Hagedorn skips Sandiganbayan arraignment on injury, but files motion to dismiss raps over SALN

Former Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn was unable to attend his arraignment at the 5th Division of the Sandiganbayan on Thursday, owing to what his lawyers described as his difficult in walking owing to an accident the day before.

White House: Trump not terminating NAFTA … yet

US President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty at this stage, but will move quickly to begin renegotiating it with them, a White House said.

CPA denies joining OPAPP forum in Mt. Province

A major people’s organization in the Cordillera region debunked claims by the OPAPP that it had agreed to “unify” with other groups, particularly the Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army “towards healing and reconciliation, as they strongly pushed for Cordillera autonomy as a step towards federalism.”

SUITEWORLD 2017 | After takeover by Oracle, NetSuite announces global expansion inititiatives

The cloud-based enterprise software provider plans to launch more data centers, more field offices, more development centers, more international product functionality and a broader partner network.

Instagram ban of Imogen Cunningham nude photos from 1920s stuns Boston museum

Instagram said the photos violated decency standards, even as parent company Facebook Inc faces criticism for users' live videos of murder.

US chief justice alarmed at Trump administration’s stance on immigration case

US Chief Justice John Roberts took issue on Wednesday with the Trump administration's stance in an immigration case, saying it could make it too easy for the government to strip people of citizenship for lying about minor infractions.

ASEAN suspicions about Beijing’s intentions roused by push for South China Sea code

China's support for finalizing a code of conduct in the hotly contested South China Sea is generating both hope and suspicion among ASEAN members.

Old enough to recall Mexican Revolution, too old for bank card

Born at the turn of the past century, Maria Felix is old enough to remember the Mexican Revolution but too old to get the bank card needed to collect her monthly welfare payment for the elderly.

Not sure what to wear? Amazon’s algorithms may help

Amazon.com Inc wants to help you choose what to wear through its new 'Style Check' service.

Don’t use sovereignty to hide killings, impunity – Hontiveros

President Rodrigo Duterte and other government officials the International Criminal Court has been asked to investigate “cannot use the country's sovereignty to hide the appalling climate of killing and impunity across the nation,” Senator Risa Hontiveros said Thursday.

3 cops promoted for bravery in Zamboanga del Sur

Three police officers stationed in Tukuran town, Zamboanga del Sur have been promoted to the next higher rank for their “conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty,” the National Police Commission said Thursday.

US embassy closed Monday

The United States embassy in Manila and its affiliate offices will be closed on Monday, May 1, for Labor Day, which is a holiday in the country.

Scientists develop fluid-filled artificial womb to help premature babies

Scientists in the United States have developed a fluid-filled womb-like bag known as an extra-uterine support device that could transform care for extremely premature babies, significantly improving chances of survival.

House minority still unsure whether or not to back Leni impeachment

While decidedly not supporting the impeachment complaint filed against President Rodrigo Duterte, the minority bloc in the House of Representatives has yet to make up its mind about a complaint expected to be filed against Vice President Leni Robredo on May 2.

Venezuela unrest deaths hit 29 as protesters battle security forces

Venezuelan security forces fired scores of tear gas volleys and turned water cannons on rock-throwing protesters on a bridge in Caracas on Wednesday as the death toll from this month's anti-government unrest hit at least 29.