Maute Group suspects slain in ambush on PNP convoy eyed as witnesses vs ‘queen’...

Authorities released the names of four suspected Maute Group members killed in an ambush on a government convoy Saturday night, adding that they could have been silenced by certain forces to prevent them from testifying against Okinta Romato Maute alias Faryana, mother of the Maute brothers leading the siege of Marawi.

Hapilon, Mautes had orders to set up ISIS base in Mindanao: Duterte, AFP...

President Rodrigo Duterte and Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año said separately that the head of the Islamic State in the Middle East, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, had instructed Isnilon Hapilon to set up a base for ISIS in the Philippines.

Despite worst game in years, Jayson Castro still delivers for TNT

Jayson Castro had his worst game in years, but he still played hero for TNT KaTropa in their win over Barangay Ginebra in Game...

TNT import Joshua Smith doesn’t mind coming off the bench

TNT's humongous import Joshua Smith had yet another productive game for TNT KaTropa, scoring 35 points and 13 boards while dominating the paint against...

Joshua Smith too much for Ginebra as TNT seizes 1-0 semis lead

TNT KaTropa leaned on their hulking import Joshua Smith to topple Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 100-94, and draw first blood in their Oppo PBA...

REFLECTION | ‘God so loved the world that he sent his only Son’

On Trinity Sunday, the faithful are inspired to honor, love, and believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Costs of bank cyber thefts hit SWIFT profit in 2016

Dealing with cyber hacks on banks ate into profit last year at the SWIFT messaging system, which financial institutions use to move trillions of dollars each day.

Swiss envoy urges PH to ratify free trade deal with EFTA

Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin has urged the Philippines to ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) with European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in order for the deal to become enforceable.
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PREPPING FOR THE BIG ONE | 2017 quake drill to last 4 days, cover...

For the first time, the metro-wide earthquake drill will be held for four days and will include other scenarios, with some areas focusing on fire suppression activities, apparently an offshoot of the deadly fire that killed 37 hotel guests and employees recently.

WEEKEND CHEF | Make delightful cupcakes and cookies—and eat them too!

Be your own boss in the kitchen with these simple to follow recipes for a fondant-covered cupcake and classic choco chip cookie.
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SC orders 3 petitions vs martial law merged; oral arguments set June 13-15

The Supreme Court en banc has ordered the consolidation of three petitions filed before it against the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, saying they bore similar allegations, issues and arguments. The court set oral arguments on the ML petitions from June 13-15.

Road movie ‘Pauwi Na’ to compete in Shanghai international film festival

Using the international title 'Pedicab,' the film will compete with 13 other feature films from around the world.

Qatar, accused of supporting terrorism, hires ex-US attorney general

DOHA - The government of Qatar has hired John Ashcroft, the US attorney general during the Sept. 11 attacks, as it seeks to rebut...

3×3 an ‘added avenue’ for Pinoys to make comeback in Olympic basketball

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas welcomed the inclusion of 3x3 basketball in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, seeing it as an opportunity for the country...

Aussie star William Singe excited to collaborate with Pinoy artists

The 24-year-old singer-songwriter headlined the recent Manila X Festival.