WATCH | Mobility device turns any wheelchair electric

The IndieGo offers increased mobility and indepence for wheelchair users by turning their manual wheelchairs instantly electric.

UAE claims world’s longest zipline

The 2.8 kilometer (1.74 miles) zipline, spanning the equivalent of 28 soccer fields, was certified by the Guinness World Records, the local tourism authority said.

No. 3 U.S. diplomat quits in latest departure under Trump

The U.S. State Department’s third-ranking official, Tom Shannon, said on Thursday he was stepping down, the latest senior career diplomat to exit since President Donald Trump took office a year ago.

Localized ESPN digital platforms launched to enhance ESPN5 viewing experience

ESPN.com and ESPN Player offer an 'elegant, lively and more personal digital sports experience to Filipino sports fans.'

Fidel Castro’s son commits suicide – state-run media

The son of late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart, committed suicide on Thursday after being treated for months for depression, Cuban state-run media reported.

Time to explore world after acting, says triple Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis

The actor, 60, is once again nominated for the best actor Oscar for what he vowed would be his final film, 'Panthom Thread.'

PDEA lays down 1-strike policy on securing detainees

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said it will be adopting a “one-strike policy” in securing detainees.

No more imagining! Manila Biennale is finally happening, Feb. 3 to March 5

If there's only one art event you may want to see this year, this just might be it.

Reuters reporters denied bail by Myanmar court

A court in Myanmar declined to grant bail on Thursday for two Reuters journalists accused of violating the country’s Official Secrets Act, although their defense lawyer said information in documents at the center of the case was publicly available.

POINT OF VIEW | Why the illegal arrest of NDFP consultant Baylosis violates subsisting...

The "no talks, no immunity" line of the GRP, the claim that "JASIG has no value because there are no more peace talks," or that the filing of charges or pendency of cases in the GRP courts against an NDFP consultant like Baylosis is erroneous, deceptive and self-serving.

Time not right for visit – Myanmar to U.N. Security Council

Myanmar told the United Nations Security Council not to visit during February this year because it was “not the right time,” Kuwait’s U.N. Ambassador Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi said on Thursday, adding that the country did not completely reject the proposed trip.

Sony reports best-ever third quarter profit

Japan’s Sony Corp reported a nearly four-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit on growing demand for its image sensors, and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
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WATCH | Mayon Volcano spews less lava but more ash; experts remain watchful

The erupting Mayon Volcano has been observed to spew comparatively less lava than the recent days, but volcanologists say the gushing of ash, smoke...
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Alejano presses probe of Hyundai in Navy frigates deal

MANILA, Philippines - There is more reason to investigate the Frigate Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy after the winning bidder, Hyundai heavy Industries...
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WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT | PH falls hardest out of 113 countries in terms of...

Since the WJP Rule of Law Index in October 2016, the Philippines dropped 18 positions to rank 88th out of 113 countries.