Russell Westbrook named MVP after historic season

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook put the finishing touch on a magical season by being named the Most Valuable Player of the...

Though out of sight again, Duterte ‘alive and well,’ says Abella

President Rodrigo Duterte is "alive and well," presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella told a press briefing in Malacañang Tuesday amid renewed speculation about the chief executive’s wellbeing triggered by his latest lengthy absence from the public eye.

72 Central Luzon cops sent to Mindanao

Seventy-two police personnel from Central Luzon have been sent to Mindanao to reinforce Police Regional Office 10 in Cagayan de Oro City.

NO FAKE RICE | Analyzed samples are the real thing – NFA

The National Food Authority debunked persistent rumors of fake rice being sold in the markets, saying samples submitted for analysis proved to be the real thing.

Pampanga charmer wins Miss Global Philippines pageant

Mary Ann Mungcal will represent the country in this year’s Miss Global International pageant.

Cavs target Paul George to challenge Warriors dominance

Fresh off their NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly trying to bring Paul George over from the...

EcoWaste warns MMDA vs burning seized vendors’ wares

While supporting government efforts to decongest Metro Manila’s clogged roadways, an environmental group warned the Metro Manila Development Authority against making good on threats to burn goods seized from illegal street vendors.

Lorde scores first chart-topping Billboard album with ‘Melodrama’

Her breakout first album 'Pure Heroine' debuted and peaked at No. 3 when it was released in 2013.

China accuses Indian border guards of crossing into its territory

China has accused Indian border guards of crossing into its territory from the state of Sikkim on India's northeastern border with Tibet, the Chinese foreign and defense ministries have said.

WATCH, LOOK | What’s wrong with too much sugar in your beverage and why...

The regular consumption of instant coffee mixes and soft drinks is part of the simple joys of many ordinary Filipinos. But this little pleasure may soon end if a tax reform bill becomes law.

Battle for Mosul to end in days – Iraqi general

The battle to wrest full control of the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State will be over in a few days, the Iraqi military said on Monday, as elite counter-terrorism units fought militants among the narrow alleyways of the historic Old City.

White House spokesman gets flak for turning off TV cameras

White House spokesman Sean Spicer drew the ire of some reporters on Monday for banning cameras from daily press briefings as part of what Spicer called an effort to vary the routine.

U.S. image plunges under Trump, survey shows

BERLIN -- The image of the United States has deteriorated sharply across the globe under President Donald Trump and an overwhelming majority of people...

At platform 9-3/4, Harry Potter fans mark 20 years of magic

Fans gathered online and in the real world on Monday to express their enduring love for J.K. Rowling's magical creation.

Brazil’s Pres Temer charged with corruption

(UPDATE - 10:10 a.m.) Brazil's top federal prosecutor charged President Michel Temer with taking multimillion-dollar bribes on Monday in a stinging blow to the unpopular leader and to political stability in Latin America's largest country.