Angel Locsin visits evacuation center for Marawi refugees

The actress, a known activist in recent years, traces her bloodline to 'a Muslim royal family in Marawi City.'

Lawmakers seek steep casino entrance fees to keep gambling addicts away

Last week’s tragedy at the Resorts World Manila hotel and casino complex has revived initiatives in Congress to impose a hefty entrance fee to ensure only those with the means to can hit the gaming tables.

Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution

Qatar vowed on Thursday to ride out the isolation imposed on it by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism and said it would not compromise its sovereignty over foreign policy to resolve the region's biggest diplomatic crisis in years.

‘LORDY!’ | Ex-FBI chief Comey sets Twitter abuzz but @realDonaldTrump silent

Former FBI Director James Comey's long-anticipated congressional testimony set off a social media storm on Thursday with millions of people jumping into the fray but there was one notable absence -- the tweeter in chief himself.

‘Palawan is beautiful as it is’ | Environmental groups amplify protest VS Coron theme...

The attraction may destroy the health and beauty of the marine ecosystem, environmental experts say.

FLASHLOOD, LANDSLIDE ALERT | LPA off Dumaguete to bring heavy rains to Visayas, Mindanao

The state weather bureau warned of possible flashfloods and landslides from heavy rains a low pressure area off Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is expected to dump in the Visayas and Mindanao, as well as Luzon’s Mimaropa region on Friday.

WATCH | Comey says Trump fired him to undermine FBI’s Russia probe

Former FBI director James Comey accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of firing him to try to undermine its investigation into possible collusion by his campaign team with Russia's alleged efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Manila-bound Britney Spears enjoying Asian leg of ongoing tour

The pop star kicked off her Asian tour last Saturday in Tokyo.

Malaysia sentences 9 Filipinos to death over 2013 Lahad Datu siege

Nine Filipinos have been sentenced to death by Malaysia’s Court of Appeal for their roles in the 2013 Lahad Datu incident.
Marawi planning video

WATCH | Exclusive: video charts Hapilon/Maute planning for assault on Marawi

NEWS5 has obtained an exclusive copy of video clips tending to depict the various preliminary moves and planning stages involved in what turned out...
Lower June 2017 electricity bill

WATCH | Serial rollback on electricity bills start this month

A series of price rollbacks on retail electricity bills start this month, with power distribution utility Manila Electric Company (Meralco) indicating that a typical...
James Comey

Comey accuses Trump administration of defaming him

WASHINGTON D.C. - Former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday accused the Trump administration of defaming him, but declined to offer his opinion on...
Saguiaran evacuation center

ICRC on watch for increased health risks among IDPs from Marawi fighting

Manila – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in the country has manifested concerns that start of the rainy season may...
Marines mosque Marawi City

AFP now has lists of Maute Group supporters

MANILA, June 8 - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday announced that it has compiled two lists containing the names of...
Vitaliano Aguirre

NUJP: Aguirre lied, was not misquoted

The National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP) said in a statement that Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre's recent accusation of a destabilization plot...