U.N. chief, Security Council call on Myanmar to end violence
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday urged Myanmar authorities to end violence against the majority-Buddhist country’s Rohingya Muslims that has forced some 400,000 people to flee to Bangladesh.
Student opens fire at Washington state school, killing classmate
A student carrying two guns opened fire at his high school near Spokane, Washington on Wednesday, killing one classmate and injuring three others before he was apprehended by a staff member, the local sheriff said.
Hasty impeachment proceedings vs Sereno could weaken courts, facilitate tyranny: NUPL
As the House of Representatives steps up its exercise of its impeachment power by tackling the complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, a group of lawyers warned such "rituals" could weaken the independence of the judiciary and usher in a "tyrannical rule."
PH response team brings relief to Filipinos on storm-ravaged US Virgin Islands
The Philippine Embassy here dispatched a separate Embassy Response Team to deliver emergency supplies to Filipinos on the US Virgin Islands, one of the areas ravaged by hurricane Irma, according to Chargé d’Affaires Patrick A. Chuasoto.
Mr. Bones and the Boneyard Circus’ new ‘horror show’ helmed by ‘Nilalang’ director
Inspired by the freak shows of the early 20th century, the music video was shot by cinematographer Pao Orendain.
Cara Barredo returns to children’s theater with ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale runs until December 14 at the Onstage theater in Greenbelt 1.
Telethon raises $44 million for Hurricane Harvey, Irma relief
More than 130 stars including George Clooney, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey and Justin Bieber took part.
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TNT outguns NLEX to begin post-RDO era
The TNT Katropa began life without veteran forward Ranidel De Ocampo by outgunning the NLEX Road Warriors, 112-107, in the Oppo PBA Governors' Cup...
Councilman, 11 others arrested in Mabalacat drug den raid
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - Anti-narcotics operatives at the weekend a barangay councilman and 11 others during raid at a suspected illegal drugs den...
LUMAD BAKWIT IN MANILA | Unfazed by bad weather, 2,000 IP, Moro campers in...
As the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a red rainfall warning advisory for Metro Manila at 2...
Ateneo Blue Babble Batallion stands up against CHR’s P1,000 budget, EJKs
The Ateneo Blue Babble Batallion made known its stance on today's national issues in its halftime performance in the UAAP on Wednesday. In its routine,...
Indonesia tightens rules to curb money laundering, terror funding
Indonesia has issued new regulations aimed at curbing money laundering and terror-related financing across a broader range of financial service providers, including money changers, credit card issuers and electronic money providers.
Rain or Shine leans on Bullock, Almazan to oust Phoenix
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on J'Nathan Bullock's hot start and Raymond Almazan's all-around game to eliminate the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 116-111,...
SOGIE bill hurdles 2nd reading in House
The bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (SOGIE) hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives.
Koko vows P600-M budget for CHR, lays down options in case of legislative standoff
Senate President Koko Pimentel has assured the Commission on Human Rights that it has “nothing to worry about” despite the House of Representatives endorsing on Tuesday a P1,000 budget for it, as the Senate will ensure that the CHR has “around P600 million” for next year.