CA junks Makati plea on claim over Fort Bonifacio
The Court of Appeals has dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by the Makati city government in connection with its ownership dispute with Taguig City over the 729-hectare Fort Andres Bonifacio, popularly known as “The Fort" or Fort Boni.
LOOK | Army, PNP, BFP, local rescue unit pluck Baler folk from floods
Elements of the Philippine Army, Baler Police, Bureau of Fire Protection and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office rescued residents stranded by floodwaters from weekend rains in Sitio Gabgab, Barangay Buhangin in this capital of Aurora province. Guests in 10 resorts were also forcibly evacuated.
Saudi billionaire global investor Prince Alwaleed detained in corruption inquiry
Billionaire global investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns investment firm Kingdom Holding 4280.SE, and holds stakes in firms such as Citigroup and Twitter, was detained along with the head of the National Guard as part of an anti-corruption purge that consolidates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s hold on power.
Detained Timorese delegates to ASEAN civil society assemblies released after 12 hours
How "inclusive" and "pro-people" is ASEAN, as it marks its 50th anniversary this year? The question was raised at the weekend after immigration authorities from host country Philippines detained for nearly 12 hours four East Timorese nationals who flew in to attend the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples Forum (ACSC/APF).
PH police nab Omar Maute’s Indonesian wife; 6 children with govt social workers
Police authorities declared high alert in Northern Mindanao following the arrest of slain terrorist Omar Khayam Maute at her house in Steele Makers Village, barangay Tubod, Iligan City Sunday morning.
LOOK, WATCH | Ramil-spawned floods cause P1-M farm damage in Baler; weekend rains flood...
Floods spawned by tropical storm "Ramil" destroyed more than P1 million worth of agricultural crops in this capital town of Aurora province, and unundated many residential areas as the rains continued at the weekend.
SECURING ASEAN | What would it take to protect people in ASEAN events? At...
Around 15,000 uniformed security and public safety personnel converged in Quirino Grandstand, Manila on Sunday morning for the send-off of forces and resources for the upcoming ASEAN 31st Summit and related meetings next week.
Xmas tree lighting, gift-giving mark start of Robinsons Manila’s holiday celebration
It's a winter-themed holiday season for this popular mall in Ermita.
PPCRV calls on 18-yr-old voters to register for barangay, SK polls
Filipinos who will turn 18 years old on or before the May 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been urged to register to be able to participate in the forthcoming polls.
Saudi king sacks top ministers; anti-corruption body detains 11 princes, 4 ministers
Saudi King Salman appointed two new ministers on Saturday to key security and economic posts, removing one of the royal family’s most prominent members as head of the National Guard and boosting the kingdom’s young crown prince.
Landing in Japan, Trump says US, allies are prepared to defend freedom
US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying that the United States and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and that “no dictator” should underestimate US resolve.
Family-run firms still dominate Philippine business
Family-owned companies continued to dominate the Philippine business landscape, according to a report by Credit Suisse Research Institute that showed the country ranking 11th globally in terms of number of family-run firms.
MRT3 service interrupted as coach on northbound route catches fire
Operations of MRT3 were briefly interrupted Sunday morning after a coach on the northbound train caught fire as it passed Nepa Q-Mart in Quezon City along EDSA, prompting evacuation of passengers.
TECH HUB | Samsung Galaxy Studio opens at BGC
Tech giant creates an exciting visual and experiential space to showcase latest innovations.
SWS SURVEY | Public expectations fall for Duterte
The number of adult Filipinos expecting President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill most, if not all, of his promises fell to 35% - a 17-percentage-point decline - in the third quarter of 2017, the latest social Weather Stations Survey showed.