Award-winning indies lead Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entries

The 12 films will be shown in 700 theaters nationwide from August 16 to 22 as part of the Buwan ng Wika celebration.

Iraqi zoo gives rare glimpse of white lion

An Iraqi zoo showed off a rare white lion cub to mark the animal's first birthday this week, as officials revealed that they hoped to welcome another of the rare big cats in the coming weeks.

Police try to save lives of drug war victims – Bato

Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa stood by anti-narcotics officers and rejected a Reuters investigation that pointed to a pattern of police sending corpses of drug suspects to hospitals to destroy crime scene evidence and hide executions.

Paul McCartney settles with Sony/ATV over Beatles music rights

It is unclear how the accord affects McCartney's copyright claims on songs by the Beatles.

Magnitude 6 quake hits off Ecuador but damage limited

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck just off the coast of central Ecuador on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, though the government said damage was limited.

Gunman kills doctor, wounds 6 others in Bronx hospital rampage

A former employee of a New York City hospital opened fire with an assault rifle inside the building on Friday, killing one doctor and wounding six other people before fatally shooting himself in a burst of violence that appeared to be workplace related, officials said.

Pinoy kids bag 4 medals at 21st Junior Balkan Math Olympiad

Filipino high school students bagged two silvers and two bronze medals at the 21st Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad held June 24-29 in Varna City, Bulgaria.
Sara Duterte rates her father

WATCH | Duterte’s children rate their father’s first year in office

President Rodrigo Duterte is wont to crack jokes about the grades he got while still a kid in school, about his "pasang awa" ratings,...
NFA rice buffer infograph

WATCH | NFA’s rice buffer stocks run low

As July rolls in, the customary lean season for rice production sets in, but the status of buffer stocks at the warehouses of the...

PH travel goods to enter US market duty-free starting July 1

Starting July 1, Philippine-made travel goods such as bags and wallets, can enter the United States market with zero tariff. This, after the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) approved the Philippine government’s petition to expand the US Generalized System of Preferences (US-GSP) program.
Makati City skyline

PH hopes to be within the top 20 ranking for ease of doing business...

The Duterte administration has a vision to land the country on the top 20 of the global ease of doing business rankings in less than three years. Here's the problem: the Philippines is currently ranked 99. DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez, however, thinks it's possible to leapfrog.

TNT’s Joshua Smith after Game 5 loss: ‘PBA officials are terrible’

TNT import Joshua Smith didn't mince words as he blasted the referees who officiated his team's Game 5 loss in the Oppo PBA Commissioner's...

Arwind Santos delivers off the bench as SMB just 1 win away from title...

Arwind Santos provided a huge lift off the bench as the San Miguel Beermen rallied from a 15-point deficit to turn back TNT KaTropa,...
NPA Bukidnon

Palace warns public of possible NPA attack

Malacañang on Friday advised the public, especially residents of Mindanao, to take precautions amid the NPA's alleged plan to take aggressive and violent actions against public structures, facilities, and projects.

WATCH | Networks look online to lure young viewers back to TV

Networks are taking the unusual step of streaming full episodes of new shows online or on apps before they air on TV to attract younger viewers in the face of slipping ratings.