Philippines, U.S. to start free trade talks in September
MANILA — The Philippines will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United States in September, its ambassador to Washington said on Thursday, in...
When a nightclub exposed an inquiry about HIV
Popular hangout Nectar Nightclub’s comeback to what it described as a “disturbing” inquiry went viral and gathered mixed reactions.
Pinoy fans brace for World Cup final between powerhouse France and underdog Croatia
The final stage is set. Upstart Croatia will face off against historical powerhouse France in the final round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup...
‘Accompanied, attended, covered’ and other ‘accomplishments’ of Mocha Uson
Mocha Uson has accompanied the president, covered and attended events and "scheduled visits to different government agencies," according to her job description, duties and...
A back and forth with the church: What went before Duterte’s ‘sorry, God’
Insults, condemnations, dialogue, reconciliations, insults again, dialogue, an apology to God alone.
Metro Manila wakes up to ‘Province of China’ banners
Filipinos in Metro Manila were shocked Thursday morning to see tarpaulin banners proclaiming the Philippines as a 'Province of China' displayed on several footbridges. The...
Gunmen kill fourth Philippine local official in a week
MANILA — Two motorcycle-borne gunmen on Wednesday killed the vice mayor of a southern Philippine town, the fourth local official assassinated in a week, including...
Rise of robots fuels slavery threat for Asian factory workers – analysts
LONDON — The rise of robots in manufacturing in Southeast Asia is likely to fuel modern slavery as workers who end up unemployed due...
Not all smiles at dentists’ oath-taking where Bongbong Marcos was guest of honor
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was introduced as "soon to be vice president" at the Professional Regulation Commission's oath-taking ceremony for dentists and not everyone...
Kris Aquino appears to have ended spat with ex James Yap
Actress and TV host Kris Aquino recently tweeted a message commemorating her failed marriage to basketball star James Yap, solemnized in a civil ceremony...
Kobe goes to U.P: A new Paras for the state university’s basketball team
Rising star Kobe Paras has announced that he will be joining the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon. The son of UP's legendary basketball product...
Convenience for a fee: DFA’s new passport appointment scheme
Following complaints of lack of appointment slots and the DFA's claims that the online system was defective, passport applicants are now required to pay an added P50 as convenience fee.
Umtiti header sends streetwise France into World Cup final
ST PETERSBURG - Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header sent France into the World Cup final with a ruthless 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semi-final on...
Philippines’ Duterte sees lowest rating since becoming president – survey
MANILA — Satisfaction in Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte fell to the lowest of his presidency since coming into office in 2016, an independent survey...
Fil-Am high school star Jalen Green set to take flight in basketball world
Jalen Green is drawing fans with his outstanding play after he led the United States to championship gold in the recently-concluded FIBA Under-17 World...