Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail, source says
Google has discovered Russian operatives spent tens of thousands of dollars on ads on its YouTube, Gmail and Google Search products in an effort to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election, a person briefed on the company’s probe told Reuters on Monday.
Ayala-SSI joint venture mulling options for FamilyMart business
The joint venture of Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) and SSI Group, Inc. is exploring options to strengthen its FamilyMart convenience store business in the country, amid intensifying competition.
Peso slips on mixed US jobs data
The peso dipped on Monday as strong US unemployment data revived bets of a December Federal Reserve policy move despite soft non-farm payroll figures.
WATCH | PNP’s Dela Rosa says there’s no EJK. Going by definition, that is
MANILA - While professing his respect for the outcome of the 2017 third-quarter Social Weather Survey showing a retreat in the satisfaction and trust...
Sereno won’t sign bank secrecy waiver
The camp of Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on Monday said she will not sign a waiver on bank secrecy since it was submitted to the Supreme Court (SC) in connection with the impeachment complaint filed against her by Atty. Lorenzo Gadon before the House Justice committee.
Duterte dismisses ERC chair for grave misconduct
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the dismissal of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Jose Vicente Salazar, who was found guilty of two counts of simple misconduct and one count of grave misconduct in connection with various administrative charges filed against him by concerned ERC employees.
‘OFW Bank’ set up as Duterte orders transfer to LandBank of Postalbank shares
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III on Monday hailed the signing of an Executive Order (EO) for the establishment of a bank specifically for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Fratman Trangia, sought for Atio’s fatal hazing, returning to PH from US – Aguirre
One of the Aegis Juris fraternity members sought for the fatal hazing of University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III is preparing to fly back to the Philippines to avoid deportation by US authorities, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said late Monday.
Retired Justice Jose Catral Mendoza nominated to JBC
MANILA - Retired Justice Jose Catral Mendoza is nominated to replace Retired Justice Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez, who had finished her term this July, at the...
WOTL | Baril pa more, ganun?
Really now. Some say the solution to gun violence is more guns. Duh? Watch this episode of Word of The Lourd below. Now who woulda...
Kiefer Ravena joins 2017 PBA Draft
National team standout Kiefer Ravena officially declared for the 2017 PBA Draft on Monday, easily making him a possible top pick in the annual...
Iza Calzado engaged to British entrepreneur Ben Wintle
Wintle, creator of the popular restaurant guide app Booky, popped the question at Sonya's Garden in Tagaytay on Sunday.
DND misfires, uses Taiwan emblem as China donates rifles
Someone goofed big-time in the preparations for last week's turnover by China of rifles and ammunition for the Philippine military, using the emblem of Taiwan's defense ministry on a tarpaulin at the rites instead of Beijing's Ministry of National Defense.
HoR resolution backs Ombudsman Morales as impeachment looms
MANILA - With an impeachment complaint poised against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, a resolution has been filed at the House of Representatives to “preserve and...
WATCH | Atio’s parents include UST law dean in complaint
The parents of Horacio "Atio Castillo" made an emotional appeal Monday at the preliminary investigation of the hazing death of the University of Sto. Tomas law student. They asked all those who have knowledge of how their son died, and who were responsible for it, to surface and speak up, even as they added more names to the list of people they charged, led by UST Law Dean Nilo Divina.