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Cayetanos building 'super dynasty' in Taguig, says lawyer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 10:36 AM

The Cayetano family is building a "super dynasty" with 4 of its members gunning for local and national government positions in the 2019 polls, a lawyer said Wednesday.  Read more »

Third telco selection did not favor Dennis Uy: DICT chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 09:54 AM

The consortium of Davao businessman Dennis Uy and China Telecom secured 'provisional' third telco rights because its rivals, Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp and Sear, failed to meet bidding requirements. Read more »

The elusive geisha of Kyoto

David Celdran
Posted at Nov 14 07:17 AM

Like the city that’s losing chunks of its past, the geisha and her apprentice, the maiko, are now beyond reach except for a few. Read more »

10 sommelier-approved wines from Manila Uncorked 2018

Gail Sotelo
Posted at Nov 14 07:06 AM

When Filipino sommeliers get together, you can be sure the wine will be good and plentiful. Read more »

Down to basics: How to build a wardrobe with potential to impress

Kevin Yapjoco
Posted at Nov 14 07:03 AM

With the range of menswear that’s available and the growing number of styles  to choose from, where does a man even begin to get a solid grip on the pieces that he must have in his closet? Kevin Yapjoco agrees to help. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Bringing back the Balangiga bells

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 04:23 AM

The Balangiga bells are set to be returned to the country, whilesomething seems to be wrong with the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) program. Read more »

ANC Soundbytes: Balangiga bells to return to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 12:43 AM

After more than a century, the Balangiga bells are making their way back to the Philippines. But why are they relevant? Find out in this video. #ANCAlerts Read more »

Hilbay tells gov't: Treat arbitral ruling on West PH Sea as 'trophy'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 11:40 PM

Former Solicitor General and senatorial aspirant Florin Hilbay on Tuesday said the government should "treat as a trophy" the international tribunal ruling recognizing Manila's rights in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

PH shares tumble amid sharp tech sell-off on Wall Street

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 11:31 PM

Philippine shares tumbled alongside most Asian markets which tracked Wall Street's worst decline since 2011. Read more »

Duterte attends 33rd ASEAN Summit in Singapore

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 11:28 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte joined other leaders in Southeast Asia for the opening ceremony of the 33rd ASEAN summit in Singapore. Read more »

Ban sought on political dynasty members from party-list groups

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 10:51 PM

The Makabayan bloc of congressmen is seeking amendments to the Party-list System Act to ensure the system is not exploited by members of political dynasties. Read more »

U.S. begins process of returning Balangiga bells to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 10:45 PM

After more than a century, the Balangiga Church bells, which were taken by the US Army during the Philippine-American war, are home-bound. Read more »

'This is the time to do it,' Hilbay says of 2019 Senate bid

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 09:58 PM

"I think this is the time to do it." Read more »

With Team Lakay’s success on the global stage, has Philippine MMA reached a Golden Age?

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 14 09:01 AM

 A fight camp in La Trinidad, Benguet produces the country’s top MMA fighters. Read more »

Release of arrest warrant vs Imelda deferred: Sandiganbayan

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 10:36 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang clarified on Tuesday that the 5th Division has not yet released an arrest warrant against former First Lady and Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos. Read more »

'PH not a trash bin': Gov't to insist return of garbage shipment to South Korea

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 08:21 PM

The government will insist the return of the shipload of garbage from South Korea dumped in Misamis Oriental, an environment official on Tuesday said. Read more »

VIDEO: The new undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion

ANC-X
Posted at Nov 13 07:22 PM

It was a highly anticipated rematch of MMA artists Filipino Kevin Belingon and Brazilian Bibiano Fernandes Friday, November 9 in Singapore. After 5 rounds of heart stopping action, Belingon dethroned Fernandes as ONE Bantamweight World Champion. The win was a product of over two years of hard work and improvement on the part of Belingon. Read more »

Stan Lee made heroes, and he made them real

Ricky Carandang
Posted at Nov 13 07:11 PM

Fresh out of a beating, a fan recalls seeing his first comic book in a convenience store—The Mighty Thor it was—a moment that led to a lifetime of geeking out and dreaming of a better world Read more »

Here's why you need to check your credit score

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 07:07 PM

As the launch of the country’s first credit information system draws near, On The Money’s resident financial adviser Salve Duplito tells you how can maximize its features.  Read more »

Rio says palace assured him he can lead DICT until Jan 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 11:06 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Officer-in-Charge Eliseo Rio said Monday that Malacañang has assured him that he can lead the agency until January 2019. Read more »