‘Dunkirk’ conquers weekend with $50.5 million, ‘Valerian’ flops

Christopher Nolan's World War II film is winning audiences, not just the critics.

Expect fiery SONA protests as poverty remains pervasive amid Du30 bloody war on drugs,...

Unlike Duterte's first SONA that according to the police was the most peaceful in recent history because cause-oriented groups manifested support for his administration, the chief executive's second address is expected to be met with fierce criticism, frustration, and resistance.

ICT Update | Siemens sees potential in digitalization of F&B industry in PH

The Food and Beverage industry in the Philippines is a highly competitive one, and it is expected to amount to approximately US$26 million in revenue this year

Orange & Lemons reunite minus Mcoy Fundales

Almost a decade after they disbanded, the group returns as a trio, without their rhythm guitarist and co-vocalist.

Marawi standoff enters 3rd month, but can Duterte address roots of terrorism?

It remains unclear how exactly Duterte plans to tackle extremism after troops retake Marawi, where about 70 militants remain holed up in the debris of what was once a flourishing commercial district, along with many civilian hostages.

‘WHAT’S IN A WORD?’ | US Supreme Court ruling leads to offensive trademark requests

A small group of companies and individuals are looking to register racially charged words and symbols for their products, including the N-word and a swastika, based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision on trademarks last month.

Scot seriously injured by robbers hours before his Cebu wedding to Pinay – BBC...

A 44-year-old Scottish man who flew to Cebu City this weekend to wed a Filipina was shot and seriously wounded by three robbers on a motorcycle just hours before the wedding, BBC News reported.

Can EO 26 break tobacco habit? Sweeping curbs take effect, and DOH hopes shrinking...

Executive Order (EO) 26, or the ban on smoking on public places, took effect Sunday (July 23), and the Department of Health (DOH) is hoping it will indeed make it difficult for smokers to continue the habit.

SOLDIERS STILL DIE EVERY DAY | Martial law officials nix quick return of civilians...

Members of the Ranaw Ulama-Leaders Conference and high-ranking government officials discussed key concerns raised by the former, as pressure mounted for authorities to allow the return of residents to cleared zones in Marawi City, besieged by extremists since May 23. DND chief Lorenzana, martial law administrator in Mindanao, listened to the concerns but explained to people that government cannot yet allow them to return home as fighting in Marawi is still intense. Nine soldiers died at the weekend.

Meralco spoils Gregzilla’s comeback, shuts down Ginebra in Govs’ Cup finals rematch

The Meralco Bolts put on an explosive second half performance to spoil the return of Greg Slaughter and shut down Barangay Ginebra San Miguel,...

MEL STA.MARIA | The 4th Estate, the Press: Last democratic institution standing?

The protection of the legitimate press is the people’s burden. Let us all keep it standing - working for all of us, for democracy. Given the institutional collapse of the Supreme Court and the Congress, the Fourth Estate may be the only effective sword-and-shield we can trust and use to check any authoritarian adventure by any person or group.

Vintage PJ Simon lifts Star against Blackwater

PJ Simon pulled off a vintage performance, scoring 20 points to lead the Star Hotshots to a 103-86 win over the Blackwater Elite in...

Gilas Pilipinas downs Iran, bags 4th place in Jones Cup

The Philippine national men’s basketball team capped off its 2017 William Jones Cup campaign with a 90-82 victory over Iran on Sunday at Taipei...

Perlas Pilipinas suffers 51-point beating to Japan in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup opener

The Philippine national women's basketball team got a rude welcome to top-tier action in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup after suffering a 106-55 beating...

Supermajority can be wrong, says Lagman, as he readies petition vs martial law extension

Saying the "supermajority in both Chambers can be wrong legally and politically," Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman declared Sunday a plan to question in court the overwhelming vote (261 against 18) of the joint special session extending the period of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus for another 150 days or up to December 31, 2017 in the whole of Mindanao.