Nation
Man caught taking upskirt photos in Mandaluyong grocery store
A 23-year-old college student was caught using his mobile phone to take upskirt photos of the owner of a Korean grocery store in Mandaluyong City.
PCG deploys aircraft, BRP Teresa Magbanua to locate, challenge China Coast Guard vessel within EEZ
The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed on Sunday an aircraft and a multi-response vessel to locate and challenge a vessel of the China Coast Guard that was monitored to be within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone…
Road rage incidents in Rizal and Cebu highlight dangers of road conflicts
Several road rage incidents in Rizal and Cebu City recently involved physical violence, one even involving an eight-year-old girl who was injured after an object was thrown into the tricycle she was riding.
No winners of major lotto games as Ultra Lotto jackpot reaches P337.8 million
There were no winners of either of the major lotto games played by the PCSO on Sunday, as the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot steadily approached the P340-million mark.
PH, US mark 80 years of partnership with new booklet
The Philippines and the United States have marked 80 years of partnership in business, diplomacy and people-to-people ties with the launch of a new edition of a booklet highlighting the countries' longstanding…
Marcos expresses gratitude for greetings on his 69th birthday
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday thanked those who greeted him on his 69th birthday on September 13, 2026.
QC school gets detention basin under covered court to curb flooding
A detention basin has been installed beneath a covered court at Masambong Elementary School in Quezon City to help reduce flooding during heavy rains.
Ortega: SC petitions won't hinder prosecution preparations for Sara Duterte trial
The petitions seeking to overturn the impeachment court"s ruling on the vote threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte"s conviction will not hinder the prosecution"s preparations for the impeachment trial, House Deputy…
PhilHealth: 123 facilities offer heart surgery under Z Benefits
Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has 123 hospitals and other healthcare facilities that provide heart surgery under its Z Benefit program as of June 30, 2026, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr…
DSWD provides financial aid to Mary Jane Veloso
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 3 provided financial aid to former Overseas Filipino Worker Mary Jane Veloso and her family in their home in General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija…
Subpoena for Sonny Trillanes has yet to be issued -- court spox
The Senate impeachment court has yet to issue a subpoena to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to testify in connection with Article 2 of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate…
Lacson questions DPWH Sec. Dizon over Taguig project geotagged in Leyte
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday questioned the Department of Public Works and Highways over a supposed project in Taguig City whose coordinates were located in the Visayas based on geotagged photos.
Chinese Embassy slams US for backing PH in Ayungin
The Chinese Embassy on Sunday hit back at the US Embassy after the latter sided with the Philippines over Beijing's reported interference in Manila's recent rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal.
Suitcases of cash allegedly delivered to Duterte family a 'fabricated story', says Sal Panelo
The claim that suitcases containing cash were delivered to the Duterte family is a “fabricated story” to ouster and disqualify Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 elections, former chief presidential legal counsel…
US Embassy condemns Chinese interference of PH RoRe mission to Ayungin Shoal
The United States rallied behind the Philippines and condemned China for interfering with the Philippine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal earlier this week.
China conducts naval, air exercise around Scarborough Shoal
China's military conducted a joint naval and air training exercise around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, it said on Sunday.
PH pushes for enhanced climate finance access amid floods, other risks
The Philippines has called for better access to climate finance to help national and local institutions strengthen protection for communities facing floods, water insecurity, coastal erosion, and other climate-related…
Pacquiao dares 'traitorous Filipinos' to visit Pag-asa Island
Newly appointed National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) lead convenor Manny Pacquiao dared Filipinos, who have questionable allegiance to the country, to come and visit Pag-asa Island amid the tensions between China and…
QC school launches 1st wellness center to address students' mental health
A school in Quezon City has opened its first wellness center to support students' mental health and psychological well-being.
LTFRB says transport operators who will hold strikes will face sanctions
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned transport operators that their franchises could be compromised if most of their fleets won"t operate amid planned transport strikes.
NAMFREL eyes filing petition for certiorari vs BSKE postponement
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) on Sunday said it is planning to file a petition for certiorari before the Supreme Court challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan…
Carlos Yulo shows support for Alex Eala, EJ Obiena ahead of Asian Games campaigns
Double Olympic champion Carlos Yulo expressed confidence in fellow Filipino athletes Alex Eala and EJ Obiena as they prepare to begin their respective campaigns in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Palace tells Sara Duterte: Defend with proof, not fallacies
Malacañang hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, telling her to learn to recognize the flaws and fallacies in her arguments after she accused the Marcos administration of being “desperate” to bring her…
Regions
1 dead, 4 injured as bus hits tricycle in Batangas
One person was killed and four others were injured after a bus rammed into a stationary tricycle along the Provincial Road in Barangay Palsahingin, San Pascual, Batangas, around noon on Saturday, September 26.
P311-M farm-to-market road breaks ground in Nueva Vizcaya
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has broken ground on a P310.9-million farm-to-market road in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, with the 10.86-kilometer project costing about P28.6 million per kilometer.
PCG continues search for eight missing MV June Aster passengers
The search for the eight missing passengers of the MV June Aster is still ongoing in the vicinity of Calanhayaun Island in Barangay Tara in Coron, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sunday.
Visayas grid under yellow alert on September 27, 2026 --NGCP
Power outages may occur as the Visayas grid will be placed under yellow alert for four hours on Sunday, September 27, due to the unavailability of some coal plants, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said.
Mary Jane Veloso arrives home in Nueva Ecija
Former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso has finally returned to her hometown in General Mamerto Trinidad, Nueva Ecija on Saturday after the administration granted her an absolute pardon.
26-year old man drowns in Sablan, Benguet waterfall
A 26-year old man drowned while swimming with friends at a waterfall in Sablan, Benguet.
Business
PUVs must post fare matrix before charging higher fares -- ACTO
Public utility vehicles (PUVs) without a printed fare matrix posted inside their vehicles cannot implement the recently approved fare hike and may face penalties, the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations (ACTO)…
Erwin Tulfo: System loss fee removal cannot be recovered as hidden charges
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday said electric companies cannot recover the proposed removal of system loss charges through other means, such as disguising them as hidden line items on consumers' bills.
DOLE: P42 daily wage hike in Central Visayas to take effect Oct. 14
A P42 increase in the daily wages of workers in Central Visayas will take effect on October 14, the Department of Labor and Employment announced on Sunday.
BOC: Over P700-M monthly losses expected after suspension of excise taxes on LPG, kerosene
The government may lose more than P700 million monthly in collections after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene, the Bureau of…
P10-B allotted for rice processing modernization --DA
A total of P10.363 billion has been committed to modernize rice processing as the government seeks to ramp up rice procurement, the Department of Agriculture said.
Fare hike, transport strike greet commuters Monday
A fare increase for public utility vehicles will take effect Monday, September 28, as transport groups Manibela and Piston push through with planned protests over rising fuel costs.
World
Filipinos in Thailand advised vigilance amid heavy rainfall across Bangkok, 70 provinces -- PH embassy
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand advised Filipinos to stay vigilant and to monitor weather updates after local authorities issued heavy rainfall warnings for Bangkok and 70 provinces on Saturday.
Pope Leo urges Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors
Pope Leo urged the Catholic Church to admit its own failings and heal "deep wounds" inflicted within its ranks, hours before he was set to meet victims of child abuse by priests in France.
PH delegates joined UN walkout during Netanyahu speech, DFA confirms
The Philippines joined a walkout at the United Nations General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage to deliver his speech on Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed…
2 Filipino tourists killed in Munich, Germany bus crash
Two Filipinos were killed on Sunday when a bus carrying them to the Oktoberfest beer festival in southern Germany overturned on a motorway, police said.
Men arrested in 'major incident' at UK air base used by US
UK police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offenses and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US.
Filipinos in Thailand advised to be vigilant amid heavy rainfall in Bangkok, 70 provinces
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand advised Filipinos in the country to stay vigilant and monitor weather updates after local authorities issued heavy rainfall warnings for Bangkok and 70 provinces on Saturday.
PH Embassy checking status of 6 Filipino cruise ship crewmembers arrested for child porn possession
Six Filipino cruise ship crewmembers were removed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after authorities said they admitted to previously possessing child sexual exploitation or abuse material.
Pope Leo prays at Lourdes after huge Paris mass
Pope Leo XIV prayed for France on Saturday at its holy shrine in Lourdes, after riding along the Champs Elysees in the popemobile and holding an emotional open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of worshippers…
Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO - US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East.
Sports
Asian Games organizers fend off bed-size complaints in Nagoya
Complaints about cramped rooms and small beds surfaced on social media from athletes staying in the modular units, as organizers get flak for not building a traditional Athletes' Village.
Asian Games: PNVF admits efforts to support Alas Pilipinas Men 'not enough', vows to address athletes' financial woes
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) admitted to its shortcomings in financially supporting its athletes after Alas Men veteran Bryan Bagunas raised concerns over the lack of allowances in their Asian…
Asian Games: John Cabang Tolentino clinches bronze in men's 110m hurdles
John Cabang Tolentino delivered the first athletics medal for the Philippines, capturing the bronze in the men's 110m hurdles finals in the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday in Japan.
Junmilardo Ogayre misses bronze after QF loss to Olympic, Asian Games gold medalist
Junmilardo Ogayre's medal bid came to an end after he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov in the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games.
Bryan Bagunas reveals Alas Pilipinas Men's financial struggles, says some players resort to borrowing amid lack of allowance
Bryan Bagunas shared that the Alas Pilipinas Men struggled in their loss to South Korea to open their 2026 Asian Games campaign on Sunday. But a battle outside the court also drew attention, as the veteran spiker opened…
2026 Asian Games: Updated Philippines medal tally and list of medalists, as of September 27
The SIBOL esports team won a bronze medal in the Pokemon UNITE event, raising the Philippines' medal haul up to 11 medals in the 2026 Asian Games as of Sunday, September 27.
Tennielle Madis calls Alex Eala her idol 'on and off the court' after Asian Games singles exit
Tennielle Madis may have bowed out of the women"s singles competition at the 20th Asian Games, but the young Filipina is taking inspiration from Alex Eala as she prepares for her next event.
SIBOL Pokemon UNITE team cops bronze in Asian Games esports
The SIBOL team bagged bronze in the Pokemon UNITE event after falling to Indonesia, 0-2, in the semifinals.
Asian Games: Weightlifter Kristel Macrohon narrowly misses podium after finishing 4th
Kristel Macrohon was left just a few kilograms shy of the podium after finishing fourth in the women's 69kg weightlifting division at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday in Nagoya, Japan.
Endgame woes doom Alas Pilipinas Men in Asian Games opener loss vs. South Korea
The Alas Pilipinas Men could not hold on down the stretch as South Korea pulled away to eke out a 25-16, 27-25, 25-22 win over the Filipinos in the 2026 Asian Games men's volleyball tournament.
Alex Eala to begin Asian Games run vs. Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej
Alexandra 'Alex' Eala will kick off her Asian Games redemption tour against a familiar foe in Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej as they battle it out in the Round of 16.
LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 27 -- Alas Pilipinas Men, Philippine tennis team
Follow along with Team Philippines' campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on September 27, 2026.
Alas Pilipinas Men at the 2026 Asian Games: Lineup and Schedule
The Alas Pilipinas Men will open their campaign in the 2026 Asian Games with setter Owa Retamar joining the team as its final addition. Here is the team"s lineup and schedule.
Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 27 schedule -- Alas Pilipinas Men, Philippine tennis team
The Philippines now has 10 medals in its haul and will eye more as events continue in the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday.
Robin Padilla: Rene Baterbonia film project moving ahead amid 'pressures'
Senator Robinhood Padilla on Saturday said preparations for a film about the life of late Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia are moving forward despite what he described as financial pressure and the…
Albert Ian Delos Santos bags Asian Games bronze; Olympians Paalam, Petecio advance to boxing QFs
Albert Ian Delos Santos captured the Philippines" 10th medal in the 2026 Asian Games after bagging the bronze medal in weightlifting on Saturday in Japan.
Lifestyle
Woman wishing for grandchildren gives birth to surprise baby at 45
A 45-year-old mom received an unexpected blessing after she became pregnant with a third baby over two decades since she last gave birth.
Josh Cullen proves there's no one like him in solo showcase
Josh Cullen's "Like Me" showcase delved deeper into what makes SB19's lead rapper who he is as a person and as an artist.
'Tayo na' vs 'Tara na': Liza Soberano explains meaning of 'Forgotten Island' catchphrase
In "Forgotten Island," Raissa (Liza Soberano) and Jo (H.E.R.) always tell each other "tayo na" whenever they want to do an activity or go to a specific place.
Bela Padilla announces breakup with Martin Tan
Bela Padilla and tech CEO Martin Tan have gone their separate ways.
Andrea Endicio is the Philippines' first Miss Polo Universe
Ma. Andrea Endicio brought home the Philippines' first-ever crown for Miss Polo Universe.
Roxie Smith is engaged!
Roxie Smith is now engaged to Karl Adolfo!
Filipina illustrator Georgina Camus teams up with sportswear brand anew for Alex Eala collection
Filipina illustrator and designer Georgina Camus has collaborated with sportswear brand Nike on a limited-edition collection inspired by Alex Eala.
Carlos Yulo touched by surprise homecoming salubong from 'chosen family' after Asian Games triumph
Carlos Yulo and his brother Eldrew received a surprise victory salubong in the Philippines following their impressive stints at the 2026 Asian Games.
FAMAS Awards 2026: Full list of nominees
The 74th FAMAS Awards has announced its full list of nominees on Saturday via Facebook Live.
John Wayne Alba places in Top 10 of Mister International 2026
Actor and model John Wayne Alba placed in the Top 10 of Mister International 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday.
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