Duterte on Mindanao Martial Law: I may include the Visayas and, if ISIS is...

President Duterte on Wednesday said he may widen the coverage of martial law to "include the Visayas", adding that he is also mulling the suspension of privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.

Before joining SMB, Wendell McKines turned down NLEX offer for reunion with Yeng Guiao

NLEX Road Warriors coach Yeng Guiao revealed that he wanted to reunite with Wendell McKines for the season-ending PBA Governors' Cup, but his old...

WATCH | Headset helps the legally blind see nearly 20/20

Julissa Marquez is legally blind as a result of a stabbing more than three years ago. Wearing the eSight headset helps Marquez see nearly 20/20, something she never thought she would be able to do again.

Duterte-Putin meeting pushes through despite PH leader’s early return home

Despite President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's decision to abruptly cut short his official visit to Russia in order to deal with the Marawi standoff, the Philippine president still had a chance to meet with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Putin noted the opportunities for expanding bilateral economic relations, and agreed to let the business meetings proceed even after Duterte's abrupt homecoming flight.

Trump praises Duterte for ‘unbelievable job’ on drugs – New York Times

United States President Donald Trump praised Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for doing an "unbelievable job on the drug problem" during a phone conversation last month, the New York Times reported, quoting a transcript of the call.

Industry groups says sugar tax will hurt business, farmers; asks Congress to reconsider

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is opposing the imposition of a P10 per liter excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, saying this will hurt both industry and the farmers.

Celebs and beauty queens grace Cosmo’s 20th birthday bash

Past and present cover girls gathered at the Black Market in Makati for a '90s-themed celebration.

F1 2017 | McLaren boss sees a world of virtual Formula One teams

All Formula One teams could eventually have their own virtual counterpart, while gaming can become the new grassroots of the sport, McLaren executive director Zak Brown said

Robredo will wait for official martial law declaration but confident enough safeguards in Constitution

Vice President Leni Robredo has declined to give her opinion on martial law in Mindanao, preferring to wait until President Rodrigo Duterte makes an official declaration before airing her sentiments.

PAGASA: PH experiencing start of southwest monsoon, but not onset of rainy season

The country is experiencing the start of the southwest monsoon, although it is not yet the onset of the rainy season, PAGASA said.

The new rules of TV: Netflix members decide their own schedule

When consumers have the power to program their own day, TV watching doesn’t look like it used to.

Kyrie’s 42 carry Cavs to win, 3-1 lead over Celtics

Kyrie Irving saved the Cavaliers and set a career playoff high with 42 points in Cleveland's 112-99 win over the Boston Celtics in Game...

PRAYERS URGED | Priest, others held by Maute group, church officials say

The president of the Catholic Bishops of the Philippines called for prayers for a Catholic priest and others he said were taken hostage by gunmen of the Maute group who have reportedly threatened to kill them unless the military calls off operations against the extermists.

WATCH | Marawi residents flee city

(UPDATE - 1:31 p.m.) The sound of gunfire had mostly subsided in Marawi City Wednesday morning, giving residents the opportunity that had been seeking to emerge from their homes and flee the fighting between government forces and gunmen of the Maute terror group.

Lawyers: Martial law does NOT strip you of your rights

The National Union of People's Lawyers issues a checklist on what authorities are NOT allowed to do during martial law.