WATCH | Noynoy surprised by Ombudsman’s usurpation of power rap regarding Mamasapano
In an interview with The Philippine Star, former President Benigno Aquino III said he was surprised by the resolution approved Friday last week by...
WATCH | Bangsamoro Transition Commission submits Draft BBL to Palace
Not Martial Law but genuine autonomy for Muslim Mindanao. That is only viable solution to the Mindanao Problem, according to the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC)...
Duterte calls Congress to special session on martial law extension
(UPDATE - 7:29 a.m., July 18, 2017) President Rodrigo Duterte has called Congress to a special session on Saturday, July 22, “necessitated by the exigency to deliberate on the possible extension of the period of effectivity of Proclamation 216, which will end next week,” his spokesman confirmed Monday night after legislators first broke the news.
Oil firms cut pump prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene
Oil firms cut pump prices of gasoline by 20 centavos a liter and diesel by 60 centavos per liter effective Tuesday morning.
Doha mall’s $1 billion-plus loan refinancing frozen amid Qatar boycott: sources
The refinancing of a $1 billion loan by Doha Festival City, a retail and hospitality complex in Qatar, has been indefinitely postponed as a diplomatic crisis deters regional banks from doing new Qatari business, bankers said.
House sets legislative priorities for second regular session
MANILA, Philippines - The 2018 national budget, the supplemental budget for the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi City, charter change and the bill that...
PNP recommends extension of Mindanao martial law, cites loose arms and narco politicians
Citing the need to mop up so many loose firearms and demolish operations of narco-politicians, the PNP has formally recommended to the Office of the President the extension of martial law in Mindanao, the proclamation for which had set a 60-day period, to lapse on July 22.
Gilas Pilipinas takes down gritty Taiwan White for win No.2 in Jones Cup
The Philippine national men's basketball team showed its poise in the end-game to hold off a gritty Taiwan White squad, 93-82, and notch its...
Global cyber attack could spur $53 billion in losses: Lloyd’s of London
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion of economic losses, a figure on par with a catastrophic natural disaster such as US Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Lloyd's of London said in a report on Monday.
Prietos divesting from Inquirer, in talks with Ramon Ang
MANILA - The Prieto family that has controlled the Philippine Daily Inquirer for decades is in negotiations with businessman Ramon S. Ang for the...
House still unprepared to release lawmakers’ SALNs
MANILA, Philippines - Close to three months after the deadline of filing, the House of Representatives has yet to release the summaries of...
4 DEAD, SO FAR | As NBI is tasked to probe Dr. Repique’s slay,...
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre has directed the National Bureau of Investigation to step into the murder of Cavite provincial health officer Dr. George Repique, as the Department of Health grew increasingly worried over the deaths of its physicians on the field, with Repique being the fourth and latest victim.
Global cyber attack to cost $53 billion in economic losses
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion of economic losses, a figure on par with a catastrophic natural disaster such as U.S. Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Lloyd's of London said in a report on Monday.
Aguirre formalizes recommendation for Santiago to head Bucor
Department of Justice Secretary has formalized his recommendation to appoint former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General (retired) Dionisio Santiago...
Federer crushes suffering Cilic for eighth Wimbledon title
Behind Roger Federer's artistry and charm lies a ruthless streak of razor-edged steel which surfaced again on Sunday as he thrashed suffering Marin Cilic...