WATCH | Ralph Trangia, suspect in Castillo hazing death, back in country
(UPDATE - 1:51 p.m.) Aegis Juris Fraternity officer Ralph Trangia, one of the suspects in the fatal hazing of University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio Castillo III, returned to the country on Tuesday.
Not yet time to resume talks with Reds – AFP chief
It isn’t time yet for government to resume peace talks with communist rebels, who have continued harassing civilian and military targets across the country, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, October 10.
Arroyo blames ‘vicious opposition’ for Duterte’s slump, recalls own doldrums
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo blamed the steep drop in President Rodrigo Duterte’s satisfaction ratings on a “vicious opposition” trying to bring him down, as she recalled her own doldrums.
U.N. assisting thousands of migrants stranded as factions battle for Libyan smuggling hub
U.N. agencies said on Monday they were trying to provide urgent help to large numbers of migrants held and then stranded in the smuggling hub of Sabratha as rival factions battled for control of the city.
Cop dies after being shot outside home in Manila
A policeman died in the hospital where he was rushed after he was shot by motorcycle-riding killers in front of his home in Sampaloc, Manila Tuesday morning, October 10.
Oil prices stable as OPEC says market re-balancing
Oil prices were stable on Tuesday as OPEC said there were clear signs the market was re-balancing and as U.S. production remained offline following Hurricane Nate.
Meralco rates up 3 centavos per KWh in Oct
Meralco said it will be hiking its rates by three centavos per kilowatt hour this month.
North Korea’s Kim consolidates position, promotes sister
SEOUL -- The promotion of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s 28-year-old sister to the country’s top decision-making body is a sign he is...
As it heads to Netflix, ‘Mudbound’ whips up Oscar buzz with London premiere
The epic racial drama will launch in all Netflix territories on November 17.
Thousands flee wildfires in California wine country
Wildfires fanned by strong winds swept through California’s wine country on Monday after killing at least one person, forcing some 20,000 residents to flee, and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.
Saudi balances recession, deficit in tough decision on energy reform
Saudi Arabia is expected to decide by the end of this month on the timing of domestic fuel and electricity price hikes that could risk pushing the economy further into recession, sources said.
Meryl Streep, Judi Dench slam Weinstein over sexual harassment claims
'The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed,' Streep said.
Businesswoman shot dead in Cotabato City, education exec in Midsayap
A businesswoman was shot dead in Cotabato City Monday while an education supervisor was gunned down the same day in Midsayap, Cotabato province.
Catalan leader under pressure to drop independence bid
Catalonia’s secessionist leader faced increased pressure to abandon plans to declare independence from Spain, with France and Germany expressing support for the country’s unity.
Villanueva pitches ‘FOI for mining’ bill as PH meets global standards on extractive industries...
The Philippines has met all the requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an internationally recognized framework and practice that monitors revenue and public benefit from mining and other extractive resources - a development that was hailed by Senator Joel Villanueva, who reiterated his call to institutionalize the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative or PH-EITI, which acts as an oversight body of the extractive sector.