PA’NO KAMI? | Bato wants human rights of cops, soldiers considered, too

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa wishes human rights groups also look after the police and the military when their rights are curtailed.

U.S. sets criteria for visa applicants from 6 Muslim nations

Visa applicants from six Muslim-majority countries must have a close family relationship to a U.S. individual or formal ties to a U.S. entity to be admitted to the United States under guidance distributed by the U.S. State Department on Wednesday.

Philippines’ Maureen Wroblewitz wins ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’

The 19-year-old became the first Filipina to win the show following a series of bridesmaid finishes for the Philippines.

Suspect in Bulacan massacre owns up to crime

An arrested suspect in the June 27 massacre of five members of a family, including three young children, in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan was presented to media Thursday and owned up to the crime.

Toll among Marawi evacuees hits 27 – Ubial

A total of 27 evacuees from Marawi City have died since May 23, when fighting between extremist gunmen and government forces sent thousands of people fleeing, Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial said Thursday.

Australian police charge Vatican treasurer with sexual abuse

Australian police said on Thursday they have charged the Vatican's treasurer, Australian Cardinal George Pell, with multiple sexual assault offenses.

Activist leaders held at Davao checkpoint for 5 hours – Karapatan

(UPDATE - 2:17 p.m.) The human rights group Karapatan slammed Task Force Davao for detaining its secretary general for Southern Mindanao, Hanimay Suazo, and three peasant leaders for five hours before finally letting them go late Wednesday night.
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Imee Marcos subpoenaed by House good government panel

The House committee on good government and public accountability has formally issued a subpoena ordering Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos to attend its July 25 hearing on pain of arrest.

WATCH | Duterte open to extending, expanding martial law

President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he might move to extend martial law in Mindanao beyond 60 days if the Marawi crisis drags on and even expand it to the Visayas “if there is a spillover” of the violence in the south.

Venezuela hunts helicopter attackers but Maduro foes suspect raid was ‘staged’

The Venezuelan government hunted on Wednesday for rogue policemen who attacked key installations by helicopter, but critics of President Nicolas Maduro suspected the raid may have been staged to justify repression.

Travel list: Puerto Princesa in 48 hours

Got two days to enjoy the beautiful island? Here are eight things to try

At Hue Hotel in Puerto Princesa, delight in a destination within a destination

Newly opened hotel and beach resort aims to give the island's best.

WATCH | 2 men caught drinking on the street beaten, threatened to be killed...

Two Mandaluyong City policemen carried out a different disciplining style that lacked any semblance of law and order when they apprehended two men caught drinking liquor on the street.

WATCH | ‘Hamilton’ creator issues musical riposte to immigration debate

A new song from Lin Manuel Miranda, set to rap lyrics, extols immigrants and their contributions to society.

3 ways NBS is making back-to-school shopping so convenient

Our favorite go-to place for school supplies presents three ways to make shopping super convenient this season.