Mabilog, made a pile from dealing in illegal drugs, his brother gave...
WATCH | Bishop: It’s possible Fr. Suganob has converted to Islam under duress
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI - It's quite possible that Roman Catholic priest Chito Suganob, captive of the terrorist Maute Group, has converted to the...
WORD OF THE LOURD | How far will your PhP8 get you?
In the wake of the Zark Burger Eight-Peso promo gimmick that triggered a near stampede at a suburban mall, we take a look at...
Millennial ASEAN women create U-Drink, I Drive, 4 other fascinating brands
MANILA - Have you ever driven yourself to a party, only to find yourself too tipsy to get behind the wheel afterwards? Thai entrepreneur Sirasom...
Mindanao conference highlights drone use in environment work
Butuan City - The use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or commonly known as a drone, was pointed out as an essential tool for...