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EDITORIAL | Kian is dead, Duterte’s words have a life of their own

At the root of people’s outrage with Kian's death is not their fear of drugs, but their distrust of a police force that has long been perceived as corrupt and enabled. And gnawing at that: the President’s own words that have further corrupted and further enabled.

WATCH | Faeldon: I didn’t accept ‘tara,’ I didn’t ask anybody to collect grease...

Recently resigned Bureau of Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon has denied Sen. Panfilo Lacson's allegation that he had benefitted from huge bribes given regularly by importers for the easy release of their shipments.

LeBron back in Manila in September

NBA superstar LeBron James will return to Manila on September 2 for a promotional tour with Nike. According to a press release, the four-time NBA...

Cavs trade Kyrie Irving to Celtics for Isaiah Thomas

The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly agreed to trade All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a package led by fellow...

WATCH | ‘Kinain ng sistema’: Lacson names Faeldon as among alleged BOC bribe-takers

Recently resigned Bureau of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon was identified by Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday as among those allegedly benefitting from the systemic corruption at the BOC.

Impeachment complaint filed vs Comelec chief Bautista

An impeachment complaint has been filed against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista for culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.
Paolo Duterte

DU30 won’t interfere in BOC corruption probe where son Paolo’s name surfaced – Palace

Malacañang Palace gave assurances on Wednesday that President Rodrigo Duterte will not interfere in ongoing investigations of corruption and smuggling at the Bureau of Customs, where the name of his eldest son Paolo, Davao City's vice mayor, has been dragged.

Torso found in Copenhagen waters is missing journalist from submarine – Danish police

Danish police on Wednesday identified a headless female torso found in the Copenhagen waterside as that of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who police believe was killed on a home-made submarine.
Andres Bautista

Aguirre orders PCGG to probe Bautista’s stint as head of wealth-recovery agency

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre has formally ordered the Presidential Commission on Good Government to investigate allegations that Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista may have amassed ill-gotten wealth during his stint as head of the PCGG.

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STAR | 5 reasons Liam Gallagher was a hit with Manila...

Among them, the scowl and that voice. And the hands behind the back.
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How does PH war on drugs impact children’s rights? Worried UNICEF seeks full probe...

Saying "there is no higher value for a society than to protect its children and youth," the UNICEF has expressed deep concern over the impact of the war on drugs on children's rights, as disturbingly reflected in the killing by police of 17-year-old student Kian Lloyd delos Santos.

No need for loyalty checks in AFP despite anti-Duterte buzz created by ‘PADEM’ –...

A loyalty check among members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is not necessary despite a statement circulating in social media by purportedly active members of government forces calling for the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Severe Typhoon Hato wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, flights canceled, trading delayed

Hong Kong braced for Typhoon Hato, a maximum category 10 storm on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights canceled, trading in financial markets suspended and schools and most businesses in the Asian financial hub closed.

US Navy to relieve 7th Fleet chief after series of collisions involving warships

The US Navy will relieve Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin after a series of collisions involving its warships in Asia, a US official told Reuters, as the search goes on for 10 sailors missing since the latest mishap.
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House budget committee poises cuts if Comelec Chair fails to show up again

The chairman of the appropriations committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning warned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of possible budget cuts if its chairman Andres Bautista fails to show up at the next briefing for its 2018 proposed budget.