READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo of the Philippines said clinching his second gymnastics gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian…
PARIS–World No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week’s China Open in Beijing on Friday having been out of action since his Wimbledon title in July due to a right knee injury…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Thailand’s Puripol Boonson broke his own Asian Games record to win gold in the men’s 100 meters in 9.90 seconds in Nagoya on…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan — Chinese freestyler Zhang Zhanshuo completed his sweep of seven gold medals at the Asian Games, taking the 400-meter…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Filipino-American skateboarder Jericho Francisco Jr. finished fourth in the men’s park final at the Aichi-Nagoya…
MANILA, Philippines–Yvon Bisera bounced back like she promised and closed out with a five-under-par 67 to finish in the top 10 of the Kenda Tires TLPGA Open ruled by local ace Yu Chiang Hou via a dramatic three-way…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines continues its medal campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday, September 26, as competition in…
MANILA – The Philippines has emerged among major developing tourism economies recording faster growth in travel and tourism than the global average, according to a World Economic Forum report released Friday. The 2026…
MANILA, Philippines—Arellano has found little reason to celebrate despite its surprising start in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament. The Chiefs improved to 3-0 in Group B after an 88-65 victory over…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls face powerhouse Japan on Saturday to begin their quest for a first-ever medal finish in…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team ended its campaign in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after being dealt a…
Several traffic lights in Mandaue City have been identified for rehabilitation as the city addresses aging equipment and damage linked to rotational brownouts....
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–For Owa Retamar, when Team Philippines calls, it’s always an honor to serve. Retamar answered Alas Pilipinas Men’s…
Philippine marathon record holder Artjoy Torregosa will make her Asian Games debut on Saturday, September 26, with another national record in her sights. ...
SINGAPORE–Leylah Fernandez stunned Russian top seed Mirra Andreeva, 6-2, 7-5, to reach the semifinals of the Singapore Open on Friday night. The Canadian World No. 31, who has Filipino roots, advanced to her first…
Before Cebu Press Freedom Week became a weeklong gathering of journalists, newsrooms and media organizations, it was a much smaller affair....
MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde finished the first half of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament with an impressive record, and coach Paolo Layug knows just why his Blazers are doing very well…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines –Sibol’s first Pokémon UNITE match at the Asian Games esports competition was forfeited Friday due to a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mark Vicelles and defending champion Thanongsak Simsri both made weight Friday, clearing the final hurdle before their International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight title showdown…
Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales officially made weight for his featherweight debut and will now have a WBF regional title at stake when he faces Thailand’s Nirun Baonok on September 26 in…
MANILA, Philippines—Ian Torres stepped into the spotlight in the College of St. Benilde’s 82-77 squeaker over Mapua in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at Philsports Arena on Friday. Torres hit…
Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to France on Friday, hoping to draw attention to his appeals for peace at a time of war. ...
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Elreen Ando failed to reach the podium and crashed to fifth place in the women’s 61-kilogram division of the Asian…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 22-year-old habal-habal driver listed among Central Visayas’ most wanted persons was arrested in Talisay City on Wednesday night, September 23, in connection with two counts of statutory rape…
MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Wagdos, the Philippine marathon record holder, has withdrawn from Saturday’s Asian Games 2026 marathon after coming down with a high fever. Wagdos expressed regret over needing to pull out of…
Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Mactan, Cebu, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary, commemorating years of dedication, excellence, and meaningful partnerships while looking ahead to another chapter of innovation…
MANILA, Philippines — A crowd patiently waiting for Senator Robin Padilla to arrive at the Department of Justice on Friday got a treat when a man resembling the actor-politician appeared. Supporters gathered to rally…
American actress-singer Dove Cameron and Damiano David, frontman of rock band Måneskin, have tied the knot in Italy after about three years of dating. Cameron and David exchanged I dos in Montalcino, Tuscany, on…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 SINGAPORE–Junmilardo Ogayre punched his ticket to the men’s 60-kilogram boxing quarterfinal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Alas Pilipinas’ Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons fell to Kazakhstan’s Merey Kozhakhmet and Laura Kabulbekova, 21-17…
Moira Dela Torre held a press conference announcing her fourth major headline concert, ‘Where It All Started,’ set to take over the SM Mall of Asia Arena this October 4, 2026. Ovation Productions and QX Live mounted the…
Two titles now streaming on HBO Max are giving us contrasting approaches to something close to Filipino culture: show business. Call My Manager is about the people who make the stars; Michael is about what happens when…
Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao has now joined the ranks of 2013 Miss World Megan Young, 2016 Miss International Kylie Verzosa and 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, not only because she has brought home an…
PAGASA ISLAND, KALAYAAN, Palawan — Renowned boxer and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao challenged critics he labeled “Filipino traitors” to visit this island to experience the realities of living in a maritime dispute with…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Carlos Yulo won his second gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after ruling the men’s gymnastics vault…
Luxury living in Cebu is taking on a more flexible shape, with spaces designed around the way people actually live. Whether it’s a few nights in the city, several weeks for work, time with family, or even bringing a pet…
SINGAPORE–Alex Eala relished her experience playing close to home at the Singapore Open despite a letdown in the round of 16 on Thursday night. Visibly gutted, Eala still found a way to turn a tough loss into something…
Taylor Swift surprised fans with the announcement of “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an expanded edition of her 2025 album featuring four additional songs. Swift announced the project on instagram, sharing that…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local weather bureau here ruled out any impact on Cebu from Tropical Storm Queenie on Friday, pointing to the cyclone’s distant track and its expected recurve toward Southern Japan. This…
MANILA, Philippines —Former Exec. Secretary Victor Rodriguez has petitioned the Supreme Court to strike down the Senate Impeacment court’s recent decision to modify the voting threshold needed for a conviction of an…
Movie star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday, Sept. 24, as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister. AFP…
JAKARTA, Indonesia —The Philippines should no longer consider bringing back the historic Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) because its infrastructure is aging, and pushing for the move could spark further safety fears…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines led 11 naval vessels from eight countries in a series of exercises in the West Philippine Sea, including coordinated maneuvers, search-and-rescue and medical evacuation drills, the…
The delegates of this year’s Miss Asia Pacific International pageant are in for a treat, as they are set to explore Cebu’s tourist destinations from north to south in a span of three weeks. Many of the participants are…
MANILA, Philippines — Local fuel prices may drop next week, September 29, as optimism grows for a supply increase and a potential renewal of peace talks between the United States and Iran. In an advisory on Friday…
MANILA, Philippines — An investigation into flood control projects in Davao City has been widened by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). This was after the agency claimed to have found projects worth about P7…
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions. The six-storey KABAN, which opened on Sept. 16, features…
For many people living with cataracts, everyday moments can gradually become more difficult. But with advances in cataract treatment, clearer vision can be within reach. The Medical City Clinic is relaunching its…
United States rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from British pop star Ed Sheeran’s tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, announced Thursday, Sept. 24, he will instead perform on his own “Free Palestine Tour.”…
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Queenie is unlikely to directly affect the country’s weather condition, the weather bureau said on Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
SINGAPORE–Alex Eala is tempering her expectations as she shifts her focus to winning the gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. Eala is staying grounded despite being one of the favorites to win as the top…
ILOILO CITY — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking for a mandatory policy to track all installed rooftop solar systems, warning that unrecorded installations threaten grid stability. During…
MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has backed the “Dapat Isa Lang” People’s Initiative seeking to push the government to fulfill the Constitution’s mandate against political…
BAGUIO CITY — A 29-year-old miner died after the sport utility vehicle he was driving plunged into an 80-meter-deep ravine in Sitio Urica, Barangay Ampucao at the Benguet mining town of Itogon on Friday morning, Sept…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water partnered with the United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) to organize a Peer Learning Session on Environment focused on climate resilience, water stewardship…
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Gov. Ralph Vincent “RV” Evardone thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his commitment to provide additional funding to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the province…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades “Mel” A. Robles received on Thursday the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Merit Medal and Ribbon during a ceremony at…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Datu Victorino “Migketay” Saway, the supreme chieftain of the Talaandig tribe in Bukidnon and a towering figure in Mindanao’s indigenous rights movement, has died. He was 72. Saway, widely regarded…
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III led the House of Representatives on Friday in honoring the late Batanes Rep. Ciriaco “Jun” B. Gato Jr. “For three consecutive Congresses, the people of Batanes…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Friday, Sept. 25, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Mayor Francis Zamora recently welcomed delegations from Australia and Cebu City for an exchange on local governance, programs, and best practices. The delegation from the Australian Political…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) released the approved fare adjustments for buses and other public transportations, which will take effect on Monday, Sept. 28. In an…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is probing two Laoag City cops who were caught allegedly counterflowing at a roundabout on Sept. 19. In a statement on Friday (Sept. 25), the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has spearheaded partnerships with state agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector to modernize public…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved fare increases for public utility vehicles (PUVs), with the new rates taking effect on Monday, Sept. 28. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez…
MANILA, Philippines—Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso is finally free after she has been released from the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City. This event comes following an…
MANILA, Philippines — INQToday’s 6 p.m. broadcast today, Sept. 25, includes the following stories: Rep. Martin Romualdez, former House speaker, will testify in his own plunder case filed before the Sandiganbayan. His…
MANILA, Philippines — Direct funding for public schools nationwide will reach P61.02 billion under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Department of Education (DepEd) said in a statement issued on…
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Friday he will bring the newly enacted law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to the Supreme Court. “Because this measure…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla personally appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday at the start of the preliminary investigation into allegations of obstruction of justice. The…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday issued Executive Order No. 125, which temporarily suspends the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene. “The excise taxes on LPG, except when…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes the Senate Impeachment Court can assign Vice President Sara Duterte public lawyers to defend her, should members of the defense panel decide to boycott the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) is seeking an additional P17 billion in the proposed 2027 national budget to support free higher education for about 940,000 students. CHEd Chairperson…
MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed emergency response boats and equipment to Tarlac City on Thursday, Sept. 25. The action is meant to help residents cross the river…
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are forecast to affect Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon on Friday, Sept. 25, due to localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A 34-year-old cook from San Fernando City, La Union, died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck along the national highway in Barangay Pagdaraoan early Friday. Initial…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday challenged senator-judges who supposedly claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was interfering in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to substantiate…
MANILA, Philippines — The renewable projects under Batangas First District Representative Leandro Leviste’s solar energy company were privately funded, said Atty. Antonio La Viña, spokesperson of Senator Loren Legarda…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan City said a report claiming a student brought a firearm on campus was untrue, based on an investigation undertaken by the university…
MANILA, Philippines — At least two House of Representatives lawmakers have called out their former colleague, ex-Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, for his disrespectful statements on the death of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr…
LEGAZPI CITY — The bells of the St. Gregory the Great Albay Cathedral and its chapels will ring for one minute at 4 p.m. every day to remind residents to clean their surroundings and eliminate mosquito breeding sites…
MANILA, Philippines — After the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged documentary deficiencies in its relief operations worth almost P168 million, the office of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said no funds were lost…
MANILA, Philippines — Another petition has been filed before the Supreme Court to nullify the Sept. 23, 2026 ruling by the Senate Impeachment Court amending the voting threshold ruling to convict Vice President Sara…
CABANATUAN CITY – Mary Jane Veloso’s mother, better known as “Aling Celia,” had to be convinced by human rights lawyer Edre Olalia that her daughter might finally be free after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s brother, Davao Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, along with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, will be among the prosecution’s next set of witnesses for the impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon’s acting capacity was questioned during his department’s budget hearing at the Senate on Friday. This refers to the expiration of his one-year term…
CALAPAN CITY— Twelve community members in Sibuyan Island have received subpoenas from the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Romblon over criminal complaints filed by an employee of Altai Philippines Mining Corp…
MANILA, Philippines — Questions on alleged red-tagging and human rights violations hounded a military official when he faced his confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Friday. Sen. Risa…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used by a riding-in-tandem gunmen who fired several shots at a woman’s vehicle along Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City. The shooting, which left…
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the newly reconstructed Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on Friday, more than a decade after Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ destroyed…
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will proceed despite a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Senate impeachment court’s new ruling on the voting threshold, Senate…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has made clear that Sen. Mark Villar remains in the minority, after the latter did not vote along with the minority bloc in the impeachment court last…
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon reported on Friday that there are no ghost projects in Taguig City. His statement affirmed the assertions of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter…
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Friday confirmed the nomination of Renato Ner Dueñas Jr. as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Negara Brunei Darussalam, along with the…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has proposed 13 lump sum appropriations totalling P7.37 billion for fiscal year 2027, DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon presented during the agency’s Senate…
The Philippine peso’s persistent devaluation reflects a convergence of global shocks and domestic structural weaknesses. While high import dependence, rising debt service and weak industrial competitiveness are widely…
MANILA, Philippines — People patiently waiting for Sen. Robin Padilla to arrive at the Department of Justice on Friday got a treat when a man with uncanny resemblance to the actor-politician came in. The crowd that came…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday admitted using social media platform Discord but said its operation was not disrupted when the app was earlier banned for 24 hours. During a press…
MANILA, Philippines — If the statements from Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson Paolo Panelo against the Senate Impeachment Court is meant to seek the spotlight, Manila Rep. Joel Chua has no qualms about giving…
MANILA, Philippines — INQToday’s noontime broadcast for this Friday, Sept. 25, has the following three stories: Mary Jane Veloso, who has spent nearly 15 years imprisoned on a drug smuggling conviction before continuing…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected the newly constructed Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, which was rebuilt after being damaged by Typhoon Yolanda in…
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyers of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co made a special appearance on Friday at the Sandiganbayan Third Division during the pretrial proceeding of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez for…
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Queenie has slightly accelerated while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of extreme northern Luzon, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. Based on the 11…
CALAPAN CITY — Divine Word missionary Fr. Vicente Castro, SVD, a longtime missionary, theologian, and community builder who served Mindoro, died early Friday at Villa Cristo Rey, Christ the King Mission Seminary in…
LUCENA CITY — The sea turtle nesting season began early in the coastal town of Sariaya, Quezon, with 95 eggs collected Friday morning along the shores of Tayabas Bay. Edwin Frias, a deputized “bantay dagat (fish warden)…
[Updated Sept. 25, 2026, 12:09 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for Nov. 2 and…
MANILA, Philippines – Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste is currently taking care of his mother, Sen. Loren Legarda, who is undergoing treatment for a lung and autoimmune condition in France, according to the…
[Updated Sept. 25, 2026, 11:51 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Friday that he had signed Mary Jane Veloso’s absolute pardon. In a brief media interview in Samar, Marcos was asked…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday called out the lawyers of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over their media remarks about the court process during his arraignment. During…
MANILA, Philippines — Thirty percent of Filipinos disagree with the statement, “A person like me cannot do anything to reduce corruption in the government,” according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations…
MANILA, Philippines – The hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla held the national lead by 12 percent against that of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez will testify in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan, his lawyer Ade Fajardo said on Friday. Fajardo, who called Romualdez as their most important witness, said…
MANILA, Philippines — Blessed Fulton Sheen, who was beatified by the Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 24, visited the Philippines during his lifetime, leaving a lasting connection with Filipino Catholics. Sheen, a…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 29-year-old farmer was arrested during a routine police checkpoint after being found with suspected shabu in Barangay Macabiag, Sinait town in Ilocos Sur on Wednesday. Personnel of the…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan— Police arrested a 59-year-old gunsmith and seized 36.10 grams of suspected shabu worth P245,480 during a search operation in this town on Wednesday in Pozorrubio. The suspect was classified as a…
MANILA, Philippines — A 24-year-old man was arrested in Quezon City for allegedly taking four maintenance-free car batteries in a compound belonged to a water company. According to the Quezon City Police District…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Thirteen local government units (LGUs) in Bukidnon received gold recognitions from the Office of the Civil Defense Region 10 (OCD-10) as Gawad Kalasag 2026 awardees for their exemplary disaster…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Eighteen nursing graduates from Mindanao landed in the top rankings of the August 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE), according to the results released by the…
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A 45-year-old murder suspect listed as “most wanted” in Bukidnon province was killed during an armed confrontation in the course of an arrest operation in Sitio Lagaan, Barangay…
CALAPAN CITY — Five residents of San Fernando town on Sibuyan Island have filed a verified administrative complaint against their municipal council before the Romblon Provincial Board over council proceedings that led…
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has clarified that while their proposed changes to their 2027 national budget would be geared toward flood control projects, other infrastructure items would also…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A classroom activity involving the bursting of balloons triggered a false shooting alarm at Holy Name University (HNU) in Barangay Dampas here on Thursday evening, Sept. 24…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — After nearly two months of suspension, face-to-face classes have resumed at a school in the Zambales town of San Marcelino following severe flooding and lahar that damaged parts of the school…
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Queenie has maintained its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea east of extreme northern Luzon, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. Based on the 5 a.m. Philippine…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug target and seized around 275.55 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.87 million, along with firearms, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia, during…
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has offered tissue paper to critics who cannot get over the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling allowing a lower minimum vote to convict Vice President Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez will submit its answer by Monday as to why he should not be preventively suspended as a lawmaker by the Sandiganbayan, his…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has lifted the ban on social media platform Discord less than 24 hours after it was imposed, with officials citing the success of…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said the 13-1 vote on Wednesday to overturn the 16-vote threshold requirement for conviction is not indicative of how the senator-judges will…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda is “raring to come back” to the Philippines as soon as possible, her spokesperson Tony La Viña said Thursday. La Viña told the Inquirer in an interview that Legarda will return…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Sept. 24, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was…
MANILA, Philippines — While the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is willing to sit down again and discuss with social media company Meta how they can jointly protect children, continuous…
MANILA, Philippines — Health Undersecretary Dr. Albert Domingo has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Essential Life-Saving Services Cluster (ELSS), effective Sept. 21. As ELSS chief…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation to go after wealthy agricultural smugglers to prove that they are not…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has apprehended an individual being linked to last week’s fatal campus shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, and another person suspected of being an online…
MANILA, Philippines — The departure of majority of the families of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts) as parties to the kidnapping charges against gaming tycoon Atong Ang and police officers would not…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court effectively rewrote the Constitution through a vote when it lowered to 14 the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, former Executive Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has widened its probe into flood control projects in the first district of Davao City, saying it found that projects worth about P7 billion were awarded to a…
MANILA, Philippines — A week after his arraignment on Sept. 16, former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has yet to file a bail petition for his plunder case involving alleged kickbacks worth P7.4 billion…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez asked the Supreme Court (SC) to nullify a recent Senate Impeachment Tribunal ruling modifying the threshold required to convict an impeached official…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday, Sept. 24, continued its search for eight individuals still missing after a passenger ferry fire off Coron, Palawan. The PCG said its BRP Cape Engaño…
(Last of two parts) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The municipal government of San Simon, Pampanga, should lead the search and revival of irrigation channels, road canals, creeks, rivers and swamplands to…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The tourism industry in Bohol province—a major nature destination in Central Visayas—is facing a sharp slowdown, with tourist arrivals plunging nearly 22 percent in the first half…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will ask lawmakers to shuffle roughly P20 billion in funding across its infrastructure projects, according to Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo, Sr…
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — Police seized P427,850 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes from a copra dryer in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, early Wednesday. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12) said boxes of suspected…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Thursday allowed former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to attend the pretrial of his plunder case through videoconference. Dennis Pulma, Third Division clerk of court, said…
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief Henry Aguda on Thursday, Sept. 24, said that the government’s directives on some online platforms have no other motives. His…
ILIGAN CITY — After living together for 16 years, Danna and Erwin Juntilla finally tied the knot in a free wedding ceremony offered by the local government unit (LGU) of Iligan. The Juntillas were among 71 couples…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Saying it does not intend to “silence” criticisms from the Mangyan-Iraya community, developer Pieceland Corporation insists it has the legal right over a 302,944 square meter property in…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday called for a balanced approach to a proposal to require social media platforms to obtain a congressional franchise to operate in the Philippines. Palace Press Officer Claire…
AlphaGenome Atlas contains predictions for the molecular effects of all roughly 9 billion possible single-letter changes in human DNA. Researchers can search the database to see how individual variants are predicted to…
MANILA, Philippines — In the digital age, it only takes one cyberattack to bring a government service to a halt. When the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA) seafarer document system was hit, the disruption exposed a…
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Esports is no longer content with proving that esports belong in the collegiate sports scene. It now wants to prove that it can draw the same respect, attention, and energy as the league’s…
The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is the latest mid-range enterprise tablet from Lenovo. Released only this year, it refreshes and refines the specs and functions that came to define its predecessor. At a time when budgets are…
Most people who want to try AI tools in the Philippines run into the same problem: there are several of them, each with its own subscription, and most are priced in dollars. Local telco player Smart Communications is…
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