BIR files 3rd complaint vs Mighty Corp.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday filed third complaint before the Department of Justice (DoJ) against controversial cigarette maker Mighty Corporation.
Duterte urges IS-linked rebels to halt siege, start talks
President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to Islamist militants on Friday to abandon hostilities and start dialogue in an effort to end their bloody occupation of a southern city that experts called a major blow to regional security.
Pals, kin, ISIS, PH narco-politicians helping Maute, Hapilon survive gov’t offensive – AFP, DND...
Why have members of the Maute Group in Marawi City become a formidable opponent of government forces? It's because they have friends, relatives, and supporters, who allegedly include private armed groups of narco-politicians in Lanao del Sur and ISIS foreign fighters.
Terrence Romeo rescues GlobalPort against Rain or Shine
Terrence Romeo scored 26 points including clutch baskets to rescue the GlobalPort Batang Pier against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 107-101, in the...
Censor or censure? AFP may clamp down on press and social media in Mindanao
MANILA - According to Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, the government may censor media, including social media, in Mindanao,...
READ | Duterte report to Congress: Local terrorists setting ‘province’ for ISIS
President Rodrigo Duterte said the “series of violent attacks” of the “Maute terrorist group,” including its May 23 mass action in Marawi City aimed at cutting off the area from control of the Philippine government, had prompted him to place the entire island of Mindanao under martial law.
‘Constitutionally mandatory’ to convene Senate, House on ML – Lagman
It is “constitutionally mandatory” for the Senate and the House of Representatives to convene in joint session to revoke or not President Rodrigo Duterte’s martial law declaration, a senior lawmaker said.
‘ISIS-designated leader in PH’ Isnilon Hapilon still in Marawi, has ‘deteriorated’ – AFP chief
Former Abu Sayyaf senior leader Isnilon Hapilon, who is reportedly now the emir of the Islamic State forces in the Philippines and was seen with members of the Maute Group when it attacked Marawi, is still in the city and "is not in good condition."
Second explosion rocks Kidapawan hurting 2 more cops; mall bomb threat also reported
Another explosion took place in Brgy. Marbel (Embac), Kidapawan City in North Cotabato past 2 p.m., Friday, May 26, hurting two policemen.
Rising filmmaker Prime Cruz ready to make transition from indie to mainstream
He's filming a rom-com for Star Cinema and has upcoming projects for Regal and Viva.
PH plans to invite Russian weapon manufacturers to set up shop in Bataan
The Philippine government is planning to invite Russian weapon manufacturers to set up shop in Limay, Bataan, which is being eyed to be developed into a major center for arms production.
Rebel negotiators ask CPP to take back order for intensified NPA attacks
The peace negotiating panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines has asked the Communist Party of the Philippines to take back its order for the New People’s Army to intensify attacks in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
Tim Cone wary of rivals’ ‘pure center’ imports as Ginebra guns for twice-to-beat
Barangay Ginebra is already assured of a quarterfinals berth, but the team still aiming for a twice-to-beat ticket in the Oppo PBA Commissioner's Cup....
Aid not reaching evacuees on Marawi outskirts – Moro activist
Tight security and restrictions at military checkpoints has been keeping badly needed relief goods from reaching some 1,800 families from Marawi City who have fled to an adjacent town from the fighting between government forces and gunmen of the Maute group, the chairman of an activist Moro organization said Friday.
Cavs set up another finals date with Warriors
LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are headed back to the NBA Finals. James scored 35 points and added eight rebounds, eight assists...