Marines mosque Marawi City

Gunfire mars 4-hour humanitarian cease-fire in Marawi; 2 soldiers injured

Thousands of civilians hoping to flee fighting in the besieged city of Marawi remained trapped on Sunday after a four-hour cease-fire to evacuate residents was marred by gunfire. Two soldiers involved in the humanitarian operation were injured by gunfire from the opposite side while they were trying to extract trapped civilians, 1st Infantry Division spokesperson Lt. Col. Jo-Ar Herrera confirmed.

SE Asian nations to use spy planes, drones in common fight vs ISIS threat

Southeast Asian nations plan to use spy planes and drones to stem the movement of militants across their porous borders, defense officials said at the weekend, as concerns rise over the growing clout of Islamic State in the region.

Terrence Romeo fires game-winning triple to oust Alaska, give GlobalPort final QF ticket

Terrence Romeo fired a clutch triple with nine seconds left as the GlobalPort Batang Pier moved on to the playoffs after prevailing over the...

WEEKEND CHEF | Healthy ‘baon’ idea: Chicken nuggets by Chef Tatung Sarthou

Your kid's off to a healthy start with this crispy and delicious chicken dish that's perfect as a lunchbox rice meal. Pair with slices or a piece of fresh fruit.

As cops dismiss terror angle, NBI turns sights to RWM, gov’t accountability

Justice Secretary Vitaliano N. Aguirre II has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to look into and and do a case build-up on the shooting and fire incident that killed 38 people, including the lone gunman, at Resorts World Manila past midnight Friday.

All eyes on Bill Cosby accuser as sexual assault trial begins

Andrea Constandt has accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her at his home 13 years ago.

Former PBA player Bong Alvarez caught using shabu

Former PBA player Bong Alvarez was arrested on Saturday evening for using shabu. Authorities were about to serve a warrant of arrest on Alvarez...

LeBron: Warriors among best teams I’ve seen

Cleveland forward LeBron James said the top-seeded Golden State Warriors are among the best teams he has seen but is confident his Cavaliers can...

Duterte administration ‘has practically terminated’ peace talks with NDF – Joma

Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Ma. Sison said the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte “has practically terminated” peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines and is “no longer interested” in seeking a negotiated end to the almost 50-year old insurgency.

Transport protest set Monday as millions head back to school; DepEd, MMDA unfazed

Transport sector leaders have declared plans for a "transport caravan" on Monday, but the Department of Education said it expects smooth opening of classes in most schools.

WATCH | Smart algorithm builds ‘living’ 3D model of Zurich

Researchers build what they describe as a ''dynamic version'' of Google Street View by combining millions of images and videos into a three-dimensional, living model of the city of Zurich.
Soldiers mosque Marawi City

MARAWI: WAKE UP CALL | Malaysian defense minister says, ‘If we do nothing, they...

MARAWI CITY - At the beginning of the battle that has raged for the past 12 days in Marawi City at the southern end...

REFLECTION | ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’

in today's gospel, the faithful are inspired to keep their faith alive.
Albayalde Jessie Carlos pic

PROFILE | Downhill for Resorts World gunman since 2014 dismissal from govt

After his dismissal from government service in May 2014 for questionable wealth, Department of Finance tax specialist Jessie Carlos apparently raced further down the road to perdition - being mired in gambling and domestic problems until the June 2 attack he mounted on Resorts World Manila that left 38 dead, including himself.
RWM torching gaming table

WATCH | Resorts World CCTV shows 2 hours of mayhem sown by lone gunman

The Resorts World Manila (RWM) management has released the CCTV footage covering the period of the attack past midnight Friday that killed 38 people, including the lone perpetrator.