Philippines could breach US sanctions if Russia arms deal proceeds
MANILA — The Philippines is at risk of breaching sanctions imposed by the United States if it proceeds with the purchase of grenade launchers from a...
Thailand’s cave boys wake up at home for first time in weeks
CHIANG RAI - Thailand's rescued cave boys woke up in their own homes for the first time in more than three weeks on Thursday,...
Why people are excited about an American fast food’s Philippines opening
What's all the fuss about a fast food joint's opening? One explanation: Filipinos' love for American food goes back centuries.
Bong Go’s ‘no go’ in 2019 similar to Duterte’s stance in 2015
Mobile users report having received a message from an 11-digit mobile number asking Filipinos in a "non-commissioned survey" if they would vote for Bong Go, Duterte's trusty aide.
Nelson Mandela’s legacy echoes on his 100th birth anniversary
July 18, 2018 marks the 100th birth anniversary of the late Nelson Mandela, once the leading voice against the apartheid in South Africa and...
Online petition wants to raise age of determining statutory rape
An organization made an online petition to raise the age of determining statutory rape in the Philippines from the legislated 12 years old. Child Rights...
China cuts Air China’s flight hours, launches safety review after incident
SHANGHAI — China's aviation regulator will cut Air China's flight hours for its Boeing 737 fleet by 10 percent and cancel the licences for...
Big lizard caught inside university campus
With the rainy season come floods, and with floods come strange things popping up in strange places. Footage of a monitor lizard caught on the...
Why upcoming movie ‘Jacqueline Comes Home’ is creating some buzz
A trailer was released, and an old controversy over an alleged mistrial of a murder case resurrected.
Migrants in Lebanon seek to break stereotypes with new radio show
BEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Since arriving in Lebanon, Sudanese migrant worker Abdallah Afandi has been turned away from beach resorts, mistaken for a cleaner...
US ban on China’s ZTE forces telecoms to rethink business
LONDON — The U.S. trade ban on Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE wreaked havoc at wireless carriers in Europe and South Asia and forced operators...
The real deal with Alphonse Areola and how he can still switch to Azkals
A Filipino is a World Cup winner but not everyone is celebrating French reserve goalkeeper Alphonse Areola's chance to hold up the most coveted...
UST student’s tale of physical abuse causes uproar
A female student from the University of Santo Tomas told her story of alleged physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. On July 14,...
Corals from Philippines found illegally sold in US gift shop
Corals found in Philippine waters are allegedly being sold in a gift shop in the US, photos of which went viral on social media,...
Barbie Imperial’s missing Instagram photos fuel rumors of abuse
Actor Paul Salas is under fire after showbiz fans and media outlets took note of deleted Instagram posts by his girlfriend, Barbie Imperial, showing...