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Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina
Trump wants the state's Democratic governor to guarantee that he will swiftly lift restrictions on large gatherings of people during the coronavirus pandemic
FAST FACTS: SEA Games 2019 venues convert into quarantine centers
From hosting the 2019 SEA Games, these venues will be used to test and treat coronavirus-positive patients in the Philippines
Can Duterte order PH withdrawal from UNCLOS? 'Theoretically, yes,' says DFA
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the Philippines is party to many important treaties whose fate 'cannot be left to one man no matter how brilliant'
Japan comfort women sue PH government at U.N. body
Having exhausted all channels, including a suit at the Supreme Court, Filipino women raped and assaulted by Japanese soldiers in World War II run to the United Nations
'It's chicken sausage': Hotel denies serving athletes kikiam
'We are so sad because our very own Pinoy athletes are the very first [ones] to destroy our dignity as Filipinos,' says Whitewoods president Edgardo Capulong
Still the 'Phenom': Kiefer Ravena shines in Mobile Legends exhibition game
Kiefer Ravena flashes his skills off court as the basketball star also rules in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
IN PHOTOS: ESGS 2019
Here's what you can expect to see at this year's Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit 2019
LOOK: Archie and the gang drop by Rizal park in PH-exclusive cover
The cover is illustrated by Miguel Mercado
IN PHOTOS: Fans flock to Bacolod’s 2nd pop culture convention
The Bacolod Convention of Pop Culture is one of the activities of the MassKara Festival
UK, France, Germany ‘concerned’ over South China Sea tensions
The E3 countries seek to 'underline their interest in the universal application' of the UNCLOS
Wildlife protections tightened as southern Africa protests
'Humanity needs to respond to the growing extinction crisis by transforming the way we manage the world's wild animals and plants,' says CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero
Educating for Life holds 'No Place Like Home' convention 2019
Educating for Life, in partnership with Moneygment and SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, presents this year the No Place Like Home Philippine Homeschool Convention
Wildlife meeting backs more protection for giraffes
The African giraffe population as a whole has shrunk by an estimated 40% over the past 3 decades, to just under 100,000 animals, according to the best figures available to the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Locsin hits U.S. over sea convention
'If only the greatest power on earth led by the example of subscribing to UNCLOS, it would be a safer world,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
More than 2,300 tigers killed and trafficked this century – report
'It looks like we are losing this fight,' says the author of the report by the conservation group Traffic
Global ban on sending wild elephants to zoos moves step closer
A large majority of countries vote in Geneva to prohibit the transfer of elephants caught in the wild to so-called captive facilities – a practice animal protection groups have long described as 'cruel'
Wildlife meet mulls trade rules to counter 'unprecedented' species declines
The devastation caused to many species by poaching and booming illegal wildlife trade will be in the spotlight during a meeting of conservationists and policymakers in Geneva
IN PHOTOS: Here's what happened at the first ever Viva Convention
Viva gathers its biggest stars in one event to celebrate its 38th
CA declares Bataan city's anti-smoking ordinance unconstitutional
(UPDATED) 'The City Council of Balanga [has] overstepped Congress by passing an ordinance which imposes more prohibited acts than those specified under [RA 9211],' says the CA
Comic-Con's 50th edition to feature past and future hits
Sequels, prequels, and nostalgic reunions await fans at Comic-Con International's 50th edition
Comic-Con hits 50: from hotel basement to Hollywood hangout
The sprawling convention draws Hollywood A-listers like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Stewart, and the cast of 'Game of Thrones' to its frantically hyped panels, where billion-dollar franchises are launched
High tide or low tide? The question that won us the West Philippine Sea case
A simple explainer on how the Philippines won its maritime case through a keen understanding of international maritime law
Catch all your favorite Viva stars at Vivacon 2019
Viva's very first entertainment convention is happening on August 3 and 4, their most star-studded event yet
Google hails Puerto Princesa Underground River with a Doodle
Google users can see an illustration of the Puerto Princesa Underground River by artist David Lu on the search engine's homepage
Allow China to fish in PH waters? Panelo cites UNCLOS but forgets Constitution
While an international agreement cites instances when a country can allow another to fish in its waters, the Philippine Constitution forbids it
‘Fur’ from the truth: Why you might sorely be mistaken about Filipino furries
FurryPinas is a lot more wholesome than you think
UN labor agency approves landmark anti-harassment convention
The convention is adopted following tough negotiations among different parties on issues like defining 'vulnerable groups'
International laws spell out duty to rescue persons at sea
This duty 'can be considered as another side of the right to life, which every individual enjoys under human rights law,' according to a 2016 paper
DFA replaces 'red ribbons' to authenticate documents
The Department of Foreign Affairs says 'Apostille certificates,' which are recognized by signatories of the Apostille convention will replace authentication certificates
How to keep imported waste out of the Philippines
The Philippines doesn't take in a lot of foreign waste compared to its neighbors, but it may become a dumping ground of smuggled garbage if the government doesn't act fast
Environmental groups step up pressure on gov't to ban waste imports
The government is preparing a policy to ban all waste imports, including those meant for recycling. But this is not enough, says Greenpeace
FALSE: Panelo's claim that PH is not a signatory to Basel Convention
The Philippines signed the Basel Convention on March 22, 1989 and the treaty was ratified by Congress in October 1993
Apparent gunshot heard in venue of Comelec canvassing
Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez tells reporters that it is an 'accidental firing that happened as a result of a shift change' of guards
PICC firm owes government P150 million, say state auditors
This is equivalent to 50% of its net earnings in 2017, worth around P300 million
Tab Baldwin, Australia's Beveridge to lead 2019 NBTC Coaches Convention
This year's NBTC Coaching Convention targets basketball mentors based outside Metro Manila
CEGP to hold nat'l convention, student press congress in Cebu
PRESS RELEASE: The College Editors Guild of the Philippines is focusing on the 'campus press as vanguards for people's struggle for truth, justice, and democracy'
The past, present and future of PH's premier videogame convention
In 4 years, ESGS has become an important date on the Filipino gamer's calendar. We look back at what they've been able to accomplish, and where they want to head next
Civil society groups condemn ban on colleagues at COP24
'People are demanding climate action from our governments and should be supported for doing so. The Polish government is afraid to see the reality that also they need to act,' says CAN Europe director Wendel Trio
Filipino students win 33 awards at India math contest
PRESS RELEASE: The Philippine team finishes first runner-up at the 8th International Youth Mathematicians Convention in Lucknow, India
5 Pinoy champion boxers to be feted in WBC Asian Summit
Manny Pacquiao and Jerwin Ancajas lead the reigning Filipino world champions who will be honored in the 3rd WBC Women's Convention and Asian Summit
Palestinians ask U.N. court to revoke U.S. Jerusalem embassy move
Palestine has filed a lawsuit against the US at the International Court of Justice 'for violating international law by moving its embassy in Israel to the occupied city of Jerusalem'
Wetlands disappearing 3 times faster than forests – study
The 88-page report finds around 35% of wetlands – which include lakes, rivers, marshes and peatlands, as well as coastal and marine areas like lagoons, mangroves and coral reefs – were lost between 1970 and 2015
Heads up, bookworms! Manila International Book Fair begins September 12
The annual event – a treat for both educators and casual readers – will be held from September 12 to 16
Activists urge killer robot ban 'before it is too late'
'Killer robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction,' says Rasha Abdul Rahim, Amnesty International's advisor on artificial intelligence and human rights
Democrats say hacking attempt was unauthorized 'test'
DNC Chief Security Officer Bob Lord said the party and its security partners 'now believe it was built by a third party as part of a simulated phishing test on VoteBuilder,' the party's crucial computerized files on voters
Del Rosario commends rare Duterte tirade vs China
'We want to respectfully commend President Duterte on his recent remarks about China's aggressive and unlawful behavior in the South China Sea,' says former foreign secretary
WATCH: Marvel stars, Pinoy art, endless cosplay at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018
The comic convention is a celebration for the Pinoy geek community
Cosplayers come full circle at Netflix's 'Riverdale' booth
The Tiny Trio take their Josie and the Pussycats cosplay to the next level
IN PHOTOS: Netflix's APCC 2018 booth delivers lots of fun – and IG opportunities
'Riverdale,' 'Stranger Things,' and 'Iron Fist' are just some of the shows that come to life at Netflix's AsiaPOP Comicon booth
Jollibee Funko Pop creates lengthy queues at APCC Manila 2018
Fans queued for hours on the first day of AsiaPOP Comicon to get their hands on the collectible toy
