Groups want suspension of new point-to-point policy for UV Express vans
Rep. Sarah Elago of Kabataan party-list raised a petition to the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board to suspend its point-to-point policy for UV Express...
What US students think of studying, staying in the Philippines
What could it be like for American high school students to be exposed to Philippine culture first hand for the first time? Their insights are telling.
Alvarez says House speaker post secured via vote buying; Others are skeptical
Despite denials of some congressmen that the House speakership is bought, others remained skeptical of reports of vote buying. House majority leader Fredenil Castro and minority...
Imelda Marcos’ jewels to go on sale after Duterte’s green light
The jewelry of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, famed for her extravagant spending and vast shoe collection, will go on sale with the...
Philippines says Q1 nickel ore in first quarter rises 3% on year
MANILA — The country's nickel ore production in the first quarter rose 3% from a year earlier to 2.97 million dry metric tonnes, despite zero output...
Duterte included in Amnesty International’s video of ‘blowing’ leaders
President Rodrigo Duterte is included in a global organization’s video of controversial world leaders as part of its anniversary celebration. Amnesty International shared two videos...
Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression
PINGTUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defense minister pledged to defend the...
U.S.-China trade war of words heads for Fox cable TV face-off
BEIJING — China's war of words with the United States over their escalating trade dispute will reach a crescendo of sorts when a broadcaster...
A prayer for trees: For Kenyan tribes, saving forests is a sacred duty
FOROLE, Kenya — As Tume Racha made tea for her grandchildren in the family's small wood-frame house woven from rags and camel hides, she talked...
Philippines’ streets should be safer for women with new law signed
The proposed measure to protect Filipinos from street-level harassment is finally signed into law. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the principal author of the law, made this...
Commuters are opposing the new point-to-point policy on UV Express vans
The recent memorandum that enforces a point-to-point policy for UV express units earned the ire of commuters and operators who argue that it brings...
Criticisms over Pisay board’s decision to grant diplomas to erring students
The Philippine Science High School board's decision to release diplomas and certificates to students involved in voyeurism cases raised concern among some Filipinos who...
Maris Racal’s first truly viral Twitter video thanks to Sue Ramirez, Loisa Andalio
Kapamilya actress Maris Racal declared that she might have her first "million-view" video on Twitter after her clip with Sue Ramirez and Loisa Andalio...
Malaysia to send 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to countries of origin
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will send as much as 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to the countries it came from, the environment minister...
Will China dump US bonds as a trade weapon? Not so fast
The trade war between Beijing and Washington has stoked concern in financial markets that China might opt to weaponize its holdings of more than...