MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continued to shadow a Chinese research vessel and its coast guards off the outer limit of the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Luzon Strait. The PCG…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will reopen local voter registration in November as it prepares for the 2028 national and local elections, while aiming to increase the number of registered…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Host Japan won its third straight Asian Games women’s football gold on Friday, edging North Korea on penalties after a 2-2 draw in a…
PRAGUE (AP) — A long line of visitors forms daily at a sculpture on Prague’s Charles Bridge, adding a new attraction to the historic 14th-century landmark. Tourists have long flocked to the bridge over the Vltava River…
BEIJING–Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two from Belarus next faces Czech player Nikola Bartunkova…
MANILA, Philippines–Bjorn Kristensen scored a brace, including the winner, as the Philippine men’s football team stunned Thailand, 2-1, on Friday to end its Fifa Asean Cup campaign on a bright note. Kristensen struck…
MANILA, Philippines — About 53 percent of Filipinos expressed confidence that the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, will conduct fair proceedings, according to an August 2026 national survey by Momentum Research…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–In the last full day of competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Team Philippines makes one final push to improve its medal…
The Philippines said “Tayo Na!” to the theaters as “Forgotten Island” became the number one movie in the country on its opening weekend. The DreamWorks Animation film grossed PHP 97,236,533, becoming the biggest opening…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA—Tachiana Mangin could not hold back the tears. The junior world champion had just fallen short of the Asian Games gold medal she…
Claire Danes and Cynthia Erivo joined the crowd as Chloé sent lingerie, lace, and fishermen’s coats down the runway at Paris Fashion Week...
LAS VEGAS— Injuries forced Ca itlin Clark to sit on the bench a year ago and watch her Fever teammates have their WNBA season ended by the Aces. Clark was in the middle of the action this time, but the result was the…
NEW YORK — Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members. Golden State’s Gabby Williams finished second with 20 votes and Las…
MANILA, Philippines — China called for a dialogue to resolve “maritime differences” in a bid to cease interference on its marine research activities after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a Chinese research…
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night. The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10…
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) announced that former Philippine prime minister and finance chief Cesar E.A. Virata died ...
Verity is as much the story of the film’s namesake as is the story of the characters that unfold that story. In the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s sensual psychological thriller, celebrated author Verity Crawford (Anne…
STOCKHOLM–World and Olympic pole vault champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis said on Friday he would skip the indoor athletics season, including the 2027 European championships in Valencia, to rest and prepare for the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to update their nearly 50-year-old double taxation agreement to align their tax systems with economic and international changes. The Department of Finance…
MANILA, Philippines–San Beda made easy work of San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament, 85-55, on Friday at San Juan Arena to barge back into the win column. After a sorry one-point loss to…
After three months with no rain, Sriwati, a shopkeeper and mother of three children living in Penyeladi village on the tropical island of Borneo, can no longer depend on the river for her needs. ...
MANILA, Philippines—EJ Castillo had no shortage of motivation in Emilio Aguinaldo College’s latest win in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament. On paper, it was just another win for the Generals, who improved…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday said the country has applied for a global program that seeks to support developing nations in mitigating “super pollutants”…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City is set to conduct monthly monitoring of its city-funded infrastructure projects to track implementation, address delays and ensure that projects are completed on schedule. Mayor…
Two Cebuano examinees emerged among the topnotchers of the latest Civil Engineers Licensure Examination, bringing pride to their respective schools and to Cebu....
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Alexandra Eala admitted on Friday that she gets “overwhelmed sometimes” by the huge weight of expectation placed on her as a…
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine government has granted Hungary bilateral recognition of its bird flu status, ensuring safe and continuous poultry trade between the two nations. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s allegation that a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband received more than P319 million from China warrants serious…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Kurt Barbosa and Tachiana Mangin added two silver medals to the Philippines’ taekwondo haul at the Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has given taxpayers until the end of the year to enroll in its enhanced electronic documentary stamp tax system (eDST), laying down clarifications on the…
Organizers of the 2030 Asian Games in Doha are confident the event can be staged without major new construction, with existing venues and infrastructure already in place, the head of the local organizing committee said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has provided more than P14 million in fisheries and aquaculture assistance to boost coastal communities in Sorsogon. On Friday, BFAR said in a…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls will play for bronze in women’s softball of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana Khylem Progella and her partner Sofiah Pagara made history for Philippine beach volleyball on Friday, rallying from a set down to defeat China’s Cao Shuting and Dong Jie, 13–21, 23–21…
MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College used to dread the fourth quarter in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament. On Friday, the Generals used it to beat Lyceum, 89-79, at San Juan Arena for their second…
Mandaue City is ramping up preparations for the looming El Niño with an action plan that covers water supply, health, fire prevention and agricultural preparedness. ...
MANILA, Philippines — Senators in the majority bloc welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling to dismiss a petition challenging the legality of the Senate session on June 3 that resulted in the ouster of then-Senate President…
PARIS, France – French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure of some 400 establishments showed no sign of abating. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Around P6.66-million worth of frozen chicken meat misdeclared as frozen tofu from Hong Kong was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the port of Subic. According to the BOC, a 40-foot container…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks edged lower on Friday, extending their losing streak to five sessions as high oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, and a weak peso weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark…
Filipino local brand Easy Brand marked a special evening of art, culture, and customer appreciation on September 30 through a creative collaboration honoring the legacy of acclaimed Filipina artist Nena Saguil…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu’s air quality remained at the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” level on Friday, October 2, after the last “Fair” reading was recorded two days ago, according to the Environmental…
When you read the articles of incorporation that the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Associations of the Philippines (FFCAP) filed with Philippine authorities, its purpose sounds both noble and harmless: to promote “good…
Cebuana Lhuillier is expanding services across its nationwide branch network by introducing Cash Accepting Machines (CAMS), giving customers more ways to complete routine financial transactions in locations they already…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines— Kaila Napolis emerged as the lone podium finisher for the Philippine national jiu jitsu team on Friday after…
In a fast-evolving media landscape shaped by screen fatigue and changing audience expectations, M360° PR+Activations is setting a new industry benchmark by putting PR in Motion. The integrated communications powerhouse…
NAGOYA–China’s Wang Xiyu, fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women’s tennis singles gold on Friday — and a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics. The 25-year-old Wang…
P-pop girl group KAIA is set to lead the “Made in the Philippines” spotlight at Music Matters Live in Singapore on Saturday, Oct. 3. The five-member group will take the Music Matters Live Mainstage at Clarke Quay along…
Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, together with Mercure Mactan Cebu, and Mactan Newtown Beach’s two-day Journey to Ever After: In Bloom bridal fair closed on September 27, 2026, with a sunset bridal fashion show held at the…
Jojo Bragais, the popular international pageant shoe designer who is now the president of the Reina Filipinas organization, acknowledged the public’s sentiments about the Miss Grand International competition. But he…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Visayan Electric Co. will implement scheduled power interruptions in portions of Cebu City and nearby areas through October 10 as crews carry out maintenance, repairs, and distribution-system…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday made an allegation that over P319 million from the Chinese government and China-based corporations flowed into a banana chip company linked to Vice…
Baron Geisler assured fans that he is doing well, saying he is currently spending time with his family and will soon return to the limelight for new projects. “See you all soon,” he said in a video shared on his…
JERUSALEM — Israel has some of the world’s most stringent air travel security measures. The United Arab Emirates proudly adheres to international aviation safety standards. Yet those safeguards failed to prevent a…
As Cebuanos invest more in health and wellness, skincare and aesthetic treatments are also among the looming industries in Cebu. Elite Aesthetics is tapping into this shift by bringing beauty and wellness together…
MANILA, Philippines — When Jenette Torres Odena’s three-year-old son fell ill days after receiving a jab as part of a Philippine vaccination drive, his photograph quickly spread on Facebook alongside claims the…
P-Pop girl group XONARA showcased what authentic, flavorful vibes taste like at their first-ever Bonchon Fanverse in SM Fairview, following the successful launch of their brand ambassadorship for the Eat 7 campaign. As…
Seasoned pageant girls have hopped on the Mutya ng Pilipinas train as veterans tried their luck in this year’s edition of one of the oldest national beauty contests in the Philippines. Among the 38 official candidates…
Sabrina Carpenter, Margaret Qualley as well as Talia Ryder have joined the cast of the upcoming Fred Astaire biopic, which will feature Tom Holland as the legendary film actor and dancer. Carpenter will portray the role…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 TOYOHASHI–Taekwondo dates back more than 2,000 years, but on Friday at the Asian Games the Korean martial art stepped into a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nearly 25,000 children under age 5 across Cebu were classified as stunted in 2025, with four local government units recording prevalence rates of at least 17 percent, according to data released…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Japanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her…
MANILA, Philippines – Inquirer Interactive Inc. Chief Content Officer (CCO) Arlene Burgos is the lone southeast Asian in this year’s premier visitor exchange program of the United States. Filipino journalist Burgos…
Taekwondo traces its origins all the way back to over 2,000 years, but on Friday at the 2026 Asian Games, the Korean martial art stepped into a not-so-brave future where nobody gets hurt — virtual taekwondo. A decent…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas men’s team vented its ire on Uzbekistan, 25-19, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17, to bag its first win in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than ₱13.6 million worth of suspected shabu was seized and nine individuals were arrested in two separate anti-illegal drug operations in Lapu-Lapu City and Talisay City on Thursday…
TAITUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan received on Friday its first F-16V fighter jets made by the United States, as the island democracy upgrades its military capabilities to deter a potential Chinese attack. The warplanes are part…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Carlo Paalam settled for a silver medal in the Asian Games 2026 men’s 55-kilogram boxing as the gold remained…
SM Supermalls is reinforcing its commitment to making active lifestyles more accessible to Filipinos by investing P 1-Billion to build multi-sport facilities and active social hubs all over the country. These…
LONDON — Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday, Oct. 1, to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee after a panel accepted she had been the victim of deception. The Charity…
MANILA, Philippines — Gasoline prices are set to go up while diesel prices are likely to fall as motorists may see mixed oil movements next week. The prices of gasoline may increase by P1.50 to P1.80 per liter, said…
If you think you know his story, think again. This December, the holidays begin with a humbug when Ebenezer, directed by Ti West (X trilogy) and starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, opens only in cinemas. The…
If you think you know his story, think again. This December, the holidays begin with a humbug when Ebenezer, directed by Ti West (X trilogy) and starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, opens only in cinemas. The…
As Filipinos prepare for the arrival of the latest generation of iPhone, Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, is giving customers more ways to plan their upgrade through…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday alleged that more than P319 million from the Chinese government and China-based corporations went to a banana chip company linked to Vice President Sara…
Lim Jin-a, better known by her stage name Nana, and T.O.P are officially dating. The pair’s dating status was confirmed by their talent management agencies on Friday, Oct. 2. The two met while filming the music video…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 40-year-old female victim in last month’s hit-and-run incident in Lapu-Lapu City remains admitted to the hospital and needs to undergo an operation for her injury caused by the impact of…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s national carbon intensity continues to rise despite growing private-sector efforts to cut emissions, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) said. At the recent Philippine Net Zero…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to update their nearly 50-year-old double taxation agreement to reflect changes in their economies and the international tax landscape. On…
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan on Thursday reminded the Senate to uphold the Safe Spaces Act after Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a member of the prosecution team was “trying to be cute” while…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara completed a historic bronze medal run in the Asian Games 2026…
KZ Tandingan and Gloc-9 teamed up for their latest track “Luha ng Buwaya,” which confronts the severe flooding and corruption in the country. “Walang pake kung kami ay malunod sa baha / Basta lunod mga bulsa ng mga…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereign rights and jurisdiction over waters off Batanes after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a Chinese…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape delivered the Team Philippines’ fourth gold in the Asian Games 2026 after ruling the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City residents can avail of free veterinary services for their dogs and cats on October 9 as part of activities for the feast of Sta. Teresa de Avila. The Talisay City Government…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine prime minister and finance chief Cesar E.A. Virata died on Friday, Oct. 2, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) announced. Virata was the bank’s corporate vice chairperson and a…
Her latest track turns life’s highs, lows, mistakes, and heartbreaks into an empowering anthem of acceptance and self-reclamation. Nadine Lustre has released her new song “10YRS,” an introspective ballad that looks back…
JERUSALEM – US President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Employed solo parents may still see PhilHealth deductions from their October pay if their membership records have not yet been updated to reflect their status as a solo parent. Under PhilHealth…
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has arrived in the Philippines ahead of his fan meet with Filipino supporters on Friday, Oct. 2. Before the scheduled event, Kim stopped by Edsa-Guadalupe and had his photos taken against…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill seeking to lower the minimum age for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from 18 to 15. Under Senate Bill No. 2510, Sotto…
MANILA, Philippines — Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is cutting its workforce anew amid significant seawater inflows threatening its Acacia coal mine operations. On Friday, it reported that the flow…
Okada Manila has been named Asia’s Leading Entertainment Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards, marking another major recognition for the 30-hectare luxury integrated resort. The award adds to Okada Manila’s growing…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will welcome Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the Philippines for a state visit from Oct. 5 to 8, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced Friday. The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The city council here returned a ₱470-million garbage-processing proposal to Mayor Nestor Archival’s Office after Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña questioned why the latest supplier quotation was ₱220…
MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has amended its E-Court Protocol in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte to include a URL metadata field for open-source evidence to be…
MANILA, Philippines — Investors can buy into GCash operator Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per share, after the company set its final offer price 34 percent below the earlier P10 ceiling. On Oct. 1…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists may see mixed oil price movements next week, with gasoline set for another hike and diesel prices likely to fall. In an advisory, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said the prices of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Cebuano triathletes will represent the Philippines in the 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup in New Taipei, Taiwan, this weekend. Leading the eight-member Philippine delegation is Raven Faith…
Filipino consumers can now enjoy premium Korean grapes following the official entry of Korean grapes into the Philippine market after 18 years of quarantine negotiations between Korea and the Philippines. To mark the…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Government security forces intercepted nearly 200 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in transnational cyber scams and immigration violations during joint law enforcement…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Lapu-Lapu City Council passed a resolution requesting the Mactan Electric Company (Meco) to defer electric service disconnection from October until the end of the year. The move aims to…
Dennis Trillo appeared to take another swipe at Patrick Garcia after a clip of the latter’s 2024 interview resurfaced, in which he described himself as a “dedicated” father. Garcia was interviewed on “Fast Talk with Boy…
The overseas Filipino worker phenomenon reflects a structural economic failure that began 50 years ago, when what was intended as a temporary response to unemployment and economic pressure evolved into a permanent…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Abra Weavers take the biggest step in franchise history on Saturday, October 3, when they become the first Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) team to play in the East Asia Super…
In the hands of Mikel Arriet, Anya Resort Tagaytay’s model built on personalization and sustainability has become its defining characteristic...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats strengthened their case as one of the dark horses in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball…
Global K-pop sensation BTS has become the first pop group in the world to surpass $500 million in cumulative ticket sales with its ongoing “Arirang” world tour, Billboard said. The South Korean septet’s tour was the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Friday, October 2, as the trough of Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan affects the region. The…
Tales of death, friendship, and queer love took center stage in three entries of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 – Multwoh, Patay Gutom and Mono No Aware. The festival features ghosts — one a charming loner…
Tennessee’s failed attempt at executing Christa Pike despite administering two doses of a lethal drug in the state’s death chamber has left her in critical condition, according to her attorneys. Pike, 50, was still in…
PARIS, France – French students set fire to bins and erected blockades outside schools in several cities, protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities. Several school principals were…
MANILA, Philippines — A petition for the extradition to the United States of alleged sex offender and religious sect founder Apollo Quiboloy will soon be filed before a local court, said Justice Secretary Fredderick…
WASHINGTON, United States — A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving “life-saving care,” her lawyer…
“Filipino Luxe” debuts in Dennis Lustico’s pop-up space at the Power Plant Mall this October...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it was able to force a Chinese research vessel to leave an area it had occupied for four days off Batanes and within the Philippine exclusive…
KATMAI NATIONAL PARK, Alaska — The winner of this year’s Fat Bear Week has been crowned after a nail-biting final—and it’s the son of a former champion. Backpack, a 20-year-old male beloved by rangers in Alaska for his…
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Thursday said a petition for the extradition to the United States of alleged sex offender and religious sect founder Apollo Quiboloy will soon be filed before a…
There is only so much mileage you can get out of “jeans and a nice top” before getting dressed starts to feel repetitive. The good news? Casual style rarely calls for an entirely new wardrobe. A different layer, an…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA—Amaya Paz-Cojuangco’s Asian Games silver did not come with a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics. But it gave Philippine archery…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA—Alex Eala exited the 20th Asian Games without the finish she wanted, and a missed opportunity left the Philippines without one…
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA—At just 18, Juliana Mykhail Candelaria delivered a performance that showed Philippine taekwondo has another rising star for the…
The Philippine golf teams kept bets within medal range after two rounds of play in the Asian Games at Kasugai Golf Club’s East Course on Thursday as Justin delos Santos fired a three-under-par 67 and Rianne Malixi…
For most Filipinos raised on the Catholic faith, Israel has always been regarded as a nation of God’s “chosen people,” the multitude led out of the desert by Moses, and for whom the Red Sea parted so they could reach…
Musings… Some senator-judges in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte are wont to wax biblical before they stress their points or in order to lend profundity to their positions and questions…
Joy. Love. Hope. When the calendar page turns to Sept. 1, a unique phenomenon occurs across the Philippine archipelago. The air fills with the smooth melodies of legendary crooner Jose Mari Chan, and shopping malls…
Born raised, and educated in the last century, I am envious of young students and budding historians because they literally have primary sources at their fingertips—or should I say, at the flick of a mouse. These were…
Philippine social media has been inundated with posts and comments fueling speculation that Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. is preparing a bid for the presidency in 2028. If indeed he eventually seeks the…
For the third time, the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) have been deferred. Early this week, President Marcos signed into law Republic Act No. 12326 that postponed the BSKE, which are scheduled on…
When Quezon City Rep. Ysabel Zamora questioned a witness during recent House impeachment proceedings, much of the online reaction bypassed the legal relevance of the testimony. Instead, social media comment sections…
Art KL gives the art fair format more breathing room, with discerning Southeast Asian presentations inside a historic printing house...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine manufacturing sector sharply reversed course in September, falling back into contraction territory as weak demand and intensifying international competition weighed on factory…
MANILA, Philippines — Brisker bank lending to businesses pushed overall credit growth to a three-month high in August, taking total outstanding loans past the P15-trillion mark even as consumer borrowing slowed amid…
MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. is rolling out its Starlink Mobile service internationally for the first time, starting with Japan through a partnership with Tokyo-based telecommunications operator KDDI. Their…
MANILA, Philippines — Pryce Corp. (PPC) is divesting from its pharmaceutical business to focus more on core operations tied to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and real estate. The listed firm on Thursday disclosed that…
MANILA, Philippines — Every strategy rests on assumptions. The problem is that once a strategy is approved, those assumptions can disappear from view. Imagine the Philippine government announcing that every Filipino who…
MANILA, Philippines — Organizations have never had more ways to ask people what they think. But collecting feedback and listening are not the same thing. The real test of a feedback system is what happens after. Can the…
Paris, France—The apparent attack by the co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel, in which he stabbed his captain and tried to crash the plane, is a reminder that the cockpit is an extremely sensitive place in terms of…
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DUMAGUETE CITY — Police seized an estimated P7.8 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a high-value drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balugo here on Friday morning, Oct. 2. Personnel of the…
KORONADAL CITY — Police arrested a 30-year-old man and seized about P510,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Friday, Oct. 2. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12)…
ILOILO CITY — The Dinagyang Festival’s main tribes competition will return to Iloilo City’s historic downtown area in January 2027, with organizers proposing five judging areas and a redesigned lighted street parade…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Santo Domingo in this province will shift to a four-day onsite workweek starting Monday, Oct. 5. This is part of efforts to conserve energy, promote environmental…
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has assured the public that the House of Representatives’s priority remains to be education, noting that one of the purposes of the chamber’s listening program is to…
CALAPAN CITY — The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has placed its firefighting equipment on standby as it anticipates a possible increase in grass fires amid the extreme heat associated with…
MANILA, Philippines — Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing has maintained that there is no pork in the proposed 2027 national budget or the House of Representatives’ General Appropriations Bill (GAB), contrary to…
MANILA, Philippines—No player won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 or Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpots on Friday, October 2, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw result: 58-52-34-29-11-32…
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City has recorded 5,589 dengue cases as of Sept. 24, with recent weekly cases remaining above the city’s alert threshold, the Quezon City Health Department said. The total was 35.01 percent…
MANILA, Philippines — Shifting from individual political attacks towards government transparency and comprehensive reforms has become more urgent in light of the ongoing oil crisis and worsening corruption that have…
MANILA, Philippines — Several internet service providers (IPS) in the country are experiencing network issues and internet outages on Friday evening, Oct. 2. According to the University of the Philippines Diliman…
MANILA, Philippines — Several internet service providers (IPS) in the country are experiencing network issues and internet outages on Friday evening, Oct. 2. According to the University of the Philippines Diliman…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A drunken challenge on Wednesday evening escalated into a fatal bloodbath after a Bukidnon man shot an alleged intruder six times before stabbing him in the neck Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1. Police…
MANILA, Philippines — An old food company with Vice President Sara Duterte as one of the shareholders used to have a fictitious president, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed on Friday. In his press briefing in…
MANILA, Philippines – Around 53 percent of Filipinos trust that the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, will be fair in its proceedings, an August 2026 national survey by Momentum Research showed. According to the…
MANILA, Philippines—Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is seeking to address what it describes as “double coverage” among workers who contribute to the state health insurer while also receiving health…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it has promoted over 3,000 teachers and principals in Cagayan Valley. It also hired over 1,000 new school personnel during the celebration of…
MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts a “very strong” El Niño that could persist until the first quarter of 2027, Manila Water…
MANILA, Philippines—Government workers are pressing the government to raise the proposed increase in the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) to P5,000, saying the P500 increase included in the proposed 2027…
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List pushed for a dedicated ₱100-million allocation for the Philippine ube industry during the Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSC)…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday hit back at Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson over the latter’s latest allegations of continuous “illegal reclamation” on the Taguig side of Laguna…
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III underscored on Thursday the efforts of the House of Representatives to turn bamboo into a sustainable source of livelihood and economic activity. Dy spoke about this…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The unchecked clearing of forests and grasslands for farms, housing, businesses, and infrastructure continues to push the critically endangered Tamaraw to the brink, conservation leaders…
CALAPAN CITY — The local government of Cajidiocan in Romblon has suspended classes in all public elementary and secondary schools on Oct. 5 in observance of National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day. The suspension…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has affirmed its denial of a bid by a Pasay City Regional Trial Court judge to junk his bribery case. Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 108 Judge Alberto Cansino…
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The trough or extension of Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan off Northern Luzon and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is forecast to continue to bring…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III joined Education Secretary Sonny Angara in a visit to Patul Elementary School in Santiago City, Isabela, on Friday to…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Farmers from Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro are adjusting their cropping plans and seeking alternative irrigation sources as the country braces for a potentially prolonged El Niño that…
CALAPAN CITY— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has released its long-awaited communication related to the US$100-million settlement between the Marinduque provincial government and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that lane closures will take effect starting Friday evening, Oct. 2, in some areas in Metro Manila for its ongoing rehabilitation works along…
CALAPAN CITY — Eight people, including six students, were injured when a tricycle and a motorcycle collided along the Provincial Road at Barangay Ginablan in Romblon town at around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, police said…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday called out what he described as continued “illegal reclamation” on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake. He made the revelation as he shared a video taken during a…
CALAPAN CITY — An 81-year-old man died after reportedly slipping on rocks and hitting his head at Alcantara town in Romblon, early Wednesday. The victim was found lying face down along the shoreline in Sitio Nipa…
CALAPAN CITY— The Puerto Princesa City Water District (PPCWD) is considering cloud seeding to augment the city’s water supply as it prepares for the potentially worsening impact of the prevailing “Super El Niño.” The…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s claim that a firm linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband received more than P319 million from China should be not be taken…
CALAPAN CITY — Romblon Gov. Trina Firmalo-Fabic on Friday urged the national government to expand the social pension program’s coverage to include senior citizens receiving low monthly pensions from the Social Security…
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Rural High School (UPRHS) has strongly condemned the red-tagging of the institution and its constituents over its commemoration of the 54th anniversary of martial…
MANILA, Philippines — Three municipalities filed a joint petition with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to obtain an accounting of Pangasinan’s primary care funds managed by its province-wide health…
MANILA, Philippines — While he declined to answer questions on what was the cause of the pressure on the prosecution panel, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has called out Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer…
MANILA, Philippines — The impression of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV that he is “not welcome” in the impeachment court is a “baseless assumption,” Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol said on…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Operatives of the Central Luzon police’s intelligence division on Thursday arrested eight men allegedly involved in the illegal trade and transfer of million-peso worth of fuel in Victoria…
MANILA, Philippines – The Cebu Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 has denied, for lack of merit, a petition to stop the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) from allowing cargo vessels to use the facilities of Cebu South Harbor…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the oath-taking ceremony for 4,125 newly promoted and newly hired education personnel of the Department of Education Region II in Santiago City…
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rain showers are forecast to persist over parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Friday afternoon. This is based on the thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:28 p.m. by the…
BAAO, CAMARINES SUR — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the inspection and retrofitting of old bridges along the Maharlika Highway in Camarines Sur to ensure their structural stability and safety. Dizon…
MANILA, Philippines — A .45-caliber pistol was recovered from a Grade 10 student inside a classroom in Brgy. Dalakit in Catarman, Northern Samar, on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Police Regional Office 8. In a…
BINMALEY, Pangasinan – A cyclist died after he was accidentally struck from behind by a motorcycle rider along a provincial road in Barangay Camaley in Binmaley, Pangasinan, on Thursday morning. The cyclist was a…
SANTIAGO CITY- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday rolled out the Department of Education’s Kaagapay Program at the Patul Elementary School, saying his administration’s priorities will be on children’s health…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court said on Friday that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV has the right to free speech, but his statements will not be the senator-judges’ basis to either convict or acquit…
MANILA, Philippines — “Tatay” Elmer Cordero, who was once arrested for staging a protest with the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) in 2020, was brought to a hospital Tuesday, Sept. 29…
SANTIAGO CITY – A total of 4,244 promoted teachers and non-teaching personnel in Cagayan Valley formally took their oaths before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.at the Santiago City Sports Arena in Barangay Baluarte on…
MANILA, Philippines — Majority senators welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of a petition challenging the legality of the Senate session on June 3 that resulted in the ousterof then-Senate President Alan Peter…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged parents to watch for behavioral changes among their children as he called for greater vigilance to prevent school violence following a series of…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led a walkthrough of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City as preparations continued for the 49th Association of Southeast…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Eastern Visayas is strengthening climate monitoring and providing farmers with localized weather information as a worsening El Niño threatens…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Palawan provincial government has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, and rolled out strict containment protocols to block the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the source of a “fake report” alleging a mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas in Cavite on Thursday. PNP chief Police Gen. Jose…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Jesus Fernandez pleaded not guilty on Friday to a graft charge before the Sandiganbayan Third Division over an alleged P4 million bribe. Third Division…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Young filmmakers from Mimaropa turned the struggles, aspirations, and resilience of agrarian reform beneficiaries into cinematic stories, with two films emerging as best films in the…
BAGUIO CITY — Seven men, three of them barely out of their teens, were found dead inside a tunnel in the Benguet mining town of Itogon, in an incident that police are investigating as possible gas poisoning. The Itogon…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday appealed to US Immigration authorities for the immediate release of Mark Mabasa, son of slain broadcast journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, who has been…
TACLOBAN CITY — Five individuals formerly linked to the communist insurgency surrendered to police authorities in the Samar provinces within the week, turning over firearms, ammunition, and an explosive device, the…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will shift to a four-day workweek starting Oct. 5, with employees working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The new schedule will remain in…
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan reminded the Senate on Thursday that it was the same chamber that passed the Safe Spaces Act, after Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a member of the prosecution team…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Health (DOH) in Mimaropa has stocked up on water, medicines and emergency supplies and placed response teams on standby as the region prepares for the possible impact…
TUGUEGARAO City – Police recovered an arms cache believed to have been hidden by communist rebels in a forested area of Baggao, Cagayan, on Thursday. The Cagayan Provincial Police Office said a rebel returnee led…
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…
PUERTO Princesa City – An unidentified body in an advanced state of decomposition was found floating in the waters off Honda Bay on Thursday morning, police said. Police Station 2 said the body was spotted at around 11…
MANILA, Philippines — The trough of Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan, which remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), is expected to bring rain showers over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial said its decision to repeatedly drop witnesses is not a bluff or an attempt to confuse the defense, but part of its…
MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer in the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Thursday that he had to rely on the reports of contractor Sunwest at…
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will again be enforced on some Metro Manila roads starting Oct. 5, as announced by the local government units (LGUs) of Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has found a former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official guilty of graft and malversation over the misuse of P5 million in “pork barrel” funds intended for…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has moved closer to passing a bill that restricts those below 18 years old from using social media after approving it on second reading on Wednesday night. Sponsored by Sen. Robinhood…
MANILA, Philippines — Two Land Registration Authority officials testified on Thursday that properties acquired by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, did not match entries in her statements of…
MANILA, Philippines — Mary Jane Veloso, the drug trafficking convict who was granted pardon by President Marcos last week, is pushing through with the criminal cases she filed against her illegal recruiters in an effort…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, an arch-critic of the Dutertes, said on Thursday that he would no longer testify against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial to relieve the…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The devastating impact of the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) cast a long shadow over the country’s sugar industry as the sugarcane milling season begins. Several…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The declining output of Benguet’s aging mines is weighing down the province’s economic growth last year, government economists said at a briefing on Wednesday. Benguet is home to the country’s…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Another female Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jeferyi) was rescued on Sept. 27 in Barangay Manobo, Magpet in Cotabato province, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Thursday. The…
TOKYO, Japan – Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch globally on October 29, 2026, (excluding mainland China), bringing Capcom’s iconic monster-hunting franchise to mobile devices. The game is positioned as a more…
Finally, a Klook alternative for eSIM packages has been unveiled. As someone who travels at least once a month on international trips, I’ve been looking for other alternatives to popular eSIM apps apart from eSIM.io and…
Starting today, Oct. 2, subscribers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499 starting at P3,713 per month, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at P4,050 per month, with zero-interest credit card…
All aboard the Pokemon truck! The Pokémon Company is pleased to announce that the Pokémon Truck will begin its tour of Metro Manila on October 2. The truck welcomed more than 250,000 visitors in total across its tours…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on September 30 ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Batang Ligtas Act, which would expand online child protection requirements and give authorities additional tools…
MANILA, Philippines – From stylish, portable phones to functionally smart foldables Last September 9 global tech company Apple revealed the upcoming release of iPhone Duo, boasting a larger and more flexible screen than…
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