Philippines bars EU Socialist Party official for criticizing Duterte

Immigration authorities on Sunday denied entry and deported a Socialist Party official from the European Union, who had criticised President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal anti-drugs crackdown.

‘I will arrest you’: Duterte warns ICC prosecutor to steer clear

President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to arrest an International Criminal Court prosecutor if she conducts activities in his country, claiming it was no longer an ICC member so the court had no right to do any investigating.

Jimmy Bondoc’s ‘delete Facebook’ call: Admin critics, supporters agree

There's finally a campaign supporters and critics of President Duterte agree with.

Checking for impartiality in the Sereno quo warranto proceedings

With a Supreme Court justice against another justice who is the subject of a hearing, here's a review of the concept of "cold neutrality."

Motor racing-Mercedes’ Hamilton sets the early pace in China

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the opening practice session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Friday with championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari only sixth quickest at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Photos of Xi-led large-scale Chinese naval display in South China Sea

President Xi Jinping presided over the Chinese navy's largest-ever military display on Thursday, state media reported, the country's latest show of force in the disputed South China Sea.

Networking gone wrong: A list of scamming allegations against Xian Gaza

The face behind the expression "Nyeam!" is also now behind bars as a self-confessed scammer.
Robin Padilla

Robin Padilla is making a movie for Marawi. Will it make a dent?

The past few months have seen actor Robin Padilla publicize both a movie project on the war-torn Marawi and his correspondence with Malacañang on...

Why Joshua Garcia’s Instagram slip was uncomfortable for many

JoshLia fans were shocked when Joshua Garcia directly messaged a girl on Instagram that is not his rumored beau Julia Barretto. The actor noticed an Instagram...

Australian PM says foreign interference bill has soured ties with China

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull acknowledged on Thursday that legislation aimed at preventing foreign interference in politics had soured ties with China, after a report Australian ministers were being denied Chinese visas.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

What Filipinos should do as Facebook is embroiled in a data scandal

Filipinos should be more discerning with activities, particularly with the type of information they are sharing or giving access to.

A ‘fake news’ list and an edit war on Mocha Uson’s Wikipedia page

The Malacañang senior official's Wikipedia page has recently been edited to reflect some of the false information Mocha Uson was accused of spreading.

Costs of the timing of UPCAT results

A perceived "delay" in the release of University of the Philippines' College Admission Test results prompted applicants to complain that the wait was costing...

Obesity among Asia-Pacific children is a growing health crisis – researchers

KUALA LUMPUR— Obesity rates among children in Asia-Pacific are rising at a rapid rate, and more action is needed to encourage healthier lifestyles and ease pressure...

There’s a big impediment to PNP chief’s drug tests for barangay, SK bets

Mandatory drug testing for political candidates does sound like a great idea. But there's one big impediment.