EXPLAINER | Myanmar wields colonial-era law against Reuters journalists
The law dates back to 1923, when Myanmar, then known as Burma, was a province of British India. At the time British administrators worried that rival powers could seek to exploit anti-colonial unrest in its South Asian empire.
WATCH | ‘ALAM MO, KAYA MO’: Duterte reiterates he wants Pacquio to become next...
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his wish for Manny Pacquiao to become the country's next top leader. "Alam mo kaya mo," he told the senator.
Sereno’s camp hits ‘psywar campaign’ vs CJ, urges House to expedite impeach proceedings
The camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno shrugged off the alleged “psywar campaign” being used to condition the minds of the public by camps seeking to oust the top magistrate from power.
Slapshock still in ‘atake’ mode after 20 years of in-your-face metalcore music
'We still feel like a new band, still hungry and still ready to prove what we can do,' says frontman Jamir Garcia.
Leni’s camp: Bongbong should blame no one but himself for delays in resolution of...
"If former senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is determined to get a speedy resolution of his protest...he should avoid filing motions that only lengthen the proceedings," said the Vice President's camp in a statement.
ANO PO BA TALAGA? | Duterte on same-sex marriage: Now yes, but before no
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday expressed his support for same-sex unions, after previously declaring his opposition to gay marriage, in an about-face that may displease bishops in the mainly Roman Catholic country.
Conflict brews at a Marcos-created agency in Pasig; boss accused of junketeering, employees blamed...
All's not well at a government agency in Pasig City established 44 years ago, just months after then President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law.
‘HINIHIPO N’YO ANG MGA BABAE, NINANAKAW ANG ASAWA’ | Duterte again hits NPA, accuses...
After calling them "communist terrorists" and saying they were among the reasons why martial law should be extended in Mindanao, President Duterte again assailed members of the NPA, claiming they were sexually abusing poor people in rural areas where they operate.
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ opens with galactic $450 million box office
The eighth movie in the 'Star Wars' saga collected $220 million in North America and $230 million in the rest of the world.
WATCH, LOOK | Days before Christmas, Urduja leaves at least 49 dead and missing...
(UPDATE 7) Tropical Storm Urduja (Kai-Tak) inflicted havoc in Biliran days before Christmas, leaving 26 dead and 23 missing as it exited the island-province and headed towards Northern Palawan.
SMB downs Phoenix to kick off Philippine Cup title defense
The San Miguel Beermen kicked off their Philippine Cup title defense on a high note, dispatching the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 104-96, in the league's...
Laguna cop, pal ambushed separately in Famy, Siniloan
A police officer posted at the town of Famy in Laguna province and his friend who is a cockfight aficionado were assassinated separately in...
MMDA temporarily defers HOV scheme on EDSA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deferred temporarily the prospective implementation of its so-called "high occupancy vehicle (HOV)" lane scheme on Epifanio de...
#URDUJAPH | Slow moving storm leaves Panay; heads toward north-western quadrant of Palawan
In its SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #34, posted late Sunday afternoon, the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that...
PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa steps down
PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa stepped down from his post on Sunday morning, the league's board announced in a press conference right before the opening...