Trump admin dumps Kaspersky
The Trump administration removed Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab from two lists of approved vendors used by government agencies to purchase technology equipment.
Antitrust agency may be called in to probe garlic ‘cartel’
One strong indication of the presence of cartels is a sudden, irregular change in market prices, and this is what has gotten the chair of the Senate agriculture committee angry with respect to the supply and pricing of garlic.
NBI tasked to probe stabbing death of maximum-security inmate at Bilibid
The Department of Justice on Wednesday directed the National Bureau of Investigation to look into the stabbing incident inside the New Bilibid Prisons on Monday (July 10), which ended with one inmate dead.
Los Angeles spells out low-cost, bold Olympic future in Games pitch
Los Angeles could deliver a low-cost, low-risk model for the Olympic Games, officials outlining its 2024 candidacy to the International Olympic Committee said on...
Nagoya bizmen keen on investing in PH manufacturing – BOI
Businessmen from the Japanese city of Nagoya are keen on investing in the Philippine manufacturing industries, particularly in automotive, heating devices, iron and steel and electrical equipment, the Board of Investments has reported.
Mayweather, McGregor press tour kicks off with a war of words
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor traded barbs during a lively press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, delighting...
U.S. THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tensions rise
The United States said on Tuesday it shot down a simulated, incoming intermediate-range ballistic missile similar to the ones being developed by countries like North Korea, in a new test of the nation's THAAD missile defenses.
5 drug suspects slain in Cotabato gun battle
Five drug suspects were killed and two others arrested during an anti-drug operation mounted by the military and police in Kabacan town, Cotabato early Wednesday morning.
Push yourself to get fit with Philam Life’s Vitality app and rewards
The insurance company offers a new product that rewards clients who reach their fitness goals. Plus, health tips from sexy couple Solenn Heussaf and Nico Bolzico.
China sends troops to open first overseas base in Djibouti
Ships carrying Chinese military personnel for Beijing's first overseas military base, in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa, have left China to begin setting up the facility as China's rapidly modernizing military hones its global reach.
Chinese carrier Liaoning sails into Taiwan’s defense zone
The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone early on Wednesday morning on its way back from Hong Kong and is being monitored, Taiwan's defense ministry said, adding there was no cause for alarm.
U.S., Qatar sign pact to fight terror financing
The United States and Qatar signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at combating the financing of terrorism, as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Doha to try to end a month-long rift between Western-allied Arab states.
Despite opposition, martial law beyond Mindanao depends on ‘situation on ground’ – Abella
Despite a survey showing the majority of Filipinos opposed to expanding martial law beyond Mindanao, this will depend “on the situation on the ground as assessed and recommended by military and police authorities,” Malacañang said on Wednesday.
WATCH | Maryo J. delos Reyes, Arnell Ignacio, Joy Belmonte named new MMFF Execom...
Another slot, the one vacated by Ed Lejano, remains open for a representative of independent cinema.
Malawi hails Madonna’s ‘motherly spirit’ at opening of new hospital
She opened a children's hospital named after her adopted daughter Mercy James in Malawi's second-largest city.