Spain’s PM says may use constitution to block Catalan independence
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Saturday he would not rule out using the constitutional powers to remove Catalonia’s autonomous status if it claimed independence as tens of thousands took to the streets to call for talks.
Rapper Nelly arrested on sexual assault allegation
A woman has accused the Grammy-winning rapper of sexually assaulting her on a tour bus.
BSP, BOJ sign restatement of currency swap deal
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signed the Restatement Agreement for the third Bilateral Swap Agreement (BSA) with Japan’s Minister of Finance through the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Dollar reserves slip in September
The country’s international reserves slipped in September on the back of lower gold valuations and as the government paid off more foreign loans, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday.
LPA downpour may trigger floods, landslides
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has spotted a low pressure area (LPA) some 295 km north-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes as of 3 p.m. Saturday.
BPO group targets increasing hiring rate to 15%
The Contact Center of the Philippines (CCAP) is looking to improve the hiring rate in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country, targeting to reach 10 to 15 percent in the coming years.
Justice Velasco refutes de Lima’s claim he pushed for drug lord’s acquittal
Supreme Court Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. vehemently denied the allegation of Senator Leila de Lima that he “pushed for the acquittal of convicted drug lord German Agojo when the Supreme Court division deliberated on the case in 2009.”
EU envoy: PH OK respecting labor rights, but lacks progress elsewhere
The Philippines' exports to the European Union have "increased remarkably" at 36 percent in the first half of 2017, discloses European Union Ambassador to...
Jing Ting’s the hot new Chinese foodie thing at City of Dreams Manila
It's comfort food with the bold flavors of Chinese Northern cuisine.
U.N. fears ‘further exodus’ of Rohingya from Myanmar
The United Nations braced on Friday for a possible “further exodus” of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh six weeks after the world’s fastest-developing refugee emergency began, U.N. humanitarian aid chief said.
Police, FBI seek public’s help in finding motive for Las Vegas massacre
Baffled police and FBI agents, still lacking a clear motive for the Las Vegas massacre of 58 people by a lone gunman five days ago, appealed to the public on Friday to come forward with any information that might help solve the mystery.
7 YEARS LOST | Dumagat political prisoner acquitted of ‘trumped up charges’ – lawyers
A member of the Dumagat tribe arrested and jailed seven years ago for supposedly being a communist rebel has been acquitted of what his lawyers described as “trumped up charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
WEEKEND CHEF | Recipe: Crispy Fried Dulong Okoy
Enjoy these calcium-rich fish fritters as part of an 'ulam' or as a snack.
Risa Hontiveros, Jim Paredes among netizens who accepted Joey de Leon’s apology
'A teachable moment.' 'A changed mindset on mental illness would be the best form of apology.' 'A humble act.' 'Much respect.'
Trump to unveil new responses to Iran’s ‘bad behavior’ – White House
President Donald Trump will announce new U.S. responses to Iran’s missile tests, support for “terrorism” and cyber operations as part of his new Iran strategy, the White House said on Friday.