Venezuela unrest deaths hit 29 as protesters battle security forces
Venezuelan security forces fired scores of tear gas volleys and turned water cannons on rock-throwing protesters on a bridge in Caracas on Wednesday as the death toll from this month's anti-government unrest hit at least 29.
Bicol police chief orders probe as region racks up 121 shootings in 4 months
The Bicol police director has ordered an investigation into shooting incidents in the region, which reached 121 in the first four months of the year.
Containing North Korea to depend on sanctions – US
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it aimed to push North Korea into dismantling its nuclear and missile programs through tougher international sanctions and diplomatic pressure, and remained open to negotiations to bring this about.
Senate bill proposes tax perks for foreign films shot in the Philippines
'By boosting film tourism, the Philippines stands to increase tourist arrival and stimulate the economy.' - Sen. Sonny Angara.
‘No work, no pay’ for workers on April 28 – DOLE
It will be “no work, no pay” for daily wage earners on Friday, declared a special non-working holiday by President Rodrigo Duterte for the opening ceremony of the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations leader’s summit, which the country is hosting.
Fox News anchor, others hit network with race bias claims
News anchor Kelly Wright and 10 other current and former Fox employees filed an amended lawsuit in New York state court on Tuesday.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ director Jonathan Demme dies of cancer
His eclectic body of work ranged from the ground-breaking AIDS movie 'Philadelphia' to music documentaries for Bruce Springsteen.
With more action, less politics, Dutertenomics can succeed – officials
This week's hosting by the Philippines of the 30th ASEAN Summit and related meetings is giving the country a venue for polishing its image before the world. The message? More action, less politicking.
WATCH | Melloria prodigal son who became an Abu Sayyaf outlaw
INABANGA, Bohol - The remote barangay of Napo, here, where Joselito Melloria grew up, isn't supposed to be the sort of quaint and tranquil...
Cebu Pacific issues reminders for travelers on ASEAN Summit week
With lockdowns in some areas and stop-and-go schemes for traffic in others as part of security for the 30th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings from April 26-29, Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebgo reminded all passengers flying out on these dates to plan their routes to get to NAIA, as several roads will be closed in Pasay City – especially those leading to NAIA Terminals 3 and 4.
PH posts $211.15-M hot money inflow in second week of April ’17
The Philippines posted a net inflow of foreign portfolio investments in the week ending April 14, 2017 amid a shortened workweek in observance of the Holy Week.
ASEAN SUMMIT | Softened up draft statement looms on South China Sea
MANILA - In last year's Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held in Laos, the leaders in attendance expressed concern about...
SUITEWORLD 2017 | SuitePeople: The most unified, flexible cloud HR offering
NetSuite is the first and only cloud ERP suite to give businesses a single platform to manage mission critical business processes across ERP, Customer Relationship Management, Professional Services Automation, omnichannel commerce and now HR.
Gilas Pilipinas, Team Mindanao battle to draw in CDO leg of PBA All-Star Week
The first installment of the PBA All-Star games ended in a tie.
ASEAN SUMMIT | Lockdown imposed for tight security around CCP Complex
MANILA - A tight security cordon has been thrown in and around the Cultural Center Complex, where the Philippine International Convention Center is situated,...