Triumphant, Turkey’s Erdogan swats away Western criticism of referendum

A defiant Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan denounced the West's 'crusader mentality' on Monday after European monitors criticized a referendum in which he won sweeping new powers.

SWIFT warns on vendor security after documents leaked by hackers

SWIFT, the global bank messaging system, on Monday advised clients to pay close attention to security when selecting firms to help them access the network following the release of data that suggested the US government sought to spy on their clients.

‘Don’t test us,’ US VP Pence warns North Korea

US Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea on Monday that recent American military strikes in Syria and Afghanistan showed President Donald Trump's resolve should not be questioned, but Pyongyang vowed to continue missile and nuclear tests.

Twin blasts wound 15 in Tacurong City

At least 15 persons, including police and military personnel, were wounded when two improvised explosive devices were detonated one after the other at a gasoline station in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat Monday evening.

MEL STA.MARIA | Pres. Duterte must make the right move in US-North Korea conflict

In the event war breaks out between the US and North Korea, will President Duterte's policy be principled or defeatist, engaging or evasive? Will he be deliberative but courageous, or loud but cowardly?
Repatriated OFWs being processed at airport

WATCH | Govt eyes clamping down on deployment of household service workers in Middle...

Story by Gerard de la Peña, News5 They came home carrying hardly anything other than their essential personal belongings. No pasalubong – goodies – for...
NFA rice stock

WATCH | Agricuture Secretary Piñol: Rice supply will be sufficient

Story by MaeAnn Los Baños, News5 MANILA - Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol assured that the country's rice supply will not be jeopardized by...

WATCH | Duterte brings home 118 OFWs, 20 kids from Saudi Arabia; thousands still...

InterAksyon | Jen Calimon and J.V. Arcena, News5 (UPDATE 4 - 11:18 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines – While President Rodrigo Duterte was able to bring home with...
Leni-Bongbong combo pic

NOT SO FAST | VP Robredo asks SC for deferment of P15M fee in...

Story by News5-InterAksyon MANILA, Philippines – Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s case against his 2016 vice presidential rival Leni Robredo has progressed after the...
Duterte condoles with fallen soldier's kin

LOOK | Duterte condoles with kin of soldier who died in clash with Abu...

News5-InterAksyon | Pictures by Rey Baniquet and Karl Norman Alonzo/Presidential Photo Bureau Right after his weeklong official visit to the Middle East, President Rodrigo Duterte...

KUMPADRENG DIGONG | Repatriated OFW says President Duterte will be her daughter’s ‘ninong’

Story by Camille Aguinaldo, News5-InterAksyon MANILA, Philippines - A daughter of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who returned home from Saudi Arabia may soon be...
President Rodrigo Duterte

PAANO WAWAKASAN ANG KAHIRAPAN? | Gov’t to hold forum, discuss poverty solutions via ‘Dutertenomics’

By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, News5-InterAksyon MANILA, Philippines - Tax reforms, massive infrastructure, rural and agricultural productivity, and human capital development are among the key components of...

F1 2017 | Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Hamilton

MANAMA, BAHRAIN | Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel forged seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings on Sunday after winning a Bahrain...
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

TAOB SI POPE, PATI SI PUTIN | Duterte is world’s most influential person in...

Story By News5-InterAksyon (UPDATED 2 - 9:40 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines – He is the world’s most influential person, apparently more persuasive than Pope Francis, Russian...
Kris Aquino, from Instagram

WATCH | Kris Aquino flies to Los Angeles, to sign contract for major role...

Story by Camille Aguinaldo, InterAksyon | MJ Marfori, News5 MANILA, Philippines – Host and actress Kris Aquino may have disappeared in television screens lately but...