Vietnam’s American coach left in awe of Gilas: ‘I’m really impressed’

Despite getting beaten by 55 points, the Vietnam national basketball team relished the chance of playing against Gilas Pilipinas in their SEABA Championship encounter. It...

A confident Sassa Dagdag releases her debut album

'Sassy Sassa' contains five original feel-good pop tracks that showcase the 14-year-old's world-class singing voice.

WATCH | ‘It’s not policy’: NEDA chief resists Duterte ‘rejection’ of EU aid

(UPDATE 2 - 1:12 p.m.) The Philippines' decision to stop development assistance from the European Union was a display of the country's independent foreign policy, a top aide of President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday.
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Leni’s drop in net worth because of expenses in poll protest case vs Bongbong

The net worth of Vice President Leni Robredo decreased because of expenses related to the election protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, her legal counsel said.

US decries Washington brawl during Turkish president’s visit

The United States said on Wednesday that it was voicing its "strongest possible" concern to Turkey over a street brawl that erupted between protesters and Turkish security personnel during President Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Washington DC.

WATCH | File protest over Chinese rockets on Kagitingan Reef – lawmaker

The government should, “at the very least,” file a diplomatic protest over China’s installation of rocket launchers on disputed Fiery Cross Reef, also called Kagitingan Reef by Manila, a lawmaker said Wednesday.

WATCH | Prosecutors move to drop drug raps vs Marine colonel Marcelino, asset

(UPDATE - 1:37 p.m.) Prosecutors on Thursday formally sought the withdrawal of drug charges filed against Marine colonel Ferdinand Marcelino and Chinese national Yan Yi Shou.

How can PH schools become world class? Education specialist suggests two ways

What should Philippine educational institutions do to be included in the list of the world's top universities? A specialist from the Commission on Higher Education suggests two ways for local schools to be globally competitive.

‘NPA raid on outpost was a holdup’ – Cordillera police

Police in the Cordillera region denied one of their outposts in Benguet province had been raided by the New People’s Army, choosing to describe the incident as a holdup because the rebels are supposedly “non-existent.”

Will Smith brings fresh air of West Philly to Cannes jury

'West Philadelphia is a long way from Cannes... I am excited to be here, more than anything to learn.'

6 feuding Maguindanao clans settle differences

Six clans from the town of Buldon, Maguindanao agreed to settle their differences in ceremonies at Camp Siongco, headquarters of the 6th Infantry Division in Datu Odin Sinsuat.

Cannes festival opens with genre-bending French drama sheltered from ‘brutal’ critics

Marion Cotillard and Charlotte Gainsbourg star in Arnaud Desplechin's 'Ismael's Ghosts.'

Former FBI chief Mueller appointed to probe Trump-Russia ties

The US Justice Department on Wednesday named former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election and possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Moscow.

Sugar industry, small farmers hail withdrawal of Coca Cola case vs SRA

The sugar industry, including small farmers, hailed the decision of beverage firm Coca Cola Philippines to drop its case against the Sugar Regulatory Administration for regulating the importation of high-fructose corn syrup.

STYLE SMARTS | Wax your brows, send a girl to school

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