Govt to allot P1.7B for free public Wi-Fi, P1.2B for broadband project
The newly signed Free Internet Access in Public Places Act has a proposed budget of P1.74 billion next year for the rollout of 5,308 new Wi-Fi hotspots,
WATCH | Sperm count falling sharply in developed world — researchers
Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years, pointing to a decline in male fertility, research shows.
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino trippy trilogy gets A rating from CEB
'Triptiko' is the feature film debut of Miguel Franco Michelena, who was mentored by the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
Ex-DFA chief warns of price PH might pay for huge China loans
Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto del Rosario on Thursday took a critical view at the widening financial relationship between the Philippines and China, warning of the perils of haphazardly incurring debts to fund its projects.
China ‘coordinating with US’ in South China Sea search for sailor
China said on Thursday that it was coordinating with the US navy in the search for a missing US sailor in the South China Sea, a rare show of goodwill between the navies in the disputed waters.
Aboitiz InfraCapital acquires 11.14% of BWSI for P275 M
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) bought minority stakes in Pampanga-based Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. (BWSI) on Thursday.
Lawmaker shines glare on possibly more shabu unflagged at BOC Green Lane
MANILA, Philippines - There may be other shipments of drugs with an estimated value of P22.5 billion that are unaccounted for but could already...
World stocks slip as tech shares crumble after Dow breaks 22,000
World stock markets fell on Thursday, led by a tumble in tech shares as investors locked in recent gains after Wall Street's Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 22,000 barrier for the first time in its 121-year history.
Peter Lim shows up in Mandaue, tells media he’s not a big-time drug lord
Suspected big-time drug lord Peter Lim appeared before the media Thursday afternoon and denied accusations that he was involved in the narcotics trade.
ARF has no ‘expulsion’ rule – host Manila
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said Asia’s biggest security forum, which the Philippines is hosting on Monday here, has no rules to determine if a participating country should exit the forum.
China set for easy ride from ASEAN on disputed South China Sea
Southeast Asian ministers meeting this week are set to avoid tackling the subject of Beijing's arming and building of manmade South China Sea islands, preparing to endorse a framework for a code of conduct that is neither binding nor enforceable.
17 Singaporean firms seek biz opportunities in PH
A total of 17 companies based in Singapore are in the Philippines to look for business opportunities. The firms brought 24 business delegations for a four-day business mission, during which they also visited Davao.
Suspected Korean fugitive arrested in Lupao, Nueva Ecija
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - Government agents on Wednesday arrested a Korean fugitive who had gone into hiding for several years at a remote village...
Palace suspends ERC chief 4 months for insubordination
Malacañang has suspended Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Jose Vicente Salazar for four months for insubordination.
DOJ indicts Parojinog siblings; rules arrest, detention of Nova, Reynaldo Jr. valid
The Department of Justice has ordered the filing of criminal charges against Parojinog siblings Ozamiz Vice Mayor Nova Princess and Reynaldo Jr. following the July 30 police raid on the family's residences that resulted in the death of their father, Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr.. and 15 others.














