WATCH | Lawmakers in last-ditch move to scuttle ‘burdensome’ CTRP provisions
Several lawmakers are making a last-ditch move to remove some provisions in the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Package (CTRP), which they said would be burdensome to the people.
Journos to Du30 communications team: Does your mandate include ‘peddling falsehoods?’
Journalists on Monday "questioned" and "protested" the government-run Philippine News Agency's publication of two alleged "fake news," asking the communications team of the Duterte administration if its mandate included spreading lies.
BAKIT EU AID LANG? Hontiveros urges Duterte gov’t to audit all PH foreign loans...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has called on the Duterte administration to conduct an audit on all of the country's foreign loan agreements, which should include a probe both into the conditionalities of the rejected EU aid and the acquired loans from China.
WATCH | DFA Sec. Cayetano: ‘Our friend China was just being frank’
Talks last week between leaders of China and the Philippines were frank and friendly, with no threats or bullying, Department of Foreign Affairs chief Alan Peter Cayetano said on Monday.
Duterte stresses PH right over Benham Rise, renames it Philippine Rise
President Rodrigo Duterte has renamed Benham Rise to Philippine Rise, stressing the country's sovereign rights over the 13-million hectare undersea land mass east of Luzon.
6 lawmakers visit De Lima, bat for Leila’s right to attend Senate sessions
Opposition lawmakers backed the appeal of Senator Leila de Lima to be allowed to attend sessions and committee hearings on critical measures, and participate during voting.
After China’s war threat, PH reiterates right over SCS territories, to pursue claim via...
Following Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping's reported war threat on the Philippines, Malacañang on Monday reiterated that the country would not give up its right on the territory and would pursue its claim via peaceful means.
Celtics’ Bradley hits game-winner to stun Cavs who lose for the first time in...
For the first time in the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost. The Cavaliers, who swept the first two rounds and dominated the first...
Duterte to receive honorary doctorate degree from Russian university
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to receive an honorary doctorate from a Russian university during his visit to Moscow this week.
Warriors’ Pachulia receiving threats after Leonard injury
Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia has received online threats directed at him and his family following a controversial injury to San Antonio Spurs'...
SMB taps Wendell McKines as Govs’ Cup import
For the Governors' Cup, the San Miguel Beermen will be bringing in balik-import Wendell McKines who previously played for Alaska and Rain or Shine. McKines...
Justin Brownlee bounces back big time for Ginebra
About 48 hours after squandering a big lead to Rain or Shine, Barangay Ginebra came up with a big turnaround performance on Sunday against...
BIFF member said to be student of bomb expert Basit Usman killed in Maguindanao
A member of the Intelligence Division of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters' (BIFF) Karialan faction who was said to be a student of bomb-making expert Abdul Basit Usman was killed by authorities early Monday, May 22.
Schools warned vs using gardening tools laden with dangerous lead
A non-profit environmental and health group has warned school authorities and parents against the use of gardening tools that are coated with lead-containing paints.
A safer cyberspace demands systematic efforts, int’l cooperation
The recent WannaCry ransomware outbreak across the world is the latest alarm about cybersecurity that demands immediate efforts at different levels, including international cooperation.