Why a Kuwait OFW is afraid to come home for graduation of 3 children

An OFW working as a nurse of a military hospital in Kuwait for 10 years is afraid to come to the Philippines for the...

The origins of Labor Day and what it means to Filipino workers

For some, the first day of May is another day off for rest and relaxation. But for many, Labor Day marks a centuries-long struggle...

Kim Jong-un is newest addition to list of leaders Duterte admires

President Rodrigo Duterte does not hide it when he admires other leaders, most of whom do not have a fixed term.

More choices for commuters as LTFRB accredits Grab rivals

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has accredited more TNVS companies since Uber's exit giving commuters more choices for travel. Previously, the government agency...

American actress Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein for defamation, sexual harassment

Hollywood actress Ashley Judd on Monday filed a defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against film producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he damaged her movie career after she refused his sexual advances.

Why the release of names on ‘narco-list’ can be concerning

These are the three main arguments raised against the releasing of the barangay "narco-list."

Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait

A Philippine labour group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labour abuse.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s love blossomed beneath a baobab in Botswana

In an exclusive Botswana safari camp where Prince Harry took Meghan Markle on a romantic getaway last year, guests wake to the sound of doves cooing in the trees and hippos splashing in the serene waters of the Okavango Delta.

Looking at the Commission on Audit amid tourism ads question

The Commission on Audit had findings about the Department of Tourism's placement of advertisements. But some doubts have been directed at COA. What does the agency do exactly?

Fr. Ventura and other related killings of people in the religious sector

Assaults on workers in the religious sector include the killing of two Roman Catholic priests in less than five months.

Duterte thinks comfort woman statue ‘antagonizes other nations’

President Rodrigo Duterte thinks a memorial to more than 1,000 Filipina sex slaves during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines might "antagonize other nations,"...
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DOJ secretaries not the first: Courtesy resignations under Duterte admin

President Duterte's fraternity brothers who are top officials at the Department of Justice are asked to tender "courtesy" resignations. These are just the latest in a string of quitting officials under Duterte's watch.

North Korea to align with South’s time zone as first practical step toward reconciliation

North Korea will shift its time zone 30 minutes earlier to align with South Korea starting May 5 "as a first practical step for national reconciliation and unity," the North’s state media said Monday.

Anne Curtis-Smith’s guide to finishing the long and tough London Marathon

Keeping the children of the Philippines in her mind, Kapamilya host and actress Anne Curtis-Smith made it through the 42-kilometer London Marathon, one of the most prestigious runners' events in the world.

North Korean media hails summit as Trump presses for full denuclearization

North Korea’s state news agency on Saturday called the inter-Korean summit a turning point for the Korean peninsula, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he would maintain sanctions pressure on Pyongyang ahead of his own unprecedented meeting with Kim Jong Un.