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The opening salvo yesterday of the legislative inquiry into the alleged rampant drug trade at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) saw embattled Senator Leila de Lima further pinned down to an alleged protection racket extended to high-value inmates who ran the multi-billion narcotics operations during her term as Justice secretary.

The Philippine Orchid Society celebrated its 70th anniversary last August 26 to September 5 2016 at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak (Flower Garden area), Quezon Memorial Circle, Diliman, Quezon City.

Living in the digital age, privacy is a rare thing nowadays. With almost everyone having access to the internet and owning several social media accounts, oversharing seems to have already become a norm

By Genalyn D. Kabiling, Antonio L. Colina IV, and Elena L. Aben The government’s war on illegal drugs will continue no matter how many congressional inquiries will be conducted to discredit his campaign, President Duterte declared on Monday night. The President said he is even prepared to defend his war on drugs from the “idiotic view” of local and foreign critics who undermine the safety of the Filipinos from drug lords and dealers. Duterte, despite criticisms from the international community, emphasized... Читать дальше...

K-pop boy band 2PM released their sixth studio album recently to mark their comeback in the music scene after more than a year of absence.

A commercial plane of Saudi Airways Airlines was placed in isolation at a runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) yesterday afternoon after its pilot pressed the distress button by mistake 20 minutes before landing.

Celebrity couple Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo went whale shark diving in Oslob, Cebu recently.

Jio Jalalon embellished his status as the face of NCAA by leading the Arellano University Chiefs to yet another big win.

Travelling is one of the best things we could all do during long breaks from work or school. While some of us may just explore the wonders of the Philippines, a few of us would most likely want to venture to other countries

The Supreme Court (SC) affirmed yesterday the 2015 ruling of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) which declared Sen. Mary Grace Poe Llamanzares a natural-born Filipino and qualified to hold office as member of the Senate. In a 9-3 vote, the SC dismissed the petition filed by losing senatorial candidate Rizalito David. The court decision said: “Public respondent Senate Electoral Tribunal did not act without or in excess of its jurisdiction, or with grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess... Читать дальше...

MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking an end to registration of private emission testing centers (PETCs) nationwide and importation of vehicle engines not complying with Euro 4 standards.

Statement issued by Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon, Senators Francis Pangilinan, Senator Bam Aquino, and Senator Risa Hontiveros

Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms will be experienced over Luzon and the Visayas, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 24-hour forecast released Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 20).

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has denied accusations of illegal doping after being named in the latest series of leaks by the Russian hacker group calling itself 'Fancy Bears'.

GlaxoSmithKline said on Tuesday it had chosen its head of consumer healthcare, Emma Walmsley, as its new chief executive, after considering internal and external candidates.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte talks to a victim of the September 2 Davao City bombing at the Matina Enclaves in Davao City, Monday night. Duterte released financial assistance to the families of the 15 who were killed in the attack, and the 67 who were wounded. (Malacañang Photo)

Senator Leila de Lima took the opportunity to warn Sen. Richard Gordon, the new chairman of the Senate committee on justice, of the possible antics of allies of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in upcoming hearings.

Filipina Rose Marie Velasquez made all the judges of the The Voice Romania 'rise up' on their feet during her blind audition.

AFPayments Inc. will implement its beep card or tap and go system in RRCG Transport’s P2P buses from Alabang Town Center (ATC) to Greenbelt 1 in Makati City.

The City of Santa Rosa of the 1st District in this province was given Clean Air Certification along with the cities of Baguio and Iloilo in the country, Malang in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal for their commitments to take significant actions to address air quality during a conference in Busan, South Korea.

Hong Kong stocks eased in the first few minutes of trade Tuesday as traders move cautiously ahead of key policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and Japanese central bank.

Dahir Ahmed Adan, the Somali American named as the perpetrator of the weekend stabbing rampage in Minnesota, was a high-achieving student with no known history of violence.

Country singer Jason Aldean debuted at the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, edging out rapper Drake's long-standing "Views."

Google late Monday sent out invitations to an October 4 event, hinting that the Internet titan will show off a new smartphone powered by its Android mobile software.

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said on Monday President Rodrigo R. Duterte should not be pressured if he fails to finish the war against drug within the period he promised during the election campaign.