President’s scandal has Brazilians pondering new government

RIO DE JANEIRO — Many Brazilians are already looking ahead to the likelihood of a new government after two days of corruption allegations battered President Michel...

5 dead after Indonesian ferry catches fire in Java Sea

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A ferry caught fire in the Java Sea, leaving five people dead and nearly 190 others rescued, Indonesian authorities said Saturday. A Transport...

No Filipino hurt in Times Square incident –DFA

MANILA—No Filipinos were reported hurt so far in the Times Square incident Thursday when a car slammed into crowd, killing one person and injuring 22. The...

Comelec welcomes study showing May 2016 polls better that last 2 elections

MANILA—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) welcomed on Friday the positive review of a private think tank showing that the May 2016 National and Local Elections “was...

Trump opens first presidential trip abroad in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump opened his first trip abroad since taking office, touching down Saturday in Saudi Arabia for a visit aimed at...

14 detained Filipinos in Russia released

MOSCOW—Fourteen of the 17 Filipino workers in Moscow who were detained on May 16 have been released on the evening of the next day and are...

Mother tells daughter’s killer to burn in hell, asks judge to show no mercy

REGINA — The mother of a 16-year-old girl who was brutally stabbed to death by a spurned ex stared the young man down in court on...

Pope Francis to be profiled in Wim Wenders’ documentary

CANNES, France — In a first for the Vatican, Pope Francis has participated in a documentary that producers tout as “a historic nonfiction film.” Focus Features...

PDEA: 89% hike in drug-related cases filed under Duterte administration

Gov’t workers urged to check midyear bonuses: Should be tax-free

MANILA—A senator on Friday reminded government workers to check their midyear bonuses, particularly those that are PHP82,000 and below, as they should be tax-free. “…I’m reminding...