North Korea fires suspected land-to-ship missiles – South
North Korea fired what appeared to be several land-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a fast-paced series of missile tests defying world pressure to rein in its weapons program.
Gretchen Ho: more opportunities after split with Robi
Despite the heartbreak, or maybe because of it, she is busier than ever, juggling projects left and right.
Trump wanted ex-security adviser Flynn dropped from Russia probe – Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump asked him to drop an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of a probe into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Tight security in Paris as Ariana Grande resumes Europe tour
Paris police said security measures were at their highest level following the attacks in Manchester and London.
SAVING THE EARTH | Beyond Paris, beyond Trump, beyond climate denial
If we continue to elect leaders, political parties or passive institutions whose concern for the environment is their least priority, whose framework remains “profit over planet and people,” then we continue to worsen the impacts of climate change.
Ex- Marawi mayor arrested over alleged links to Maute group
(UPDATE - 12:10 p.m.) A former mayor of Marawi City was arrested in Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental Wednesday night for his alleged links to the Maute group that has been battling government forces in the Lanao del Sur capital since May 23.
WATCH | ‘Misquoted’: Aguirre backtracks on opposition links to Marawi crisis, blames media
(UPDATE - 8:39 a.m.) Shortly after insinuating opposition politicians and prominent Marawi clans may be linked to the ongoing crisis in the Lanao del Sur capital, citing a supposed meeting weeks before hostilities broke out between extremists and government forces, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II backtracked and blamed media for misquoting him.
WATCH | Hapilon-Maute Marawi plans triggered AFP raid that led to clashes
The planned occupation of Marawi by Abu Sayyaf senior leader Isnilon Hapilon and the Maute Group that was later found to have been captured on a cellphone camera triggered the May 23 military raid against the rebels in the Lanao del Sur capital.
WATCH | DOLE eases deployment ban on Qatar, bars only OFWs still processing OECs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday partially lifted the suspension on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Qatar after receiving reports stating that the situation in the Arab country has normalized.
DOJ finds Comelec, Smartmatic execs criminally liable for script change in May 2016 computer...
The Department of Justice, acting on a petition for review, has reversed the findings of the Manila Prosecutor's Office and directed the MPO to charge officials of the Commission on Elections and the poll body's supplier Smartmatic for the unauthorized script change done on the computer systems on the night of the May 9, 2016 elections.
WATCH | Clearing ops in Marawi abandoned houses yield firearms, explosives
Continued clearing operations in Marawi City yielded on Wednesday various kinds of arms, explosives, and communication devices found in abandoned homes surrounding Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Barangay Datu Saber.
Meralco squanders huge lead but still edges TNT in OT to force rubber match
The Meralco Bolts blew a huge lead but remained poised in the end-game to down TNT KaTropa, 103-100, in overtime and force a do-or-die...
12 dead as attackers bomb Iran parliament, mausoleum; Guards blame Saudis, IS owns assault
Suicide bombers and gunmen attacked Iran's parliament and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran on Wednesday morning, killing at least 12 people in a twin assault at the heart of the Islamic Republic, Iranian officials and media said.
WATCH | 5 days after, solons revisit burnt floor of Resorts World, grill hotel...
The smell of burnt objects continued to waft through the second floor of the Resorts World Manila casino five days after the tragedy that killed 37 people, lawmakers who inspected the scene on Wednesday said.
Cebu Pacific defers A321NEO aircraft deliveries; orders seven A321CEO planes
Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific has placed an order with Airbus for an additional seven A321CEO (Current Engine Option) aircraft, for delivery from March 2018. The aircraft will meet the airline’s increased capacity requirements pending the start of delivery of 32 A321NEO aircraft, which will now begin in the fourth quarter of 2018.














