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Grade 7 student, sugatan matapos umanong pagpapaluin ng patpat ng kaniyang guro sa Bacolod City

Sugatan ang isang Grade 7 student na lalaki matapos umano siyang pagpapaluin ng patpat ng kaniyang guro na lalaki rin sa loob ng silid-aralan sa isang eskuwelahan sa Bacolod City.

Nation

CICC apologizes for inconvenience caused by Discord ban

The Department of Information and Communications Technology"s (DICT) Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) apologized Thursday for the inconvenience caused by its order that temporarily banned media…

Who is Vic Rodriguez, petitioner vs. Sara Duterte impeachment vote threshold?

A former trusted ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leading the charge against the Senate impeachment court's move that changed the 16-vote threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her…

Prosecution seeks subpoena for Trillanes in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

The prosecution in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has asked that the impeachment court issue a subpoena for the appearance of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV next week.

PCSO Lotto Results: Lotto 6/42 prize tops P58M as no winners in major jackpot draws on September 24

There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on September 24, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 prize rose to over P58 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.

SC asked to void impeachment court ruling on vote threshold for Sara Duterte's conviction

Former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has asked the Supreme Court to declare null and void the September 23 ruling of the Senate impeachment court in the trial of the impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Rodriguez…

Baste Duterte to be held in contempt? Not right away -- Win Gatchalian

While Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte can be held in contempt if he fails to show up at the impeachment trial of his sister Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian said Thursday…

Flood control projects worth P7B in Davao district awarded to one contractor, says NBI

Some flood control projects worth P7 billion in Davao City were awarded to a single contractor from 2018 to 2024, National Bureau of Investigation director Melvin Matibag said on Thursday.

Ex-ConCom member backs exclusion of detained senators from impeachment vote threshold

The Senate impeachment court committed no constitutional violation in basing Vice President Sara Duterte"s conviction threshold on participating senators, a 1987 Constitution framer said.

Win Gatchalian: Threshold vote does not indicate Sara Duterte impeachment outcome

The decision of senator-judges to effectively overturn the earlier ruling on the prescribed number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte does not indicate what the outcome of the impeachment trial will…

BSKE reset, 5-year term bill transmitted to Palace -- Win Gatchalian

The proposed measure seeking to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and allow five-year terms for barangay officials has been transmitted to Malacañang, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian…

Business

Pangilinan challenges DOJ, NBI to go after 'untouchable' agri smugglers

Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan challenged the DOJ and the NBI to detain those whom he called "untouchable smugglers" disrupting the country's food security.

Malaysia explores Davao coconut shells as alternative fuel

Malaysia's Borneo New Energy Company is eyeing coconut shells from Davao as an alternative energy resource, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 said.

DA eyes 'scientific' approach vs super El Niño; nearly P10-B fund allotted for farmers, fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it will adopt a “scientific” strategy to mitigate the impact of a potentially record-breaking El Niño expected in the coming months.

Peso snaps two-day win-streak, falls to P62.735:$1

The Philippine peso cut short its winning streak against the US dollar on Thursday as slower economic growth projections put pressure on the local unit.

PH businesses get boost from Globe AI, digital infra amid ASEAN integration

Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia gained new momentum as telecommunications firm Globe Telecom expands its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities amid the country"s…

SoftBank raises $11.1 billion in world's biggest high-yield corporate bond sale

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion in dollar- and euro-denominated bonds in the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally on record as it seeks to fund its mammoth bet on OpenAI.

PH IT-BPM revenues seen outpacing workforce growth amid AI adoption

The Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry expects revenues to grow faster than its workforce as companies increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to augment human…

US equities, ETFs soon available to qualified Filipino investors via DragonFi

DragonFi Securities Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant qualified Philippine-based investors access to pre-approved US equities and exchange-traded funds…

GCash IPO secures commitments from global, local investors

The planned initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt Inc., the parent company of GCash, has secured commitments from more than 20 global and domestic institutional investors.

Toyota Motor Philippines named regional training hub for Asian affiliates

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has reinforced its strategic position in the regional automotive landscape after being designated by Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) as the official regional training hub for Body…

BSP launches Peñafrancia Festival commemorative coin

The commemorative coin for the Peñafrancia Festival is now available online, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Thursday.

Razon's Bohol Light, MORE Power franchises secure Senate nod

Razon-led Primelectric Holdings Inc."s Bohol Light Company Inc. and More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) have secured separate Senate nods for its congressional franchises.

Millet eyed as corn feed substitute to lower production cost for livestock

Millet is being eyed as a substitute to corn feed for animals to lower livestock production cost, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

World

CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House despite judge's order

CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were barred from the White House even after a federal judge deemed Trump's ban likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance.

France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight

France defended its decision to let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane cross its airspace, saying international law did not require action despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

AI experts warn UN about security risks as systems grow more powerful

The world's leading artificial intelligence companies warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday of the risks posed by AI to humanity, appealing for governments to work together to manage the increasingly…

ICC convicts Central African militia leader

Judges at the International Criminal Court convicted on Wednesday a former Seleka militia leader from the Central African Republic of crimes against humanity, including torture.

News outlets will ask judge to end Trump's White House ban at hearing

News outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico will ask a federal judge on Wednesday to immediately restore their access to the White House after President Donald Trump banned them in one of his most dramatic clashes with the…

Harvey Weinstein gets 15-year sentence for sexual assault in New York

A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006, following the ex-movie mogul's conviction at a…

Meta's Muse sparks fears of winners and losers as personal AI agent emerges

Meta's Muse META.O, the first major consumer product to emerge under Alexandr Wang since he was hired to head its AI efforts last year, has split the fortunes of US stocks this week.

Technology

Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

PARIS, France -- An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's…

Discord 101: What to know about the online platform

Discord is facing scrutiny in the Philippines due to concerns over the use of online platforms to allegedly exploit minors and spread violent extremist content and ideologies.

Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up

MENLO PARK, California - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart…

For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern

The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council.

Chinese rocket debris may have fallen in PH waters --PhilSA

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed the launch of China"s Long March 8A rocket, warning that debris from the launch may have fallen within designated drop zones in Philippine waters.

Sports

Alex Eala falls to Tatiana Prozorova to exit early in Singapore Tennis Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala suffered an early exit in the Singapore Tennis Open after falling short against Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

PH gets first 2026 Asian Games gold from Carlos Yulo; Gilas 3x3 teams advance to semis

The Philippines won its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games as Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo ruled the men"s floor exercise final in artistic gymnastics on Thursday in Japan.

Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold after 'challenging' journey

Olympics, World Championships, and Southeast Asian Games -- Carlos Yulo has won gold medals in all three competitions, and on Thursday, he completed his collection with an Asian Games gold.

Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 team ousts Singapore to clinch Asian Games semis berth

Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 pulled away to carve out a 22-12 win over Singapore in the 2026 Asian Games 3x3 women's basketball quarterfinals on Thursday.

NCAA: San Beda bounces back, downs LPU

San Beda University defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 83-74, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Thursday.

IN PHOTOS: Carlos Yulo wins first PH gold in 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo won the Philippines" first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s floor exercise final on Thursday in Japan.

LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Tatiana Prozorova at the Singapore Tennis Open Round of 16

Alexandra “Alex” Eala will begin her Singapore Tennis Open campaign on Thursday night against Tatiana Prozorova.

Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 dethrones Chinese Taipei in thriller to reach Asian Games semis

Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 pulled off a thrilling 21-19 victory to stun defending champion Chinese Taipei in the 2026 Asian Games men's 3x3 basketball.

Gilas Pilipinas Women bow out of Asian Games after quarterfinal loss to Chinese Taipei

Gilas Pilipinas Women's gallant stand was not enough as they absorbed an 83-71 loss to Chinese Taipei to bow out of the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday at the Aichi International Arena in Japan.

Carlos Yulo receives Philippines' first gold medal at 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo won the Philippines" first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s floor exercise final on Thursday in Japan.

Carlos Yulo: List of Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and SEA Games medals

Carlos Yulo won the gold medal in the men"s floor exercise on Thursday at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, claiming his first medal in the continental competition.

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