Du30’s Mideast trip could blunt ASG bid to draw IS attention, money – Alunan
The recent foray of the Abu Sayyaf in the island province of Bohol - far from its known sanctuaries in Mindanao - could be part of the terrorist group’s intensified activity to get money and gain recognition from the Islamic State group, analysts and a military official said
WATCH | ‘Pasabugin, wasakin: Duterte tightens noose on Abu Sayyaf with ransom, armed civilians,...
“I encourage civilians also to kill kasi dead or alive man ‘yan, may reward. Pero mas gusto ko ‘yong dead kasi ‘yong alive, magpakain pa ako…magastos masyado.
WATCH | Duterte declines honorary degree as students, alumni find UP offer dishonorable
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he would not accept the University of the Philippines (UP)’ offer of an honorary degree.
20,000 drug cases to be dismissed as chemist admits faking test results
Close to 20,000 Massachusetts criminal drug cases are set to be dismissed because of a scandal involving a former state chemist who admitted faking tests, civil liberties activists and prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Allein Maliksi on joining Gilas: ‘Sacrifice talaga’
Allein Maliksi has yet to get a taste of international action, but many fans believe that his combination of size and shooting make him...
Baidu to launch self-driving car technology in July
China's Baidu Inc said it would launch its self-driving car technology for restricted environment in July before gradually introducing fully autonomous driving capabilities on highways and open city roads by 2020.
China EV start-up Nio to sell mass-production car next year
Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio will start selling its first mass-production vehicle next year as it unveiled its ES8 SUV car at the Shanghai auto show.
PH posts $550-M BOP deficit in March; Q1 deficit at $994M
The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to US$994 million in the first quarter of the year, the fifth consecutive month of being in negative territory.
Did Chinese boats shoo away Bataan fishermen? PH still validating reports – Palace, DFA
Authorities are still verifying reports that certain Chinese forces drove away - with gun fire - Filipino fishermen in Bataan several days ago, Palace officials said Wednesday.
WATCH | Fire topples NGCP transmission tower in Alabang
A 230kV transmission tower near the Alabang exit of the South Luzon Expressway collapsed Wednesday morning when a fire reportedly lit by informal settlers weakened its foundation, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said.
Late Thai king Bhumibol’s cremation set for Oct 26 – official
Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated on October 26, a government official said on Wednesday, adding that the king's funeral will take place over a five day period.
EU and China must promote free and fair trade – premier
China and the European Union should promote a 'positive signal' of economic globalization and free and fair trade, Premier Li Keqiang told the EU's top diplomat Federica Mogherini.
Suspect in Facebook video murder kills self in Pennsylvania – police
A murder suspect who police said posted a video on Facebook of the killing of a Cleveland man fatally shot himself after a 'brief pursuit' by Pennsylvania State Police officers on Tuesday, police said.
QC approves drug tests for tricycle, pedicab drivers
The Quezon City Council has passed an ordinance requiring tricycle and pedicab drivers to undergo drug testing.
Gunman targets white men, kills three in California
A gunman who went by the nickname “Black Jesus” killed three white men in downtown Fresno, California, on Tuesday, and fired at another before...