Sotto bares new Senate committee assignments
Members of the Liberal Party and coalition allies have been given the first crack at major committees in the Senate based on the initial list of committee chairmanships released by…
Peso surges on Duterte optimism
The Philippine peso climbed to the highest in almost eight months as the incoming administration of Rodrigo Duterte assured investors he will continue the pro-growth policies of outgoing President Benigno…
Roach coping well
Freddie Roach’s tilted neck and the slight tremor of his hands were obvious to the onlookers at Mendez Gym, as the boxing trainer walked through the ropes and into the…
Drug lords hike bounty for Duterte, Dela Rosa
Convicted drug lords have reportedly increased the bounty for incoming Philippine National Police chief Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte after they failed to lure bounty hunters…
Kris gave P30M to Leni campaign
Popular television host and presidential sister Kris Aquino was one of the contributors to the campaign funds of incoming vice president Leni Robredo during the May 9 polls.
Japan protests Chinese warship
Japan protested to China on Thursday after spotting a Chinese warship for the first time near disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Terror in Tel Aviv
Two Palestinians opened fire at a popular Tel Aviv nightspot near Israel’s military headquarters on Wednesday, killing four people in one of the worst attacks in a months-long wave of…
PBA DL: CafeFrance notches second win
CafeFrance showed its championship poise and fended off Racal, 83-79 for its second win in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup Thursday at JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
Starting your day early
We’re all familiar with that saying, “The early bird gets the worm.” Did you know that this common saying originated from English parables written by Jon Ray?
Teaching about adultery and divorce
Jesus said to his disciples, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust…
Mar seeks extension in filing of expenses
The camp of defeated presidential candidate Manuel A. Roxas II has asked for a 14-day extension of the deadline for the filing of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures after…
VP Leni won’t be cash-strapped
In fact, the vice president-elect will be left with a good chunk of change which she could use to bankroll her advertised poverty-alleviation projects.
Wife identifies ‘chop-chop’ victim
The severed pairs of human arms and legs wrapped inside a rice sack found near the Senate entrance Wednesday morning belongs to a man.
Thousands to attend Ali service
Thousands of people are expected to attend an Islamic prayer service for Muhammad Ali on Thursday, the start of two days of poignant ceremonies honoring the late boxing legend.
Attorneys for Cosby seek dismissal of Pennsylvania sexual assault case
Attorneys for Bill Cosby asked a Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday to throw out sexual assault charges filed against the comedian, saying he had not been given an opportunity to confront…
Guam archbishop denies sex abuse allegations
The head of the Catholic Church in Guam has denied sexual abuse allegations after the Vatican appointed an administrator to perform his duties while an investigation is underway.
