Soldiers free of charge on LRT-2

Starting Saturday, January 20, all troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines can ride the trains of the Light Rail Transit 2 for free.

Trump enacts law renewing NSA’s internet surveillance program

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he signed into law a bill renewing the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program, sealing a defeat for digital privacy advocates.

MIASCOR to appeal contract termination to Duterte

Aviation services provider MIASCOR said it would appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte “to kindly reconsider his position” after the Manila International Airport Authority terminated its contract over the luggage theft involving the firm’s employees at Clark International Airport.

‘FOR THE PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO KNOW’ | Journalists, advocates stand for press freedom at...

Journalists and other advocates of free expression gathered at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City and the Fountain of Justice at the old city hall in Bacolod City to mount the first of a series of "Black Friday" protests for press freedom on January 19, helping make the hashtag #BlackFridayForPressFreedom trend the most on Twitter.

Pope’s visit to Peru puts spotlight on devastation in rainforest region

Wildcat gold mining in Madre de Dios has flourished into a black market trade estimated to be worth billions of dollars a year, leaving gaping holes in the Amazon’s forest cover and financing human trafficking and violent criminal networks.

Hollywood producers issue anti-harassment guidelines

The Producers Guild of America recommend that all productions provide anti-sexual harassment training for all cast and crew.

P1.2-M bounty offered for killers of aide of Nueva Ecija gov

A bounty of P1.2 million has been offered for information leading to the capture of the killers of the chief aide of Nueva Ecija Governor Czarina Umali.

Alert level 3 still up over Mayon Volcano – Phivolcs

Alert Level 3 is still in effect over Mayon Volcano, with slime chances of lowering it soon based on the geodetic and geo-chemical records of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the agency’s resident volcanologist, Eduardo Laguerta, said.

TRANSITIONS | Number of families newly escaped from poverty reaches record high – SWS

The number of Filipino families newly risen from poverty reached 14 percent in December, “the highest rate of newly non-poor families since the 13.8 percent recorded” when polling firm Social Weather Stations began surveying the number of families transitioning in and out of poverty.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump travel ban case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday set up a major showdown over presidential powers, agreeing to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries.

Honda PH brings in new big bikes to excite local motorcycle world

The long wait is over for Filipino motorcycle enthusiasts, as Honda Philippines officially unveiled its newest lineup of Honda Big Bikes for the local market.

Samsung officially rolls out Galaxy A8, A8+ in PH

Packed with features, the state-of-the-art phone sports a dual front camera, large infinity display, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a stunning ergonomic design.

Apple to release software update to resolve iPhone slowdown: CEO

Apple Inc will release a software update that will allow users to turn off a feature that slows down iPhones when batteries are low on charge, Chief Executive Tim Cook told ABC News.
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WATCH | Legislators seek probe of Navy’s PhP15.7B frigate scandal

MANILA - A group of opposition senators has sought a public inquiry into the Navy’s PhP15.7 billion ($310 million) acquisition of a frigate from...

LTFRB spokesperson Lizada resigns

Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board spokesperson Aileen Lizada has resigned from her post on Friday but will still remain as a member of the regulatory board.