Trump wants to send U.S. astronauts back to moon, someday Mars

At a time when China is working on an ambitious lunar program, President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States will remain the leader in space exploration as he began a process to return Americans to the moon.

Jeremy Renner really wants a solo Hawkeye movie, but it’s ‘not on the table’

As for a rumored Black Widow movie, he said, 'Am I jealous? No, I'm excited if and when it ever comes to fruition.'

No need for martial law to address Mindanao threats – Lagman

President Rodrigo Duterte does not need the extension of martial law to address continuing security threats in Mindanao, an opposition lawmaker said Tuesday, December 12.

Duterte to abolish urban poor commission over ‘junkets’

(UPDATE - 1:20 p.m.) President Rodrigo Duterte intends to abolish the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor for, among others, “unnecessary junkets,” Malacañang said on Tuesday, December 12.

RCBC accuses Bangladesh of $81-M heist ‘cover-up’

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., through which $81 million stolen from Bangladesh’s central bank was channeled in February 2016, has accused Dhaka’s monetary authority of covering up its negligence and demanded that it stop making the bank a “scapegoat.”

CA clears Bobby Ongpin of insider trading raps over Philex shares

The Court of Appeals has dismissed the administrative charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against businessman Roberto Ongpin for insider trading over his purchase of Philex Mining shares in 2009, when he was a member of the firm’s board.

HOLLYWEED TO COVFEFE | Weird news grabs headlines in 2017

President Donald Trump’s Oval Office style dominated U.S. headlines in 2017, but readers were particularly perplexed by his use of the word “covfefe,” in what turned out to be one of the oddest news stories of the year.

Defense officials at Senate to brief lawmakers on proposed martial law extension

The country’s top defense officials arrived at the Senate late Tuesday morning, December 12, to brief lawmakers on the reasons why they believe martial law in Mindanao should be extended.

EU turns down Netanyahu plea to join Trump and recognize Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case to Europe to ask allies to join the United States in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but met a firm rebuff from EU foreign ministers who saw the move as a blow against the peace process.

U.S. military must accept transgender recruits by Jan 1, judge rules

Transgender recruits will be able to join the U.S. military as of January 1 after a federal judge on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.

Parties responsible for dog deaths could get 90-yr jail time or P7.5-M fine –...

The parties responsible for the deaths of 30 dogs being transported to a show could face up to 90 years in jail and fines of up to P7.5 million, Senator Francis Pangilingan said Tuesday, December 12.

WATCH | Aia de Leon mesmerizes with stripped-down version of ‘Sundo’ on Wish 107.5...

Notwithstanding Moira dela Torre's witsful revival,the definitive version still belongs to the song's writer and original singer.

Female directors snubbed, Plummer surprises at Golden Globe nominations

Greta Gerwig ('Lady Bird'), Patty Jenkins ('Wonder Woman'), Dee Rees ('Mudbound') and Kathryn Bigelow ('Detroit') were shut out.

2 soldiers dead, 8 hurt in Cotabato road mishap

Two soldiers were killed and eight others injured when the truck they were riding turned turtle as it swerved to avoid a child in Antipas town, Cotabato province Monday.

4 things to do with your 13th month pay—expert gives advice

Finally got hold of your 13th month pay? Personal finance coach Randell Tiongson gives tips on how to have your best interests in mind this merry shopping season.