Two new Harry Potter books to be released in October
The Hogwarts universe is set to expand by an additional two new Harry Potter books, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magical series.
US Congressman James McGovern: If Duterte visits, he can expect many protesters, including myself
(UPDATE - 6:54 a.m.) United States Congressman James McGovern (Dem), speaking at a congressional hearing into the war on drugs in the Philippines, said...
Living healthily, learning more could cut dementia cases by a third
Learning new things, eating and drinking well, not smoking and limiting hearing loss and loneliness could prevent a third of dementia cases, health experts noted.
Partylist lawmakers file bill on tobacco excise tax utilization
MANILA, Philippines - Seeking to dig deeper into the alleged tobacco tax fund mess, partylist lawmakers filed a resolution Thursday to look into...
WATCH | Davao lass, aspiring to be beauty queen, found raped and killed
Kimberly Autida, 19 years old, was quite active in the beauty contest scene. But her dream of becoming a beauty queen, and other plans...
WATCH | De Castro-Sereno tension simmers at Supreme Court
Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita de Castro doesn't seem to see eye-to-eye with Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on certain matters in the judiciary. De...
WATCH | US State Dept: PH ranks with Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan in terrorism...
The U.S. State Department observed that, even though there were terrorist attacks in 104 countries in 2016, some 55% of the attacks took place in five countries: Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
WATCH | Duterte finally reaches Marawi amid sounds of gunfire
After failing twice, President Rodrigo Duterte was finally able to set foot in war-torn Marawi on Thursday, July 20.
Gilas back on track, takes down Iraq for 4th Jones Cup win
The Philippine national men's basketball team came out on top against a highly physical Iraq squad, 84-75, to notch its fourth win in the...
ADB upgrades PH growth forecast for 2017, 2018
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded its growth projection for the Philippines this year and the next, making country among the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.
After Mosul, Islamic State digs in for guerrilla warfare
Islamic State militants began reinventing themselves months before US-backed Iraqi forces ended their three-year reign of terror in Mosul, putting aside the dream of a modern-day caliphate and preparing the ground for a different fight.
Why is Duterte’s speech for the 2017 SONA not yet finished? Andanar explains
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday said the President's speech was still a work in progress.
Duterte to grace 2-day Davao investment conference
President Rodrigo Duterte will speak at the two-day Davao Investment Conference (ICon) which opens Friday at SMX Convention Center with at least 600 local and foreign business delegates.
Nestlé opens Quirino province coffee buying station
A Nestlé satellite coffee buying station was recently opened in Diffun, Quirino province in North Luzon to enable producers in the area to sell their green coffee beans with greater convenience consistent with prevailing world market price.
Mighty to proceed with P3.5-B initial payment on tax case settlement offer
The Department of Finance (DOF) will receive the initial payment of P3.5 billion from tobacco giant Mighty Corp. as part of the firm's tax liabilities, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said. Dominguez stressed, however, that such acceptance does not mean the DOF agrees to the company’s settlement offer.