WATCH | Drilon predicts death of death penalty bill, will ask court to let...

(UPDATE - 12:55 p.m.) Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon is predicting the death of the bill restoring the death penalty, saying most of his colleagues in the chamber are likely to vote against the measure.

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ gets May 2019 release date: Disney

The release date marked a shift in strategy for Disney, which released 'The Force Awakens' and 'Rogue One' in mid-December.

China offers to mediate Rohingya row between Myanmar, Bangladesh

China has offered to help tackle a diplomatic row between Bangladesh and Myanmar over the flight of minority Rohingyas, two Bangladesh foreign ministry officials said.

Authorities probing hoisting of NDF flag at Zamboanga City school

Police are working to determine who hoisted the flag of the communist National Democratic Front of the Philippines in a state college in Zamboanga City early this week.

US judge blocks Trump order to restrict funding for sanctuary cities

A US judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, dealing another legal blow to the administration's efforts to toughen immigration enforcement.
School students

Can playground design help reduce bullying?

Playgrounds designed with risk-taking in mind may mean more pushing and shoving during recess, but they also might make kids less likely to feel bullied, experiment reveals.

Duterte being judged by different standards, Cayetano complains

Critics of President Rodrigo Duterte are judging him by a different set of standards on the issue of extrajudicial killings, one of his staunchest supporters complained.

Actress Zoe Saldana welcomes ‘Avatar’ sequel filming announcement

She joked that she doesn't want to get 'too old' to do her own stunts in the four sequels of the adventure fantasy.

DENR chief vows help for residents of closed southern Negros mining site

Environment Secretary Gina Lopez pledged to provide alternative livelihood for residents of a closed mining site in Sipalay City in southern Negros Occidental.

Thai man broadcasts baby daughter’s murder live on Facebook then kills self

BANGKOK -- A Thai man filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter in two video clips posted on Facebook before committing suicide, police said on Tuesday.

Uber looks to soar with flying taxis by 2020

After upending the taxi market with its ride-hailing service, Uber Technologies Inc is now aiming for the skies with its flying taxis.

China to lead wind power growth over next 5 years

China will lead growth in global wind power capacity of almost 65 percent over the next five years, with other Asian countries also developing more renewable energy, the Global Wind Energy Council said on Tuesday.
ASEAN summit security

WATCH | PICC lockdown; AFP assures tight ASEAN Summit security

In the face of the skirmishes between government security forces and a terrorist band of Abu Sayyaf Group in the province of Bohol over...
CIDG PSupt Maria Cristina Nobleza

IED-making components found at Nobleza’s home in Malaybalay, Bukidnon

Butuan City - Components for making an improvised explosive device, or IED, along with firearms and ammunition, were unraveled Monday morning after law enforcers...
NHA site underdevelopment Pandi Bulacan

WATCH | Legislators’ ocular visit unravels Pandi housing site shortcomings

PANDI, Bulacan - Georgina Toston appeared at peace inside a box-like concrete structure in a government resettlement site in this town. At a glance, one...