NEW YORK–American Emma Navarro, a three-time WTA tournament champion, revealed a three-year battle with health issues on Wednesday, battling against her body as she found success on the court. Navarro, ranked 24th in…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Carlo Paalam gets a chance to end the Philippines’ 16-year Asian Games boxing gold drought when he faces Japan’s…
WASHINGTON, United States — South Korea has agreed to invest billions of dollars in US energy projects, both governments said, but Seoul expressed regret on Thursday that Washington’s announcement “went beyond what had…
MANILA, Philippines–Converge has brought back Serbian coach Djordje Jovicic in an active capacity to help out the team’s campaign in the PBA Governors’ Cup, which resumes next week. Jovicic was spotted calling the shots…
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. A passenger on a rerouted flydubai flight that was bound for Tel Aviv said one of…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Competition in Aichi-Nagoya has reached its penultimate full day, with several medals at stake for Team Philippines…
MANILA, Philippines–Jeff Lumbo turned the back nine of the Sta. Barbara layout upside down on Thursday as he went on to fire an eight-under-par 62 to grab a three-shot lead over Jonel Ababa and Francis Morilla with a…
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been charged with driving under the influence related to his arrest in March by police in Scottsdale, Arizona. Online court records show that Brooks has a court date on…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates announced Thursday that it was investigating a possible “terrorist” link to an apparent attack by a co-pilot on a flight to Israel, after passengers intervened to…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas Men pushed Southeast Asian rival Indonesia to its limits but couldn’t secure its first Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has tightened its procedures for tax refund claims, with the 180-day processing period starting only after taxpayers submit complete documentary requirements…
MANILA, Philippines — AAn industry association in the United States is urging Philippine officials to keep the tariff classification of pork jowls as edible offal, warning that any reclassification would run counter to…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala’s bid for an Asian Games women’s singles gold medal ended with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 semifinal loss to China’s Wang Xiyu, but the Filipino tennis star had a simple answer when asked whether she…
The Mandaue City Council has passed a resolution seeking financial relief, power subsidies and technical intervention from the national government for businesses and residents affected by frequent and prolonged power…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued performance-based incentive guidelines to award additional fish import allocations for Kadiwa outlets this year. Under Department Circular No. 53, the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 37-year-old farmer was arrested after he allegedly hacked his live-in partner in Sitio Cansili, Barangay Nug-as, Alcoy town, on Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2026. The suspect was identified…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has tightened procedures for taxpayers seeking refunds of excess taxes, requiring them to submit complete documents before the agency begins its 180-day…
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READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls saw their three-game winning streak snapped by unbeaten China with a 7-0 defeat in five…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu Province is allocating ₱38.25 million for 51,000 bags of organic fertilizer, the largest allocation among seven agricultural inputs under its proposed Super El Niño Mitigation Plan. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is weighing a shorter maturity for its planned retail dollar bond (RDB) sale later this year, seeking to keep borrowing costs in check as elevated interest rates threaten…
CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike crashed into a parked truck along the road in Barangay Colase, Samboan town, around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 1. Authorities identified the…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape made it a double-podium showing for the Philippines after winning bronze in the men’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Wealthy entrepreneurs in the Philippines trust artificial intelligence (AI) to manage investments, and many also expect the technology to affect jobs, HSBC reports. In its latest Global…
Broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino showed that she is just like any other fangirl after she gave a glimpse of her simple ritual before heading to the newsroom: greeting her idol, Sharon Cuneta. Constantino…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the final stages of reviewing the extradition request of the United States for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. Justice Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s power regulators and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) have reached a compromise to end their decades-long legal battle over permit and regulatory fees. On Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will release his supposed testimony for the Senate Impeachment Court on Friday, October 2. Trillanes posted this statement on his social media page on Thursday…
Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the Christmas genre after 30 years, this time taking on the role of Santa Claus in the upcoming holiday heist film “The Man with the Bag.” Schwarzenegger last starred in a Christmas…
The most searched slang word in the Philippines from January to September 2026 was the internet expression “67,” according to research conducted by Word Unscrambler....
BTS uploaded a trailer for a new season of its reality show, “Run BTS!,” on Wednesday. The video shows the seven bandmates in a park in Toronto, Canada, enjoying a picnic and playing childhood games, including the…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale was standing near Paige Bueckers waiting for the star guard to make a move on her dribble with the Dallas Wings trailing by three as the final seconds of regulation — and their season…
Tennessee woman Christa Pike was in a hospital Thursday after authorities “failed” to carry out her execution, her lawyers said, with witnesses reporting the convicted murderer was breathing despite the injections…
MANILA, Philippines — PNB Holdings Corp. has added creative agency RNDMD to the tenant roster of PNB Makati Center, lifting activity at its flagship office property along Ayala Avenue. On Thursday, the listed real…
MANILA, Philippines — For some Filipinos, buying medicine can be as simple as walking to the neighborhood sari-sari store and purchasing only a few tablets they can afford, a qualitative study by researchers from the…
A music festival in Saudi Arabia announced in an email to ticket holders Wednesday, Sept. 30, that it was being postponed, becoming the latest entertainment event to be nixed amid the ongoing Middle East war. Meanwhile…
The Toledo Xignex Trojans split their opening matches in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup 2026, beating the Bacolod Blitzers before falling to the Sudeco-Manila Indios Bravos on…
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala saw her bid for Asian Games singles gold end in Thursday’s semi-finals after a stunning 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to China’s Xiyu Wang. Eala, the tournament’s top seed, skipped the China Open to…
Star Magic has called for an end to online harassment directed at its 13-year-old artist, Michelle Garcia, following an interview with her father, Patrick Garcia, about his past with Jennylyn Mercado. In a statement…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala couldn’t complete her gold medal quest in the Asian Games 2026 after getting upset by China’s Wang Xiyu…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday as investors braced for a possible acceleration in September inflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.88…
Jimin of BTS generated 10 million views on TikTok in less than a day on Monday with his first video on the platform under his personal profile. The video contains the full choreography for “Be Mine,” a B-side track from…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has updated its Offline eBIRForms Package to make it easier for qualified micro taxpayers to avail of the one-time abatement program. “We encourage qualified…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday announced that he asked lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro to remove him from the list of witnesses to be presented by the…
MANILA, Philippines — Lucio Tan-led Philippine Airlines (PAL) is betting further on the Pacific travel market as it restores nonstop flights to Saipan, a US territory known for its beaches, diving sites and historical…
Manila, Philippines, September 30, 2026 — VinFast MPV 7 is setting the standard for the local battery electric MPV segment after scoring 22% savings versus ICE counterparts and other electric seven-seater models based…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ chief prosecutor on Thursday said an investigation had been launched into the incident on board a flydubai flight to Israel, including the possibility of…
MANILA, Philippines— The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has made vital contributions to Philippine development, particularly in infrastructure and transportation, Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public feedback on two proposed measures that would raise the capital requirements for broker-dealers and tighten oversight of third-party…
WASHINGTON— Allisha Gray scored 22 points, Jordin Canada had 13 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Dream advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2018, beating the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Actress-vlogger Alex Gonzaga posted a video showing a glimpse into her journey leading to the arrival of her first child, Isaac Gerard. The social media clip features a photoshoot where baby…
Despite the challenges posed by her autoimmune diseases, Kris Aquino has remained dedicated to her work, saying it serves as an inspiration for her to continue healing. Aquino has recently been making frequent public…
For years, Joever Samonte worked away from the spotlight, quietly helping young basketball players in Cebu’s mountain barangays and nearby towns. ...
Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chair and CEO Jose “Joey” Javier Reyes refuted rumors that he had resigned from his post after his previously-approved business-class privilege for an official trip to…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Juliana Candelaria scored a silver medal for the Philippines on the opening day of the taekwondo competitions in…
MANILA, Philippines — Megawide Construction Corp. has completed the structural frameworks of two housing towers in Dasmariñas, Cavite, advancing its socialized housing projects under the government’s Expanded Pambansang…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu encountered a rare coincidence on Wednesday, September 30. Exactly a year after the Fighting Maroons recorded their first victory in Cesafi Season 25…
As fighting keeps spreading across northern Ethiopia, civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire between opposing forces. Little information is emerging from the affected area as the internet and other…
A more beautiful body should also be a body you can live well in. With this vision, Marie France introduced Go Lose Pounds — the Marie France Way, its personalized, medically supervised healthy weight-management…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Actor Dennis Trillo’s seemingly simple post about his favorite bag has drawn attention online amid the renewed discussions surrounding his wife, actress Jennylyn Mercado, and her ex-boyfriend…
One of the new Hungarian government’s key pledges was to investigate corruption under Viktor Orban, recover embezzled assets, and hold those responsible accountable. Or, in the words of Prime Minister Peter Magyar, it…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said it is ready to defend before the Supreme Court (SC) the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) and maintained that it was the right…
Iran’s nuclear program has entered one of the most critical periods in its history. Questions over Tehran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) declining oversight of…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came in third, with smoke from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia blamed for the unhealthy conditions. A…
The delegates of the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant continued their exploration of Cebu and went to the northern part of the province to experience the diversity of Cebuano culture. The ladies went to the…
Last week, some students in Saudi Arabia were told they should stay at home and attend classes online, due to continued threats from attacks by the Houthi group in neighboring Yemen. But the very next day, they were…
Anthony Vaccarello looks to Yves Saint Laurent’s love of gold for a gilded Spring/Summer 2027 collection in Paris...
Southeast Asian software innovator AutoCount officially partnered with Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U) to integrate its computerized accounting software directly into the university’s accountancy…
Cebu City, Philippines —A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted the waters off the southwestern coast of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, around 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers…
MANILA, Philippines–Manila will host a WTA 250 tournament in 2027, adding a second WTA event in the country alongside the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open scheduled for January. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Tennis…
Deportation centers are legally contentious, expensive and the subject of political controversy: For years, Brussels has been grappling with the issue of establishing such centers outside the EU for rejected asylum…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Patrick Garcia’s decision to revisit his almost two-decade-old controversy with Jennylyn Mercado has sparked strong reactions online, with many netizens criticizing the actor after his tell-all…
A new report on conditions in the Gaza Strip says that the roughly 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza, or 86% of the population, living in displacement sites often face inhumane living conditions. “The October 2025…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Alas Pilipinas duo of Cebuana Khylem Progella and Negrense Sofiah Pagara let a golden opportunity slip away on Thursday but remain determined to finish their Asian Games campaign with a…
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday, Sept. 30, approved a settlement between Paramount and a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a Hollywood empire spanning…
MANILA, Philippines — The Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) called on Malaysia to immediately halt the repatriation of Myanmar nationals, warning that returnees could face violence, forced conscription and…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Mu Xinyue called it “the happiest moment of my life” after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in…
The Philippines hurdled the second round of voting for the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant’s “Country’s Power of the Year” online poll, and is moving on to Round 3. But if in the first two rounds the public had 48…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cebu City Field Unit apprehended a 61-year-old Chinese national involved in selling and trading alleged counterfeit food seasoning products…
MANILA, Philippines— Alex Eala called out a fan who threw a white cap at her in an apparent attempt to get an autograph following her match in the Asian Games 2026 at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. In a video…
WASHINGTON — Tennessee woman Christa Pike was in a hospital Thursday after authorities “failed” to carry out her execution, her lawyers said, with witnesses reporting the convicted murderer was breathing despite the…
For businesses considering a physical location in Cebu’s South Road Properties, another commercial space is taking shape within an established residential development at City di Mare. Sanremo Oasis is offering 11…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday deployed a ship, a small boat and an aircraft to disrupt the activities of a Chinese research vessel off Batanes and drive it out of the country’s…
Vice Ganda, Mon Confiado, Michael V., Nadine Lustre and more Filipino actors and shows are set to represent the country at the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards after clinching national wins in different categories…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes’ founder, inventor Alfred Nobel…
MANILA, Philippines, September 29, 2026 — GCash is making Retail Treasury Bond 32 (RTB 32) available through GBonds, powered by Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Inc. and PDAX Securities, in partnership with the…
Alex Eala shoots for a place in the gold medal match as she takes on Wang Xiyu in the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 tennis, with their match scheduled no earlier than 1 pm at center court on Thursday, October 1…
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged North Korea on Thursday to return to dialogue, a day after Seoul’s military demanded an apology over a blast in the demilitarized zone that severely injured three South…
WASHINGTON, United States — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that an Israeli plumber helped avert disaster after a fight broke out in the cockpit of a jetliner taking 174 passengers from Dubai to…
Heart Evangelista emerged as the top celebrity voice at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) for Spring/Summer 2027, generating $7.6 million in Media Impact Value (MIV). According to fashion analytics firm Launchmetrics…
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MANILA, Philippines —Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV will no longer be presented as witness by the prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, according to Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro…
LOS ANGELES — A Florida woman accused of driving across the country to fire a rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery where their kids were, has been…
NEW DELHI, India — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a “HERO” on Thursday after he was wounded by his co-pilot aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, sparking a fight for control of the…
HOBART — Walking to work under the majestic southern lights is among the many highlights for Bureau of Meteorology technical officer Nelson Clegg. The 34-year-old from Western Australia is in his third stint in the far…
Good sex shouldn’t come with a high price tag. That’s why PREMIERE Condoms is permanently lowering its prices across all variants to only Php55. As a social enterprise, DKT Health, Inc. believes that everyone deserves…
LAHAUL, Himachal Pradesh — For six days, Dechen Wangmo walked through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Indian Himalayas. But beyond the snow-capped peaks, rivers and mountain villages, she witnessed…
Prepare to be bedazzled at the biggest and grandest celebration of anime and cosplay, with fun and surprises from special international cosplay stars, incredible performers, VTubers, voice actors, and amazing Anisong…
MANILA, Philippines —Philippine factory activity slipped back into contraction territory in September as weak demand and intensifying international competition weighed on output, new orders and employment. The latest…
China on Thursday implemented a revised national defense mobilization law that stipulates procedures for transitions from peacetime to wartime, newly covering civilian cutting-edge technologies believed to include…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines’ Amaya Cojuangco delivered the silver medal in the archery women’s compound individual event at…
Xyriel Manabat and Juan Karlos Labajo took home the top acting honors at the 2026 CinePanalo Film Festival, with Manabat winning Panalong Aktres for “Stuck on You” and Labajo named Panalong Aktor for “Mono No Aware.”…
Dennis Trillo got netizens talking anew after he shared a cryptic remark about washing one’s hands in a “sewer,” after Patrick Garcia’s tell-all about his past relationship with Jennylyn Mercado. Trillo — who married…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, October 1, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial.Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara saw their gold medal hopes end after a heartbreaking 21-23, 18-21…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala has been named to TIME’s TIME100 Next 2026 list, which recognizes rising figures shaping the future. Eala is the only tennis player on this year’s list and was…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A late-night residential fire struck Barangay Pitogo in Consolacion town in northern Cebu on Wednesday, September 30, affecting 47 families made up of 170 individuals. According to the…
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s leader credited the Indian pilot of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, as well as the aircraft’s passengers, with averting catastrophe Wednesday after the man was attacked by his co-pilot, sparking a…
After speaking his “truth” on his past relationship with Jennylyn Mercado and their son Jazz, Patrick Garcia received support from his wife, Nikka Martinez, who described him as a “good man.” Martinez expressed her love…
TEL AVIV — Israel’s leader credited the Indian pilot of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, as well as the aircraft’s passengers, with averting catastrophe Wednesday after the man was attacked by his co-pilot, sparking a fight for…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The trough, or extension, of a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and…
RIYADH – As flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv approached the Jordanian border on Wednesday, passengers knew in an instant that something was wrong when the plane began plummeting from the sky in a rapid dive. It was…
JERUSALEM — A 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. Flight FZ…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv approached the Jordanian border on Wednesday, passengers knew in an instant that something was wrong when the plane began plummeting from the sky in a…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the court will hold full-day schedule as it moves to speed up proceedings before taking a break for the 2027 national budget…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has warned against the illegal entry of hogs into the province as authorities investigate the source of recently confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in…
TEL AVIV, Israel — A copilot stabbed a captain Wednesday on a flight to Israel before passengers burst into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker as the plane descended sharply and passengers screamed, witnesses…
Contemporary filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone launched Ilaya Ilaya Studios, while revealing its slate of projects for 2027....
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MANILA, Philippines — MANILA, Philippines — The solar energy loan will be opened by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to qualified pensioners starting Sept. 30. This GSIS move expands its financing programs…
What does your favorite museum say about you? Take a quiz to find out which Philippine museum archetype matches your quirks....
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government is gearing up for the coming celebration of the eve and the 291st Feast of Nuestra Señora de Regla on November 21 and 22. A coordination meeting between lay…
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MANILA, Philippines — A wayward shark has become an unlikely celebrity in South Korea, drawing massive crowds, earning plaudits from the local mayor and even moving the stock market. The predator—believed to be a bull…
Although professor Randy David tried to explain the different numbers of senators needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, I got confused by the different scenarios and what to believe as to the actual number to…
Picture this: A company entrusts a huge amount of money to a top officer, to be spent for various official needs. The officer, for purposes of transparency, is required to account for the fund’s disbursement by…
In health care, leadership can mean walking beside someone who is frightened and unsure where to go next. That is the practical leadership of a breast cancer patient navigator—a trained community health worker who helps…
Far Eastern University coach Sean Chambers has called his deep rotation a good problem to have. On Wednesday, the Tamaraws showed why. FEU stunned defending champion La Salle, 90-78, at Mall of Asia Arena, riding a…
How do we make the digital space safe for children amid online harms that lurk across social media, content-sharing platforms, video-sharing services, online forums, and messaging apps? That is a complex question that…
We kick off Mental Health Month this October. In last week’s column, I invited you to imagine with me; this time, let’s brainstorm together. Brainstorming isn’t just for group work and projects. Brainstorming is…
There’s a growing movement to condemn billionaires for the many problems that ail society. This is happening largely in the United States and in the Philippines to a certain extent. Billionaires are blamed for the…
NAGOYA, Japan — Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had come from far and wide to see their hero in action. The world number 18…
MANILA, Philippines — Though tariffs can be very helpful, they can also cause dangerous tragedies. In the past few years, there were recent events when agriculture tariffs have hindered rather than helped, as in the…
MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE) expects the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) to drive investment demand in the near to medium term, particularly in semiconductors, advanced electronics and other…
MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp. of the Ayala group has strengthened its tie-up with Diamond India Renewables One BV (Diro), welcoming the Dutch investor into a new solar project. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN Corp. will remain Lopez-led even after the entry of new investors under a P6-billion equity infusion meant to support the media company’s turnaround. Shareholders on Wednesday approved an…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines fell two notches to 52nd place in this year’s edition of a United Nations agency report measuring countries’ innovation capabilities, missing a government target even as it…
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign currency loans extended by banks edged higher in the second quarter despite a weakening peso and market volatility fueled by the Middle East war, as exporters—emerging as a bright spot in…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine exports climbed to an all-time high in August, helping shrink the trade deficit for the first time since January as electronics shipments posted strong gains. Latest data from the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a consolidated set of rules for foundations to simplify compliance and strengthen its supervision of the nonprofit sector. The corporate…
MANILA, Philippines — Refurbished phones and other mobile devices are next on the government’s list of markets it wants to regulate, with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) drafting rules that would…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s debt load swelled to a record level in August, breaching the P19.6-trillion mark and putting it within striking distance of the Marcos administration’s year-end target…
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation may have accelerated again in September, possibly reaching its fastest pace in more than three years, amid a troublesome mix of weather-related food price pressures and higher oil prices…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested over 120 Chinese nationals in a call-center-type commercial building along Ayala Avenue in Makati City for allegedly operating a “lust scam”…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the merger of Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) and affordable housing unit PHirst Park Homes Inc. On Wednesday, CPGI said it will…
MANILA, Philippines — Companies entering mergers and acquisitions must notify the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) within 30 days of signing their agreements, as the pandemic-related rule suspension has ended…
MANILA, Philippines — A House subcommittee of select lawmakers late Thursday increased funding for the local government support fund (LGSF) by an additional P4.091 million in next year’s national budget. As the Budget…
MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of select lawmakers hiked the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget by P11.49 billion, with the bulk of the additional funding directed toward road…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Thursday, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the prosecution has decided not to present former…
MANILA, Philippines — A special panel of select House lawmakers boosted the Department of Health’s (DOH) assistance program and healthcare infrastructure projects, as legislators aim to lower hospitalization costs and…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had sent invitations to Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other individuals whom former police officer…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was…
MANILA, Philippines – A subcommittee of ranking House lawmakers on late Thursday boosted funding for crucial social welfare programs, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) crisis…
MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional P16 billion to the Department of Agriculture budget in amendments for next year…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been allocated an additional P2.349 billion in its proposed budget for 2027 as the House of Representatives’ budget review subcommittee approved…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has declared alternate work arrangements (work from home) on Friday (Oct. 2) for all teachers in the city in observance of the Family Day and National Teachers Day…
MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court (SC) Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen urged court justices, judges and personnel to not be complicit in corruption. He pointed out the harm that grave ethical breaches inflict on…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — An eight-year-old boy drowned in a lake in Umingan, Pangasinan, after rushing to save his younger brother, who had cried for help while they were swimming after school on Wednesday, Sept. 30…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro has launched a donation drive to protect the endangered tamaraw, a wild buffalo endemic to Mindoro. The “Piso Para sa Tamaraw”…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police and school authorities in the town of Bacarra in Ilocos Norte are investigating separate reports involving an alleged shooting threat at Bacarra National Comprehensive High School…
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna said Thursday evening, Oct. 1, that it would increase campus security measures following a reported concern earlier that prompted the suspension of in-person classes…
QUEZON, Bukidnon — The municipality of Quezon rolled out the red carpet for its 9,538 registered senior citizens on Thursday, turning the Quezon Civic Arena into a vibrant gathering place for the town’s 10th Senior…
MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Mangagawa (Sentro) has called for a national summit on the cost-of-living crisis as September inflation could reach 7.4 percent, its highest…
MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional over P8 billion in amendments to the funding of the education sector for 2027…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Marginal farmers in Central Luzon will soon have a place where they can learn how to turn the task of growing food into businesses, find markets for their products and gain access to facilities…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Calapan City is prioritizing social services, with more funds earmarked for education, housing, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, farmers, fisherfolk, and informal settlers…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has partnered with private health insurers (PHIs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to coordinate their benefits under the Yaman ng…
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecution counsel and spokesperson Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. on Thursday stopped short of calling the defense’s request for more time to study financial records as a delaying tactic. But he…
MANILA, Philippines — The critically threatened Mindoro tamaraw, the country’s endemic symbol, could disappear unless authorities make a stronger effort to address habitat loss, poaching, and inadequate conservation…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas dismissed the allegations linking him to Vice President Sara Duterte’s suitcases of cash that Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claimed…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas dismissed the allegations linking him to Vice President Sara Duterte’s suitcases of cash that former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claimed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Thursday affirmed its resolution denying the attempt of Uswag Ilonggo Rep. Jojo Ang to consolidate all of his 14 graft cases. Ang was charged for having an…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he was open to a dialogue with representatives of the True Brown Style (TBS) gang but stressed that any talks should include a commitment to stop what he…
MANILA, Philippines — For some Filipinos, buying medicine can be as simple as walking to the neighborhood sari-sari store and purchasing only a few tablets they can afford, a qualitative study by researchers from the…
MANILA, Philippines — The confidentiality provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) became a point of contention in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ahead of the scheduled testimony of Anti-Money…
MANILA, Philippines — The mayor of Pampanga’s Magalang town on Thursday said she has already divested from a manpower firm following allegations of irregularity. The accusations stem from a conflict of interest…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has tightened measures to prevent the entry and spread of African swine fever (ASF), including a temporary ban on the entry of live…
MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s polygraph examination showed “no deception indicated” in his sworn affidavit in connection with the suitcases of cash he delivered to Vice President…
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – This central Pangasinan town has temporarily banned the entry and exit of live pigs and fresh and frozen pork to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Executive Order No. 156 was…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted Solsona town in Ilocos Norte at 2:42 pm on Thursday, with a depth of 10 km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday told the public that there is no need to hoard potable water as the government is preparing to prevent a water supply shortage amid the possible impact of a super El Niño…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will reveal on Friday, October 2, the contents of his testimony that he would have delivered before the Senate Impeachment Court if he was called as a witness of…
KORONADAL CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, were suspended Thursday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck off the municipality. Mayor Myrna…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ended early on Thursday due to concerns raised by her defense team, including the confidentiality of documents submitted by a prosecution witness…
MANILA, Philippines — The air quality in some parts of Metro Manila remained “unhealthy for sensitive groups” levels on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. The DENR’s…
KORONADAL CITY — Commuters in South Cotabato are feeling the pinch of higher public transport fares that took effect on Monday, forcing some to adjust their daily budgets as drivers say the increase barely covers rising…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — AirAsia Philippines ended its Bohol operations on Wednesday with its last scheduled flight arriving at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA). The Airbus A320 aircraft operating Flight…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives and local government units should share the responsibility of protecting children online and offline, with lawmakers strengthening laws to achieve this and local…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division found a former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official guilty of graft and malversation over the misuse of P5 million in Priority Development…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla challenged former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife to return to the Philippines and take a polygraph test amid allegations linking them to alleged…
NAGA CITY — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered on Thursday the start of a P31-million road redevelopment project for Naga City that will provide wider pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, and facilities for…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team showed on Thursday that the land purchases of Duterte’s spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio, match those declared in the vice president’s statement of assets…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it summoned 19 ride-hailing platform providers after they allegedly failed to implement the required fare…
TACLOBAN CITY — Seawater samples collected from Carigara Bay tested positive for Pyrodinium bahamense, a toxic microorganism associated with paralytic shellfish poisoning, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…
BAGUIO CITY — Around 1,216 young men and women passed this year’s Philippine Military Academy entrance examinations, the military school announced on Thursday. They make up 4.78 percent of the 25,452 qualified…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is assessing the sworn statement of former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., applying the legal principle of the “totality of circumstances” in ensuring that any…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV revealed that he asked lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro to remove his name from the list of witnesses to be presented by the prosecution panel…
MANILA, Philippines — A meeting of a sub-committee of select House members tasked to review tweaks to the 2027 budget bill was delayed on Thursday, stalling discussions on the proposed amendments to the P7.2-trillion…
DAVAO CITY—Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking ceremony of newly promoted teachers and principals of the Department of Education in the Davao region on Thursday. The ceremony followed the…
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected to prevail over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory issued…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Pangasinan province’s economy grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 and maintained its lead in the Ilocos region, posting P408.45 billion in economic output as poverty incidence dropped to 8.6 percent. This…
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers urged the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) to prioritize education, government employees, social services, and agriculture as it begins deliberations on…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision to lower the number of…
LUCENA CITY — Police in Dasmariñas City at Cavite have dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming that a mass shooting at a local university on Thursday (October 1) left one person dead. “The reported…
MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer of the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Thursday that he needed to rely on the reports of contractor Sunwest…
LUCENA CITY – The local government of Infanta, Quezon has cancelled the business permits of four crushing plants and a mobile crusher following alleged violations of Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Administrative Order No. 50, transferring the management of Mile-Long Property back to the Privatization and Management Office (PMO) to facilitate its…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Register of Deeds lawyer Kathy Baldonado testifies on Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial that none of the properties declared by the vice president in her 2025…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday called on the Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) and the leadership of the House of Representatives to provide a detailed committee report on…
MANILA, Philippines – Two property registrars testified on Thursday that two parcels of land in the Davao Region purchased by Vice President Sara Duterte’s spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio, were not reflected in the vice…
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, who has reclaimed her freedom after being given pardon by President Marcos last week, is pushing through with the criminal cases she filed against her illegal recruiters to clear…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday granted the House prosecution panel’s request to subpoena several representatives of banks and insurance companies, as well as the Bureau of Internal…
MANILA, Philippines – A bill that restricts minors or those below 18 years old from using social media has been approved on second reading at the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection…
LUCENA CITY – The Quezon provincial government is using aerial drone technology to gather accurate data for disaster preparedness and manage its natural and agricultural resources. “The drone mapping aims to collect…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bringing healthcare straight to the grassroots, rural health midwife Jonalyn Jaime Malunes and team members from the Valencia City Health Office traveled a 30-minute ride off the highway to…
MANILA, Philippines — The internet expression “67” was the most searched slang word in the Philippines from January to September 2026, according to research conducted by Word Unscrambler. According to the study, “67”…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo has scolded the prosecution for instances where they failed to pique the curiosity of senator-judges, as they supposedly fielded witnesses that are not necessary to Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has announced that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV will no longer be presented as witness by the prosecution panel for Vice President Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores serves as one of the House panel prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Born April 16, 1972, Flores notably serves as the lead…
OLONGAPO CITY — More than 1,200 bamboo culms were planted at a National Greening Program site at the Talaytay Protected Landscape in the Aurora town of Dinalungan as part of efforts to restore degraded forest areas. In…
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will be reimplemented in the City of Manila, Muntinlupa, City, Parañaque City, Quezon City, San Juan City and Valenzuela City starting Monday, October 5…
MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer Kathy Baldonado of the Davao City Register of Deeds takes her oath as a prosecution witness in Article II of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which covers alleged unexplained…
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna suspended its face-to-face classes and shifted to online classes on Thursday, October 1, due to a reported security concern in its campus. READ: Nationwide rapid alert…
ILIGAN CITY — The provincial government of Lanao del Sur has extended the four-day workweek schedule for its workforce in keeping with the government’s energy austerity measures amid high fuel prices. Under Executive…
COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a high-value target, seizing P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu from him during a drug buy-bust operation in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on Wednesday night. Abraham Solon…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A nationwide campus tour is reaching out to young Filipinos to discuss the West Philippine Sea, government accountability and the 2028 elections, as organizers seek to encourage Gen Z voters to…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau has issued the weather conditions and tropical cyclone formations expected for October this year. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
LUCENA CITY – Two crew members were injured after a fire of still undetermined origin broke out aboard a motor tanker at a port at Calaca City in Batangas on Wednesday night (Sept. 30). In a report, the Philippine Coast…
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte shifts to a full-day schedule Thursday as the Senate impeachment court moves to speed up proceedings before taking a break for the 2027 national…
MANILA, Philippines — The trough of the tropical storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao while Luzon will experience hot and humid weather on Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — Several of the country’s largest telecommunications companies have rallied behind the three mobile network operators slapped with P100,000 daily fines over “poor” mobile broadband service, raising…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday that they have started gathering information on members of the criminal group, True Brown Style (TBS), which has become a national problem for…
MANILA, Philippines — Inherited property that is passed on to another after heirs deliberately waive their rights may be considered a lawful donation as long as the requirements under the law are met, the Supreme Court…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is reviewing its security protocols and looking into all possibilities, including whether information may have been compromised, after Chinese vessels…
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila recorded “very unhealthy” air quality levels on Wednesday because of the lingering transboundary haze that may be connected to ongoing fires in Indonesia. According to…
MANILA, Philippines — There is growing “discontent” among House members over the draft 2027 national budget, a party leader aligned with the majority bloc said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo…
MANILA, Philippines — The civil society-led Truth Commission is taking steps to build a registry that would harmonize the total death toll in the so-called war on drugs during the Duterte administration, as the number…
MANILA, Philippines — Investigators from the Office of the Ombudsman may no longer face unnecessary delays when they need to examine data on the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and check…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has signed an order institutionalizing an online system monitoring public spending as part of the government’s bid to use blockchain and other emerging technologies to promote…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara…
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Health authorities in Agusan del Sur have declared a dengue outbreak after the number of reported cases in the province reached 674 in just over seven months this year. In a…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Ifugao, home of the World Heritage-inscribed rice terraces, has been designated as an emerging “growth pole” alongside Cordillera region’s rice granary Kalinga province, because of their…
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Agusan del Sur is now under a state of calamity as prolonged El Niño conditions resulted in P3.5 billion worth of agricultural damage amid reduced water supply, officials…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Police in Eastern Visayas accounted for 32 firearms and an explosive device in 28 operations conducted across the region on Sept. 28 as part of intensified efforts to curb the…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The mother of slain San Jose National High School (SJNHS) student Chris Lorenz Fabian welcomed a House of Representatives resolution honoring her son but said the recognition could…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bells tolled at 9:59 p.m. in Bogo City, San Remigio and Medellin in northern Cebu on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as communities paid respects to the 79 people killed in the magnitude 6.9 earthquake…
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — With farmers in Caraga (Region 13) feeling the crunch of the prolonged drought, the Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office has sought funding of P6.2 million for…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A 31-year-old fisher from Maasin City, Southern Leyte was rescued on Wednesday, Sept.30, after his pump boat suffered engine failure while he was fishing in the waters off Limasawa…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Authorities seized about P1.7 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a suspected drug peddler during a joint buy-bust operation in Poblacion 5 here on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The…
TOKYO, Japan — Amid the flood of fantasy worlds and familiar mythologies on display at Tokyo Game Show 2026, Indonesian developer Agate is betting with their upcoming game, Blades of Mirage, that Southeast Asia itself…
MANILA, Philippines – Dreamworks Animation’s latest feature, ‘’Forgotten Island’ topped Philippine Google Search trends during its premiere week, Google reports. Starring world-class Filipino talents Liza Soberano and…
The underground economy already sells malware, phishing kits, and other cybercrime tools as services. Sophos researchers are now seeing a similar model emerge around AI, with uncensored models being advertised to people…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook announced today that executive Dhruv Vohra will be leading the South East Asia business, which includes The Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The…
It’s the start of October, which means that the iPhone 18 pilgrimage has begun. Here are some preorder events happening in official stores near you. Power Mac Center Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) opens…
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