UST student tops 2017 physician licensure exam

University of Santo Tomas graduate Vincent Edouard Anthony Retardo Gullas topped the 2017 physician licensure examination with a rating of 90.50 percent, and was joined by five other schoolmates in the list of examinees with the ten highest scores.
Marcos crowd promised money at UPLB

LOOK | Thousands of Marcos loyalists flock to UP Los Baños

Thousands of loyalists of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos have converged at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños for what is officially billed as the "general assembly" of a cooperative.

Filipino cosplayers unite to advance ‘geektivism’ for peace and change

Dressed up as their favorite super heroes, Pinoy cosplayers are stirring awareness among their peers and fans to #answerthecallPH.
Anti killings rally

After ignoring rights recommendations, govt claims ‘big victory’ in Geneva

(UPDATE - 2:16 p.m.) After dismissing recommendations on ending extrajudicial killings, not just the thousands associated with the war on drugs but also those protecting journalists and human rights defenders, the government claimed a “big victory” in the review of its record by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Duterte admits ordering ‘narco-politicians’ wiretapped

President Rodrigo Duterte admitted ordering the wiretapping of government officials he has accused of being “narco-politicians,” among them the late Ozamis City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, although he did not say whether these taps were covered by court orders as required by law.

‘KINDERGARTEN FIGHT’ | Russia urges calm as U.S. admits feeling challenged by North Korea

Russia urged “hot heads” to calm down on Friday as the United States admitted it felt “challenged” by North Korea’s warning that it could test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific and President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un traded more insults.

Duterte bares ‘drug matrix’ of ‘Maute supporters’

President Rodrigo Duterte finally bared a “matrix” of alleged drug lords, dealers and “narcopoliticians” he claims provided support to the extremists government forces have been battling to drive out of Marawi City for four months now.

Trudeau sparks Star Wars/Star Trek spat with Chewbacca socks

The Canadian PM’s choice in socks sparked light-hearted banter from Mark Hamill and William Shatner.

Bill Clinton’s upcoming suspense novel to become Showtime series

Clinton co-authored 'The President Is Missing' with prolific thriller writer James Patterson.

Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas opens FIBA Asia Champions Cup campaign with impressive win over Kazakh club

Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas got off to a rousing start to its FIBA Asia Champions Cup campaign, dispatching BC Astana of Kazakhstan, 73-65, in an impressive...

ILAN BA TALAGA, KOYA? | MPD, NCRPO, PNP-HQ’s estimates of Sept. 21 demonstrators don’t...

Numbers don't lie. But can we still say this if estimates don't match?
flag over Marawi ruins

WATCH | Military says endgame is near in Marawi armed conflict

At high noon Friday, the military fighting the holdout terrorist fighters in the Islamic City of Marawi announced that they have retaken Masiu Bridge...

MAGANDANG LABAN | Aguirre wants ‘beautiful fight’ with Hontiveros, readies airtight case vs senator

"Pinapaganda ko pa ‘yong akin, para maganda ang labanan namin ni Senator Risa,” said DOJ Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II.

Meralco, Star notch crucial wins to bolster twice-to-beat aspirations

The Meralco Bolts moved closer to a twice-to-beat ticket as the Star Hotshots continued their fight for a top four finish in the Oppo...
Human Rights Watch

DEDMA BLUES | Human Rights Watch dismayed at PH spurning of Review recommendations

The international non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch on Friday expressed dismay that the Philippines rejected UPR recommendations "that would make a practical difference in...