France’s place in Europe at issue in vote for president

France voted on Sunday in the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election that could define the future of the European Union, and is sure to be seen as a gauge of the anti-establishment anger that has brought upsets in Western politics.

KNOWING ASEAN | Exhibit lets people take selfies vs backdrop of famous landmarks

In a bid to promote awareness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, two government agencies have teamed up for a travelling mall exhibit featuring things ASEAN, which marks its 50th anniversary this year and will hold its 30th Summit next week in the Philippines.

Barangay Ginebra wins 4th straight, snaps TNT’s run at 5 in streak vs streak...

The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel winning run continued while the TNT Katropa’s ended as the Kings won the battle between two streaking teams, 107-89,...

Stanley Pringle stars as Romeo-less GlobalPort routs Mahindra

Even without star player Terrence Romeo, the GlobalPort Batang Pier cruised to a huge 19-point victory over the Mahindra Floodbuster, 105-86, to pick up...

Army sergeant seized by Abu Sayyaf found, beheaded

Soldiers recovered Sunday the decapitated body and the head of an Army sergeant earlier abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu.

Erap backs Atienza proposal to elect a Metro Manila governor

Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada is open to the proposal of Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza to elect a governor and vice governor for Metro Manila, but said the mayors of 16 cities and one municipality comprising Metro Manila should be consulted first on the matter.

NGCP re-energizes tower felled by Alabang fire, asks LGUs to enforce safety clearances

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said it has successfully re-energized lines 1 and 2 of its Binan-Muntinlupa 230kV transmission line which was damaged by fire from homes of informal settlers around the area, but repairs will still continue.

No one hurt in magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Surigao Sur

No one was hurt in the Magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck Tandag City in Surigao del Sur at around 9:19 a.m. Sunday, Gov. Vicente T. Pimentel said.

American Airlines apologizes for onboard clash over stroller

American Airlines has apologized to a female passenger and suspended an employee after a video showing an onboard clash over a baby stroller went viral, in the latest embarrassment for a US carrier over how it treated a customer.

How can barangays become drug-free? DILG says villages must meet 6 requirements

MANILA, Philippines – How can barangays become drug-free? According to Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) officer-in-charge (OIC) Catalino S. Cuy, a village...

‘PARANG 100 PERCENT KASINUNGALINGAN’ | Leni already immune to social media bashing

MANILA, Philippines – She’s called many names by her netizen critics such as Leni Lugaw, the fake VP, and Reyna ng Dilawan. How does...

Gina Lopez: No more NPAs if peace zones promoting social justice will be created

MANILA, Philippines – As members of the New People’s Army (NPA) reportedly staged an attack in one of the most visited natural attractions in...
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WATCH | Colorful send-off held for govt teams with grim task of securing ASEAN

The Philippine government held colorful send-off rites Sunday morning at Quirino Grandstand for various law enforcement agencies deployed as security forces for the April 26-29 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

Saudi to shelve, reform billions of dollars of unfinished projects – sources

Saudi Arabia's government is ordering its ministries and agencies to review billions of dollars' worth of unfinished infrastructure and economic development projects with a view to shelving or restructuring them, government sources said.

WEEKEND CHEF | Have a taste of summer with this delightful seafood dish

Enjoy the season's fresh catch with this sumptuous Asian-themed recipe.