MANILA, Philippines --- Lawmakers on Sunday strongly condemned what they call "Chinese intrusion" into the waters of the Philippine (Benham) Rise east of Luzon, pointing out that the government needs to "enforce" the country's rights within the are...

MANILA, Philippines--NorthPort overcame an 18-point deficit then regained its bearing after allowing Converge to force overtime with its play on both ends to take a 112-104 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Arvi...

 



 

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for an end to the conflict in Gaza, as he showed signs of recovery after suffering from bronchitis.

On Saturday the 87-year-old pope delegated the reading of a speech at a ceremo...

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the East assistant coach Obet Vital admitted that the Lady Warriors were affected by Jerry Yee's suspension as they absorbed their third straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

In ...

MANILA, Philippines --- After being benched in the first three games, Barbie Jamili proved her worth in her debut for the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

Jamili made the most of her first start as she po...

MANILA, Philippines---Veteran forward Sean Anthony said NLEX can't make excuses following a loss to Terrafirma on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Playing their second game in three days, the Road Warriors bowed to the Dyip, 99-95.

"We can't...

MANILA, Philippines---Juami Tiongson earned high praises from Terrafirma coach Johnedel Cardel after their most recent win in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Led by Tiongson, the Dyip squeaked past NLEX, 99-95, to earn a rare 2-0 start on Sunday at Aran...

 



 

MANILA, Philippines --- Politicians must not take part in the distribution of cash aid under the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Su...

Best-selling artist Rihanna drew flak after netizens slammed her for her "lazy" full-show performance at a pre-wedding celebration hosted by Asia's richest man, billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, for his son, Anant,in Jamnagar, India.

The ...

MANILA, Philippines --- Makati City branded the local government of Taguig a "bully" for shutting down its riverfront park for supposedly "operating without the necessary permits."

The Makati city government said Taguig issued ...

Up by 43 with about seven minutes left in the ball game, naturalized ace Justin Brownlee checked in for Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday night against Chinese Taipei.

The rest of the starters---Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana and Scottie Thompso...

PARIS---Organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris may be feeling a little queasy over their commitment to hold open water swimming in the scenic but often polluted Seine.

Last August, the marathon swimming test events were canceled...

Philippine men's football team manager Freddy Gonzalez admitted that finding a new name to replace the famous Azkals moniker is not among his main priorities at this point.

He'd rather wait for a new team identity to take shape under a new coach...

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- The president of the Association of Barangay Chairpersons (ABC) in Isabela City was shot dead here on Sunday, February 25, in front of the Puerta Del Ciudad Hotel at Nuez Extension.

Col.Alexander Lorenzo, the...

MANILA, Philippines --- A lawmaker has maintained that there is no pressure on the House to pass bills pushing wage increases, noting that there is a need to intently study different proposals.

In a press briefing on Monday, Rizal 4th District R...

Instead of limiting exposure to international film festivals to cope with its recent budget cut, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) should reach out to more film-related groups abroad to help educate and develop Filipino directo...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued guidelines on the accreditation process for dental clinics to participate in the promotion of the country's medical tourism.
 
The DOT in a statement on Monday said the guideli...

MANILA, Philippines--Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.

Aguilar's Team ...

MANILA, Philippines --- China claimed that its actions in Bajo de Masinloc were only made in response to "moves by the Philippines that infringe Chinese sovereignty."

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remark in a press brie...

MANILA, Philippines - Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor is surveying its portfolio of solar and hydropower power plants from a bird's-eye view with the help of specialized drones, enabling the renewable energy firm to d...

An excited "yes!" was heard from Lea Salonga when she learned that Boublil & Schnberg's classic musical "Miss Saigon" coming back to the Philippines was opened up, where she said its timely story is one of the reasons why it continues to resona...

 



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MANILA, Philippines --- Cloudy skies and rain showers will prevail over parts of Luzon on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon or "amihan...

MANILA, Philippines --- House lawmakers are confused why some senators have called on congressional panels to just file cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy, saying that they just want the televangelist to ...

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE - Companies have scrambled to scuttle plans for initial public offering in China this year as the securities watchdog tightens rules on share listings in a bearish market.

Forty-seven companies pulled their listing plans from ...

 

 




MANILA, Philippine - Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said the missing sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts can be considered dead, even as he reiterated his promise to the families to get justice for them.
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Ex-Pres Duterte warns vs term extension in Cha-cha
Former President Rodrigo Duterte says he supports the Charter change, but warns on its possible use to extend th...

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year.

At around 6:00 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admi...

World shares stalled just below record highs on Monday as investors awaited inflation data from the United States and euro zone that could further refine interest rate expectations.

The data will provide the next test for investors, who have had...

 



MANILA, Philippines --- Retired chief justice Reynato Puno has urged the House of Representatives to refrain from using the term "unless provided by law" in amending the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions, saying that the items...

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is waiting for a preliminary report on allegations against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy before deciding whether or not to issue a lookout bulleti...

Boy Abunda appeared to be feeling alluded to by Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque as among those who confirmed their breakup without their consent, and he now

On his talk show, Abunda said he had every reason to react to Alonzo and Roque's joint stat...

MANILA, Philippines---PLDT will be competing in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference without the services of Mika Reyes.

PLDT coach Rald Ricafort revealed that Reyes will be out for the conference due to a shoulde...

 

MANILA, Philippines --- Overcast skies and rain showers are expected in parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and the shearline, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geop...

MANILA, Philippines --- Ombudsman Samuel Martires has questioned a recent memorandum from the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) requiring all Presidential appointees to secure clearances from the Office of the Ombudsman, saying ...

Marina Summers proved she has what it takes to be the first "Filipina Winnah" after making a splash on the first episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World," which was aired on Friday, Feb. 9.

From making her grand entrance to defeating Fre...

MANILA, Philippines---The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) went through a massive shakeup this offseason with signings left and right and Creamline's Alyssa Valdez only has one wish after all of it.

Injuries are part of the game and with the pres...

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China violated anti-collision rules in latest WPS incident - PCG
China violated international rules tom prevent maritime collisions during the Philippine Coast Gua...

MANILA, Philippines --- National Scientist and Economist Dr. Raul Fabella on Monday said he is in favor of lifting constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership, believing it could drive more local and foreign investors to the Philippine...