Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippines is acquiring 10 brand new patrol ships from Japan to boost the countryâ¿¿s territorial defense in the West Philippine Sea. More »Philippines to receive 10 new patrol ships from Japan
Motorcyclists may soon have their own lanes on toll roads in and out of Metro Manila if a bill filed by Cagayan Representative Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. is passed into law. More »Bill seeks motorbike lanes on toll ways
MANILA, Philippines - Korea's Hyundai Motors is exploring the possibility of increasing its importation of auto parts and components from the Philippines, said Trade and Industry Undersecretary Cristino L. Panlilio. More »Hyundai Eyes RP For Autoparts
Manny Pacquiao's devotion to religion and comments against gay marriage will not have an impact as a training distraction or in the ring as the Filipino icon prepares to fight unbeaten American Tim Bradley. More »Religion, gay row won't impact Pacquiao in ring
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Aside from the United States, at least three other countries - Japan, South Korea and Australia - are helping the Philippines establish a minimum credible defence posture to complement its diplomatic capacity in dealing with its territorial disputes with China in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). More »Japan, S. Korea, Australia to aid in Philippines' defence capability
MANILA, Philippines - Mark Caguioa marked his return from a two-month layoff with a flourish, providing Barangay Ginebra firepower and leadership as the Kings ripped the Air21 Express, 103-85, to start their campaign in the PBA Governors Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night. More »Kings lord it over Express
By Eimor Santos, VERA Files On a bright sunny day, a bespectacled man with long hair and a burly frame skillfully strokes his brush against a huge wall. Before the sun sets he is able to paint a fresco of … Continue reading More »Marine advocate paints to protect dolphins
Wondering whether or not to dine out or eat in? A new study gives you a good reason to do the latter -- researchers find that eating a homecooked meal up to five times a week could add years to your life. More »Eating at home could give you a longer life
Chief Justice Renato Corona's camp has until Friday to close their case, the impeachment court ruled on Wednesday. More »Impeachment court sets deadline for Corona camp to close case
An online petition urging lawmakers to waive bank secrecy on their accounts has been gaining support less than a week after impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona issued the challenge in open court. More »Clamor growing for lawmakers to sign confidentiality waivers
A crocodile for an ambassador? More »'Lolong' eyed as croc envoy
By Ellen Tordesillas Just when it seemed that Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona had scored with his almost three -hour long testimony, complete with tearful moments, at his impeachment trial he walked out of the trial! He just declared: … Continue reading More »Corona disassembles
Twitter buzz was building for Palme d'Or contender On The Road and actress Kristen Stewart on May 23, ahead of the film's red carpet premiere. More »Buzz for Kristen Stewart in 'On The Road': Twitter highlights from Cannes
MANILA, Philippines - A member of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) was charged with murder yesterday after he was positively identified by witnesses as the one who allegedly planted the bomb that exploded inside a bus in Makati City that killed five passengers last year. More »Cop charged over Makati bus bombing
(Reuters) - A transgender Canadian beauty contestant who was initially disqualified from taking part in the Miss Universe Canada pageant because she was not a "naturally born female" failed to win the crown but was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality. Jenna Talackova, a tall blonde who underwent gender-reassignment surgery at age 19 and holds legal documents affirming her identity as a woman, made it into the top 12 in the Miss Universe Canada pageant on Saturday night in Toronto. She shared the title of Miss Congeniality with three other women voted on by their fellow contestants. ... More »Canadian transgender beauty contestant wins Miss Congeniality
MANILA, Philippines - The original "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Holliday has happily announced that she'll be having a duet with Fil-Mexican finalist Jessica Sanchez presumably for the "American Idol" season 11 finale on Wednesday [US Time]. More »Jennifer Holliday Announces Duet With Jessica Sanchez
While 16-year-old American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez was beaten by 21-year-old Phillip Phillips during the reality TV show finale, Tweeps have taken the battle online and are showing her that she won something even more important: their love. More »Twitter index: Tweeps show love for 'American Idol' finalist Jessica Sanchez
Britney Spears’ rider for the US X Factor apparently features potato salad, potato chips and fried chicken. More »Britney Spears rider details
A US drone strike on Thursday killed eight militants in a Taliban stronghold of Pakistan's tribal belt, bringing the death toll from such strikes to 12 in two days, Pakistani officials said. More »US drone strike 'kills eight in Pakistan'
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