Reigning Bb. Pilipinas queens exchange heartfelt messages during send-off
Mariel de Leon, Elizabeth Clenci, Nelda Ibe, and Chanel Olive Thomas wished one another luck on their respective international campaigns.
Duterte’s anti-corruption body ‘born out of reprisal’ but ‘congenitally infirm’ – Lagman
Not only is the body created by President Rodrigo Duterte ostensibly to fight corruption “born out of reprisal,” it is also “afflicted with congenital infirmity” as it “violates the Constitution” and the Ombudsman Act of 1989, an opposition lawmaker said Saturday.
Catalan parliament defies Madrid, works on independence declaration
Catalan secessionists were working on Friday toward a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain that could be adopted next week in defiance of a court order and increased economic pressure from Madrid.
15 mining firms in Caraga suspended by Lopez allowed to operate again
Fifteen mining firms in the Caraga region that former Environment secretary Gina Lopez had suspended for various violations have been allowed to operate again as they appeal their cases.
Deaths in Niger highlight mission creep for U.S. in Africa
Four U.S. soldiers died in a country where most Americans were unaware their army is deployed but Washington has steadily grown its presence.
North Korea prepping for long-range missile test – Russian lawmaker
North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, a Russian lawmaker just returned from a visit to Pyongyang was quoted as saying on Friday.
WATCH | Palace bucks Ombudsman probe of issues before Duterte became president
MANILA - Malacañang has a mind to bring to the Supreme Court the issue of the Office of the Ombudsman's investigation of President Duterte's...
POOR JUDGEMENT, LOSS OF EMPATHY, WORSENING VULGARITY | De Lima thinks Duterte already ‘losing’...
Claiming there were signs that the chief executive was allegedly already losing his sanity, Sen. Leila de Lima on Friday urged members of the Duterte Cabinet to "seriously start looking closely at the President’s state of mind."
Ginebra squeaks past TNT to nab pivotal 2-1 #PBASemis lead
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel inched closer to a finals return after escaping TNT KaTropa, 106-103, in a thrilling Game Three of the best-of-five Oppo...
IT’S A DEAL | DOTr, PAL clinch and reconcile on P6B fees
MANILA - The Department of Transportation on Friday accepted the offer of Philippine Airlines to pay “in full” its obligations to the government...
WATCH | ‘WALANG KONEK’: Panelo says creation of anti-corruption body not linked to Duterte’s...
(UPDATE - 10:35 p.m.) President Rodrigo Duterte's legal adviser on Friday denied that the chief executive's issuance of an order creating an anti-corruption body was prompted by his political dispute with Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales.
NFA steps up palay buying, sweetens purchase price in and around Central Luzon
CLARK FREEPORT - The National Food Authority has stepped up its palay procurement activity in the countryside, offering a more competitive buying rate and...
Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO - The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, as the Norwegian Nobel Committee warned that...
DOJ grants BIR motion to drop P37.9-B tax evasion raps vs Mighty
(UPDATED) The Department of Justice has granted the motion of the Bureau of Internal Revenue to withdraw its complaint against Mighty Corp. following the BIR's settlement agreement with the tobacco firm.
Merchants, MMDA agree on unified mall hours starting October 15
In an effort to alleviate expected heavier traffic jams during Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall owners and operators have...