NPA local command releases captive cop to Duterte
The New People's Army (NPA) has released PO1 Alfredo Basabica Jr., whom it had held captive for 17 days, in Baganga, Davao Oriental to President Duterte's office, despite the escalating word war between Duterte and the communist rebels.
AFP verifying reported death of top Maute leader
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said that it is still verifying reports that Abdullah Maute, one of the ranking leaders of the Maute Group of terrorists, has been neutralized by government troops engaged in clearing operations in Marawi City.
Four Arab countries say ready for Qatar dialogue with conditions
The four Arab countries which have cut ties with Qatar said on Sunday they were ready for talks to tackle the dispute if Doha showed willingness to deal with their demands.
LA Tenorio drops 29 points as Ginebra clobbers GlobalPort for 1st win
LA Tenorio exploded for 29 points as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel rolled past GlobalPort Batang Pier, 124-108, to barge into the winning column in...
NLEX downs Phoenix, extends unbeaten run to 4 games
The NLEX Road Warriors continued their immaculate start to the Oppo PBA Governors' Cup, fending off the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 95-91, to extend their...
Trump tweets threat: No new healthcare bill? No more govt insurance payments
US President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to end government payments to health insurers if Congress does not pass a new healthcare bill and goaded them to not abandon their seven-year quest to replace the Obamacare law.
Qatar could face more sanctions from 4 Arab states: newspaper
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain are expected to discuss imposing new economic sanctions on Qatar when they meet in the Bahraini capital Manama on Sunday, the pan-Arab al-Hayat newspaper reported.
‘Huaning’ enters PAR; some provinces under signal no. 1
Tropical storm 'Huaning' (international name Haitang) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday morning. PAGASA said 'Huaning' will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing moderate to occasionally heavy rains over the western sections of Northern and central Luzon. PAGASA warned of possible flashfloods and landslides here.
Coming soon to your office, free coffee break treats from Mister Donut
Free donuts and coffee courtesy of the popular donut company's next office raid.
China marks Army Day with massive parade; Xi calls for building elite forces
Chinese President Xi Jinping told the military on Sunday to transform itself into an elite force, as he oversaw a parade with flybys of advanced jets and a mass rally of troops to mark 90 years since the founding of the People's Liberation Army.
Flights to, from Taiwan cancelled by bad weather
Several Manila-Taipei and Taipei-Manila flights were canceled on Sunday due to bad weather in Taipei, where Typhoon Nesat (Philippine local name: Gorio) had made landfall Saturday night.
DOT revives ‘Visit home, bring a friend’ incentive program
A quarterly raffle draw will have free airfare and hotel stays as prizes.
Dionne Monsanto says working with Brillante Mendoza ‘a dream come true’
She plays the lead role in 'Kadaugan,' the latest made-for-television movie for TV5’s 'Brillante Mendoza Presents.'
Matteo Guidicelli misses the thrills of the racetrack
'I still remember those days. They can’t compare to anything else,' he says of his days as a kart racing champion.
Ozamiz City Mayor Parojinog, 13 others dead as cops raid houses, farms
Armed with a search warrant, Ozamiz City police raided at dawn Sunday the house of city mayor Reynaldo Parojinog on reports of guns being illegally kept, and at least 12 people are dead in an "engagement," initial reports said.