Officials decry violence in local politics after killing of congressman Batocabe
Various public officials raised concerns over violence in local politics in the Philippines after Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his security aide...
Landslide on Krakatau volcano seen as likely trigger of Indonesia tsunami
WELLINGTON—A large chunk of the southern flank of the volcanic Anak Krakatau island may have slipped into the ocean just minutes before a tsunami...
Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors after Indonesian tsunami kills 280
LABUAN — The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted rose to...
Singapore’s ‘freegans’ find treasure in trash
SINGAPORE — A new movement in Singapore that seeks to reduce the amount of consumer waste in the affluent city-state is scavenging for unwanted goods,...
Pope Francis to priests who sexually abused minors: ‘Prepare for divine justice’
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Friday urged predator priests who have sexually abused minors to turn themselves in, in one of his strongest...
Imee Marcos avoided question on whether she’s a Princeton graduate
Months after criticisms on her college records surfaced, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos avoided directly responding to them after it was brought up again...
‘Bullying’ incidents at Ateneo worrisome to parents
The announcement of an investigation into the series of videos of physical assault perpetrated by a student from Ateneo de Manila Junior High School...
Esports now a legitimate sport and medal event in 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Esports are included in the lineup of competitive events in 2019 Southeast Asian Games in Clark, Pampanga, the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee confirmed...
Calls to end bullying after video of ‘fight’ between Ateneo students surfaces
An uproar against bullying erupted across social media platforms after a video of a student of a junior high school student assaulting another student...
World Bank trims Philippines’ GDP growth forecast for 2018, 2019
MANILA—The World Bank said on Friday it slightly cut its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines as persistently high inflation eats...
Pentagon chief Mattis quits in disagreement with Trump policies
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis abruptly said he was quitting on Thursday after falling out with President Donald Trump over his foreign policies, one day...
Why Duterte wants to regulate arrival of foreigners onboard cruise ships in Subic
President Rodrigo Duterte created an executive order regulating the arrivals of foreigners in Subic Bay Freeport Zone after an increase of international cruise ships...
Childrens’ rights groups see renewed hope in Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s advocacy
Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s advocacy of providing free education to children from underprivileged families earned the praises of child rights groups in the country. These...
Asia’s central banks have almost no reasons to hike rates in 2019
HONG KONG — Weaker economic growth and tepid price pressures in Asia will leave central banks in the region with few reasons to tighten policy...
Sarah Lahbati’s mother almost drowned in Siargao after swimming accident
Actress Sarah Lahbati’s mother is in critical condition after almost drowning in Siargao, a premier surfing spot, while taking swimming lessons. In a post on...