China dominates list of world’s top supercomputers
Once again, China dominated a new list of the world's fastest supercomputers, not only taking the top two seats, but also pulling ahead of the United States in the sheer number of systems being used.
‘UNDER THE STARS’: Bench’s 30th anniversary show promises heavenly bodies shining on the runway
Expect a hot, hot, hot fashion event!
DOLE’s ‘midnight’ ban on new OFWs slammed
A two-week suspension of the processing of all new applications for overseas employment certificates (OECs), including those of direct hire workers, jeopardizes the rights of new migrant workers and will not necessarily stop the problem it's supposed to address: human trafficking, which, as earlier reports said, is abetted by the illegal trade in fake OECs.
WATCH | ‘Ban Trump’ protests end with Mendiola rally
The protests against the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the country for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit ended peacefully Tuesday, November 14, as activists opted to march to Mendiola for their "closing" rally.
NPA admits ‘accidental’ killing of infant in Bukidnon ambush on cops
The New People's Army has owned up to accidentally killing a 4-month old infant in a private car that happened to be tailing a police vehicle the rebels ambushed in Bukidnon late afternoon of November 9, 2017 and is asking for the family's forgiveness.
Trudeau says he took up human rights, EJKs with ‘receptive’ Duterte
(UPDATE - 2:04 p.m.) Despite his host’s widely known aversion to any talk of human rights, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he brought up not only the topic but also extrajudicial killings blamed on the Philippine war on drug with a “receptive” President Rodrigo Duterte.
NUJP calls out pro-admin blogger for publicly berating BBC reporter
A media organization said it was “appalled by the utterly uncalled for and, in the end, unjustified public confrontation pro-administration social media enabler Sass Rogando Sasot forced on BBC Southeast Asia correspondent Jonathan Head” at the International Media Center in Pasay City Monday.
East Asian leaders raise issue of increasing protectionism
East Asian leaders raised the issue of increasing protectionism on Tuesday, November 14 in the hopes of spurring discussions on further cooperation with the 10 member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
WATCH | Alisah Bonaobra voted off ‘The X Factor UK’
Nonetheless, she punctuated her impressive stint on the show with a powerful performance of George Michael's 'Praying for Time.'
Lucena village chief gunned down outside homeland
A barangay captain of Lucena City, Quezon was shot dead Tuesday morning, November 14.
‘Heartened’ by Marawi liberation but concerned by Rohingya, UN chief vows support vs terrorism
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "heartened" by the liberation of Marawi City from pro-Islamic State gunmen by government forces in October as he commended the Philippines' efforts towards achieving peace over the years.
‘Justice League’ holds nationwide midnight sneaks Thursday
Tickets to the midnight screenings will be at regular admission prices.
Traffic forces 2-day class suspension in Baguio
The country’s summer capital has been forced to suspend pre-school to senior high school classes for two days after the influx of visitors taking advantage of the ASEAN summit holiday caused mammoth traffic jams.
Health group says 123 hurt at anti-Trump protest, slams use of ‘sonic weapon’
MANILA, Philippines -- An activist health group said the police “outdid themselves,” injuring 123 persons during their bid to break up Monday’s protest against...
Myanmar military denies atrocities against Rohingya, replaces general
Myanmar’s army released a report on Monday denying all allegations of rape and killings by security forces, having days earlier replaced the general in charge of the operation that drove more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh.