Body found in Rio ‘feared to be Greek ambassador’
Brazilian police suspect a body discovered inside a charred vehicle in Rio de Janeiro is Greece's ambassador to Brazil who went missing three days ago, television channel Globo reported on…
Filipino inventor develops e-crackers
A Filipino inventor has developed electronic firecrackers (e-firecrackers) that can be used as an alternative to the traditional firecracker in the New Year celebration.
Trust me, says Duterte
President Duterte has urged Filipinos to trust him in the war against drugs that he vowed to vigorously pursue until the last day of his term.
‘Neanderthals were cannibals’
Deep in the caves of Goyet in Belgium researchers have found the grisly evidence that the Neanderthals did not just feast on horses or reindeer, but also on each other.
‘Pambansang Abs’ gets first big break in new serye
Tawag kay Jak ngayon sa social media ay “Pambansang Abs” dahil sa kanyang perfectly chiseled abdominal muscles na laging nakikita sa shows niyang “Dear Uge” at “Bubble Gang.”
Strike continues; 5 buses burned
Six bus drivers were arrested yesterday in Batangas as the nationwide strike staged by employees of a big bus company continued for the second straight day in dozens of bus…
The Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through…
Japan PM visiting Davao
President Duterte has said that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be coming to Davao City in January for a friendly visit and a show of solidarity.
The Word
In the beginning was the Word,/and the Word was with God,/and the Word was God./He was in the beginning with God./All things came to be through him,/and without him nothing…
Syria truce holding
A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, appeared to hold early on Friday after a shaky start during the night…
World’s highest bridge opens in China
The world’s highest bridge has opened to traffic in China, connecting two provinces in the mountainous southwest and reducing travel times by as much as three-quarters, local authorities said Friday.
NBA: Westbrook tossed!
Russell Westbrook's tough night in Memphis was cut short when the Oklahoma City star was ejected in the third quarter of the Thunder's 114-80 NBA loss to the Grizzlies on…
Fed good for up to 3-4 years
Roger Federer says he hopes to play for at least another three or four years and that his “mind-set is for the long-term’’ in assessing his tennis future.
US sanctions Russia
President Barack Obama on Thursday unleashed a barrage of retaliatory measures against Moscow for meddling in the US election, imposing sanctions on two intelligence agencies, expelling 35 agents and shuttering…
Emoji culture
The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph, officially called the ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ emoji.
President Digong inspires Catandunganons
Catanduanes folks are particularly inspired by President Rodrigo Duterte’s prompt visit right after the weather permitted him to do so after villainous Typhoon Nina battered their province on Christmas day.
