ICC chief prosecutor warns PH over drug war killings
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said Thursday that she is “deeply concerned” about reports of extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users in the Philippines.
2 trillion galaxies make up universe
Thought the universe was crowded with 100 billion to 200 billion galaxies? Try one trillion or even two trillion galaxies and more.
Du30 rejects torture, advises how to kill
“Torture is very odious to me,” the President said in his impromptu remarks at the Philippine Business Conference in Pasay City last Thursday night.
Rizal’s ‘Federalism’
"...AS the tendency of countries that have been tyrannized over, when they once shake off the yoke…like the beat of the pendulum, by a law of reaction the Islands will…
Sayings about the Holy Spirit
Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever denies me before…
Trump denies sex assault ‘lies’
Donald Trump savaged US media Thursday for reporting “outright lies” that he groped and forcibly kissed women, as First Lady Michelle Obama blasted the Republican nominee in a powerful tirade.
Signal No. 2 up as ‘Karen’ nears
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration raised tropical cyclone warning signal No. 2 in Catanduanes and Camarines Sur as tropical storm “Karen” (international name “Sarika”) continues to intensify…
Dylan wins Nobel
Bob Dylan, Nobel laureate. In the book world’s equivalent of a Supreme Court ruling, the Nobel judges declared Thursday that Dylan is not just a rock star but a poet…
Thais mourn king’s death
Millions of Thais donned black Friday as the grieving nation prepared to hold traditional Buddhist ceremonies for revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death leaves the country facing an uncertain new…
Underestimating rising sea levels?
RECENTLY persistently higher temperatures caused by global warming have led glaciers and the polar ice caps to greater-than-average melting. The massive ice sheets that cover Greenland and Antarctica are also…
PBA: TRADE! James Yap for Paul Lee
James Yap will now suit up for Rain or Shine. In his place, Paul Lee will next season play alongside longtime Yap partner, Marc Pingris, with the Star Hotshots.
PBA: You don’t mess around with Jim
Following its gutsy performance in Game 3 Wednesday, the Meralco Bolts try to keep the intensity high as they aim to move closer to winning a first ever title when…
New task force probes media slays
A new presidential task force has been created to investigate cases of murders and other violence against journalists and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Senate probe on EJKs terminated
The Senate committee on justice and human rights has decided to terminate its investigation into the recent spate of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) with the conclusion that the summary executions are…
Duterte fears more deaths in drug war
With about 6,000 policemen and 5,000 barangay officials in his latest drug list, President Duterte said there might be more killings if he will read out their names.
FVR and Digong
THE recent exasperated remarks by former President Fidel V. Ramos that seem critical of President Rodrigo Duterte’s first 100 days performance, and where he in fact chastised Digong for his…
