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At least 20 killed, dozens wounded in clashes in Libya’s Benghazi – medics

BENGHAZI, Libya – At least 20 people were killed and almost 70 wounded when the Libyan army and forces of a renegade general fought Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi on Monday, medical...

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Greenhills-carpark crash driver in hot water for his heart condition – PNP

The driver of the car which plummeted from the third floor of a shopping mall in Greenhills, San Juan City on Friday may have had a heart bypass operation, and police say it was a condition that...

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Glitches and hitches hit MRT-3 line daily – DOTC

Following a crash at EDSA-Taft station that left at least 30 injured, as well as some minor glitches that disrupted operations last week, the Metro Rail Transit ran into another hitch this Monday...

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Expect heavy traffic in Pasig on Sunday due to Marian procession – MMDA

Motorists and commuters passing through some parts of Pasig City may have to take alternate routes this Sunday because of a Grand Marian procession scheduled in the city. Read full news here – GMA News...

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Corruption in Makati was present but ‘minimized’ in my time – ex-vice mayor

Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado has admitted to "benefiting" from irregularities in city projects between 2001 and 2010 but said the graft back then was not as bad. Read full news here – GMA...

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‘Hulidap’ cops turned to crime to maintain lavish lifestyles – former PDEA chief

Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency head and retired general Dionisio Santiago believes the cops involved in the 'hulidap' incident did it due to maintain their lavish lifestyle. Read full news...

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Torre de Manila met zoning, building rules – property builder says

Construction of the alleged “photobombing” condominium high-rise Tore de Manila met all local zoning and building rules, its proponent  DMCI Project Developers, Inc. said in a statement on Monday. Read...

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Makati ‘overpricing’ probe to include 5 other buildings – Trillanes

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday said that the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee investigating alleged overpricing in the construction of Makati City Hall Building II will also look into five...

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Pandesal hawker unable to identify robber due to mental trauma – cops

A 12-year-old pandesal hawker who was so traumatized by an armed robbery that he is now unable to identify his assailant, police investigators said. Read full news here – GMA News Online / News / Metro...

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Undas generally crime-free as of Saturday afternoon – PNP

This year's Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) had been generally crime-free as of Saturday afternoon, the Philippine National Police said. Read full news here – GMA News Online / News / Metro...

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Gov't agencies to ensure safe return to Metro Manila after Undas weekend –...

Government agencies are now working to ensure safe travel of commuters and motorists, as many return to Metro Manila after paying respect to their departed loved ones during the Undas (All Saints' Day...

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18-year wait for Ozone fire victims show need for speedier justice – VACC

The 18-year wait for justice for victims of the 1996 Ozone Disco fire underscore the need for a speedier justice system, the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption said. Read full news here – GMA News...

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Islamic State has lured 550 Germans into fighting – spy agency

The number of Germans fighting alongside Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq has increased sharply to 550 and around 180 have returned, the head of Germany's domestic intelligence said in a...

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Manila ready to ‘sustain’ residents in evacuation areas – Vice Mayor Moreno

As Manila begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Ruby, the local government there assured the public that it will be able to support residents currently seeking shelter in evacuation centers....

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Devotees leave behind 138 tons of trash during papal visit – MMDA

Pope Francis spoke out about the need to care for the environment during his five-day visit to the Philippines, but the devotees who came to see him left at least 138 tons of garbage behind them. Read...

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Footbridge to be built on E. Rodriguez Sat-Sun – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority warned that the construction of a pedestrian overpass on E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in Quezon City this weekend will occupy several lanes of the avenue. Read...

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Footbridge construction to occupy E. Rodriguez lanes Sat-Sun – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority warned that the construction of a pedestrian overpass on E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in Quezon City this weekend will occupy several lanes of the avenue. Read...

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DILG set to implement suspension order vs. Makati Mayor Binay – Roxas

Interior Secretary Mar Roxas on Thursday afternoon confirmed he has a copy of the Office of the Ombudsman's order to suspend Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and 15 other individuals. Read full news here –...

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300 of Metro Manila’s most wanted criminals nabbed in 7 months – PNP report

Half of the most-wanted criminals in Metro Manila have been arrested over the past seven months, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Read full news here – GMA News Online / News / Metro Manila...

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Collapsed girder launcher might delay Skyway Extension Project – MMDA chief

Work on the Skyway Extension Project might not be finished in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November due to the collapse of a heavy-lift girder launcher, Metro Manila...

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Metro Manila crime-free during Pacquiao-Mayweather fight – PNP

Metro Manila was crime-free on Sunday as most of the Philippines watched the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas, the Philippine National Police said. Read full...

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Slipper maker Kentex violated Labor Code with illegal subcontractor services...

Kentex Manufacturing Corporation, which owns the slipper factory that burned down in Valenzuela City, violated the Labor Code by getting the services of an illegal subcontractor, the Department of...

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Valenzuela fire investigation findings out in 2 weeks – Mar Roxas

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and Bureau of Fire Protection will release their findings on the Valenzuela City factory fire, in which 72 people were killed,...

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Kentex, subcontractor could be ordered to pay P7.8M in underpaid wages – DOLE

Kentex Manufacturing Corp. and its subcontractor CJC Manpower Services could be made to pay P7.8 million in underpaid wages for 99 workers deployed to the rubber sandal maker. Read full news here – GMA...

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Commuters packed on MRT, LRT ‘like corned beef’ as service worsens – solons

Commuters on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 and the Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT 1) have gone from being packed into trains like sardines to being sqeezed even tighter "like corned beef" because of the...

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