Gilas Pilipinas downs Iran, bags 4th place in Jones Cup

The Philippine national men’s basketball team capped off its 2017 William Jones Cup campaign with a 90-82 victory over Iran on Sunday at Taipei...

Perlas Pilipinas suffers 51-point beating to Japan in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup opener

The Philippine national women's basketball team got a rude welcome to top-tier action in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup after suffering a 106-55 beating...

Supermajority can be wrong, says Lagman, as he readies petition vs martial law extension

Saying the "supermajority in both Chambers can be wrong legally and politically," Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman declared Sunday a plan to question in court the overwhelming vote (261 against 18) of the joint special session extending the period of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus for another 150 days or up to December 31, 2017 in the whole of Mindanao.
VP Leni Robredo

With martial law extension, VP Leni asks: Listen to Marawi folk, ensure respect for...

Vice President Leni Robredo underscored on Sunday the need to respond to the concerns of residents displaced by the clashes in Marawi City, and ensure that their human rights are respected.
Marawi troops insets Herrera Abella

With or without martial law, we will root out extremists – Joint Task Force...

The military joint task force in charge of operations in this Islamic city under siege vowed Sunday it will not stop until it has completely flushed out local extremists seeking full recognition from the Islamic State.

Actress Tricia Canilao looks forward to doing more musicals after ‘Kinky Boots’

After stints in 'Miss Saigon' and then 'Les Miz' in Hong Kong, this is her first musical production in Manila in 10 years.

Trump talks pardons amid probes of Russia role in US election

US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he has "complete power to pardon," as his administration confronts ongoing investigations of possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia.

Don’t expect too much from Greg Slaughter in his PBA return, says coach Tim...

After missing action for a year due to an ACL injury, star center Greg Slaughter finally returns to the court as Barangay Ginebra San...

LRMC, LRT-1 get TUVR nod for ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications

Less than two years after assuming the operations and maintenance of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) passed the audit of an international systems certification body as it faces the continuing challenge of providing quality service to commuters in a country where mass transportation remains critically lacking.

Between Butig and Marawi, Maute Group came prepared – drones, scanners, ‘unli’ bullets –...

Before the Maute siege began May 23, the military had confronted the Maute Group for weeks in other parts of Lanao del Sur, but the extremists' campaign to take over the progressive Islamic city - with an eye to courting full recognition from the Islamic State - was obviously made with "unlimited" firepower and other advanced weaponry.

WATCH ‘Stranger Things’ new season to explore impact of Upside Down world

The cast of the Netflix series debuted a new trailer that centered on Will's struggle to adapt back to real life.

Wonder Woman the star among Warner Bros’ expanding superhero franchise

Warner Bros. gave Comic-Con a teaser of 'Wonder Woman II' and a four-minute sneak peek of 'Justice League.'

LPA, monsoon to bring rains over PH Sunday

The low pressure area (LPA) last spotted at 335 km northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and the southwest monsoon affecting the western section of Luzon and of Visayas will cause rains to most parts of the country on Sunday, state weather agency PAGASA said.

US Congress moves to step up US sanctions on Russia; EU sounds alarm, urges...

The European Union sounded an alarm on Saturday about moves in the US Congress to step up US sanctions on Russia, urging Washington to keep coordinating with its G7 partners and warning of unintended consequences.

LGUs asked: Where are your local smoking ordinances?

As President Duterte's Executive Ordeer 26, imposing strict smoking curbs nationwide, took effect at the weekend, local government units were urged to make sure local ordinances are in place so smoke-free initiatives are "effectively sustained from the national to the local level."