Healthy PH economy seen
The local economy is expected to stay healthy and strong after recording a 6.8 percent full year growth in 2016, Malacañang said yesterday.
Italy avalanche toll rises to 24
At least 24 people died in an avalanche that crushed a ski resort in Italy's central Abruzzo region last week, Italian authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Ombudsman seizes Ampatuans’ wealth
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the seizure of the undeclared properties of deceased former Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan Jr. and his wife Bai Laila Uy Ampatuan worth more than…
71 Pinoys on Death Row
There are at least 71 Overseas Filipino Workers on Death Row in various parts of the world, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Impersonators of Kim, Trump hit Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un might never be best buddies, but convincing impersonators are giving Hong Kongers a glimpse of what their improbable friendship might…
Kuwaiti prince hanged
Kuwait hanged a prince in the ruling Al-Sabah family on Wednesday for premeditated murder, state news agency KUNA reported, in what appeared to be the fist execution of a member…
A technique called Cryosauna
Cryosauna is a medical therapy that uses cold air, says Mark Serra of Contour Rehabilitation and Wellness. He said that cryosauna uses cold dry air, or liquid nitrogen vapor about…
Robin Padilla backs increase of maternity leave to 100 days
Action star Robin Padilla has expressed support to House Bill No. 4113 that seeks to increase the paid maternity leave to 100 days with pay and an option to extend…
BIR eyes taxing ‘sari-sari’ stores
Neighborhood “sari-sari” or variety stores, barbershops, and other small scale businesses will not be spared by the Bureau of Internal Revenue in its tax collection efforts to raise at least…
Seed grows of itself
Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would…
Aquino wants Mamasapano cases junked
Former President Benigno S. Aquino III has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss the criminal complaints filed by parents of slain members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action…
Mexico: We will not pay Trump for wall
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto stressed that his country will not pay for a wall along the border with the United States, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of his…
NBA: Losses pile up for Cavs
Arron Afflalo dropped a 3-pointer with 17.3 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 116-112 win Wednesday night over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost for the…
PH posts some of the world’s fastest growth
After years spent languishing behind its neighbors, the Philippines is finally catching up with its fellow Asian tiger economies as it posts some of the fastest growth rates in the…
Venus, 36, ousts Vandeweghe; Serena, 35, boots Lucic-Baroni
Serena Williams is one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title after setting up an all-Williams final at the Australian Open. The only person standing in her way…
Boy surfer photobombed by shark
A 10-year-old surfer has had a close encounter with a photobombing shark that shared a wave with him off an Australian beach.
