Robredo, Archbishop Cruz weigh in on church’s role in denouncing drug-related killings

As leaders of the Catholic Church denounced the rash of deaths in the war on drugs and backed a multisectoral protest against a teenager's killing by cops, Vice President Leni Robredo urged the clergy Monday to step up their work in helping the nation through times of crisis, such as that spurred by the campaign that has eliminated thousands of people.
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Many House lawmakers mum about Kian killing

MANILA, Philippines - Lawmakers who usually have something to say about anything under the sun were uncharacteristically mum over the controversial killing of 17-year-old...

Robinsons Place Naga levels up malling fun while honoring its Bicolano heritage

Bicol's famous local cuisine and the province's iconic designs are hot in Robinsons malls' 46th mixed-use property.

‘NGAYONG PATAY NA, MABAIT NA’ | Police double down on Kian as ‘drug courier’

Northern Police Chief Supt. Roberto Fajardo said that according to Kian's neighbors, "siya ay adik, pusher. Unfortunately napulitika na. Ngayon lumalabas, mabait na siya...Sana tanggalin natin ang emotions."
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WATCH | Bird Flu situation: State of Calamity declared in Jaen, San Isidro, Nueva...

After the positive confirmation and verification of reports regarding the existence of bird flu in the towns of Jaen and San Isidro in the...
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MEL STA.MARIA | Indifference to rights of others endangers our own

Fr. Joaquin Bernas SJ’s warning comes to mind - made 30 years ago - that the State, more particularly its agents, may be the greatest aggressors imperiling the people’s lives and liberties. We can only hope that we are not witnessing a prophecy unfolding before our eyes. But as the number of killings escalates, that hope is fast diminishing.

US, SoKor begin computer-simulated military drills amid North Korea tensions

South Korean and U.S. forces began computer-simulated military exercises on Monday amid tensions over North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, amid reports that Pyongyang has generated at least $270 million since February despite U.N. sanctions.

House apppropriations panel chair sees heated plenary debate on PNP budget due to Kian’s...

House Committee on Appropriations Chairman and Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles expects a heated debate among his colleagues once the proposed P170.7 billion budget for 2018 of the DILG, which includes allocations for the PNP, reaches the plenary.

‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ nabs No. 1, ‘Logan Lucky’ misfires

Overall, the summer of hell continues at the North American box office.

10 sailors missing after U.S. warship collides with tanker near Singapore

Ten sailors are missing after a U.S. warship collided with an oil tanker east of Singapore on Monday, the U.S. Navy said, the second accident involving U.S. Navy destroyers in Asian waters in little more than two months.

WATCH | A $12,000 three-wheeled electric vehicle

Arcimoto's $12,000 three-wheeled electric vehicle prepares to launch.

Koko on Duterte drug war: ‘Dapat walang namamatay, that’s not the way to implement...

There should be no deaths in the implementation of the Duterte administration's anti-narcotics campaign and that version of "death penalty," which resulted in the recent spike in drug killings, should not have been carried out by authorities, especially when the country has already abolished capital punishment.

Investors lose patience on BlackBerry turnaround

BlackBerry Ltd shares have been plunging from their more than two-year high hit in June after lackluster earnings and competitive threats have raised doubts about prospects for a turnaround at the business software maker.

PPP honors ‘Birdshot,’ ‘100 Tula Para kay Stella,’ ‘Patay na si Hesus’

The festival gave out three special awards -- Critics Choice, Audience Award, and Jury Prize -- instead of a full set of prizes.

Amid uproar over Kian’s death, Duterte’s Senate allies move to probe his pet campaign...

Amid the uproar against the killing of Grade 11 student Kian Loyd delos Santos, allies of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Senate moved to have the chief executive's pet campaign against illegal drugs investigated.