Joaquin batters Bahamas; fate of cargo ship uncertain

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas — Hurricane Joaquin destroyed houses, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as it hurled torrents of rain across the Bahamas on Friday, and the...

Deadly attacks claimed by radical Islamists in Bangladesh

The secular South Asian nation of Bangladesh has been hit by a series of murders this year claimed by radical Islamist groups, testing the government’s assurances...

Gilas makes FIBA Asia finals; faces mighty China for Rio Olympics slot

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas leaned on veteran Dondon Hontiveros to score a hard-earned 81-70 victory against Japan late Friday night to enter the finals of the...

LP leadership condemns ‘offensive’ show during LP’s local activity in Laguna

Palparan considers joining 2016 senatorial race

MANILA – Former Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan, who has been detained while standing trial for serious illegal detention of two University of the Philippines (UP) students...

Metro Manila has world’s worst traffic, longest commute – Waze

MANILA – According to the first “Global Driver Satisfaction Index” (GDSI), Metro Manila has the worst traffic condition and longest commutes in the world. The GDSI...

Binay: If I lose because of cheating, I will lead ‘People Power’

MANILA – Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay, who has already expressed interest in running for president, vowed that he would lead the next ‘People Power’ if...

Philconsa seeks disallowance of lump sums in 2015 national budget

MANILA – The Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) yesterday filed a petition to the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the ‘scandalous and unconscionable freight’ lump sums and discretionary...

Leni Robredo is Roxas’ running-mate, says Drilon

MANILA – Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo, widow of late Interior Secretary Jesse Rebredo, would be the Liberal Party’s (LP) vice-presidential candidate in next year’s national...

Tolentino declares bid to run as Senator in 2016 polls

MANILA – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday that he is set to file his resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino...