Amid increased threats, U.S. Navy says Asia Pacific may be reinforced with warships
The U.S. Navy’s top officer on Tuesday said that vessels from eastern Pacific could be brought forward to reinforce U.S. naval power in Asia as Washington contends with increased threats in the region and accidents that have weakened its maritime force.
PPP Center to launch water projects in 2018
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is eyeing to roll out five to eight water supply projects of local government units (LGUs) next year.
New PBA chairman Ricky Vargas asks for healing after league impasse
Newly installed PBA chairman Ricky Vargas asked for "healing" as the PBA ushers in a new era following Chito Narvasa's resignation as league commissioner. "My...
CHOW BUZZ | Beringer Vineyards launches holiday travel campaign with TripAdvisor
Vacation planning as a social occasion is the way forward, according to this world-famous winery in California.
Urduja leaves Philippines; NDRRMC verifying reports number of dead, missing rose to 86
(UPDATED) Tropical Storm Urduja (Kai-Tak) left the Philippines Tuesday morning after pummeling the country and making six landfalls in the Visayas and Palawan, leaving tens of people dead and injured and thousands of others hungry and homeless.
WATCH | Gracenote collaboration with Chito Miranda an instant hit
The video for 'Bakit Ganyan Ka?' reached 800,000 views in less than 24 hours and has been shared over 28,000 times on Facebook.
OLD BUT STILL GREEN AND LIFE-SAVING | Quezon City steps up drive to protect...
Quezon City, dubbed as Metro Manila's green lung, has taken a step to protect its remaining giant old trees.
Mayor Herbert Bautista recently approved an ordinance prohibiting the cutting or destruction of trees declared as century or heritage trees.
SMC unit buys out Masinloc power plant
SMC Global Power Holdings (SMCGPH), the power business of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has closed a deal to buy the 630-megawatt (MW) Masinloc power plant in Zambales for US$1.9 billion, as it expands footprint in clean coal technology.
Central banks of PH, Thailand sign deal on banking supervision
The central banks of the Philippines and Thailand have signed a cooperation deal on banking supervision, as the two nations are currently in talks for cross-border banking.
‘WannaCry’ | U.S. says North Korea ‘directly responsible’ for cyber attack that crippled hospitals,...
North Korea is “directly responsible” for the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies across the globe earlier this year, a senior White House official said on Monday.
Transgender solon on DU30 pitch for same-sex marriage: Civil partnership bill more viable
While thankful for President Rodrigo Duterte’s support for same sex marriage, the first transgender lawmaker elected in Philippine Congress believes civil partnership is more acceptable to the Filipinos at this time.
Lead singer of South Korean boy band SHINee dies in possible suicide
Kim Jong-hyun, 27, was found unconscious next to burning briquettes on a frying pan inside a serviced residence in Seoul.
Vic Sotto thankful to be back in the MMFF with first ‘serious’ comedy
Bossing calls 'Meant to Beh,' which pairs him with Dawn Zulueta, 'a serious film presented in a light manner.'
Australian yachtman dies, 2 others survive after rescue off Siargao waters
Butuan City - The Caraga Police Regional Office (PRO13) through Tandag City Police Station disclosed Monday that, after being rescued by fishermen off the...
INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS’ DAY | DOLE urged to look into foreign recruiters’ use of illegal...
Recruitment and migration expert Emmanuel Geslani is asking Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to investigate the expansion of local agencies with foreign ownership - mostly controlled by backers from the Middle East, some of whom marry Filipinas to gain permanent residency in the Philippines and conduct their business.