FOCUS | S. Korea’s shy new president Moon Jae-in hits the spotlight

South Korean human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in never felt comfortable being at the Blue House when he was a top aide to the president. He quit in 2004, a year into the job, and went on a long hike in the Himalayas. Now, he says, "I will be a president that can share a glass of soju with the public after work," referring to South Korea's vodka-like liquor.

First Gen upbeat despite 11% dip in Q1 earnings

For the Lopez-led power generator, the 11% decline in first quarter earnings to $51 million is an expected effect of the seasonally cool weather at the start of the year that dampens demand for power.

NPA owns Bukidnon raid; PNP, Army condemn rebel action

The New People’s Army has claimed responsibility for the May 5 raid on a security agency in Valencia City, Bukidnon province where the guerrillas claimed to have carted away 11 firearms and captured a soldier, drawing condemnation from the Army and the National Police.
Dela Rosa Quiapo blasts

WATCH | Senators shine glare on epic fail in police intelligence funds

The Senate on Tuesday formed a committee to look into the disposition by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of its intelligence funds, especially in...
Duterte Lapanday protesters

WATCH | Duterte hears out protesting Lapanday farmers at Mendiola, warns landed oligarchs

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday afternoon left the Presidential Palace and proceeded to the rallying farmers from Mindanao protesting near the Chino Roces Bridge...

Alvarez softens up on VP Leni impeachment

MANILA, Philippines - Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Tuesday appeared to have softened his stance on the matter of impeaching Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni"...
Tadeco banana processing

‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ | DOJ recommends nullifying Tadeco-Bucor deal

In what could be a major setback for President Rodrigo Duterte’s main election campaign backer, Davao del Norte Representative Antonio Floirendo Jr., the Department of Justice has recommended the revocation of the joint venture agreement between the Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) and Floirendo-led Tagum Agricultural Development Co. (Tadeco), on grounds that the deal is unconstitutional.

Amended Shield Law hurdles 2nd reading; non-print journos can’t be forced to name sources

The Senate passed on second reading Tuesday a measure which affords legitimate print, broadcast and online media protection from having to reveal their sources, paving the way for the journalists’ privilege statute to be put to a vote on third and final reading next week.

WATCH | Mocha Uson appointed assistant secretary of PCOO

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed blogger and staunch supporter Mocha Uson as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
DENR Roy Cimatu takes oath

Cimatu a good fit for DENR job, Palace tells doubters

Newly appointed Environment chief Roy Cimatu, a former military chief of staff and special envoy under two presidents in handling OFW-related crises, is eminently qualified to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Malacañang said Tuesday.

Speaker eases up on Robredo impeachment

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez appeared to have softened his stance on impeaching Vice President Leni Robredo over her video message to the United Nations criticizing the administration’s drug war.

Basti Artadi returns to performing after facial tumor operation

The singer had surgery on his benign facial tumor in San Francisco in January.

‘Lobby money talks’: Duterte meant ‘lobby’, not ‘money’, Abella says

Malacanang on Tuesday once again had to explain comments made by President Rodrigo Duterte, this time about how “lobby money talks” in the wake of Gina Lopez’s rejection as Environment secretary by the Commission on Appointments.

5 nabbed, P1.4-m weed seized in Bulacan bust

Police arrested five alleged street pushers, including a minor, and seized P1.4 million worth of marijuana during a buy-bust in Sta. Maria town, Bulacan on Monday.

Rockets’ Nene out for rest of playoffs with groin injury

The Houston Rockets announced Monday that reserve center Nene will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs with a torn left adductor. Nene suffered the...