WATCH | PAL to propose compromise deal as DOTr breaks down airline’s debt

Philippine Airlines said Thursday, September 28, it is ready to submit a proposed compromise agreement on P6.63 billion in unpaid navigational charges “to settle this issue once and for all” but the Department of Transportation said the flag carrier owes government P7.3 billion.

Tech firm Emerson’s scholarship program gets more personal with holistic approach

Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship program also offers organizational and personal development for the scholars.

WATCH | Microsoft’s Nadella on privacy: ‘we will fight’ government overreach

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the leaders of tech giants have a responsibility to protect their customers privacy against government overreach, and that they will fight governments in court to do so.
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WATCH | Solano leaves MPD

John Paul Solano, one of the suspects in the hazing death of University of Sto. Tomas law freshman Horacio Castillo III, left the Manila Police District early Thursday afternoon, September 28, a day after he was ordered released by the Department of Justices.

Baghdad demands Iraqi Kurds reverse overwhelming independence vote

Baghdad heaped pressure on Iraq’s Kurds on Wednesday, demanding they cancel their overwhelming vote for independence while parliament urged the Iraqi central government to send troops to take control of vital oil fields held by Kurdish forces.

Reuters Top 100: The World’s Most Innovative Universities—2017

Stanford University tops the list for the third consecutive year.

WATCH | Sereno wants lawyers to question impeachment witnesses but Umali says only CJ...

(UPDATE - 2:08 p.m.) Ahead of the formal hearing of the impeachment complaint against her, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has asked the House of Representatives’ justice committee to allow her, through her lawyers, to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her.

Abu Sayyaf suspected of snatching Jolo councilor

A councilor of Jolo, Sulu was kidnapped by suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen Wednesday evening, September 27, the military said.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies at age 91

Hefner, once called the 'prophet of pop hedonism' by Time magazine, peacefully passed away at his home.

‘EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC’ | BGC issues advisory for Friday quake drill

Bonifacio Global City is holding a two-hour earthquake drill, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, September 29, and warned that heavy traffic can be expected in the area at this time.

‘Ang Larawan’ to premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival

The musical film is based on National Artist Nick Joaquin’s three-act play, 'A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.'

Yoga community unites anew at Global Mala Project 2017, October 1

Keep calm and join other yoga practitioners in this day-long event promoting world peace and positive energy.
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WHO reports 25M unsafe abortions a year, says U.S. cutbacks raise risks

Nearly half of the estimated 56 million abortions performed worldwide every year are unsafe and women in poor countries face even higher risks due to U.S. funding cuts to family planning programs abroad, health experts said on Thursday.

Interpol OKs Palestine membership over Israeli objections

Interpol voted on Wednesday to admit the State of Palestine as a member over Israeli objections at the international police organization’s general assembly in Beijing.

What intimidates Steven Spielberg? Being subject of a documentary

A documentary based on more than 30 hours of interviews with Spielberg, his family and friends, will be shown on HBO on Oct. 7.