Philippine, US hold joint military drill at disputed South China Sea shoal
MANILA — The militaries of the Philippine and the United States sailed together this week at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Manila’s...
Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new...
The scientist Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of motor neurone disease, for 55 years. He was...
Rescue efforts under way after Philippine ferry sinks, leaving 18 dead
MANILA — Search and rescue operations continued on Tuesday for 10 people still missing after a passenger boat capsized off a Basilan, with the death...
CBCP leader says Church open to dialogue with Marcos gov’t
The leadership of the Catholic Church said Monday it is open to dialogue with the Marcos administration, but only if it serves the...
Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, ICC judges rule
THE HAGUE — Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that octogenarian former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial hearings...
BSP signals another rate cut still possible this year
MANILA — Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona hinted that another rate cut was possible this year but such a move would depend on the...
Death toll in Basilan boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
MV Trisha Kerstin 3 as seen in an undated file photo
(Aviso Zamboanga)MANILA (Updated 12:04 p.m.) — The death toll from a ferry boat accident in...
7 killed, scores missing as passenger ferry capsizes off Basilan
MV Trisha Kerstin 3 as seen in an undated file photo
(Aviso Zamboanga)MANILA — At least seven people died after a passenger boat carrying more than...
Valenzuela City councilor called out for lavish lifestyle
A city councilor in Valenzuela was criticized for her perceived extravagant lifestyle, with Filipinos scrutinizing her social media posts.Valenzuela City Councilor Kisha Coleen...
DMW chief’s MRT ride sparks calls for more gov’t officials to commute
Filipinos hope more government officials would immerse themselves in public transportation after a Cabinet secretary was spotted riding the Metro Rail Transit (MRT).A...













