WATCH | Sereno going on ‘wellness leave’ to prepare for possible Senate trial –...

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is taking a two-week "wellness leave" from Thursday, March 1, to prepare for her possible impeachment trial by the Senate but will “definitely not resign,” her spokesman said Tuesday.

WATCH | Palace spurns call at UN rights council to allow Callamard visit

Malacañang spurned calls by Iceland at the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to allow special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions to conduct an investigation into the thousands of deaths associated with the government’s war on drugs, saying it could not be compelled to do so.

MWC 2018 | Mobile World Congress opens its doors in Barcelona

The 2018 MWC has as its motto "Creating a Better Future" to demonstrate its commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the benefits offered by mobile technology.

DOTr pushes flight rationalization in NAIA

The Department of Transportation is pushing for the rationalization of flights to decongest the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Thailand arrests 10 Russians who ran sex training course in Pattaya

Thai police on Monday arrested a group of 10 Russians who were running a sex training class for their compatriots in the seaside town of Pattaya, and have charged them with working in Thailand without permission.

Like OFWs, rebel moms leave kids to build better future – Southern Tagalog NPA

(UPDATE - 11:55 a.m.) Communist rebels in the Southern Tagalog said mothers in the New People’s Army leave their children behind for the same reasons overseas Filipino workers do -- to build a better future for their offspring.

Apple plans biggest iPhone yet for 2018 — Bloomberg

Apple Inc is preparing to release three new smartphones later this year, including the largest iPhone ever.

Oscars so scandalous: leading movies hit with backlash

This year’s contenders are facing accusations of plagiarism, sexual misconduct, and criticism from gay and African-American communities.

Ed Sheeran named best-selling global artist of 2017

For the first time a recording artist had both the best-selling album and single of the year around the world.

Lumad schools press DepEd to release permits to operate

Teachers and students of lumad schools in Region 12, or Soccsksargen, accompanied by the schoolchildren’s parents, trooped to the Department of Education regional office to demand the release of their permits to operate and an end to the militarization they say has forced shut more than 30 schools.

In a first, openly transgender recruit signs up for U.S. military

A transgender recruit has signed a contract to join the U.S. military for the first time since a federal court ruled late last year that the military would have to accept openly transgender people, the Pentagon said on Monday.

‘Don’t worry about the NRA,’ Trump tells governors during meet on school shooting

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss gun legislation with lawmakers this week, the White House said Monday, and he told governors not to worry about the National Rifle Association as they mull responses to the massacre of 17 people at a Florida high school.

MWC 2018 | Huawei in early 5G trials with 30 telcos

The chief executive of Huawei said the pace of commercialisation for next-generation 5G wireless network is picking up as the Chinese telecom equipment maker has begun pre-commercial development with more than 30 network operators.
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Duterte admits difficulty convincing employers to end ‘endo’

President Rodrigo R. Duterte called Monday for a compromise on labor contractualization, also called “endo,” as he admitted it would be difficult to force employers to abolish the practice completely.
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WORD OF THE LOURD | To be or not to be, a province of...

He has got to be kidding, of course. But what if we take the words of President Duterte, at face value, about becoming a...