Suns fire coach Watson after 0-3 start

The Phoenix Suns didn’t waste any time making a coaching change. Three games into the season, Earl Watson is out as coach and Jay Triano...
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WATCH | Palace accepts Comelec chief Bautista’s resignation, ‘effective immediately’

Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista may no longer need to face impeachment, after all. This, after Malacañang Palace on Monday accepted his resignation, "effective immediately."
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Trillanes faces libel raps in Makati court over claim of ‘ghost senior citizens’ scam

The Department of Justice has approved the filing of libel charges against Sen. Antonio Trillanes over his allegations in 2015 that former Vice President Jejomar Binay, during his mayorship of Makati, had pulled off a P100-million scam padding the city's roster of senior citizens with ghost beneficiaries.

Malaysia asks Interpol to trace financier linked to 1MDB scandal

Malaysia has asked Interpol to try to locate a Malaysian financier for questioning over his suspected involvement in a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the deputy prime minister said on Monday.

NOTHING TO HIDE | Kaspersky Lab to open software to review

Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab said it will ask independent parties to review the security of its anti-virus software,
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WATCH | Combat ops in Marawi over – Defense chief

The military officially ended combat operations in Marawi, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Monday, as government buckled down to the task of rehabilitating the Islamic city under siege from terrorists since May 23.

AMLC lays down rules to guard casinos vs dirty funds

Casinos will now require all players to present valid identification cards and keep their gaming records as part of new rules to stem the flow of illicitly obtained funds.

WATCH | Sara leads launch of pro-Du30 group: ‘My father is very imperfect but...

(UPDATE 7) Davao Mayor City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday led the launching of Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines, urging Filipinos to support her father's administration and unite the country through a "positive voice."
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WATCH | Sereno asks House panel to recognize rights to be represented by counsel,...

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno'e legal team asked the House Committee on Justice to recognize her constitutionally guaranteed rights to be represented by a legal counsel and to confront the witnesses against her through lawyers representing her in the impeachment proceedings.

Actor, stuntman and filmmaker Baldo Marro passes away

Marro had been initially treated for dengue and then for bleeding ulcers. He lost consciousness Sunday morning. He was 69.

NOT SAFE? | E-cigarettes may trigger unique, potentially damaging immune responses — experts

E-cigarettes appear to trigger unique immune responses as well as the same ones that cigarettes trigger that can lead to lung disease.

Graft raps filed vs ex-DoTr chief Abaya, other execs over ‘anomalous’ MRT-3 maintenance deal

(UPDATE 3) The Department of Transportation on Monday filed graft charges against its former chief Joseph Emilio Abaya and other ex-officials of the agency.

US defense chief in PH, to discuss North Korea crisis with allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he would talk with Asian allies about North Korea and the crisis caused by Pyongyang’s “reckless” provocations, as he kicked off a week-long trip to the region on Monday to meet defense chiefs in the Philippines.

CASH FROM KARERA | Currency-strapped North Korea allows racetrack gambling, race goers aged 12...

Punters in North Korea who once risked three years hard labor for gambling are now able to bet on local horse races as the isolated country scrambles to unearth new sources of hard currency amid intensifying international sanctions.

QCINEMA REVIEW | ‘The Chanters’ finds its charm through its rawness

This Ilonggo film will put a smile on your face and make you think about our important cultural heritage.