Some 14,000 members of the Government Service Insurance System who were affected by Tropical Storm “Sendong” need not pay off this year any of the loans that they took out from the pension fund.

Keep on reading: GSIS members get year’s reprieve

The Philippines may have found its next sunrise industry in the medical tourism field.

Keep on reading: Philippines emerging major player in medical tourism industry—study

Prosecutors on Thursday got a beating of sorts from dismayed senators for allegedly continuing to argue their case against Chief Justice Renato Corona—and presenting evidence against him—outside of the impeachment court.

Keep on reading: Senators scold prosecutors for discussing evidence outside of impeachment court

There was a time when air travel itself was as exciting as the destinations, and passengers actually dressed up to fly. But that was also the same era that a woman’s ‘place’ or ‘role in society’ was deemed to be at home amongst marriage, children and chores.

Keep on reading: Women take off with Pan Am on AXN Beyond

Mrs. Carmencita "Chit" G. Soliman passed away on Thursday. She was 68.

Keep on reading: Carmencita Soliman passes away

Village officials have cordoned off the area where a man was shot dead by still unidentified suspect here in Pandacan, Manila Thursday evening.

Keep on reading: OFW shot dead in Manila

The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory, warning its citizens of kidnappings and terror attacks in the Philippines and telling them to stay out of Mindanao.

Keep on reading: UK urges citizens to stay out of Mindanao

As far as the defense is concerned, the impeachment trial against Chief Justice Renato Corona is “moving quite fast”, a spokesman said Thursday.

Keep on reading: Impeachment trial ‘moving quite fast’, says defense lawyer

The prosecution defended its request before the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, for the appearance of two Philippine Airlines officials who were expected to shed light on the alleged special privileges given to Chief Justice Renato Corona despite a pending case lodged before the Supreme Court against PAL.

Keep on reading: Prosecution defends request for appearance of PAL execs in impeach trial

No criminal complaint against sacked National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Magtanggol Gatdula has been filed, a ranking Department of Justice official said Thursday.

Keep on reading: No criminal complaint yet filed vs sacked NBI chief

Billed as a Filipino culinary showdown, the 2nd annual “Kulinarya” was held last Saturday, January 21st, at Carnelian-By-The-Bay, a charming two-story restaurant right behind a San Francisco landmark, the Ferry Building. And during this balmy day, with the sun out, and just a touch of cold in the air, the organizers couldn’t have picked a better day. People streamed to the venue, packing the restaurant to the rafters. The main dining room was transformed to three mini kitchenettes where the contestants prepared their menu; while in front of them a gallery looked with interest at the proceedings. Each of the contestants seemed to have a whole “barangay” cheering for them.

Keep on reading: Top Filipino chef crowned at 2nd annual Kulinarya showdown

The wife of Senator Manuel "Lito" Lapid will not be required by the United States Attorney’s Office in Nevada to explain the source of her wealth when the hearing on her dollar smuggling case starts February 7, her American lawyer said.

Keep on reading: Hearing on dollar smuggling case of senator’s wife starts Feb. 7

Three weeks in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, a senator- judge is still searching for evidence that will prove that that Corona committed an impeachable offense.

Keep on reading: Sen. Arroyo still looking for evidence of impeachable offense vs Corona

President Aquino expressed optimism on Thursday that his administration’s 13 priority bills will be passed by both chambers of Congress before the end of the current Congress by 2013.

Keep on reading: Aquino sees passage of all 13 priority bills by 2013

A former provincial board member has been arrested to face charges for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl several times in 2007 and 2008 in Tacloban.

Keep on reading: Former Leyte exec in rape case nabbed, freed after posting P100,000 bail

After denying the statement of the New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) that the military has been coddling fugitive ex-Major General Jovito Palparan, the Philippine Army urged Palparan on Thursday to give himself up.

Keep on reading: Army tells Palparan: Better surrender and clear your name

A Roman Catholic bishop called on the Aquino administration on Thursday to impose a moratorium on mining in Eastern Samar to protect the province's remaining forests.

Keep on reading: Bishop urges Aquino to stop all mining in Eastern Samar