Soldier, 3 gunmen slain as BIFF attack Army detachment in Mamasapano
A soldier and three members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed when gunmen attacked an Army detachment in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano in Maguindanao province Sunday morning, the military said.
Cosby said pill would ‘relax’ her, alleged sex victim testifies
The first witness was aggressively cross-examined by Cosby's lawyer in a preview of what the plaintiff can expect.
Melbourne siege ‘a terrorist attack’ – Australian PM
(UPDATE - 9:39 a.m.) Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday police were treating a deadly siege in the southern city of Melbourne as an "act of terrorism" after a claim by the Islamic State group that one of its fighters was the gunman responsible.
REFLECTION | Not a history of Filipinos, but histories
The sooner we recognize that there are histories apart from our own, the sooner we can learn from each other and build a nation less vulnerable to division - one that recognizes and respects the narratives of our people.
Iran blames Trump as Arab powers sever Qatar ties; 3 more join Saudi-led group
The Arab world's strongest powers cut ties with Qatar on Monday over alleged support for Islamists and Iran, re-opening a festering wound just two weeks after US President Donald Trump's demand for Muslim states to fight terrorism.
US Supreme Court agrees to decide major privacy case on cellphone data
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a major case on privacy rights in the digital age that will determine whether police officers need warrants to access past cellphone location information kept by wireless carriers.
Palace issues EO 27 to implement PH Medium-Term Development Plan
A clear roadmap: with this objective in mind, Malacañang on Monday ordered the implementation of the country's new medium-term development plan. Signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on June 1, 2017, EO 27 directed all government agencies, including government-owned or -controlled corporation (GOCCs), and local government units (LGUs) to align their programs, budgets, and strategies with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Public Investment Program (PIP) for 2017-2022.
Provident Plans told: Shape up by mid-June or face conservatorship
MANILA –The Insurance Commission (IC) announced on Monday that it is “inclined” to place the “capital impaired” pre-need firm Provident Plans International Corp. under...
WATCH | Video clips record alleged scenes of rampage at Marawi City
Video clips obtained by the Reuters news agency and attributed to the Amaq News Agency showed, among others, scenes of armed men marauding a...
House to set probe on Resorts World Manila tragedy
MANILA, Philippines – Even as the police is still investigating the Resorts World robbery and fire, the House of Representatives announced it will dip...
WATCH | Resorts World Manila survivor tells a sad story
The grief is palpable, listening to her account of that terrible midnight night when the whole world turned upside down at Resorts World Manila. At...
Star pummels Rain or Shine by 36 points to grab 1-0 quarterfinals lead
The Star Hotshots destroyed reigning champions Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 118-82, to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three Oppo PBA Commissioner's Cup...
Rachel Peters begins Miss Universe preparations this month
'I haven’t really had much time off. But this is the path I chose and it’s a blessing, and I’m enjoying it.'
Resorts World casino supervisor was a kind soul who always put family first
Resorts World Manila casino supervisor Leah Grace Mozo was already working for a luxury cruise ship overseas when she decided to come home to the Philippines to work for the casino resort complex. Her dreams for herself and her family were dashed past midnight June 2 when a lone gunman entered RWM.
Star’s Marc Pingris: ‘May chance kaming mag-finals kung naglalaro ako’
Injured Marc Pingris couldn't do anything but watch from the sidelines as the Star Hotshots head into battle in the Oppo PBA Commissioner's Cup...