Cyber attack could spark lawsuits but not against Microsoft
Businesses that failed to update Microsoft Windows-based computer systems that were hit by a massive cyber attack over the weekend could be sued over their lax cyber security, but Microsoft Corp itself enjoys strong protection from lawsuits.
Karapatan seeks UN probe of attacks on rights defenders
The human rights organization Karapatan wants the United Nations to undertake an independent investigation into what it said were recent attacks on rights defenders and their kin.
Sandigan orders arrest for graft of Ampatuan massacre suspect out on bail
The Sandiganbayan has issued three warrants of arrest for a principal suspect in the November 23, 2009 Ampatuan massacre who is out on bail on multiple murder charges over the slaughter.
‘ANY TIME, ANY PLACE’ | Defiant North Korea vows more missile launches
North Korea said on Monday it had successfully conducted a mid- to-long-range missile test and would continue such launches "any time, any place," defying UN Security Council resolutions and warnings from the United States.
Researchers see possible North Korea link to global cyber attack
Cyber security researchers have found technical evidence they said could link North Korea with the global WannaCry "ransomware" cyberattack that has infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries since Friday.
WATCH | Duterte warns courts vs delaying projects with TROs
(UPDATE - 1:49 p.m.) President Rodrigo Duterte warned the judiciary on Tuesday against issuing temporary restraining orders to losing bidders, saying the practice has been delaying government projects.
11 suspected Maute group members nabbed, heavy weapons seized in Lanao del Sur
Authorities arrested 11 men they claimed are members of the Maute group and seized a number of weapons, including a mortar and rocket launcher, in a raid in Marogong town, Lanao del Sur Monday.
DEADLY PROFESSION | 2 Mexican reporters slain, local magazine exec wounded in separate attacks
(UPDATE - 12:30 p.m.) A Mexican reporter renowned for coverage of organized crime was killed in the lawless state of Sinaloa and gunmen attacked an executive of a small weekly magazine on Monday, killing her son, also a journalist, as authorities struggle to contain renewed bloodshed between drug cartels.
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians – officials
US President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation during their meeting last week, two US officials with knowledge of the situation said on Monday.
Reds confirm ‘arrest’ of Agusan del Sur miner
Communist rebels in Mindanao’s Caraga region confirmed seizing a miner in Agusan del Sur during a “punitive action” over the weekend.
American in Bacolod charged for uploading sex videos
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines -- An American has been charged by the National Bureau of Investigation in Bacolod City for uploading sex videos on the...
Disney chief says hackers claim to have stolen upcoming movie – Hollywood Reporter
The hackers have demanded that a huge sum be paid on Bitcoin, but Disney has refused to pay.
FOCUS | With Xi at helm, China’s new Silk Road promises trade and riches
BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and 29 other heads of state on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to build an open economy and ensure...
ASEAN Forum: Creativity is the driving force in economic growth
Philippines aims to have at least one city become a member of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
WATCH | No South China Sea row at Belt and Road, but bilateral consultations...
BEIJING - On the second day of the Belt and Road Forum organized here by China, President Rodrigo Duterte had the opportunity to hobnob...