Marawi crisis may end soon with extremists’ logistics ‘paralyzed’ – Army
The siege of Marawi City could be over soon because the logistics of the extremists holed up there have been disrupted and they have been reduced to a "small resistance," the military said.
From mines to PUVs, franchises should be granted by Congress – Speaker
From mining to casinos, lotteries to public utility vehicles, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez wants practically all businesses requiring franchises to operate in the country to apply for and secure these only from Congress.
WATCH | Bam Aquino gets apology, clarification from Aguirre
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II has apologized to Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV for linking him to the Marawi crisis but the lawmaker expects the Cabinet official to do so publicly and clarify the matter once and for all.
‘PUNITIN KO ‘YAN’ | Speaker warns of ‘constitutional crisis’ if SC orders joint session...
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez warned of a possible “constitutional crisis” an threatened to “tear up” any order from the Supreme Court for Congress to convene in joint session to tackle President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
Warriors top Cavaliers to move one win from perfection
The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 on Wednesday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA Finals and move to within...
Hacking of news site helped stoke Middle East rift – Qatar
A preliminary investigation has confirmed that Qatar's state news agency was hacked, and false statements attributed to the country's ruler were posted that helped ignite a rift with other Gulf states, the Qatari foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Suspected Reds blast mining equipment, attack Lepanto tailings dam in Benguet
Suspected communist rebels struck in Mancayan town, Benguet province late Wednesday night, blasting the equipment of a foreign ore processor with explosives and attacking the tailings dam of the Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company where they were foiled by Army troops.
BPI says ‘fixed’, netizens say ‘not’; bank branches open till 7:30 p.m
Did BPI beat its own deadline on fixing the computer glitch that hit the bank on Wednesday, June 7? Many netizens didn't think so.
Maute patriarch transferred to Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines -- The father of the Maute brothers, who founded the extremist group now battling government forces in Marawi City, has been transferred...
North Korea fires suspected land-to-ship missiles – South
North Korea fired what appeared to be several land-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a fast-paced series of missile tests defying world pressure to rein in its weapons program.
Gretchen Ho: more opportunities after split with Robi
Despite the heartbreak, or maybe because of it, she is busier than ever, juggling projects left and right.
Trump wanted ex-security adviser Flynn dropped from Russia probe – Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump asked him to drop an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of a probe into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Tight security in Paris as Ariana Grande resumes Europe tour
Paris police said security measures were at their highest level following the attacks in Manchester and London.
SAVING THE EARTH | Beyond Paris, beyond Trump, beyond climate denial
If we continue to elect leaders, political parties or passive institutions whose concern for the environment is their least priority, whose framework remains “profit over planet and people,” then we continue to worsen the impacts of climate change.
Ex- Marawi mayor arrested over alleged links to Maute group
(UPDATE - 12:10 p.m.) A former mayor of Marawi City was arrested in Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental Wednesday night for his alleged links to the Maute group that has been battling government forces in the Lanao del Sur capital since May 23.