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Time releases list of 100 most influential people
MANILA, Philippines – Time Magazine on Thursday, April 21, released the 2016 edition of its 100 most influential people list.In this 2016 list, comedian Aziz Ansari, video game streamer Felix...
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Roxas machinery will have a hard time in Negros Occidental – Poe ally
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) leaders in here can claim all they want that the province will go for their standard-bearer Manuel Roxas II, but their former party mate, 3rd...
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Death toll in Mexican chemical plant blast rises to 13
MEXICO CITY, Mexico –The death toll from a powerful blast at a petrochemical plant in Mexico has risen to 13, and the final toll is feared to be higher still, an official said Thursday, April 21."We...
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President Aquino: Police not at fault in Kidapawan clash
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday, April 21, defended the police force in the bloody clash with the farmers of Kidapawan City early this month.“Siyempre nakikiramay muna...
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Brazil's Rousseff flies to US amid impeachment battle
BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff flew to New York on Thursday, April 21, to sign a global climate change pact, giving her an international stage to address efforts to oust...
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Aquino defends Kris' chopper ride: Why the criticism?
MANILA, Philippines – What’s with the criticism? President Benigno Aquino III defended his younger sister, actress and TV host Kris Aquino, on Thursday, April 21, amid growing criticism over her use of...
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France to hold May meeting on Israel-Palestinian peace process
PARIS, France – France will host a meeting of ministers from 20 countries on May 30 to try to relaunch the Israel-Palestinian peace process, Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announced on Thursday,...
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Crime-free PH in 3-6 months? Start by cleaning up gov't – Alunan
MANILA, Philippines – To eliminate crime in the Philippines within 3 to 6 months – as promised by his presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte – a cleanup of corrupt and inefficient government officials...
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Senate bet Dante Liban: We need a department focused on PH family
MANILA, Philippines – What is the government doing for the Filipino family?For former Quezon City representative Dante Liban, it’s time for government to focus on the Filipino family, and one way to do...
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Landslide in northeast India kills 16
NEW DELHI, India – A huge landslide hit a camp for construction workers in a remote part of northeast India on Friday, April 22, killing at least 16, police said.Heavy rains triggered the disaster in...
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Senate bet Allan Montaño: Equip Filipino workers for ASEAN integration
MANILA, Philippines – Now that the ASEAN regional integration is already in full swing, a senatorial candidate urged the government to equip Filipino workers with enough skills to help them compete...
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Valeroso pushes for meritocracy bill vs padrino system
MANILA, Philippines – Retired police chief superintendent Diosdado Valeroso, who is eyeing a Senate seat in next month's polls, said he plans to push for a meritocracy bill that would insulate law...
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Jonvic Remulla breaking away? We're 'best of friends' – Binay
PANGASINAN, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar Binay remained mum on on reports that his close ally Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla was breaking away.Binay was asked about it on Friday, April 22,...
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Ople: With current conditions in PH, 'labor migration here to stay'
MANILA, Philippines – Is the current administration pursuing a labor export policy?For senatorial candidate Susan Ople, this policy is “not declared.” But one thing is clear for her: the government is...
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Alunan wins Rappler's last senatorial debate – netizens
MANILA, Philippines – Former Interior Secretary Rafael Alunan III won the netizens’ favor during the the last leg of the Rappler Senatorial Debate series held at the FEU Institute of Technology on...
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Duterte preferred 'presidentiable' of independent senatorial bets
MANILA, Philippines – Even among candidates for senator, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte remains the preferred presidential candidate. Five of 6 bets at Rappler's senatorial debate on Friday, April...
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Why won't contractualization work in PH? Poor quality of life – Ople
MANILA, Philippines – Why does contractualization work in other countries and not in the Philippines?Senatorial candidate Susan Ople was asked this question on Friday, April 22, during the last leg of...
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Senatorial bets: 'Cyberwarriors,' techies needed vs data leak
MANILA, Philippines – A day after data on Philippine voters was leaked online by hackers, 6 senatorial candidates called for technology-savvy individuals to help stem the flow of sensitive information...
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Comelec on data leak: We have to be accountable
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, April 22, admitted that it should be accountable for the leak that compromised the sensitive data of at least 54.4 million...
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Data leak can’t be used in cheating – Comelec
MANILA, Philippines – Leaked data on at least 54.4 million voters cannot be used in cheating, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday, April 22, to quell fears about the credibility of the...
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