Trump ends CIA arms support for Syrian rebels – U.S. officials

The Trump administration has decided to halt the CIA's covert program to equip and train certain rebel groups fighting the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, two U.S. officials said, a move sought by Assad ally Russia.

Thunderstorms all over on Thursday – Pagasa

Expect thunderstorms in most parts of the country because of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, the area near the equator where northern and southern air masses meet, affecting Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.

WATCH | Online bashing continues but Leni’s satisfaction rating rises in new SWS survey

Apparently, the online disgust against Robredo isn’t shared by most Filipinos at least based on the latest survey by the Social Weather Stations.

WATCH | No peace nego, no backchannel talks, no end to ML: Duterte-Left alliance...

Back to being enemies of the state. This is where leftist groups appear to be heading to as their political alliance with President Rodrigo Duterte, which appeared to be robust just a year ago, further weakened on Wednesday.

2 Turkish institutions operating schools in PH deny links to terrorism

Officials of two Turkish institutions operating schools in the Philippines denied having links to any terrorist groups and activities, contrary to claims made by Turkish Ambassador Esra Cankorur, and appealed to be cleared of the allegations for the sake of their students.

Phoenix, NLEX notch wins to open PBA Governors’ Cup

The Phoenix Fuel Masters and the NLEX Road Warriors opened their respective campaigns on a high note as the season-ending PBA Governors' Cup tipped...

WALA MUNANG HULIHAN | Watch: Commuters can heave a sigh of relief for now...

Tens of thousands of commuters perhaps heaved a sigh of relief as the LTFRB on Wednesday stayed its apprehension order against Uber and Grab's unregistered vehicles by allowing them to appeal their alleged colorum violations.

REVIEW | The true stars of ‘Dunkirk’ are Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer

With a film that has almost no dialogue, the director is at the top of his game, and Zimmer's score gets him there.

WATCH | After EU reps’ visit and as US Congress probe of EJKs in...

The world is watching and thus the Duterte regime can’t just do anything based on “one man’s whim.”

Cold-shooting Gilas falls to South Korea in Jones Cup

The Philippine national men's basketball team tried to rally from 15 points down but fell short to succumb to South Korea, 83-72, in the...

DILG to appoint OICs for posts of barangay chiefs: League of Cities prexy

The DILG) will likely appoint officers-in-charge for the barangay chairmanship positions that are being deemed vacant due to the postponement of October elections. The appointments will also allow the government to choose those deemed best to pursue President Duterte’s war on drugs, the president of the League of Cities of the Philippines said.

DOJ to reconstitute prosecution panels for Maute cases as trial moves to NCR

The Department of Justice will form two to four new panels of prosecutors to handle the cases involving the Maute Group, which led the Marawi siege on May 23 and whose remnants are still fighting government forces in Mindanao.

Duterte streamlines govt contract approval rules

In the days leading up to his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Executive Order 34 streamlining the rules on government contracts' approval.
Army troops street fighting Marawi

Singapore offers cargo plane, drones to help Philippines fight terrorists

Singapore has offered a military transport airplane, drone surveillance aircraft and use of combat training facilities to support the Philippines' fight against the rising threat of Islamist militancy, the Department of National Defense said on Wednesday.

‘WAG YES-MAN | Leni vs rubber-stamping, urges lawmakers to discuss, debate on Du30’s request...

Whether they decide to disapprove or allow it, the most important thing is for them to thoroughly discuss and debate on it first. This was the advice of Vice President Leni Robredo to lawmakers as she stressed the importance of not rubber-stamping President Rodrigo Duterte's resolve to extend martial law in Mindanao.