LOOK | Pauleen Luna reveals name, shares photos of baby girl with Vic Sotto
The actress considers the arrival of baby Talitha Maria 'the best birthday gift ever.'
As Salome leaves PAR, new LPA off Davao to bring rains, thunderstorms
As tropical storm Salome (international name Haikui) left the Philippine area of responsibility Saturday morning, the state weather bureau spotted a new low-pressure area 875 kilometers east of Davao City.
‘We’ll buy arms from Russia,’ Duterte tells Putin
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Moscow on Friday for its “timely assistance” in defeating the pro-Islamic State militants who took over Marawi City for months and expressed his willingness to buy Russian weapons.
Karapatan slams ASEAN rights body for ‘inaction’ as more killings reported ahead of summit
The human rights group Karapatan blasted the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights, saying the regional body had “addressed a grand total of zero pressing concerns on human and people’s rights in the Philippines” since it was established in 2009.
‘NO CREDIBILITY’ | Lagman scoffs at Duterte offer to host rights summit
An opposition lawmaker scoffed at President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to host a global summit on human rights, saying he did not the credibility to do so.
Trump brings tough trade message to APEC
U.S. President Donald Trump set out a strong message on trade at a meeting of Asia-Pacific countries in Vietnam on Friday, saying the United States could no longer tolerate chronic trade abuses and would insist on fair and equal policies.
Indonesia warns of tough response after Papuan rebels threaten Freeport mine
JAKARTA -- Indonesia’s military said on Friday it was prepared to take tough measures against rebels who have threatened to “destroy” the mining operations...
‘Address regional human rights concerns,’ UN experts urge ASEAN summit
Human rights experts at the United Nations have called on member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “address pressing human rights issues” when they come together for their 31st summit in Manila.
EU, UN chiefs,18 state leaders confirmed for ASEAN meet – DFA
Twenty world leaders, including the heads of the European Union and United Nations, have confirmed their attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, signifying the “deep and strong bonds” between the regional bloc and its dialogue partners, the
Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Trump, Putin shake hands at APEC summit dinner
DANANG, Vietnam - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin shook hands at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit dinner in Vietnam on...
WATCH | Duterte inclined to host intl human rights summit
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday evening said in Vietnam during the APEC Summit that he would be amenable to calling an international human rights...
Cop, infant die in Talakag ambush
A four-month old infant and a police officer died in an ambush carried out by suspected members of the communist New People's Army (NPA) around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Brgy. Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon.
LOOK | Butuan cops join mangrove planting to boost environmental awareness campaign
Butuan City - Police personnel under the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) on Thursday took part in the mangrove planting activity here collaborating with...
Concepcion mayor dares DILG to prove illegal drugs insinuation
CLARK FREEPORT - Mayor Andres Lacson of Concepcion, in Tarlac, on Friday challenged the Department of Interior and Local Government, specifically the National Police...
WATCH | Duterte tells Putin: I want strong military, police; PH will buy arms...
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Moscow on Friday for its “timely assistance” in defeating pro-Islamic State militants who took over a southern city for months, expressing his willingness to buy Russian weapons.