Jerusalem—A flydubai plane heading to Tel Aviv from Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after one of the pilots allegedly tried to crash the plane and kill everyone onboard…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala faces Wang Xiyu of China in the Asian Games women’s singles semifinal on Thursday at Higashiyama Park…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The remaining members of Team Philippines in Aichi-Nagoya look to advance their campaigns Thursday, October 1, as…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Malacañang is not aware of any deal struck between first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and transport group Manibela’s head, even as the group decided to shorten its planned transport strike after…
The Pacific Ocean helps determine whether conditions turn wet or dry, while the Indian Ocean influences the intensity and timing of these extremes. The Philippine rainfall crisis under the 2026-2027 super El Niño and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready to comply with whatever decision the Supreme Court may issue on the law setting the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, Comelec…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas won’t be having the services of forward Gelo Crisostomo for a while in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball…
Miki Ryoma fired a four-under-par 66 under excruciating heat on Wednesday to take a one-shot lead at the halfway mark of the P2.5 million ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge as he moved 36 good holes away from realizing a…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan– A gold medal for two South Korean golfers at the Asian Games would mean more than a chunk of metal to dangle around…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s outstanding debt rose to a record P19.61 trillion in August, nearing its full-year target as continued borrowing and the weaker peso drove the increase. On Wednesday…
Now that Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji have wrapped up the finale episode of their Viva One series “Dating Alys Perez,” things are coming up roses for the onscreen sweethearts. The 16-episode “Dating Alys Perez” (DAP)…
BEIJING, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing efforts towards “reunification” with Taiwan, the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own, in a speech on Wednesday on the eve of China’s national…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Justin delos Santos fired a two-under-par 68 and Bianca Pagdanganan returned a 67 as the Filipino aces put…
MANILA, Philippines — The Pangilinan Group is taking bolder steps to meet the growing data center market’s power needs by exploring ways to power these facilities with clean electricity.hungry facilities with clean…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Jedric Daa had the tall task of defending La Salle’s guards in Far Eastern University’s 90-78 win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
NAGOYA, Japan — Alex Eala is closing in on two goals. The tennis gold medalist at the Asian Games gets an automatic berth into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A two-for-one deal. READ: Semifinals-bound Alex Eala thrills…
LONDON, United Kingdom — Prince Harry’s spokesperson on Wednesday condemned as “extraordinarily reckless” two press photographers seen outside his children’s UK school. “There is a world of difference between legitimate…
TEL AVIV, Israel — One of the pilots of the Israel-bound flydubai flight that was diverted on Wednesday attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane to kill everyone, a passenger said. Passenger Miryam Shira…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala’s run with Shaira Rivera in the Asian Games women’s doubles ended in the second round after they bowed…
TABUK, Saudi Arabia— Two pilots were wounded after reportedly getting into a fight while flying a plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The…
BANGKOK, Thailand — China and Laos have inaugurated a joint military facility at an airport north of the Laotian capital, both governments said, extending the Chinese military’s reach in the region. Beijing has long…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University caught La Salle—and the rest of the league—off guard with its 90-78 win on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 89…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — One year after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu and damaged parts of Mandaue City’s public market, the city government is preparing for a P25-million rehabilitation project to…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls kept a tight grip on fourth spot in women’s softball of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) is expanding its storage capacity in Tarlac to buy more palay (unmilled rice) from local farmers and bolster its buffer stocks. The grains agency said in a…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City government is considering thereimplementation of a four-day compressed workweek or a work-from-home setup on Fridays as part of its efforts to conserve electricity amid rotational…
MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix has tapped Marcellus Earlington as a replacement import for BJ Johnson ahead of next week’s resumption of the PBA Governors’ Cup. Coach Charles Tiu said Earlington arrived last week to take…
TABUK, Saudi Arabia—Two pilots were wounded after they reportedly fought on board the plane they were flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) regional office in Mimaropa and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) signed an agreement to undertake P430 million worth of farm-to-market road…
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine men’s football team squandered a two-goal halftime lead before being held to a 2-2 draw by Pakistan in the Fifa Asean Cup on Tuesday at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 78-year-old man was found dead after a tree branch fell on him in a remote area of Dapdap Sur, Barangay Talisay, Daanbantayan, on Tuesday afternoon, September 29. The victim was identified as…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 78-year-old man was killed after a tree branch fell on him in a remote area of Barangay Talisay, Daanbantayan, Cebu, on Tuesday afternoon, September 29. The victim was identified as alias…
MANILA, Philippines — The Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) has opposed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to impose higher tariffs on imported pork, warning that such a move could drive up food…
SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is expanding into the premium leisure tourism market with the development of a new Shangri-La resort in Hamilo Coast, south of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 600 metal detectors will be distributed to public high schools in Cebu Province to strengthen security at school entrances. The Cebu Provincial Government said 615 schools with…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Philippines tennis star Alex Eala stormed into the Asian Games 2026 semifinals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had…
Taiwan Excellence brought together Taiwanese innovation, technology and business opportunities at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during Taiwan Expo 2026, giving Philippine businesses, industry professionals and…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday commended Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena for winning the gold medal at a recent competition in Germany. READ: EJ Obiena strikes gold again…
MANILA, Philippines — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Modified Risk Tobacco Product orders for 20 variants of ZYN nicotine pouch products, allowing PMI US to market the following claim for the…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has supported the Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposed unified tax rate on e-cigarette products, saying the measure could curb misdeclaration and plug tax…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday said the Philippines wants to join a global financing program for national forest restoration. In a statement, Environment…
MANILA, Philippines —The two petitions challenging the Senate Impeachment court’s ruling on the vote threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Former Executive…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s debt climbed to a record P19.61 trillion in August, nearing its full-year target as continued borrowing and a weaker peso pushed it higher. On Wednesday, the Bureau of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains committed to the global “30×30” goal of conserving at least 30 percent of Earth’s land, freshwater, and oceans by 2030, as set in 2022 under the Kunming-Montreal Global…
The cast members of the upcoming satirical comedy “Red Crown” said the film aims to present a different picture of women in pageantry — one that emphasizes healthy competition, sisterhood and individuality rather than…
Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) achieved a significant industry milestone at the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, earning the distinction of Best Developer in Metro Manila, Best Developer in the Visayas, and Best…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas avoided disaster to notch its second win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball, beating University of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell for a third straight session on Wednesday as concerns over economic growth, rising US Treasury yields, and a weak peso dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock…
TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian authorities said on Wednesday they received the official US response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after US President Donald Trump rejected the plan. “At…
How and when do you know that your partner is the right one? Is it when they know everything about you? When they have the financial means to provide for you? Or is it when they’ve shown that they’re ready to build a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has prompted respondents in the petition filed by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal to comment on his plea to declare Republic Act (RA) No. 12326 unconstitutional and stop…
Agot Isidro credited her curiosity and her longstanding relationship with manager Shirley Kuan for helping sustain her 34-year career in show business. Isidro marked her 34th year in the entertainment industry with a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has disbursed ₱750 million for recovery efforts in northern Cebu in the year since a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the area. The amount forms the province’s…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Top seed Alex Eala passed her first test to secure at least a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026 women’s singles…
You’re drifting through the streets of España. Headphones in and the world muted; your mind is elsewhere. Then you look up. “ARE YOU LOST IN THE CITY TOO? – L.L.” For a while, that question lived on the wall of the…
The second season of the reality series “LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines” is set to premiere on Oct. 30, with Vice Ganda returning as host. The upcoming edition will feature a new set of comedians that “[brings]…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing standout Mark Ashley Fajardo will officially begin his professional career on October 11, joining the select few Filipino boxers campaigning at welterweight when he debuts under…
The 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International delegates took a brief break from their tour of Cebu for a yoga session and to practice their “pasarela” (pageant walk) with experts. Before their turn on the runway in front of…
MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has called for urgent, rights-based international action to address forced climate displacement, describing…
COTABATO CITY – The major regional political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have held talks to form a majority coalition party that will rule the first elected regional…
After making history as the first Filipino and first male Asian winner of “The Voice” Season 26, Sofronio Vasquez is lending his voice to a song celebrating unity among Southeast Asian nations. Vasquez recently…
The 2026 Miss Grand International pageant has not concluded yet, but the organizers are already gearing up for the 15 edition happening next year, with Thailand as the host country yet again. Reigning queen Emma Tiglao…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay police have formed a task force to focus on thefts involving water meters in the city. This was after they recorded 30 cases of theft of water meters in different areas of the city just…
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, will be hosted by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) in…
NEW YORK— The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13…
Gwen Zamora surprised fans after she revealed her pregnancy with her third child with her husband, basketball player David Semerad. Zamora announced that they are expecting anew by showing a video of herself flaunting…
INDIANAPOLIS — All Caitlin Clark wanted was one more chance to play this WNBA season. She delivered a masterpiece. The All-Star guard scored 27 points, had 15 assists, reached another milestone and provided the energy…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The fortunes of two Cebuana beach volleyball stars went in opposite directions Wednesday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. While Khylem Progella and partner Sofiah Pagara continued…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday grilled the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which is under the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), over regional directors who have remained in their…
British indie-pop four-piece PREP is making their highly anticipated return to Manila for another night of smooth grooves, infectious melodies, and their signature blend of jazz, soul, West Coast pop, and Japanese City…
Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado urged the public to stop the bashing and respect their respective families after Patrick Garcia spoke about his past relationship with the actress. Trillo took to his Instagram Story…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Thirty-five individuals have completed the six-month court-mandated Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Program administered by the Lapu-Lapu City Government through the City of Lapu-Lapu Office…
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When planning a home renovation, homeowners often look to designers, architects, and online sources for inspiration. But bringing that vision to life takes more intentional planning, from the layout of the home to the…
TEL AVIV, Israel — A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking…
MANILA, Philippines — Military indicators point to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or its proxies as possibly having a hand in the circulation of a fake letter purportedly signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boxing promoter and lawyer Floriezyl Podot remains adamant about bringing a world title fight to Bohol following Thanongsak Simsri’s successful defense of his International Boxing Federation…
A severe baggage backlog and flight delays at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have prompted Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to unveil an emergency recovery plan. Chief Executive Officer Chai…
MANILA, Philippines–Victoria Bossong’s first competition representing the Philippines ended with an Asian Games medal and a desire to wear the country’s colors on many more major stages. The 23-year-old…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Sibol kissed its gold medal hopes goodbye in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports event of the Asian Games 2026…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games host Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women’s football at a…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities are arranging the repatriation of the remains of two Filipinos killed in a bus crash in Bavaria, Germany, as 27 other Filipino passengers have returned to Milan and three…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag confirmed on Tuesday that the bureau had raided houses supposedly owned by former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife…
NEW YORK — Fifty years after Sylvester Stallone pulled off one of Hollywood’s all-time long shots with “Rocky,” the Oscar-winning star still identifies with the character who for many embodies the outsider proving all…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Carlo Paalam earned a shot at an Asian Games gold medal after edging Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan by split…
GREENBURGH, New York — The New York Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump, coach Mike Brown said Tuesday. The president has…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Sports Commission (CPSC) has contingency plans in place to ensure the smooth staging of the ongoing Cebu Governor’s Cup U-18 Basketball Tournament even in the event of…
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is understood to be “extremely obese”, Seoul’s spy agency said Wednesday, citing its latest assessment of the reclusive leader’s health. A heavy smoker who has long been obese…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Qualified employed solo parents will no longer shoulder their share of PhilHealth premiums starting in October, with the national government taking over the employee portion while employers…
KUALA LUMPUR – A single fish caught in a central Malaysian reservoir has done what few freshwater catches ever do: sparked widespread alarm. The fish, which strongly resembles a red-bellied piranha, was netted at Klau…
BANGKOK – Severe urban flooding across central Bangkok has plunged the capital’s restaurant industry into a critical liquidity crisis, with operators reporting revenue losses of up to 80% as commuting chaos deters…
A month after the Bhotekoshi floods tore through settlements in Rasuwa, the immediate danger appears to have passed, but the disruption remains. Roads and bridges are still broken, homes and public buildings have been…
NAGOYA, Japan — Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women’s football at a 50,000-capacity stadium, highlighting the struggle to generate interest in some…
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will open its solar energy loan to qualified pensioners today, expanding its financing programs for retirees as it observes National Pensioners’ Week…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The five-peat-seeking University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers extended their winning streak to five games after outlasting the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers…
“Filipiñana” has entered its fourth week in local cinemas, continuing its theatrical run after being selected as the Philippines’ official submission for Best International Feature to the 99th Academy Awards, or 2027…
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating the reported pre-shaded ballots during the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, Comelec Chair George Garcia said during a media briefing…
A Korean student is among seven current and former Cornell University students named as defendants in a lawsuit involving the alleged group sexual assault of a female student, news reports said Sunday. According to The…
Patrick Garcia opened up about his current circumstances with Jazz, his son with Jennylyn Mercado, revealing that he has not spent time with him and provided financial support since 2017 amid the actress’ alleged…
The prices of 3,153 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise next month as higher packaging costs stemming from the Middle East conflict and a weaker yen continue to hit household budgets, a research firm’s…
MANILA, Philippines — An American man was arrested in Pampanga following an alleged altercation at a mall where he repeatedly harassed Filipinos and called a woman an “animal,” the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Exactly a year after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake devastated northern Cebu, Bogo City is slowly getting back on its feet. A clear sign of that recovery will take place on the basketball court…
JAKARTA – Five senior prison officials have been suspended after Indonesia’s national ombudsman found suspected special accommodation for selected inmates at a prison outside Jakarta, including villa-like residences…
North Korea on Wednesday denied South Korea’s announcement that a North Korean mine likely caused a recent blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), accusing Seoul of fabricating the findings and warning of “immediate…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte came under sustained questioning from the prosecution on Tuesday over 19 city government contracts worth P33.2 million that were awarded to GenCorp…
Liza Soberano is adding another Hollywood project to her growing résumé as she joins the cast of Audible’s upcoming comedy audio series “The Moons of LA.” Soberano shared Variety’s report about the project on her…
MELBOURNE — A Filipino man who hacked his friend to death with a machete told police he believed the victim and others had killed a woman they called a “witch” to rob her. Christopher Reyes Gonzaga, 45, is on trial in…
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will continue to be led by the Lopez family, even with the introduction of a new investor as part of a P6-billion investment plan. Stockholders approved…
“Pick me. Choose me. Love me,” is what Meredith Grey said to Derek Shepherd when she begged him to choose her over his wife in ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ It was an emotional declaration in a messy love triangle, but the phrase…
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the deportations of immigrants to countries that are not their own, while agreeing to hear the issue on its merits in December. The…
Rere Madrid and Kai Sotto have officially welcomed parenthood as they announced that the actress has given birth to their first child, a baby boy. Madrid made the announcement through her Instagram Stories on Tuesday…
Alex Eala tries to secure at least a bronze medal in the Asian Games women’s singles quarterfinal against Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland on September 30, Wednesday, not before 1:00 p.m. on Center Court at Higashiyama…
MANILA, Philippines — The credibility of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has been mocked by Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday after the former described Lacson as having influence over various…
HONOLULU — A 20-year-old Filipino national and lawful permanent resident has pleaded guilty to illegally casting a ballot in the 2024 US presidential election, the US Department of Justice said. Bernadette Acaso, who…
Patrick Garcia finally addressed claims that he abandoned his former girlfriend, Jennylyn Mercado, during her pregnancy with their child, asserting it was the actress who supposedly did not want him to be involved at…
TikTok Korea has permanently removed the account of a former K-pop singer convicted of sex crimes against minors, just one day after he joined the platform. The Korean unit of TikTok said Monday that it permanently…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella emerged as the last Filipino pair standing after the Philippines…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finishing the Cebu City Medical Center’s final phase now depends on repairs its own contractor did not cause and cannot unilaterally fix. The corrective work will cost the city money, the firm…
A massive five-year reforestation initiative was officially launched on September 19 at the Cebu Normal University (CNU) Balamban Campus, bringing together over 3,000 local communities, government agencies, and private…
BRISBANE — Australian scientists are calling for a multimillion-dollar international effort to investigate ”the last unexplored place in Antarctica”, which contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by up to four…
KETAPANG, Indonesia — Housework in the morning followed by several hours of firefighting: women in Indonesian Borneo risk life and limb to battle blazes making their communities sick, all while shouldering a sexist…
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in…
CAMDEN, New Jersey — The answers Anfernee Simons gamely tried to offer about the first day of 76ers training camp were suddenly drowned out by the furious whirring overhead of a helicopter leaving the team’s complex…
EL SEGUNDO, California — Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James’ decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left his son behind to do it. Bronny is still with the Los…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains or thunderstorms on Wednesday, September 30, due to effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). In its daily…
BOCA RATON, Florida — Klay Thompson’s legacy was secured long ago. He was part of four championship teams with Golden State, is one of the best shooters the NBA has ever seen, holds the league’s single-game record for…
Of all the magical portals that transport you to another world, “Forgotten Island” may have the cutest. It’s not a brick tunnel like “Spirited Away” or a hidden door like “Coraline” or even C.S. Lewis’ famous wardrobe…
RABAT — The king of Morocco on Tuesday named Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri the country’s first woman prime minister, the royal cabinet announced, after her party won last week’s parliamentary elections. Her…
NEW YORK — The Pentagon has chosen Boeing to build the Navy’s next-generation fighter jets in a contract valued at $20 billion, US officials announced Tuesday. The contract is to produce F/A-XX aircraft or “strike…
MANDUE CITY, Cebu — Seeking to steer Filipinos away from predatory lenders, two government agencies are offering short-term loans that may be used for emergencies and other immediate financial needs. The Government…
MANILA, Philippines — Rains will continue to affect Palawan and parts of Visayas and Mindanao due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), according to the state weather bureau on Wednesday. It also said that fair…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he will file an Ombudsman case over the planned purchase of property along F. Vestil Street in Barangay Mambaling for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project…
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it was able to drive out a Chinese vessel and 24 smaller boats that were surrounding Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea on Monday. PCG spokesperson Rear…
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Globe Telecom Inc. president and chief executive officer Carl Cruz himself said last February that internet connectivity was no longer a luxury in the Philippines, but rather an urgent necessity. The technology has…
A picture is worth a thousand words, but the picture also depends on the angle at which it was taken. Last August, Momentum Research (Cleve Arguelles’ firm after he left) asked people two questions about partisanship…
Preserved in the British Library in London is a wonderful 18th-century map of Spanish Manila. It provides an extraordinarily detailed rendering of the area inside (Intra-) the walls (Muros). When I first saw a grainy…
For her capstone project, one of my master’s students wanted to make a documentary for an island-based anti-mining advocacy group. I asked her why she thought a documentary was necessary. She spoke excitedly about the…
The “ber months” in the Philippines are often associated with the start of the Christmas season. It also coincides with the height of national budget deliberations. This is the time when marathon sessions are being held…
It has become a great source of anxiety to enjoy things nowadays, especially aesthetic things. “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” “Girls go to college to get more knowledge, boys go to Jupiter to get more…
PARIS, France — More than 400 people, most of them minors, were detained in France Tuesday over blockades and protests at high schools across the country, the interior minister said. Since last week, students have…
The Commission on Higher Education’s (CHEd) Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 21, series of 2026, gives Philippine colleges and universities a framework for using artificial intelligence (AI). Its strongest feature is the room…
WOODBURY, Minnesota — “Forecast: God reigns and the Son shines.” In mid-September, the large electronic sign of a Lutheran church flashed this message by a thoroughfare between growing subdivisions and cornfields in a…
NAGOYA—Ernest John “EJ” Obiena tripped on the wet runway at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium during practice. Morning rain had left the surface slick, and a misstep sent the Filipino pole vault star crashing…
Coming into Tuesday’s game still licking the wounds of a narrow loss, Jose Rizal University (JRU) got back into its rhythm in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament in an authoritative way after…
NAGOYA—Victoria Bossong arrived with a dream far bigger than an Asian Games medal—the Olympic podium. And on Tuesday evening at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here, the 23‑year‑old Filipino-American took…
NAGOYA—After the Philippine women’s sepak takraw broke new ground at the Asian Games, the disappointment of falling short of gold gave way to meaning and understanding. A silver medal. A first trip to the Asian Games…
Justin delos Santos is taking time away from the lucrative Japan Golf Tour to fulfill a dream. “Definitely an honor to represent the Philippines,” Delos Santos told the Inquirer as he flies the three stars and the sun…
Far Eastern University overcame a poor start to the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament by routing the University of the East, 76-56, last Saturday and got to the win column. But make no mistake about it, the…
Defending champion Adamson battles upset-conscious University of the East in one of two semifinal matchups in the V-League Collegiate Challenge starting Wednesday, with the Lady Red Warriors knowing exactly the mammoth…
Jhonnel Ababa has been playing as well as he could the past few weeks, and Tuesday in Iloilo wasn’t any different. “I’m just swinging it well, hitting it pure,” Ababa told the Inquirer over the phone in Filipino after…
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration plans to raise as much as P150 billion from small investors through its latest sale of retail treasury bonds (RTBs), using the proceeds to refinance maturing debt and help…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos’ economic team will soon convene to review its macroeconomic and fiscal targets, as policymakers seek to incorporate the latest developments, including the administration’s planned…
MANILA, Philippines — One of the country’s leading premium automotive brands is bracing for the anticipated impact of a House bill that seeks to raise taxes on luxury cars to as much as 75 percent in a bid for a “more…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is seeking bids for its 900-megawatt (MW) baseload supply needs, with delivery eyed to start by 2031. This came as the…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has signaled that penalties against the country’s three major telcos could extend beyond Metro Manila, as the regulator clarified that its…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — With the Philippines and Malaysia emerging as central nodes in Asia Pacific’s transnational illicit tobacco trade, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has urged Association of Southeast Asian…
MANILA, Philippines — Financial institutions that seek to issue structured warrants in the Philippines must maintain at least P400 million in unimpaired paid-up capital under new rules from the Securities and Exchange…
MANILA, Philippines — One of the easiest ways to spot a seemingly cheap bank stock is to look at its price-to-book value (P/BV) ratio. The lower the ratio, the cheaper the stock may appear relative to its equity. For…
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NAGOYA, Japan– Track and field wrapped up on a rainy Tuesday at the Asian Games with the two powers in the sport in the region — China and Japan — going head to head in the final race, the men’s 4×400 relay. Japan took…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will begin livestreaming the Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) proceedings starting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1. This was confirmed by House Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III expressed that the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss the three petitions challenging the Impeachment court’s ruling on the voting threshold to…
MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of ranking lawmakers tasked with reviewing proposed tweaks to the 2027 spending bill has held preparatory meetings to set the agenda and finalize the subject that will be discussed…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is encouraging customers to participate in its October desludging schedule as part of its continuing efforts to protect local waterways, support community health, and promote…
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide field visits to participating public and private schools to strengthen local support networks and sustain long-term academic gains…
CEBU CITY — Local government units (LGUs) are best positioned to cushion the impact of public transport fare hikes on commuters in their respective areas, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) national president Benjie…
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will become a whole day event starting Thursday as the Senate impeachment court expedites the proceedings and gives itself time to for…
MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups and various organizations in Marinduque are seeking help from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the release of the $100 million rehabilitation fund…
MANILA, Philippines — It will be a loss for Vice President Sara Duterte if lawyer Michael Poa will be the one sacrificed after an internal squabble, as he is the most capable and kindest member of the defense panel…
MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. underwent a lie detector test at the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday. This is in connection with his affidavit wherein he said he delivered…
MANILA, Philippines — The appointments of Vince Dizon and Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as acting secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), respectively, have…
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage increases in Calabarzon and Central Luzon are next in line for deliberations by their respective wage boards, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Acting Secretary Francis…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mindoro Artists Initiative (MAI) has joined calls for the immediate release of a cultural worker who was arrested six months ago. Charlize “Ceeka” Garzon was nabbed following an…
MANILA, Philippines — A station of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Clark, Pampanga, is now 73.29% complete, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan…
MANILA, Philippines — Observing tradition and parliamentary courtesy accorded to a coequal branch of government, the Senate committee on finance swiftly approved on Wednesday the proposed P10.15-billion budget for the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need to strengthen preparation and development in teachers’ careers, as some educators remain assigned outside their specialized subjects…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel said it intends to finally present Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records before the Senate impeachment court within the week. House trial spokesperson Ace Barbers…
COTABATO CITY — An 11-year-old boy was killed while a man was wounded after they were hit by stray bullets during an armed encounter between two rival groups of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Shariff Aguak…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and other concerned agencies are continuously preparing to ease the effects of the looming super El Niño, including the maintenance of irrigation…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Mimaropa is studying the reproductive biology of the octopus Octopus cyanea, locally known as “pugita,” to generate scientific…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court’s swift dismissal of the petitions seeking to nullify the impeachment court’s Sept. 23 ruling on the 2/3 vote requirement needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte proves that…
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor and Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday hailed the dismissal by the Supreme Court of the petitions challenging the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling on the voting…
BACOLOD CITY—A government armed auxiliary member was killed, and two soldiers were wounded after an armed group attacked military personnel in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon, the Army reported…
MANILA, Philippines — APO Production Unit Inc., the printing agency for Philippine passports, clarified on Wednesday that it did not request an increase in passport fees. Instead, its president, Atty. Gil Carlos Puyat…
MANILA, Philippines — The reported shooting incident at Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat province on Wednesday was a “false alarm,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed. Earlier, Governor Datu Pax Ali…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading three bills seeking to provide further legal and financial protection to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). During Wednesday’s…
BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya — Bagabag town showcased a giant ‘buko’ (coconut) pie display made up of 480 standard-sized pies during the 23rd Pabbalat Festival and its 285th Founding Anniversary on Tuesday. Bagabag Mayor…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Unity Party (NUP) on Wednesday called for an end to withholding district funding as political punishment for lawmakers who break ranks and do not toe the line, saying the practice is a…
Screengrab from Senate of the Philippines / YouTube Dole: P25 NCR wage hike still possible if Wage Order 27 upheld in court MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Wednesday said the…
MANILA, Philippines — Atty. Levito Baligod, legal counsel for the 18 “maleta boys,” said National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag is the one who needs to take a lie detector test. Baligod made this…
KORONADAL CITY — The principal of Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat province on Wednesday vehemently denied reports of a shooting or hostage-taking on campus, saying all students were safe following a…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday expressed concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s claim that he was unaware of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte’s, financial interest in Gencorp…
Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday grilled the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which is under the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), over…
ILIGAN CITY — A total road closure will be implemented along a section of the Mariano Lluch Badelles Sr. Road in Barangay Tambacan, Iligan City, starting Thursday, October 1, to pave the way for the rehabilitation of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Wednesday committed to investigate a plastic surgeon and his clinic. This comes after Sen. Raffy…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday grilled the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which is under the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), over regional directors who have remained in their…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Police said all students and personnel of Isulan National High School (INHS) in Sultan Kudarat were safe, and no injuries were reported in the incident that caused panic there Wednesday morning…
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains may affect Metro Manila and six areas in Luzon on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 30, due to the persistence of localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm…
MANILA, Philippines–The Supreme Court (SC) has directed respondents in the petition filed by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal to file their comment on his plea to declare Republic Act (RA) No. 12326 unconstitutional…
MANILA, Philippines — A bill establishing a national geriatric center moved closer to enactment after being ratified by the Bicameral Conference Committee on Tuesday. According to House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel for the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte remains ready to present their evidence as the Senate Impeachment Court looks to shift towards a whole-day…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has suspended Tarlac Rep. Noel Rivera from holding public office for 90 days amid his pending graft case over his alleged ties to a construction company that…
MANILA, Philippines — The Inquirer has earned several finalist nominations in the 48th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), with its articles recognized for placing people’s experiences at the center of reporting under…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday kicked off a three-day exercise in Manila to test their response to a major…
MANILA, Philippines — An heir who has deliberately waived his or her rights to an inherited property in favor of another may be considered a lawful donation as long as other requirements under the law are met. This was…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, who has been out of the country since August, should clear his name following allegations linking him to cash deliveries to members…
MANILA, Philippines — Air quality in some areas of Metro Manila recorded “very unhealthy” levels on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB)…
OLONGAPO CITY — A bomb threat disrupted the operation at the Hall of Justice here shortly after lunch on Wednesday. Members of the police bomb disposal unit immediately arrived and ordered all employees to vacate the…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla warned about the criminal group True Brown Style (TBS), recruiting minors through robbery initiations, assuring that authorities are gathering…
MANILA, Philippines—First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Manibela President Mar Valbuena exchanged jokes during a rice distribution event for transport workers in Quezon City on Tuesday, Sept. 29. This came a day after…
CALAPAN CITY— Eleven passengers of a jeepney were injured after the vehicle overturned along the national road in Sitio Bagacuta, Barangay Paroyhog, Santa Maria town in Romblon on Wednesday. All those injured were…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the National Unity Party (NUP) on Wednesday called for modifications to the proposed spending plan for next year, urging the House of Representatives to fix their “serious concerns”…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is unaware of any agreement reached between first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the head of transport group Manibela, even as the group decided to cut short its planned transport strike…
MANILA, Philippines — As National Teachers’ Month comes to a close with the celebration of National Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, an analyst said “we must recognize that educators teaching our children’s first lessons are…
MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on appropriations on Wednesday approved two measures in two separate hearings. The first one seeks to establish safety standards for the protection of children in social media…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill mandating the Department of Tourism (DOT) to use one official campaign slogan for at least 15 years. Senate Bill No. 2511, or the Official Philippine Tourism…
CALAPAN CITY— A Change.Org petition has been launched seeking improved mobile phone signal and internet connectivity at the Batangas Passenger Terminal, citing passengers’ growing reliance on digital services while…
MANILA, Philippines — No shooting took place at a high school in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, after a ‘loud sound’ was reported on the premises, the province’s governor said Wednesday. According to Sultan Kudarat Governor…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police placed Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat province under lockdown Wednesday morning after teachers and students reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot inside…
MANILA, Philippines – Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Sens. Panfilo Lacson and Alan Peter Cayetano continue to trade barbs over allegations surrounding ghost flood-control projects, with Lacson…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court has dismissed the two petitions challenging the Senate Impeachment court’s ruling on the voting threshold required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. Former Executive Secretary…
BAGUIO CITY — Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old bank department manager whose body was found inside a parked vehicle along Kennon Road between Barangays Camp 3 and Twinpeaks in the Benguet town of Tuba…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation designating additional parcels of land for inclusion in existing economic zones in Cavite. Marcos designated approximately 14,640 square…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A bitter family dispute turned violent Wednesday morning after a 45-year-old man allegedly stabbed his younger brother during a heated argument at Purok 4, Sitio Guan, Barangay Batangan here…
MANILA, Philippines — The 18 “maleta boys” who implicated various government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in an alleged “cash delivery” scheme were also asked to undergo lie detector tests when…
CALAPAN CITY— Classes at all levels in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, were cancelled Wednesday following a magnitude 5 earthquake struck the municipality, according to a local government announcement. Mamburao officials…
COTABATO CITY – Hostilities between rival Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, erupted anew before dawn Wednesday, uprooting civilians from their homes, officials said…
CALAPAN CITY — A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday morning, with the strongest reported shaking at Intensity IV in the towns of Mamburao and Sablayan, according to the Philippine Institute of…
MANILA, Philippines—Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez, along with six others pleaded not guilty in their graft case before the Sandiganbayan fifth division on Wednesday. They…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A public school teacher and proud Alangan Mangyan from Naujan town was named one of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos and was formally recognized by President Ferdinand…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has released the pay guidelines for the holidays in 2027. READ: LIST: Holidays, special non-working days for 2027 Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1427…
The National Food Authority’s recent announcement that P4 billion can purchase 173,913 metric tons of palay at P23 per kilogram for wet palay bought directly from threshers, or P27 per kilogram for clean and dry palay…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government has allocated P25.7268 million from its Quick Response Fund (QRF) for immediate assistance and response efforts following weather-related damage estimated at…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur launched its tourism website as it activated its Tourist Police Unit on Tuesday to boost local tourism and enhance visitor security. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday took a swipe at Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s credibility after the latter described him as having influence over various government agencies…
LEGAZPI CITY — Police arrested seven people for allegedly engaging in unauthorized small-scale mining in a mountainous area of San Andres town in Catanduanes. The suspects were arrested in Barangay Cabungahan and were…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The provincial government of Zamboanga Sibugay has warned against the proliferation of falsified mining permits, following the interception of an illegal mineral shipment bearing the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) may use blockchain and other emerging technologies to strengthen the government’s online system for monitoring public spending, even as a proposed…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) bestowed its “highest honors” on a top-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader killed during fierce military encounters in Agusan del Sur recently. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has reminded employers to observe proper wage rules during the special non-working days on Nov. 16 to 18, declared in connection with the Philippines’…
COTABATO CITY – The funds for the operation of the Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) in Mindanao will be available in October, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said…
MANILA, Philippines – Jeepney driver Tatay Elmer was hospitalized on the first day of the two-day nationwide transport strike led by Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston), the group said in…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring rains over Palawan, and parts of Visayas and Mindanao while fair weather will be seen over the rest of Luzon on Wednesday, according…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte faced sustained prosecution questioning on Tuesday over 19 city government contracts worth P33.2 million awarded to GenCorp Industries Inc., a company his…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Pidsog) is pushing three policy measures to improve access to maternal care, including the inclusion of recommended…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife have been out of the country for days since Aug. 30, or days before his former security aide linked them to alleged cash deliveries, worth more than…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several “unverifiable” beneficiaries in the senior high school voucher program of the Department of Education (DepEd), which resulted in an “overpayment” of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the second motion of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. for its chair, Associate Justice Karl Miranda—the sole judge who denied his bail petition—to…
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora has this to say to social media bashers who found her style as a House prosecutor in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to be supposedly flirtatious…
MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to protect electricity consumers against double charging. In Resolution No. 30, Series of 2026, it imposed uniform rates on “Other…
MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) on Tuesday kicked off its two-day nationwide strike, saying the removal of excise on petroleum products will have…
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…
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — Police have recorded a sharp rise in online threats following the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, with authorities arresting about 40…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Agriculture and health officials in several parts of the country are stepping up preparations as El Niño intensifies, with the weather phenomenon expected to reach a “very strong” state before…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The legacy of the Balangiga Encounter, one of the most significant episodes of the Philippine-American War, continues to shape the identity of Eastern Samar and offers lessons on…
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