Benguet NPA raids police station, calls it ‘punishment’ for crimes vs people

Another police facility was raided by suspected communist rebels, with the victim this time a sub-station in Brgy. Loo in Buguias, Benguet.
Leni Robredo at SC counter-poll protest

Marcos bid to have 3 hearing officers named for poll protest premature – Robredo...

The motion of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos's camp for the Supreme Court to designate three hearing officers in his election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo was premature and could complicate the proceedings, her lawyer Romulo Macalintal warned.

Batang Gilas stomps Thailand by 67 points to near SEABA U-16 sweep

The dominant Philippine national youth basketball team stretched its unbeaten streak to three games after a 113-46 demolition of Thailand in the SEABA Under-16...
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales

30 congressmen willing to back impeach bid vs Carpio-Morales – VACC

At least 30 congressmen have signified their intention to back the impeachment complaint being poised against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, according to one of its prime movers. The question is, who will do it first?

PH growth story to continue in Q1 on strong exports, government spending

The Philippine economy likely sustained its strong growth momentum in the first quarter on recovering farm output and exports and higher government spending, supporting the case for the central bank to tighten monetary policy this year.

Boston Celtics land first overall pick in 2017 NBA draft

Four years ago, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett played their final games for the Celtics. A month later, they were traded to the Brooklyn...

China must use ties with North Korea to prevent more dangerous acts – US...

A ranking American diplomat is urging China to use its close ties to North Korea and convince it to halt its "provocations" in the wake of another launching of a missile over the weekend.

Miss Universe producer sues Czech maker of winners’ crowns

IMG Universe canceled Diamonds International Corp's contract last August after the company missed two payments.
EDSA rush hour traffic

WATCH | Anti-distracted driving, child safety on motorbike laws come into force Thursday

Beginning Thursday, May 18, 2017, two key laws intended to improve road safety will come into force: Republic Act 10913 or the “Anti-Distracted Driving Act,” and RA 10666 or “An Act Providing for the Safety of Children Aboard Motorcycles.”

NO MORE G2G | Rice imports to be handled by private sector – Evasco

The National Food Authoriy council has agreed to allow rice imports but to leave this to the private sector, Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr. said.

De Lima seeks mandatory, continuing rights education for uniformed services, public school teachers

Senator Leila de Lima is seeking to make human rights education mandatory and continuing for law enforcement and military personnel as well as public school teachers.

Mexican journalists mourn, protest after deadly day

Mexican journalists covered news conferences wearing black on Tuesday, and brought pictures of slain colleagues to rallies to put pressure on authorities to act against an escalation of murderous attacks on their trade.

Trump’s search for new FBI chief falters as candidates nix job

The Trump administration's search for a new FBI director hit roadblocks on Tuesday when two high-profile potential candidates, a moderate judge and a conservative senator, signaled they did not want the job.

MMDA: Towing of illegally parked vehicles to be enforced equally

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reiterated Tuesday it will not tolerate illegal parking of vehicles and will enforce its clearing operations with no special privileges to anyone.

Brooke’s Point mayor sends out SOS vs mining

Palawan province's biodiversity haven Brooke's Point is under siege from what the mayor described as illegal mining.