READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan— Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment — even if…
“Celeste Unscripted” saved the truth for last. In its season finale, the docuseries revealed in a single hour what its cameras had been holding all along: Celeste Cortesi became pregnant during filming; Jonathan…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Team Philippines looks to finish strong as competition continues on Wednesday, September 30, in the Aichi-Nagoya…
MANILA, Philippines — Transitioning to renewable power is essential to protecting the Philippines against international supply shocks and geopolitical instability, Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna told senior decision-makers…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan —EJ Obiena slipped and fell on a rain-soaked pole vault runway during practice before recovering to win gold for the…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — The former director and spokesperson of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is urging Philippine authorities to intensify their manhunt for former officers of a large…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Check these out.
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Jayuard Alciso won the bronze medal in the men’s shortboard event at the Asian Games surfing after beating fellow…
K-pop artists walked away with several major trophies at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in the US on Sunday, led by BTS’ three-award sweep and Blackpink member Lisa’s win in the best pop category. BTS won all three…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Visayas urged consumers to schedule activities that require high electricity consumption during daytime hours amid tight power supply…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Joining forces for the first time, Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera showed no chemistry issues in their women’s doubles…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Sibol swept Kazakhstan, 2-0, to complete a perfect group-stage campaign and advance to the quarterfinals of the…
MANILA, Philippines—Lawrence Mangubat and Chris Hubilla were among the highly touted collegiate recruits in 2024 after leaving Mapua following the Cardinals’ NCAA Season 100 championship. Jose Rizal University won the…
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University returned to the win column in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament with a 94-69 rout of Lyceum on Tuesday at San Juan Arena. Coming off a three-point loss…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 29-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a cargo truck along the National Highway in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, on Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026. The victim was…
CEBU CITY — Intelligence operatives and personnel from the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) recovered the sports utility vehicle (SUV) that was involved in a hit-and-run case involving three individuals in Sitio Masiwa…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) held a meeting with Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan and Congressman Junard “Ahong” Chan, along with the city’s Asean Organizing Committee, on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A year after the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Cebu on September 30, Bogo City no longer looks like a place in the immediate aftermath of disaster. Along its streets…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Young Guns bloc have questioned China’s latest interference during a rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal, saying that local…
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines saw a “policy surge” supporting renewable energy expansion during the Middle East war, outpacing other Southeast Asian countries, according to a study. Zero Carbon Analytics, an…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines’ Victoria Bossong settled for bronze in the athetics women’s 800-meter final of the Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) has referred to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) a fake letter purportedly signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. concerning an…
At 82, the retired teacher says he can still make his way up to get young coconuts for refreshment. Riding a bicycle or a motorcycle is also not a problem for him, although his children often remind him to be cautious…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena showed once again why he’s Asia’s best, soaring to his second straight Asian Games gold and setting a…
MANILA, Philippines — The total funds and assets held by the Philippines’ financial institutions eased from a record-high level in July. However, the resources remain adequate to support the financing needs of a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A nine-year-old boy drowned while swimming at a public beach in Sitio Bonbon, Barangay Ocaña, Carcar City, on Monday afternoon, September 28. Authorities identified the victim as alias “Kai,” 9…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miel Fajardo is finally getting his much-awaited world title shot. RCT Promotions, the Hong Kong–based outfit that co-promotes and manages Fajardo, announced that the 26-year-old Filipino will…
MANILA, Philippines — An American man wanted in the United States for a sexual offense involving an incapacitated person in Mississippi has been arrested in Cebu, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday. The BI said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) urged schools and government agencies on Tuesday to modify their schedules in anticipation of El Niño’s impact on the country. During an interview with Bagong…
Vhong Navarro’s legal counsel said the actor-host’s camp is still studying its legal options following the Court of Appeals’ order for the immediate release of Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee, and their two co-accused in…
Beauty queen and actress Roxie Smith has announced her engagement to her longtime, non-showbiz boyfriend, Karl Adolfo. Smith shared photos from the beachside proposal on Instagram, showing Adolfo getting down on one…
Josh Cullen delivers a powerhouse performance in his latest single, ‘Like Me,’ a high-energy collaboration with Korean singer and rapper Jay Park. Blending sharp storytelling, smooth vocals, and show-stopping…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Power supply conditions in the Visayas may improve by mid-November as several power plants are expected to resume operations, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the grant of an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, saying her case highlights the vulnerabilities of overseas Filipino workers and the need for…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV may be presented as the House prosecution panel’s next witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday. However, presiding officer Francis…
MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College finally got over its fourth-quarter struggles to register its first win in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament, beating San Sebastian, 94-87, on Tuesday at San…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu is set to witness a historic moment in Philippine basketball as Gilas Pilipinas brings its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers home games to the newly built SM Seaside Arena. The…
TOKYO, Japan – Tokyo has logged 34 straight days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, Japan’s weather agency said on Tuesday. Climate change fuelled by fossil fuel emissions increases moisture in the…
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines today announced the arrival of its latest flagship desktop and gaming lifestyle gear, redefining immersive performance and gamer mobility for local enthusiasts. Designed for…
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is urging Asean member states to give women greater decision-making roles, saying their leadership is essential to the region’s security, resilience, and prosperity. Speaking…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo Xignex Trojans will field a revamped lineup in the 2026 Wesley So Cup while retaining several key holdovers from their previous campaigns. Grand Master (GM) Rogelio Barcenilla…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell further on Tuesday as rising US Treasury yields and persistent tensions between the United States and Iran dampened investor appetite. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
After all the years of waiting, Sleeping With Sirens is coming back to Asia! Presented by PULP Live World, the American post-hardcore powerhouse is set to return to the region with the SLEEPING WITH SIRENS ‘AN ENDING IN…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked 79th in the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, which measures national prosperity across three domains — development, freedom and society. The Philippines had an overall score of…
MANILA, Philippines — Air France will resume nonstop flights between Paris and Manila in October after a five-month pause, just in time for the peak holiday travel season. On Tuesday, Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV arrived at the Senate on Tuesday to observe the 31st day of Vice President Sara Duterte’ impeachment trial. Trillanes is also listed among the prosecution’s…
David Licauco and Ashtine Olviga are stepping up to the challenge of portraying the lead roles in the Filipino adaptation of the hit Korean drama “Fight for My Way.” Licauco and Olviga will play Hanz and Aira…
Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez displayed her signature showmanship at the much-awaited swimsuit competition of the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29. The international…
MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. has generated P1.2 billion in benefits, including additional revenue and cost savings through its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) investments. In a statement, the…
BEIJING–Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was feeling “fresh” as she prepared for her first tournament since being ousted as the world’s number one player. The four-time Grand Slam winner topped the rankings for 99 weeks…
MANILA, Philippines —The Third Division of the Sandiganbayan said Tuesday that it has junked former Sen. Bong Revilla‘s motion to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda — the sole judge who denied his bail…
Filipino mythology film “Forgotten Island” opened to a nearly P98 million at the Philippine box office, marking the biggest opening weekend for a DreamWorks Animation film in the country. The animated film earned…
The concert promoter behind Moira Dela Torre’s “Where It All Started” show announced its postponement, five days before the event was scheduled to take place on Oct. 4. Ovation Productions released a statement on the…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–After years of going home empty-handed, the Philippine women’s sepak takraw team finally had a medal to bring home…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu 3rd District Rep. Pablo John “PJ” Garcia said support from key provincial leaders will determine whether he will run for governor in the 2028 elections. Garcia said Tuesday, Sept…
MANILA, Philippines — Alternergy Holdings Corp., a listed renewable energy producer, raised P2 billion from its maiden fixed-rate notes issuance, giving the group fresh capital to support its expansion. On Tuesday, the…
Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) and the emotionally charged “Leave Me Behind,” Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback today release their new single “Make Me Love You,” the latest…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala faces Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland for the first time in the Asian Games 2026 tennis women’s singles…
The Philippines is on a mission to claim its second victories in three international pageants taking place in neighboring Southeast Asian countries — the Miss and Mister Global competitions and the Universal Woman…
MANILA, Philippines — Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is looking to use its regulated partnership in the Philippines as a model for other global platforms entering the local market. In a statement, Binance Philippines…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors now sit atop the leaderboard of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 collegiate basketball tournament. The Warriors pocketed a…
MANILA, Philippines — A son of slain journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa has been in custody for more than a week now of US immigration authorities in California, more than three years since his family sought…
Even if you don’t fill your own vehicle with diesel, its price has a big impact on your life. While gasoline is mainly a consumer fuel for cars, diesel powers much of the wider economy, from freight transport and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline until Oct. 31 for online businesses to comply with the requirement to display their registration seal badge on their online platforms…
How do Filipinos say “I love you”? Often, not with words, but through the choices they make every day—parents work abroad to give their children a better future, young professionals build their careers to fulfill their…
October 14-18, 2026 | SMX Aura Convention Center, Taguig City Before form, color, texture, and volume, there is the line. For its 18th edition, ManilART presents Where the Line Begins, a celebration of the line as the…
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City Lone District Rep. Ysabel Maria “Bel” Zamora is among the House prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Zamora on Monday leads the direct examination of…
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi came out as gay on Tuesday, saying he wanted to help others struggling with their sexuality in a country where openly LGBTQ athletes are extremely rare. The…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Charlotte Sales homered for the second straight day to lead the Philippine Blu Girls past Thailand, 7-0, in five…
Nighttime viewing at Jeju Island’s Cheonjiyeon Falls has been temporarily suspended following the death of a man who fell into the water while taking photos. On Saturday, shortly after 8:30 p.m., a tourist in his 50s…
Bea Borres opened up about her reunion with her ex-boyfriend and daughter Hope’s father, Meray Yamada, which she said prompted her to temporarily block her best friend, actress Andrea Brillantes. Borres spoke about this…
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PHILADELPHIA, United States — LeBron James warned his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates on Monday that they must work hard on repetitive tasks and escape their comfort zones in order to achieve greatness. NBA all-time…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu drivers launched a transport strike on Tuesday, September 29, despite a fuel price rollback and a newly implemented fare increase. The strike was led by the Cebu chapter of the Pagkakaisa…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has been declared a hostile witness by the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, as the mayor testified on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his…
MANILA, Philippines —Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he only learned about GenCorp Industries Inc. when the company was mentioned in connection with the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas men ended their pool campaign in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with a heartbreaking 25-21…
With no typhoon hitting Korea so far this year, concerns are growing that the prolonged lull could bring its own risks, from stressed marine ecosystems to stronger storms later on. Several typhoons have indirectly…
DARWIN — Growers in Australia’s mango heartlands are warning that the fruits of their labor are at risk if federal changes to working holiday visas go ahead. The Northern Territory (NT) government says the changes will…
MANILA, Philippines — The remarks of Senator Rodante Marcoleta will be presented as evidence in the Sandiganbayan 1st Division trial of one of his three “gift” cases. This was according to the prosecutors on Tuesday…
DENVER — Nikola Jokic reiterated his pledge to sign a long-term extension with the Denver Nuggets next summer. Only this time, he added a caveat. “If they want me,” the three-time NBA MVP cracked Monday at media day…
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s one constant during his development into a star with the Boston Celtics has been having Jaylen Brown as a teammate. That partnership ended this offseason when the Celtics front office decided to…
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paused when asked what he learned about himself and his game over the summer. “I didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know,” he said. “I feel like I got better this summer, for…
MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off his golden run at the Asian Games, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo announced Monday that he is engaged to longtime partner Chloe San Jose. In a social media post, Yulo revealed…
PARIS, France — Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out “I’m Alive” to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance. The Canadian…
Finance super app GCash has made accessing the Philippine stock market more convenient through GStocks PH, allowing Filipinos to open an account with broker AB Capital Securities Inc. in under minutes and begin…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday denied the House prosecution panel’s request to admit Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as evidence. It cited the Bill of Rights, particularly the…
In Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City, caring for the forest is more than an environmental activity, it is part of everyday life for communities that live and work around the watershed. On September 26, 2026, Visayan…
Japan’s science ministry said Tuesday that the new Arctic research vessel Mirai II will be completed on Dec. 18 and handed over to a national research institute for deployment next summer. The successor to the marine…
Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi came out as gay on Tuesday, saying he wanted to help others struggling with their sexuality in a country where openly LGBTQ athletes are extremely rare. The 26-year-old…
Produced by Josh himself, the bold new single examines identity, adaptation, and what it means to remain one of one. Josh Cullen returns to his solo era with “Like Me,” his collab single with multi-awarded…
PARIS — Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, Sept. 28, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out “I’m Alive” to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance. The Canadian…
MANILA, Philippines— The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte‘s request to require expert verification of evidence sourced from open platforms, saying the…
The vivo V80 Lite has set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title after completing a 32-hour and 37-minute continuous livestream, marking a new milestone for the upcoming smartphone. The livestream, conducted on August 11…
Japan on Tuesday decided to further ease sanctions on Syria, lifting measures against 16 entities in an effort to support the country’s reconstruction following the 2024 collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took the witness stand Tuesday as the prosecution’s witness on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. He was…
Celebrity couple Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse have officially become parents as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The pair made the announcement by sharing a photo of the three of them through their…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter’s temporary representative in California court to protect…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, September 29, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The recent improvement in power supply across the Visayas does not guarantee an end to rotational brownouts. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said Tuesday the grid remains…
MANILA, Philippines— The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has rejected a request by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to have all evidence from open sources verified by an expert, saying…
EL SEGUNDO, California — Luka Doncic has been a leader and a star ever since he was a teenager at Real Madrid, so his new role this fall as the clear focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers is nothing new. Yet Doncic is…
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama spent many uneasy nights this offseason revisiting the Spurs’ loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. For an athlete fully committed to a regimented schedule of…
TAGBILARAN CITY — A 63-year-old American tourist died after he was allegedly hit with a chair during a fistfight at a bar in Panglao, Bohol, late Saturday, Sept. 27, police said. The victim, identified by the alias…
South Korea’s military said Monday that a North Korean land mine highly likely caused last week’s explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone that injured three officers, and vowed “corresponding measures” if North Korean…
LUMUT, Malaysia — Malaysia began repatriating around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching the first phase of a return program that has raised concerns from rights groups. The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar…
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas) Awards has unveiled the contenders for its 74th edition, with Charo Santos, Carlo Aquino, “I’mPerfect” and “Sunshine” among the nominees vying in the major…
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry is committed to keeping some of the reliable, familiar faces around him on the Golden State Warriors for the stretch run of his career. So, Curry took a pay cut to stay put. At 38, he wants…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took the witness stand on Tuesday in the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The House prosecution panel presented Baste Duterte…
LeBron James warned his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates on Monday that they must work hard on repetitive tasks and escape their comfort zones in order to achieve greatness. NBA all-time scoring leader James, preparing…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine sepak takraw team settled for a historic silver medal in women’s doubles of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Jean Marie Sucalit and the Philippine women’s doubles sepak takraw team finished with a silver medal after their valiant stand against Vietnam, 8-15, 4-15, in the gold medal match of the…
TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard acknowledged how long it took to complete the trade that sent him back to Toronto, but didn’t want to talk about why. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard said in an opening statement to a…
GREENBURGH, New York — The championship celebrations lasted all summer and spread throughout their city, with Knicks being treated to ovations when they were spotted at restaurants or sporting events in New York. Or…
NAGOYA, Japan — Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala was in ruthless mood at the Asian Games on Monday as rain disrupted some events and Japanese organisers faced renewed accusations of mismanagement. Eala…
MANILA, Philippines — Most Filipinos injured in a bus crash that killed two of their compatriots in Bavaria, Germany, have been discharged from hospitals and cleared to return to Milan, Italy, the Philippine Consulate…
Kris Aquino teased that she will make her acting comeback through short video dramas for an e-commerce platform where she serves as a brand ambassador. The Queen of All Media revealed this during the brand’s event on…
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons tipped off training camp without Jalen Duren on the roster. Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said last May that the team wanted to sign the All-Star center to a contract extension…
SAN FRANCISCO — Center Kristaps Porzingis will be out indefinitely for the Golden State Warriors with a health issue, and general manager Mike Dunleavy offered no further details but wasn’t ready to call this a…
MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo has a big problem. Unwanted invaders were spotted recently in the backyard of his new Miami home, and that wasn’t an issue he had to deal with while playing in Milwaukee. Iguanas aren’t…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday denied a report by the news outlet Axios that he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds, as the Mideast war drags on. “Axios just released a story…
People often visit malls, cafes, libraries and parks as their third places. However, these spaces may not always be accessible, as some require people to spend money to relax and socialize. American sociologist Ray…
The Philippines is moving forward to the next round of the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant’s “Country’s Power of the Year” online voting, one of the ways fans can help delegates move closer to the crown. For the…
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlink satellites yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over…
Finance super app GCash is expanding Filipinos’ access to investing through its in-app stock platform, allowing ordinary consumers to grow their hard-earned money directly from their mobile phones. By enabling seamless…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will keep face-to-face classes on Tuesday, Sept. 29, despite a transport strike that could disrupt public transportation across the city. Mayor Nestor Archival confirmed on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — A five-member Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) team drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 24 smaller boats spotted fishing within the territorial waters of Kota Island in the West Philippine…
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” is on trial on charges that he killed his wife while having an affair more than a decade after gushing to TV viewers about how she encouraged him to chase…
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned concerns about artificial intelligence “should be taken seriously” but added he was not in “panic mode”. In wide-ranging comments, the pope also said parts of the…
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” is on trial on charges that he killed his wife while having an affair more than a decade after gushing to TV viewers about how she encouraged him to chase…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is taking the witness stand Tuesday, Day 31 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. His testimony is expected to focus on Davao City…
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE— Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned concerns about artificial intelligence “should be taken seriously” but added he was not in “panic mode”. In wide-ranging comments, the pope also said parts of the…
September ends with The Beef Bar’s P100 steak bowl bang as October sees Mirèio, Gallery by Chele, Uma Nota, and Benjarong to a flying start ...
A bridesmaid heading to a Tagaytay wedding tests new launches from Vice, Faboulash, Clocheflame, Dazzle Me, and Y.O.U for a kit that lasts until the last dance...
MANILA, Philippines—No one won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Sept. 28. This was according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). No bettor picked the Grand Lotto…
The National Telecommunications Commission finally did what it should have done years ago: It fined Globe Telecom, Smart Communications and DITO Telecommunity ₱100,000 each a day for not fixing the broken mobile…
Who will be left to fight for the missing “sabungeros”? Less than a handful of families of the 34 missing cockfighting aficionados are left to pursue the charges of kidnapping with homicide and serious illegal detention…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona found himself under fierce attack on social media for his remark that we Filipinos are “mayabang” in a recent Senate hearing. He was referring to our “consumption…
Yesterday, I watched a young Filipino vlogger (EliMoTour) ride a Honda Click 125 from Tagudin in Ilocos Sur to Tineg, Abra, and from there onward to Lubuagan, Kalinga, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. He was alone, navigating an…
Humiliated by Napoleon, and intent on building a unified German nation in a world dominated by the superpowers of Britain, France, and Russia, the Prussians embraced a period of reform and modernization around two…
Do people behave based on what they know? This question popped up during one session of my class in Ecological Anthropology among undergraduate Anthropology major students at the University of the Philippines Mindanao…
There used to be a comforting, if naive, belief that mass school shootings were a strictly Western tragedy—something we only watched on international news. But the events of the last few months have violently shattered…
The debate over the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has become an exercise in avoidance. Congress schedules the elections, postpones them, extends incumbents’ terms and starts the cycle again. Instead…
From “Pleasures of a Tangled Life” by Jan Morris to “L’heure de femmes” by Adèle Bréau, Carlos Zafon’s “The Shadow of the Wind,” and more, these great novels not only touched me, but have changed me...
NAGOYA—Alex Eala wants gold, but the Philippine tennis ace knows an Asian Games campaign also requires being ready for everything else that comes with chasing it. That includes rain delays, venue changes and the…
Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam moved within one victory of the Asian Games boxing final after edging China’s Zhang Jiamao by split decision in the men’s 55-kilogram quarterfinals on Monday at Nishio City General…
The Philippines picked up a bronze medal in men’s sepak takraw regu on Monday, and two women’s beach volleyball pairs advanced to the quarterfinals as the country continued its campaign in the 20th Asian Games. The…
NAGOYA—EJ Obiena arrived in Aichi ready to defend his Asian Games pole vault title, anchoring his optimism on a string of consistent performances and his confidence that he is still among the best in the continent. The…
MANILA, Philippines – Domestic fuel prices will decline this week by more than P7 per liter, following the drop in global oil prices last week. In separate advisories, Jetti Petroleum and Petron Corporation said diesel…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso could weaken to 66 per dollar next year as the currency remains vulnerable to a strengthening US dollar amid the economy’s fragile external position, Singapore-based United…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine travelers will exit the lean travel season facing steeper airfares, as fuel surcharges—which airlines collect to offset volatility in jet fuel prices—are set to reach their highest level…
MANILA, Philippines — Weather disruptions in August put the Philippine car industry back in a bleak spot, as sales fell below the 30,000 mark, upending the short-lived recovery seen in June and July. Domestic vehicle…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines could generate fiscal gains equivalent to 3.6 percent to 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by broadening the tax base, improving tax collection and making public spending…
MANILA, Philippines — Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) warned that prioritizing the highest bid could backfire if the winning bidder has no technical muscle to produce coal. “Basing the award on the…
MANILA, Philippines — If the Philippines truly wants to attract more data center investments, it will have to compete in an increasingly crowded regional landscape rather than wait for investments to spill over from…
MANILA, Philippines — Two of the Philippines’ largest telecommunications companies are awaiting formal notice from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) over a P100,000 daily penalty that the regulator said…
MANILA, Philippines — Business process outsourcing (BPO) giant Teleperformance (TP) remains upbeat on the Philippines despite risks from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which is believed to complement rather…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is seeking regulatory approval to refund more than P2.64 billion to customers following a revised calculation for the lapsed…
MANILA, Philippines — Prices of basic goods have remained stable despite the resurgence in fuel prices in recent weeks, driven largely by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and disruptions along crucial…
MANILA, Philippines — The headlines are hard to miss. Sprawling artificial intelligence (AI) training campuses are rising across the world, built to teach the next generation of foundation models. It’s a remarkable feat…
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MANILA, Philippines — A priority bill seeking to create the Sierra Madre Mountain Range Authority (SMMRA) has cleared the committee level in the House of Representatives, according to a House statement issued on…
MANILA, Philippines — Manibela president Mar Valbuena said the LTO requested a dialogue and asked the group to temporarily halt its strike to allow them to discuss the concerns of jeepney drivers. “[LTO] Assistant…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday denied the House prosecution panel’s request to admit Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as evidence, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruling…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The province of Ilocos Norte recorded 115 new dengue cases in Morbidity Week 37 or mid-September, bringing the province’s total to 2,013 since January this year, according to the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised on Tuesday two teachers who were among the recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested the top municipal-level most wanted person in Cervantes town in this province on Tuesday, Sept. 29, as the Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) intensified…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday questioned Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon’s clarification that no Taguig project was among the 10 “conclusive” ghost projects identified…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is set to launch a seven-point resilience agenda and an infrastructure development plan aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster preparedness and response…
MANILA, Philippines — The reason why supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte resort to personal attacks and sexist remarks when criticizing individuals linked to the prosecution panel is that they try to avoid…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpots in the three major lotto games drawn Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was…
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday was canceled, the Senate impeachment court has announced. In an advisory signed by clerk of court Atty. Renato Bantug, the next…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the low percentage of completed classrooms for 2025, noting that only 2 percent of the 5,298 classrooms targeted to be built that year were actually…
MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Tuesday expressed concern that changes to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 are already being negotiated behind closed doors, as it warned that any subsequent…
MANILA, Philippines — Small businesses may seek an exemption from wage increase orders, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said Tuesday, Sept. 29. According to Dole, small retail or service establishments…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday elected Manila Rep. Giselle Maceda as head of the chamber’s health committee, a week after the post was vacated following the death of its previous chairman…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided houses in August supposedly owned by former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed on…
ILOILO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives seized an estimated P3.37 million worth of suspected shabu and an illegal firearm in a major buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of eight individuals in Barangay Botongon…
ILAGAN, Isabela—Isabela province’s economy grew by 4.2 percent in 2025, which was slower than the 6.4-percent registered in 2024. The figure indicates a decrease of 2.2 percent. This is according to the 2025 Economic…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate ratified on Tuesday the bicameral conference committee report on establishing the National Specialty Center for Geriatric Health. Sponsored in the upper chamber by Sen. Risa Hontiveros…
Also present during the historic occasion were House Minority Floor Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan and town officials. /mr
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives adopted a congressional resolution on Tuesday posthumously honoring student and scout Chris Lorenz Fabian, praising his courage in shielding fellow students during a…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The Regional Development Council in Ilocos Region (Region I) has approved 30 priority projects that has an estimated P5.497 billion in investment requirement for fiscal year 2028. La Union Gov…
BAGUIO CITY — Fire struck at Baguio’s New Lucban Extension on Tuesday morning (Sept. 29), injuring three people and displacing 14 families (56 individuals). The fire broke out at around 8:28 am, engulfing several…
KORONADAL CITY — The provincial government of South Cotabato was among six institutions in Mindanao recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for their contributions to the central bank’s programs and…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte may have been placed in a precarious position if his claim that he was unaware his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, had shares in a company that dealt…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada himself will testify in his graft case trial before the Sandiganbayan Second Division, his counsel told the court during the pretrial proceedings on Tuesday. Estrada’s graft…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman now has direct access to government procurement records, allowing the anti-graft body to speed up its investigation and prosecution work and prevent corruption. The new…
MANILA, Philippines — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Tuesday advised schools and government agencies to shift their schedules ahead of the expected impacts of El Niño in the country. In an interview with Bagong…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday flagged an alleged “palakasan system” (backer system) in the distribution of housing units under the National Housing Authority (NHA). According to the senator…
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes in some areas and universities were suspended on Wednesday, Sept. 30, due to the continuation of the nationwide transport strike. The following schools and local governments…
MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility has a “high” chance of developing into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau said Tuesday…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The police in the Caraga region arrested four wanted persons in separate operations across the region on Monday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) director…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said domestic workers in Central Visayas will receive a P500 monthly salary increase starting next month. Under the newly issued Wage Order…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday reprimanded the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) after it revealed that consumer complaints could take up to seven months to be resolved. Tulfo raised concerns…
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Benjamin Tolosa Jr. has revealed that the Senate Impeachment Court admonished him. This happened after he gave his explanation on why he should not be cited for…
ILIGAN CITY—The Catholic prelate here has prayed for the victory of truth over lies as the faithful observe on Tuesday the feast of the city’s patron, St. Michael the Archangel. Over 20,000 devotees, mostly carrying…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday honored 10 outstanding Filipinos for their exceptional dedication to education and national security during the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding…
COTABATO CITY — A woman was killed while her husband was critically wounded after gunmen opened fire on them inside their home in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, on Monday afternoon, police confirmed Tuesday. Major Jeffrey…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The southernmost municipality of Bulalacao in Oriental Mindoro is strengthening border monitoring and biosecurity defenses to protect and maintain its African Swine Fever (ASF)-free…
MANILA, Philippines — New building standards issued by Education Secretary Sonny Angara require new public schools to be disaster-resilient and accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), among other things. The new…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense counsel spokesperson Michael Poa on Tuesday belied claims made by fellow spokesperson Atty. Paolo Panelo Jr. that he supposedly agreed with him that the Senate impeachment court’s ruling…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan will remain an accused before the Sandiganbayan Second Division after it affirmed its ruling to deny the prosecution’s bid to discharge…
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents, backed by Philippine Marines and police, seized over P20.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in the seas off Tawi-Tawi on Monday, an official said…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A new mobile application developed by information technology students from Mindoro State University (MinSU) is poised to make transactions and information access easier for…
MANILA, Philippines — Why did a food catering company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte keep winning all 19 contracts in Davao City? Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian repeatedly raised this question when Davao…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday told Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to personally look into his own chief-of-staff, as well as the local government’s deals with GenCorp Industries…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Fifty fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) motorized boats were turned over to fisherfolk beneficiaries in Dinagat Islands as part of the province’s 20th founding anniversary celebration…
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo kicked off its 6th Artesanias de Iloilo trade fair, serving as a venue for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The event is meant to connect…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel may present former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday as their next witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, though presiding officer Francis…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities seized 505 sacks of alleged illegal mineral ores loaded in a wing van at the Pulawan Port in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle, bearing…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A nationwide campaign seeking to enact an anti-political dynasty law through a People’s Initiative (PI) will roll out its Northern Mindanao leg on Wednesday, uniting various sectors to demand equal…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, Sept. 29, announced the new fare rate for Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) busway following the implementation of the…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Tuesday urged lawmakers to increase allowances for civil servants by raising the funding for the Personal Economic Relief Allowance (Pera), a stipend whose amount…
COTABATO CITY — The Save Bangsamoro Movement returned to the Supreme Court on Monday with a rally to press its opposition to several provisions of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 86, the law that created the…
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo on Tuesday called for the quick approval of a bill scrapping the travel tax, a charge on overseas travel that he described as burdensome for Filipino families planning…
CALAPAN CITY— Marinduque residents, environmental advocates and members of the faith community gathered on Monday at the provincial capitol here to urge the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to release the…
MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutor and San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora has called out people on social media attacking her with sexist and misogynistic remarks, saying that they should “get a life” if they cannot…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte confirmed on Tuesday that he knows and has business ties with Jaime Tan Cruz. He made the confirmation on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his…
(Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau warned that heavy to intense rains may prevail over parts of Metro Manila and Luzon on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29, due to localized thunderstorms. In a…
ILIGAN CITY–Thousands of devotees from around the country joined the procession on Tuesday for the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron of the predominantly Catholic city. Lourdes Alivio, 66, a devotee from…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte affirmed on Tuesday that it is not in the character of Vice President Sara Duterte, his sister, to ask for favors in rewarding government contracts to…
MANILA, Philippines — The civil society-led Truth Commission is working on building a registry that could provide a more harmonized number of the killings in the so-called war on drugs waged by former President Rodrigo…
MANILA, Philippines—A 76-year-old woman was robbed of around P90,000 worth of cash and jewelry at her residence in Forbes Park, Makati, with police identifying a 25-year-old pedicab driver as the suspect. The incident…
MANILA, Philippines — If he knew that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, had business interests with food company Gencorp Industries Incorporated, which dealt with Davao City, then that contract would not have…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found several “unverifiable” beneficiaries in the Department of Education (DepEd) voucher program for school year 2025-26, resulting in an “overpayment” of P938,000 in…
MANILA, Philippines — The latest oil price rollback does not make up for losses incurred by fisherfolk after weeks of successive price increases, according to activist fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s remarks will be presented as evidence in the Sandiganbayan 1st Division trial of one of his three “gift” cases, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Marcoleta and his co-accused…
LUCENA CITY—Anti-narcotics operatives arrested an armed suspected high-value drug trafficker, seizing over P380,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) and an undocumented firearm in a buy-bust operation in Tagaytay City…
BAGUIO CITY — Firefighters rescued a 39-year-old driver who was pinned inside a vehicle following a single-vehicle crash at Cristal Cave here on Sunday night. In a report on Monday, personnel from the Baguio City Fire…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday announced that it has junked the move of former Sen. Bong Revilla to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda — the sole judge who denied his…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has claimed that he only knew of Gencorp Industries Incorporated because it was mentioned before the impeachment trial against his sister, Vice President Sara…
NAGA CITY — Police arrested two men and seized about 350 kilos of dried puffer fish, locally known as “tikong,” worth P52,500 in Pioduran town, Albay, on Sunday. Col. Noel Nuñez, Albay police provincial director, said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday denied the House prosecution panel’s request to admit Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as evidence. It cited the Bill of Rights, particularly the…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte on Tuesday serves as the prosecution’s witness on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. He was called to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a 38-year-old man considered the third most-wanted person in the Ilocos region on Monday. The suspect, a native of San Juan, Abra, was arrested in Barangay 93, Bagacay…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte was grilled on Tuesday over the city government’s deals with GenCorp Industries Inc that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, declared in her…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Theodore Te is among the lawyers assisting the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Te is the interim chairperson of the Free Legal Assistance…
KORONADAL CITY — Tourism officials and industry players from across Mindanao are all set for the trade expo in Sultan Kudarat, which will strengthen regional travel links and promote the island as a more connected…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged women to keep leading and demanding space as the Philippines and fellow Southeast Asian countries move to push the region forward. In his speech…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged women to keep leading and demanding space as the Philippines and fellow Southeast Asian countries move to push the region forward. In his speech…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged women to keep leading and demanding space as the Philippines and fellow Southeast Asian countries move to push the region forward. In his speech…
BAGUIO CITY — A section of the Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Boundary Road in Hapao, Hungduan, Ifugao, earlier declared impassable due to a soil collapse, has reopened to four-wheel-drive vehicles, the Department of Public…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte says he only became familiar with GenCorp Industries Inc. after the company was mentioned during his sister Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines – Presiding Officer Francis Escudero grants the prosecution team’s request to qualify Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte as a hostile witness, allowing the prosecution to ask leading questions./dp WATCH…
LUCENA CITY – Taal Volcano’s main crater in Batangas emitted a voluminous steam-laden plume that rose 2,700 meters over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on…
MANILA, Philippines — The sub judice rule does not cover the remarks made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte prior to his appearance before the Senate impeachment court, presiding officer and Senator-Judge…
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government and the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) intensified security measures following reports of online threats targeting at least two public schools in the city last week, prompting…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday declared Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte a hostile witness. The mayor took the witness stand on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his…
TACLOBAN CITY – The shellfish ban remains in effect in Matariñao Bay in Eastern Samar after laboratory tests confirmed red tide toxins in shellfish meat samples collected from the area, the Bureau of Fisheries and…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte takes his oath as a prosecution witness for Article II of the Articles of Impeachment on Tuesday, Day 31 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte on Tuesday took his oath as witness to the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The House prosecution panel called for the…
The Pacific Ocean determines whether conditions will be wet or dry, while the Indian Ocean influences the strength and timing of these extremes. The Philippine rainfall crisis under the 2026-2027 super El Niño and…
MANILA, Philippines – Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV arrived at the Senate on Tuesday to observe the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The former legislator is also listed among the prosecution’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena are currently out of the country, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag confirmed on Tuesday. Matibag said this…
ILOILO CITY — An alliance representing 11 transport cooperatives in Iloilo has rejected calls for a transport or people’s strike, saying a work stoppage would hurt commuters, businesses and students without resolving…
COTABATO CITY – The elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has retained a battalion, composed of 500 troops, in Maguindanao del Sur to help in the government’s drive to disband Islamic…
MANILA, Philippines – Motorists get relief after three consecutive weeks of fuel price increases, with diesel and kerosene prices dropped by as much as P7.57 and P5.85 per liter, respectively, starting Tuesday. Local…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte arrived at the Senate on Tuesday after he was subpoenaed by the Senate impeachment court to testify during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Commuters at the bus terminal here were caught by surprise on Monday by higher bus fares on major Mindanao routes operated by Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI). The fare hike followed the Land…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) installed fresh leadership for key battalions to sustain recent victories against insurgents and secure ongoing development in Northern Mindanao and Caraga…
MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) kicked off its two-day transport strike on Tuesday, calling on the government to halt the increase in fuel…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 31 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is expected to take the witness stand Tuesday, with his testimony expected to…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is expected to take the witness stand on Tuesday, the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The mayor’s supposed…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains in Palawan and parts of Visayas and Mindanao while the rest of Luzon will see cloudy skies on Tuesday, according to the state weather…
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A bird of prey has been rescued after it was found floating in the waters off Santa Fe town in Romblon province and was immediately turned over to environmental officials…
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — A worker died of suffocation while two others were rescued after they were trapped in a deep well they were digging on Monday (Sept. 28) at Barangay Balzain in Tuguegarao City…
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has mounted a fresh legal challenge before the Supreme Court (SC) to declare Republic Act (RA) No. 12326 unconstitutional and stop the deferral of the Barangay and…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution and defense clashed anew on Monday over Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as the Senate impeachment court pressed into questions about her business interests, government…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday urged Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to tell the truth about 68 infrastructure projects the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had flagged in Taguig…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will invite Vice President Sara Duterte, former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other people implicated by a dismissed policeman in a series of alleged cash…
MANILA, Philippines — The government has provided financial and livelihood assistance to Mary Jane Veloso and her family after President Marcos granted her an absolute pardon, allowing her to reunite with her family…
MANILA, Philippines — A committee at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on Monday condemned the “continuous red-tagging, harassment and intimidation” of its constituents, especially students, by agents and…
MANILA, Philippines — Halfway through her five-minute acceptance speech as an awardee of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) in 2006, Eugenia “Eggie” Duran Apostol revealed something with an impish, if not…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police deployed personnel and vehicles to assist commuters and maintain peace and order as transport group Manibela held the first of its three-day strike ahead of the…
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) filed a complaint against Captain Roel Sarmiento for alleged falsification of a public document in connection with the Sept. 9 fire that gutted the MV June Aster…
PANTUKAN, DAVAO DE ORO, Philippines — Bananas are not only a staple crop in the Davao Region but also a major export earner, with Cavendish and other varieties accounting for nearly half of the region’s export revenues…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Philippines — Former Philippine Daily Inquirer correspondent Eric Jimenez died of complications from chronic kidney disease on Sunday, according to his family. He was 57. A graduate of Mass…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have agreed to accelerate the stalled decommissioning of the front’s fighters and weapons following a special…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has joined calls to investigate the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) and a private…
Sibol’s Pokémon UNITE campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 ended with a bronze medal after Indonesia stopped the Philippines in the semifinals at Aichi Sky Expo on Sunday. The Philippines fell 2-0 to…
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