Ambitious Silk Road could plunge countries into ‘unsustainable debt’ – India
India has not sent an official delegation to attend the "Belt and Road Forum" in Beijing and instead criticized China's global initiative, warning of an "unsustainable debt burden" for countries involved.
IPOPHL unanimously endorsed for appointment as international authority on patent
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has received unanimous international endorsement to be designated as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority (ISA/IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, an agreement administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Batang Gilas kicks off SEABA U-16 campaign with 66-point rout of Singapore
The Philippine national youth basketball team got off to a rousing start to its SEABA U-16 Championship campaign, walloping Singapore, 108-42, on Sunday afternoon...
Phoenix coach proud of Matthew Wright after impressive games for Gilas: ‘We made the...
Due to his steady shooting, national team newcomer Matthew Wright has become one of the vital cogs of Gilas Pilipinas in the SEABA Championship. Wright,...
Chot Reyes reminds Gilas to be prepared against young and gutsy Malaysians
The Philippine national men's basketball team is widely expected to hammer winless Malaysia in its third assigment in the SEABA Championship on Sunday.
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REFLECTION | ‘Do not be troubled, trust in Me’
In today's gospel, the faithful are assured that the Lord's path is the right way.
12 vie for SC post
Some 12 applicants, including Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez and two associate justices of the Court of Appeals, are vying for the seat to be vacated by Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes when he retires in July.
AFP to host meetings of ASEAN military chiefs
The Armed Forces of the Philippines will host a series of high-levels meetings among military commanders from Association of Southeast Asian Nations member-states starting Monday.
China pledges $124 billion for new Silk Road, says ‘path for peace, prosperity’ open...
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $124 billion on Sunday for his ambitious new Silk Road plan, saying everyone was welcome to join what he envisioned would be a path for peace and prosperity for the world.
Lawmaker sees 10-year passports issued by Jan 1, 2018
A Mindanao lawmaker is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs to begin preparing to issue Philippine passports valid for up to 10 years, or double the current five.
Portugal wins Eurovision Song Contest for first time
Salvador Sobral clinched Portugal's first ever Eurovision victory since it first entered the annual contest in 1964.
Pope will be ‘sincere’ with Trump at Vatican meeting
Pope Francis said on Saturday he would be "sincere" with US President Donald Trump over their sharp differences on subjects such as immigration and climate change when the two hold their first meeting at the Vatican later this month.
Reds seize small miner in Agusan – military
Troops of the 401st Infantry Battalion are tracking down New People's Army guerrillas who allegedly abducted a small mine operator in Bayugan City, Agusan Del Sur Saturday.
DND eyeing naval base in Aurora to protect Benham Rise
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said there are plans to construct a naval base in Casiguran town, Aurora as part of the government's efforts to secure Benham Rise.
REFLECTIONS | Sen. Leila de Lima on Mother’s Day
The events of the last ten months have given a whole dimension to my understanding of the burdens of motherhood.