LOOK | Mindanao-inspired, political fashion statements at SONA 2017
Toned down with tribal touches, here's what our solons and their spouses wore at the second Sona.
Duterte threatens to ‘bomb’ Lumad ‘rebel’ schools
President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to bomb schools of indigenous communities in Mindanao allegedly teaching students to rebel against the government.
SONA 2017 | Special mention for Senator Sonny Angara
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara received a special mention from President Rodrigo Duterte during his State of the Nation Address when he asked the Senate to approve the comprehensive tax reform package.
Duterte denounces non-implementation of RH Law, says it’s PH gov’t’s ‘bane of efficiency’
Saying it's a cause of great distress, President Rodrigo Duterte during his second SONA decried the non-implementation of the Reproductive Health Law for almost the last five years because of a ruling issued by the Supreme Court.
Ginebra still adjusting to Greg Slaughter’s return
In his first game back from an ACL injury, Greg Slaughter played major minutes for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, finishing with 14 points, 14...
PJ Simon has no problem with limited role for Star: ‘Ang goal lang namin...
It has been a while since PJ Simon carried the offensive load for the Star Hotshots. Once the team's top gun, PJ Simon the...
Ride-hailing firm Grab to get $2.5B as firms pump funds into SE Asia startups
Ride-hailing firm Grab expects to raise $2.5 billion to spend extending its lead over Uber Technologies Inc and expanding into financial services, in the latest injection of funds into Southeast Asia's burgeoning tech scene.
‘Bloody Crayons’ cinematographer says flexibility allows him to execute director’s vision
Zach Sycip is one of the very few cinematographers in the country who has an endorsement deal.
SONA 2017 | Duterte submits P3.7-T national budget for 2018 to Congress
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte implored Congress to pass the comprehensive tax reform measure to help fund the P3.767-trillion budget for 2018, which he submitted to Congress.
SONA 2017 | Watch: Duterte prods Congress on death penalty revival
Delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 24), Duterte asked Congress to act on pending legislation to reimpose the death penalty, especially for heinous crimes and trafficking in illegal drugs.
Perlas Pilipinas bows to Australia, 107-65, in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
The Philippine national women's basketball team tasted another lopsided defeat from a powerhouse squad in the 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, surrendering to Australia...
SONA 2017 | Watch: War on illegal drugs will continue, Duterte vows
Capping the first year of a remarkable presidency where his phenomenal ratings appeared undented by controversies over extrajudicial killings, Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday (July 24) addressed the joint session of Congress with a vow to continue the fight against illegal drugs, which he called "the root cause of so much evil and so much suffering" in the country.
PH posts P154.5-B budget gap in first half of 2017
The Philippine government posted a P154.5-billion budget gap in the first half of 2017, higher than the P143.8-billion target for the period.
PLDT bags 13 Quill awards for excellent communications campaigns
Leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT bagged 13 Quill Awards for its outstanding business communications programs at the recently-concluded 15th Philippine Quill Awards organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.
Japan launches ‘telework’ campaign to ease congestion, reform work culture
Japan on Monday launched a scheme to promote "telework", or working from home, in an effort to ease congestion when Tokyo hosts the 2020 Olympics, as well as soften a notoriously rigid work culture.