Yeng Guiao on NLEX’s skid: ‘May plano yung Diyos na hindi namin alam’
Coming into the game against Barangay Ginebra, the winless NLEX Road Warriors engaged in three straight close encounters that could've gone their way. So it...
Would be Australian citizens may soon need to pass ‘values test’
Australia plans to raise the bar for handing out citizenship by lengthening the waiting period, adding a new "Australian values" test and raising the standard for English language as part of a shakeup of its immigration program.
Lascanas doesn’t wish for Duterte’s ouster
Arturo Lascanas, the former policeman and self-described hitman of the “Davao Death Squad,” said he has no wish to see President Rodrigo Duterte unseated because he still considers the chief executive, who he accused of ordering hundreds of killings, a “friend.”
‘Rent-tangay’ suspect gunned down in Laguna
A suspect in the so-called “rent-tangay” scheme, which involves renting vehicles and then making away with, was gunned down in front of her home in Masulak Village, Sta. Rosa City Wednesdat afternoon.
China gathers state-led consortium for Aramco IPO – sources
China is creating a consortium including state-owned oil giants and banks and its sovereign wealth fund that will act as a cornerstone investor in the initial public offering of Saudi Aramco, people with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.
Julia Roberts named People’s ‘most beautiful’ for record fifth time
The actress, 49, previously won the honor in 1991, 2000, 2005 and 2010.
Syria still has chemical weapons – Israel
Israel's military said on Wednesday it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces still possess several tons of chemical weapons, issuing the assessment two weeks after a chemical attack that killed nearly 90 people in Syria.
Putin-linked think tank drew up plan to sway 2016 US election – documents
A Russian government think tank controlled by Vladimir Putin developed a plan to swing the 2016 US presidential election to Donald Trump and undermine voters’ faith in the American electoral system, three current and four former US officials told Reuters.
Hontiveros to seek probe into killings of doctors to the barrios
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Thursday she will file a resolution calling for an inquiry into the killings of doctors who volunteer to serve in communities as she urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the latest death, that of Dr. Sajid Sinolinding, in Cotabato City.
Fox fires Bill O’Reilly over harassment allegations
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. has parted ways with star cable news host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment, the company said on Wednesday.
11 nabbed in Lanao del Sur drug bust
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and soldiers arrested 11 persons, including three alleged drug den operators, in a buy-bust operation in Malabanag town, Lanao del Sur Wednesday.
Bose headphones spy on listeners – lawsuit
Bose Corp spies on its wireless headphone customers by using an app that tracks the music, podcasts and other audio they listen to, and violates their privacy rights.
Alleged NPA commander slain in Albay clash
A suspected New People’s Army commander was killed in an encounter with government troops in Oas, Albay Wednesday morning, a sketchy report reaching Camp Simeon, headquarters of the Bicol police, said.
PH optimistic framework for code of conduct in South China Sea completed by mid-year
The Philippines is optimistic the framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea will be completed during the country’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit this year.
Abu Sayyaf member slain, 34 rounded up in anti-drug operation in Sulu – Westmincom
An alleged Abu Sayyaf fighter was killed and 34 persons were rounded up for investigation during an anti-drug operation in Patikul, Sulu Wednesday morning, the military’s Western Mindanao Command said.