WATCH | Solano’s closed-door testimony read in Senate

(UPDATE - 10:59 a.m.) The testimony John Paul Solano gave to the Senate in executive session was read in public at the resumption on Wednesday, October 18, of the inquiry into the hazing death of Horatio Castillo III.

Cardinal Vidal dies at 86

(UPDATE 3 - 12:51 p.m.) Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, archbishop-emeritus of Cebu, died in a hospital Wednesday morning, October 18. He was 86.

ML lifting, proper Marawi rehab essential to convince investors – EU business groups

European business leaders in the country hailed President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Marawi City’s liberation following the deaths of extremist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute but stressed there remain conditions to be met before investors are convinced to come in.

FAKE NEWS | CBCP head didn’t condemn killing of Hapilon, Maute

The president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines cried foul over a viral post claiming that he condemned the killing of terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute in Marawi City.

WATCH | Director Ron Howard wraps filming, announces title of Han Solo movie

Clue: it's obviously a stand-alone movie, but it still bears the brand name of the juggernaut franchise that spawned it.

FOCUS | Islamic State’s defeat in Raqqa may herald wider struggle for U.S.

The defeat of Islamic State in its de facto capital Raqqa may only be the start of a wider struggle by the United States to contain any insurgency launched by the militant group and to stabilize the region, as Washington struggles to define a comprehensive strategy in Syria.

Harvey Weinstein, Amazon Studios chief both resign over harassment reports

Roy Price resigned following reports that he harassed a producer and ignored an actress’s claim of sexual assault by Weinstein.

Judge blocks latest Trump curbs on people entering U.S.

A U.S. judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s latest bid to impose restrictions on citizens from several countries entering the United States, which would have taken effect this week.

PROMISE | ‘No militarization of South China Sea’ – China

China maintained it will not militarize the South China Sea despite persistent reports it has been constructing military structures in the disputed territory.

Rains, rough seas due to ‘Paolo,’ LPA off Palawan

It will be rainy throughout most of the country and seas will be moderate to rough due Wednesday, October 18 to typhoon “Paolo” and a low pressure area 260 kilometers west northwest off Palawan.
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#MeToo | Filipinos share experiences of sexual harassment; ‘Can we raise better men?’

More and more these days, Filipino social media users are sharing their stories of sexual harassment and abuse under the hashtag #MeToo and calling...
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WATCH | Hothead Geisler detained and booked for alarm and scandal in QC

The actor was in vintage firebrand mood, and the scene could be straight out of the location shoot of yet another mix-it-up drama. But, for...
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WATCH | Lost productivity due to nationwide work, classes suspension felt more than jeepney...

MANILA - Even as the jeepney strike led by PISTON (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide) went ahead for a second straight...
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WOTL | LODI Momshie Beshi Kainez Petmalu and all that jazz

Here are a rapture of some of the words, acronyms and terms that continue to dandify our lingo constructs this year. Watch!
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Renewal of CBCP broadcast franchise not acted upon by House

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives has failed to renew the broadcast franchise of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for...