‘IGNORANCE, INCOMPETENCE’ | Lanao Norte execs blast Napolcom for taking away powers over cops

Elected officials of Lanao del Sur banded together to slam the National Police Commission for taking away their authority over their local police forces, with one lawmaker calling it “pure ignorance, (a) pure display of incompetence.”

Billboard suitor admits past love for Ella Cruz, addresses ‘scammer’ allegations

After sharing his 'heart's desire' for for Erich Gonzales, Xian Gaza confesses past courtship of another young actress.

Tour de Manille cycling event celebrates 70 years of Phil-France friendship

Have fun wheeling through SM by the Bay on Sunday, July 9, while honoring seven decades of strong partnership between the Philippines and France.

LOOK | Fear drives the new lumad exodus

It didn’t take any actual abuse to send more than 2,000 Manobo from hinterland communities in Lianga, Surigao del Sur and nearby San Miguel fleeing their homes, just word that uniformed gunmen were heading their way and the still fresh memory of September 1, 2015.

Show producers, historians clash over newly discovered Earhart photo

A never-before-seen photograph has reignited the debate as to the fate of the famed pilot who vanished 80 years ago.
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MEL STA. MARIA | The Supreme Court martial law ruling: Legal foundation for autocratic...

I believe that the votes of the majority of the associate justices upholding martial law have effectively defanged the institution of its prerogatives in exercising its role in the check-and-balance system under the Constitution.

Bill Cosby to be retried on sex assault charges in November: judge

Cosby is also awaiting two trials over civil lawsuits filed against him by accusers, with both scheduled for 2018.

WATCH | Duterte earns new personal best net satisfaction rating of “Very Good” +66...

(UPDATE 3 - 7:18 p.m.) Filipinos gave President Rodrigo Duterte a “very good” net satisfaction rating of +66 in the latest Social Weather Stations survey, a “new personal record-high” for him according to the polling firm.

World leaders braced for tough talks with Trump on climate, trade

Leaders from the world's top economies will try to bridge deep differences with U.S. President Donald Trump on climate change and trade on Friday as a Group of 20 summit gets underway in Germany amid the threat of violent protests.

70 dead marine turtles recovered in northern Palawan

Police recovered 70 dead marine turtles (pawikan) in the northern Palawan town of Dumaran early Thursday morning.

DENR chief Cimatu suspends Gina Lopez’s order on processing ECCs

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Frank Cimatu suspended the order issued by former DENR chief Gina Lopez that placed the authority to process and issue environmental clearances under the Office of the Secretary.
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WATCH | Anti Distracted Driving rules go into effect yet again

In the face of public reminders to the point of nagging and the stop-and-lurch implementation of the so-called anti distracted driving rules, the traffic...
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Government information agency in the Cordillera to yield to CabSec’s cottage

BAGUIO CITY - “Makapasangit” (makes ones cry), is the one word most used by personnel of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Cordillera office,...

Discovery’s ‘Bangkok Hooker’ hopes to get viewers hooked on fishing

The new show features Thai multimedia personality turned fishing enthusiast Sittipon 'Oz' Chanarat.

Philvocs raises quake’s severity to 7 in Ormoc City, Kananga town

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Thursday night raised to 7 the intensity of the earthquake that was felt in Ormoc City and Kananga town in Leyte province.