WE REMEMBER | Jonas was so much more

On April 28, 2007, as he ate lunch at a fast food in Quezon City, farmer-activist Jonas T. Burgos was seized by six people and dragged to a vehicle later traced to the military. His enforced disappearance sparked a national search, and brought his family - his mother Edita, especially - to dozens of local and international forums. Their journey continues.

Ahanmisi, Maliksi, Newsome triumphant in PBA All-Star side events

Maverick Ahanmisi successfully defended his Obstacle Challenge crown for the second straight year as Allein Maliksi and Chris Newsome won the Three-Point Shootout and...

WATCH | Leni urges Asean bizmen to empower poor: ‘Final scorecard is what happens...

Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday urged Southeast Asian businessmen to create inclusive environments by partnering with industries that have direct impact on the poor, such as agriculture.

WEEKEND GUIDE | April 28-30: LaBoracay, Earthday Jam, and more

Enjoy the long weekend with our list of exciting events in and out of the metro.

WATCH | Asean leaders express grave concern over mounting tensions between South, North Korea

Asean foreign ministers have expressed grave concern over the escalating tensions between South and North Korea following the former's recent nuclear tests and subsequent ballistic missile launches.

US says ‘major conflict’ with N. Korea possible, China warns vs escalating situation

US President Donald Trump said a "major, major conflict" with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while China said the situation on the Korean peninsula could escalate or slip out of control.

Many PH banks have enhanced multi-level authentication vs cyberattacks – BSP

A lot of Philippines-based banks have upgraded their multi-factor authentication (MFA) system to strengthen their capacity against cyberattacks, a ranking central bank official said.

WATCH | Albayalde sacks Tondo 1 cop chief, but says ‘secret cell’ was meant...

The NCRPO chief relieved of his command the head of Tondo's Station 1 over the discovery of an alleged "secret detention cell" for drug suspects, but asked CHR to also consider the sacked officer's claim that he was merely trying to decongest the regular detention area owing to the new anti-crime sweep.
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WALANG PERA | Leni’s camp admits VP has problem in raising P8-M fee for...

While it had been easy for Marcos to shell out a first tranche of P36 million for his poll protest case against Robredo, the Vice President's camp admitted that she was finding it difficult to raise the amount even if it was over four times smaller than what was required from Marcos by the Presidential Electoral Tribunal.

Grand ASEAN Summit Fiesta welcome delegates at gala dinner

Traditional dance performances, 'rondalla' music, and top Filipino pop singers promise to keep the party mood for all 800 guests.

Elderly couple killed in suspected robbery in Nueva Ecija

An elderly couple who had turned to selling jewelry after retiring from teaching were stabbed dead inside their home Thursday night in what police believe was a robbery.

Despite tall lineup, Batang Gilas to rely on speed in SEABA U-16

The Philippine national youth basketball team may be parading its tallest lineup in years, but head coach Michael Oliver believes guard play will remain...
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‘Only tyrants shut down the news media,’ NUJP reminds Duterte

A media organization cautioned President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday against threatening to personally shut down media outfits he disagrees with, saying “only tyrants” did that.

‘PREMATURE, UNINFORMED’ | Tadeco blasts Calida judgment on joint venture with Bucor

The Tagum Agriculture Development Company Inc. slammed Solicitor General Jose Calida for his “premature and uninformed” statement on Thursday declaring the firm’s joint venture agreement with the Bureau of Corrections void.

Trump says ‘major, major’ conflict with North Korea possible but prefers diplomacy

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.