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.
Duteerte Xi shake hands

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.

North Korea’s Unit 180, the cyber warfare cell that worries the West

North Korea's main spy agency has a special cell called Unit 180 that is likely to have launched some of its most daring and successful cyber attacks.

Prosecutor shot dead in Caloocan

A government prosecutor was gunned down Monday morning outside his house in Caloocan City.

‘Alien: Covenant’ slides past ‘Guardians 2’ to win weekend with $36 million

However, that's below projections of at least $40 million and the $51 million earned by its predecessor, 'Prometheus.'

Aguirre: No deal over Marcelino’s release, De Lima ‘imagining things’

Justice chief Vitaliano Aguirre has denied Sen. Leila de Lima's allegation that the DOJ dropped the charges against Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino in exchange for his testimony on the detained lawmaker's alleged involvement in illegal drugs.