Sandwich downs more than 300 in Bataan
More than 300 people were treated for suspected food poisoning after they ate banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich that is popular fare at a store in Morong, Bataan.
Bid to void Sereno appointment proof impeachment trial won’t fly – Lagman
A bid to have the Supreme Court nullify the appointment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is not only “doomed to fail,” it is also “an admission that an impeachment trial will not prosper in the Senate,” an opposition lawmaker said Saturday.
Hydropower firm exec arrested for Honduran environmentalist Berta Caceres’ murder
Honduran authorities on Friday said they arrested a high-ranking executive of a hydroelectric company on Friday on charges of helping plan the murder of indigenous environmental activist Berta Caceres two years ago.
IS supporter guilty of trying to create ‘army of children’ for London terror attacks
A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he intended to turn into an “army” of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.
Mexico prepares to make arrests in disappearance of student teachers
Mexican authorities are preparing to arrest dozens of people implicated in the kidnapping and alleged murder of 43 student teachers in southern Mexico more than three years ago, the prosecutor in charge of the case said on Friday.
Foreign policy ‘not a joke,’ Bayan tells Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to task by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan for cracking jokes about foreign policy that could make the country “the laughingstock of the international community.”
Aicelle Santos to play Gigi in UK touring production of ‘Miss Saigon’
The 33-year old singer-actress finally made it to the acclaimed musical's cast six years after she auditioned for it in Manila.
MWC 2018 | In pictures: Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Here are some of the photos at the 2018 Mobile World Congress, the most important mobile communication event in the world, held in Barcelona, Spain from Feb. 26 to March 1.
MWC 2018 | Fast 5G beckons, but still far off for most mobile users
The telecoms world is gearing up for 5G, the next generation wireless technology that promises to go beyond phones and link up everything from vehicles to household devices, or anything else with an internet connection at far greater speeds.
Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement rallies voters
Italy’s 5-Star Movement told roaring supporters it was close to winning a looming election at the end of campaigning on Friday as its main rivals worried about the anti-establishment party’s popularity.
‘TRADE WARS ARE GOOD’ | Trump defies global concern over tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday, saying “trade wars are good, and easy to win,” after his plan to put tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum triggered threats of retaliation from trading partners and a slide in stock markets.
Snowstorms shut down Ireland, Britain calls in army for hospitals
Snowstorms shut most of Ireland on Friday and forced Britain to call in the army to help battle some of the worst weather seen for nearly 30 years.
China delays U.S. bid at U.N. to blacklist ships, companies over North Korea
China delayed a U.S. request for a United Nations Security Council committee to blacklist 33 ships, 27 shipping companies, and a Taiwan man for violating international sanctions on North Korea, diplomats said on Friday.
Toyota venture to spend $2.8 billion to develop self-driving technology
Toyota Motor Corp said a new venture would be investing more than $2.8 billion to develop automated-driving software - the latest salvo in an increasingly frenetic battle to be ahead in a sector hit by a slew of disruptive technologies.
PH inflation target range still appropriate: BSP exec
A ranking official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday said there is no need to change the government’s 2-4 percent inflation target for 2017-2019 since this range remains appropriate vis-à-vis the current economic developments.














