HALO-HALO | Aside from U.N. expert, ‘terror’ list includes other rights defenders, even militiamen...
The more than 600 persons listed in government’s petition to proscribe the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army as “terrorist organizations” is a hodge-podge that includes not only actual and suspected rebels but also human rights experts and defenders and even members of a pro-government militia.
Chinese scientists create gas detector as sensitive as dog’s sniffer
A team of Chinese scientists has used graphene to create an artificial gas detector that is as good as a dog's nose.
WATCH | New law allows PNP, CIDG chiefs to issue subpoenas
The chiefs of the Philippine National Police and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group may now issue subpoenas under a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 1.
It was ‘tense’ caught between feuding justices – Ate Vi
Batangas Representative Vilma Santos-Recto said finding herself in between feuding lady justices was a “very tense” moment.
LTFRB to hear TNVS fare hike petition April 3
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will hear the fare hike petition filed by transportation network companies on April 3.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft shows Jupiter beneath the clouds
The interior of Jupiter is just as intriguing as the planet’s dazzling surface, with a swirling mixture of liquid hydrogen and helium at its center, vast atmospheric jet streams and exotic gravitational properties, scientists said on Wednesday.
‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau to create ‘Star Wars’ TV series
Favreau previously voiced a character in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and has a role in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
Twitter appoints Parag Agrawal as Chief Technology Officer
Twitter Inc appointed Parag Agrawal as Chief Technology Officer on Thursday, according to an update on the social media company’s website.
Laticrete Philippines puts up first manufacturing facility
Located in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, the facility comprises a 1,300-square meter vertical plant, a 2,900-square meter warehouse, 1,800 square meters of road lots, and another 5,000 square meters of vacant lots intended for future expansion.
Myanmar wants ‘clear evidence’ of genocide – natl security adviser
Myanmar wants to see clear evidence to support accusations that ethnic cleansing or genocide has been perpetrated against its Muslim minority in Rakhine state, National Security Adviser Thaung Tun said on Thursday.
NOISY, ANGRY, JOYOUS | Women around the world demand equality
In joyous celebrations and angry protests, women around the world came together in gatherings large and small on Thursday to mark International Women’s Day with a call for gender equality.
WATCH | Unbreakable phone screen prototype will smash competition, say creators
University of Sussex scientists have devised a new way to make smartphone touch screens cheaper and less breakable, while improving their environmental footprint.
Technical glitch hits Sydney airport, delaying flights
Sydney Airport said on Friday a technical snag caused interruptions in passenger processing at two of its terminals, causing hours of delay for travelers.
North Korea’s Kim, Trump to meet ‘by May’ – South’s natl security adviser
(UPDATE 2 - 8:42 a.m.) U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed a willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May in response to Kim’s invitation to hold the first meeting between leaders of the United States and North Korea, a South Korean envoy said.
Asia-Pacific nations sign sweeping trade deal sans U.S.
Eleven countries including Japan and Canada signed a landmark Asia-Pacific trade agreement without the United States on Thursday in what one minister called a powerful signal against protectionism and trade wars.