Duterte twits anew speculators on health, but reminds people to back ‘constitutional’ successor

President Rodrigo Duterte, subject of renewed speculation owing to his "disappearance" from the public eye for several days last week, reminded Filipinos on Wednesday that if anything should happen to him, they should simply follow the constitutional path of succession and support his vice president.

Marawi death toll could be higher: PH military

The Philippine military said on Wednesday it was likely that large numbers of civilians had been killed during the five-week occupation of a southern town by Islamist rebels, due to "atrocities" by the militants allied with Islamic State.
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DENR to explore Philippine Rise

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is preparing to explore the Philippine Rise -- the government's official name for Benham Rise -- for mineral and gas deposits.

Pacquiao wants Horn knockout to lure Mayweather, says Roach

Manny Pacquiao is seeking a dominant win over Australia's Jeff Horn to try and coax Floyd Mayweather Jr into a re-match, the Filippino's long-time...
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Privacy commish concludes: No violation of data protection policies during BPI ‘glitch’

The National Privacy Commission will not be faulting the Bank of the Philippine Islands over a system glitch that disrupted banking services for several days earlier this month.

Justin Bieber to hold concert at Philippine Arena Sept. 30

The Canadian pop superstar first performed in the Philippines in 2011 with a concert at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

AFP can’t guarantee Marawi crisis over by Duterte’s 2nd SONA

The military could not commit to retaking Marawi City from extremist gunmen who have been battling government forces by the time President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his second state of the nation address later this month.

Army in Negros probes leak of ‘confidential’ document on alleged terror plot for Duterte...

The Army on Negros is investigating the leak of an intelligence document on supposed terrorist plans for June 30, which marks one year since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.

Probe of Chinese tycoon who donated mega-rehab facility ‘internal issue’ – Palace

The reported corruption investigation of billionaire Huang Rulun, whose offer to fund “mega drug rehabilitation centers” in the country has been credited by President Rodrigo Duterte for helping improve ties with China, is an “internal issue,” Malacañang said Wednesday.

Marawi hostages ‘forced to fight, loot, become sex slaves’ – army

Civilians held hostage by Islamist militants occupying a southern Philippine city have been forced to loot homes, take up arms against government troops and serve as sex slaves for rebel fighters, the army said on Tuesday.

Cimatu may decide on mining closure orders next month

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said he may decide next month on the fate of dozens of mining operations and contracts that his predecessor ordered closed, suspended or canceled to protect watersheds and other natural resources.

7 reasons to watch ‘Toruk – The First Flight’

Inspired by 'Avatar,' this Cirque du Soleil show offers a spellbinding, sensory experience at the MOA Arena until July 2.

WATCH | Trump, Duterte breaking taboos on human rights – U.N. rights chief

The United Nations' top rights official said Presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Donald Trump are “breaking long-held taboos” against human rights violations and warned against undermining civil liberties in the fight against Islamic militants.

Jake Zyrus mom tells disapproving grandma to leave singer alone

Raquel Pempengco said it is she, not Tess Relucio, who has the right to feel aggrieved.

PEMC starts Mindanao trial operations run

Trial operations have begun for the integration of the Mindanao grid in the wholesale electricity market, with participants, led by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as the System Operator, holding end-to-end testing of all interfaces and systems.