Death penalty for recruiters of drug couriers sought

MANILA — A lawmaker has filed a bill imposing death penalty against recruiters of Filipino drug couriers, many of whom were arrested and languishing in jail...

MMDA resumes training of volunteers for rescue operations

MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Sunday it will resume its training of rescue volunteers for Metro Manila Rescue Volunteer Core to reinforce...

Palace expects smooth leadership transition at DILG

MANILA — Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas will resign as the head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) after he...

PHL implements measures to lift rankings in 4 global reports — NCC

MANILA — The Philippines is implementing measures to lift its rankings in four global indices where it lags, National Competitiveness Council (NCC) Co-Chair for Private Sector...

Business community wants next admin to continue, accelerate Aquino’s reforms

MANILA — As the country gets busy with the elections and transition of leadership next year, the business community wants the next administration to continue and...

Iloilo: Old structures and treasures

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo — I got the chance to visit Iloilo, a province in central part of the Philippines, with the recent meeting of Asia Pacific...

U.S. fugitive nabbed in Panglao, Bohol

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A fugitive in the United States facing a sexual assault case had been arrested at around 11:30 Saturday morning (August 1) in...

Ronda Rousey crushes Bethe Correia in 34 seconds to defend her title at UFC 190

RIO DE JANEIRO — It’s not a good idea to give Ronda Rousey some extra motivation. Hurt by comments about her family and moved by the...

Tech Tips: How to store and manage passwords securely

With the constant security breaches in reports lately, you’re probably starting to get worried that your password may be compromised and your bank or social media...

Mark Zuckerberg and wife expecting a daughter