Maynilad: sustained pipe-laying has expanded water line by 68%

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) installed 38 kilometers of new water pipes in 2017, expanding its water distribution line to 7,675 kilometers— or 68% longer than the length of the distribution network in 2007 when Maynilad was re-privatized.

Aguirre has no power to endorse Napoles as state witness in PDAF scam –...

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre has no authority to endorse alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles as state witness to the multi-billion peso Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam, a senior lawmaker said Tuesday.

DOJ orders NBI to probe Waterfront Manila casino-hotel fire that killed 5

The Department of Justice on Tuesday ordered an investigation into Sunday's fire at the Waterfront Manila Pavillon Hotel and Casino in Ermita district in Manila, which killed five people, all hotel employees.

LOOK | John Legend mesmerizes Asian audiences in ongoing tour

John Legend performs next in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum this Wednesday, March 21.

DTI releases latest SRPs of basic, prime goods

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released suggested retail prices (SRPs) of basic and prime commodities as of March 15. Compared to their SRPs in the same month last year, prices are generally stable in products such as bread, coffee, bottled water, and canned sardines.

SSS revenues exceed target in 2017

The Social Security System (SSS) breached its revenue target in 2017 on the back of its intensified collection efforts. In a statement sent to reporters on Monday, the state pension fund said it booked P200.5 billion in total earnings from members’ contribution and investment as well as other income last year.

Facebook under pressure as US, EU urge probes of data practices

British privacy regulators are seeking a warrant to search the offices of the U.K.-based political consultancy Cambridge Analytica following reports that the company may have improperly gained access to data on 50 million Facebook users.

Self-driving Uber car kills Arizona woman crossing street

An Uber self-driving car hit and killed a woman crossing the street in Arizona.

‘Sex and the City’ actress Cynthia Nixon to run for New York governor

The actress played attorney Miranda Hobbes in the HBO hit series that ran from 1998 to 2004.

Hooq Hollywood original series, ‘The Oath’ tackles gang culture, police corruption

Set in Los Angeles, this hard-hitting crime drama dives deep into a world of gangs made up of those sworn to protect and defend.

Trump lawyer seeks $20 million damages from Stormy Daniels: filing

A law firm representing U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking at least $20 million in damages for multiple violations of a nondisclosure agreement.

Megaworld set to turn over P30-B projects in Fort Bonifacio

Megaworld Corp. will be turning over P30 billion worth of projects located across three of its townships in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City this year.

Lawmakers pushing human rights agenda form ‘Makatao’ bloc

In and out of the halls of Congress, the lawmakers who banded together as a group called Makatao (Mambabatas para sa Karapatang Pantao) vowed to be committed “to the cause of human rights and pursuit of justice.”
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‘FAKE NEWS’ | CPP refutes report that Ka Owen, friend died after Naga shootout

News5 | InterAksyon The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday expressed doubts and branded as fake news the allegation that, prior to...
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Save Our Schools Network reports armed militia harassing Talaingod teachers, pupils

An SOS advisory received in Manila at around 9 o'clock Monday evening reported the presence of armed men suspected to be members of the...