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Trillanes sues Mocha Unson for ‘cyber libel’ at Ombudsman over ‘fake news’
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed a criminal complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Communications Assistant Secretary Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson, who he accused of three counts of “the cybercrime offense of libel” and of using falsified documents.
‘Martial Law has not vanquished extremists in Marawi,’ and other Sept 21 statements
Various advocacy groups have issued statements on September 21, which has been declared a National Day of Protest, including a Davao-based organization calling for an end to martial law in Mindanao.
LPA to bring Friday
A low pressure area of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur will bring rains over most parts of the country on Friday, September 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration said.
WORLD
‘Deranged’ Trump to pay dearly for U.N. speech – North Korea’s Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un blasted U.S. President Donald Trump as “mentally deranged” on Friday and vowed to make him pay dearly for threatening to destroy his country, hours after Trump ordered fresh sanctions over Pyongyang’s weapons programs.
Russia to strike U.S.-backed fighters in Syria if provoked
Russia warned the United States on Thursday it would target U.S.-backed militias in Syria if Russian troops again came under fire, as the United States disclosed an unusual face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Russian generals meant to avoid such clashes.
As Mexico quake deaths hit 273, search focuses on 10 buildings
Rescuers swarmed over rubble with shovels and picks on Thursday in a frantic search for survivors two days after Mexico’s deadliest earthquake in a generation, focusing on 10 collapsed buildings where people may still be alive.
BUSINESS
Citing Aussie govt data, Cebu Pacific says it outpaced competition in Manila-Sydney route
Cebu Pacific has reported the highest passenger market share on flights between Manila and Sydney, outperforming key competitors servicing the route.
Cars slapped with lower excise tax in Senate’s TRAIN version
Lower excise tax rates for automobiles are reflected in the Senate version of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill compared to the House of Representatives' version.
Senate panel OKs TRAIN bill, Angara touts higher take-home pay for ‘99% of taxpayers’
The government is expected to generate some P134 billion in revenues, and "99 percent of taxpayers will enjoy higher take-home pay" under the version of the tax reform bill approved by the Senate ways and means panel, according to its committee chairman.
OPINION
It has gotten to the point that there is pride in entitlement and braggadocio in lying. Filipinos are mocked and demonized for fighting for human rights, for demanding accountability and transparency in government, while those who deny and twist the words of the Constitution fist-bump you on Facebook after embarrassing their own staff and alma mater.
SPECIAL FEATURES
ENTERTAINMENT
Dream Theater’s brand of prog rock goes beyond images and words
The legendary band will perform at the Kia Theatre on Monday.
REVIEW | ‘Respeto’ and the power of a well-defined setting
This gritty urban drama is wonderfully acted, especially by a magnetic Abra, who holds the film steadily in its place.
VIDEOS
President Duterte offers pardon, clemency to killer cops
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WATCH | truck plows through 3 motorbikes in QC
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MRT-3 passengers forced to switch trains as woman jumps off platform
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Alvarez: De Lima is the number one drug lord
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Duterte accuses some miners of funding destab bid
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Sen De Lima at QC MTC Branch 34
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Thailand Turtle Rescue
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InterAksyon Lifestyle: Art Fair Vernissage at The Link Carpark, Makati City
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SPORTS
Narvasa on Pacquiao’s new basketball league: ‘There is still no conflict’
Senator Manny Pacquiao isn't violating his contractual obligations in the PBA with the launch of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League which he founded recently.
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SMB, Rain or Shine boost twice-to-beat bids
The San Miguel Beermen and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters boosted their respective bids for twice-to-beat after posting separate wins in the Oppo...
Dondon Hontiveros, Tony Dela Cruz sign off from PBA
Dondon Hontiveros and Tony Dela Cruz played their last PBA game on Wednesday night in the Alaska Aces' 112-82 defeat to the Rain or...
LIFESTYLE
Marcos-era activists pass the torch on to the youth in the Great LEAN Run
Some 1,400 participants joined the yearly run held Saturday in UP Diliman.
EVENTS | On this day, September 21, remembering Martial Law
Revisit history with today and the rest of the month's Martial Law-themed films and theatrical performances.
CONFIRMED | Fourth edition of Madrid Fusion Manila on April 19 to 21, 2018
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2017 awardee Matt Abergel and Top Chef Season 9 Winner Paul Qui will be among the world-renowned chefs to grace the congress.
MOTORING
Tesla, AMD to develop chip for self-driving car — CNBC
Electric carmaker Tesla Inc is working with Advanced Micro Devices Inc to develop its own artificial intelligence chip for self-driving cars, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Audi takes lead in automated driving
German carmaker Audi is taking a lead in bringing more automated driving to roads, but rivals seem in no rush to follow while legal and regulatory uncertainties still cloud the technology.
Intel collaborates with Waymo on self-driving compute design
Intel Corp announced a collaboration with Alphabet’s Waymo self-driving unit, saying it had worked with the company during the design of its compute platform to allow autonomous cars to process information in real time.
TECH
WATCH | Defibrillator drones could save lives in hard-to-reach areas
Researchers have developed a drone with the capability of transporting and delivering an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) to rural areas in the first few minutes after cardiac arrest to facilitate early defibrillation. Reuters' Roselle Chen reports.
DICT chief Salalima submits resignation to Malacanang — Newsbytes.ph
Rodolfo “Rudy” Salalima, the first secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), tendered his resignation letter to Pres. Rodrigo Duterte two weeks ago, a reliable source told Newsbytes.PH.
