Choi-wan now a super typhoon
The typhoon with the international name ‘Choi-wan’ has intensified into a Super Typhoon as of 8 p.m. Sunday, October 4. Choi-wan is currently still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is closely…
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Pro-Duterte Cebuano vlogger killed in Surigao del Sur – reports
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A known pro-Duterte vlogger who is a native of Cebu was reportedly shot dead while driving along a national highway in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning, October 4. According to…
Asian Games 2026 close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan — The Asian Games were a blur, a sports kaleidoscope of 45 countries and regions that went dark on Sunday, closed…
UAAP: Jacob Cortez rues La Salle's recent woes
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez couldn’t help but lament La Salle’s recent woes even after getting back on the winning track in the UAAP Season 89…
UAAP: Jorick Bautista, FEU playing like favorites
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—FEU guard Jorick Bautista is fully aware of the chatter about the Tamaraws being one of the contenders in UAAP Season 89. The…
PH, Japan kick off 6th joint humanitarian, disaster relief drills
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan began on Sunday a six-day joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise in key military bases and civilian airports in Luzon and the Visayas. The Armed Forces…
UAAP: FEU gets share of top spot after beating UP
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University grabbed a share of the early lead in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after defeating the…
Bongbong Marcos gets ‘Unshaken’ in rare sit-down with Gary Valenciano
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to open up about life beyond the presidency when he sits down with singer and host Gary Valenciano for the season finale of “Unshaken With Gary V.” The episode, which…
USPF, UP Cebu open Cesafi volleyball campaign with wins
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers and the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons opened their campaigns with contrasting victories in the…
Gilas Girls handily beaten by Australia to open Fiba U18 Asia Cup
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls absorbed a 102-47 beatdown at the hands of defending champion Australia, 102-47, to open their campaign in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup on Sunday at Karisma Arena in Seremban…
F1: Max Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first win of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday that only started on the second attempt, one hour and 40 minutes late because of rain. Verstappen gained…
UAAP: La Salle dominates UE to stop slide
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle snapped a two-game losing streak, routing University of the East, 112-87, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament…
Governor's Cup: Talisay opens campaign with rout; Lapu-Lapu now 2-0
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Back-to-back defending champion Talisay City got off to a blistering start after manhandling Barili, 99-49, in its opening game of the South Group-D campaign in the Governor’s Cup U-18…
Manila is Not Beijing’s House to Run
Imagine a typical Filipino home, extending exceptional hospitality to a guest. Then the unsatisfied guest started demanding more. Before anyone knew it, the guest was already acting like the host. That is not just a…
Chinese aircraft makes unsafe move near PH plane over Scarborough – AFP
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese military aircraft maneuvered in close to a Philippine aircraft near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), an incident the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described Sunday as part of…
Filipino stories deserve the spotlight: ‘Forgotten Island’ shows why
It is not every day that a movie such as “Forgotten Island” ends with an audience applauding. The reaction felt particularly fitting for a film that puts Filipino culture and mythology at thecenter of a major animated…
South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologized on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0 on Saturday in the men’s final in…
Cesafi: USJ-R holds off USC, pulls off 58-56 upset
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars kept their composure down the stretch to stun the USC Warriors, 58-56, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament on…
CDN Digital earns back-to-back wins in 2nd Cebu Metropolitan CMMA
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital secured back-to-back institutional wins at the second Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Awards (CM-CMMA), with its entries recognized in two major Print/Online…
Singer-actress Yuki Sonoda is Negros Occidental's MUPH 2027 bet
Negros Occidental is pinning its hopes for a Miss Universe Philippines victory on Filipino-Japanese singer-actress Yuki Sonoda, and is fielding the international pageant veteran to the 2027 national competition. Sonoda…
Paolo Ballesteros gives away salary to ‘Drag Race PH’ staff, says KaladKaren
Kaladkaren expressed admiration for Paolo Ballesteros as she revealed that the latter gives back to the staff they work with in “Drag Race Philippines” by raffling off his salary every finale. Kaladkaren, whose real…
Chess scene: Toledo dominates Cavite, Cagayan in Wesley So Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans swept the Cavite Spartans and Cagayan Kings in back-to-back matches in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup on Saturday, October…
Jannik Sinner extends absence, skips Shanghai Masters
World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week’s Shanghai Masters. The 25-year-old, who has won six titles in 2026 with an impressive record of 44…
PCG slams China’s obstruction of dynamite fishing probe near Pag-asa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday slammed the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) for reportedly obstructing a Philippine operation against suspected dynamite fishing by foreign vessels near Pag-asa…
She lost one twin. Donated milk saved the other. Now she gives back
SYDNEY — When her identical twin girls were born about two and a half months prematurely, almost everything that followed was out of mom Hannah Topp’s control. Because of their vulnerability, Harriet and Matilda had to…
Wedding No. 3: Jim Carrey marries longtime girlfriend Min Ah
Congratulations are in order for Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey, as he married a longtime partner, marking his third marriage. Celebrity news website TMZ reported that the 64-year-old actor tied the knot with his…
Ground cracks displace 15 families in Nepal, 80 houses at risk
KATHMANDU — Every year around this time, Gopini Bishwakarma of Morangedhap in Makawanpur would be preparing to clean and daub her house with mud for Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus. But this year, she is…
Aryna Sabalenka swept by Nikola Bartunkova in China Open third round
Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Czech player Bartunkova, 20, sent down…
Japan Asian Games 2026 set to close after records, rancor and rain
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but marred by mix-ups…
vivo V80 Lite launches in PH with 10000mAh battery at Php 24,999
vivo has officially launched the vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines, bringing its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display to consumers looking for a smartphone that…
BINI Jhoanna holds closet sale to raise funds for charity, local farmers
Jhoanna Robles of P-pop girl group BINI turned her personal wardrobe into a fundraising effort as she held a closet sale for charity over the weekend. Robles spearheaded the charity event on Oct. 3 in Mandaluyong City…
Botched lethal injection: US prison chief who oversaw execution resigns
WASHINGTON — The prison chief in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned, the governor said Saturday, after an unprecedented botched execution left a convicted murderer on a ventilator in critical condition…
World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top official
An Asian Olympic chief said Sunday that more than 50 world records at the Games in Japan proved the event was a success, despite numerous complaints from disgruntled teams. The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw a…
Asian Games: Magalong backs PSC chief amid PH performance criticism
BAGUIO CITY—Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong has backed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio, who defended the Philippines’ performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games amid criticisms. In a…
Manila is not Beijing’s house to run
Imagine a typical Filipino home, extending exceptional hospitality to a guest. Then the unsatisfied guest started demanding more. Before anyone knew it, the guest was already acting like the host. That is not just a…
Naga Cebu buy-bust: 2 nabbed; ₱514K shabu, firearm seized
Two suspects remain in police custody as of Sunday, October 4, following a buy-bust operation in Naga City, Cebu, that yielded an estimated P514,624 worth of suspected shabu and a firearm....
South Korea flag mishap sees Asian Games end on sour note
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain called it “disappointing” after the country’s flag appeared to get stuck during the victory ceremony following their win over hosts Japan. Eom Ji-sung scored the only goal as…
‘True to her name’: Netizens praise student nurse who aided newborn
It was an ordinary morning at home for a graduating student nurse until a family in distress came knocking on her door. ...
Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo: Complex history, deep pain
To the gentle rhythm of a gong, a Tausug man bearing the Sulu Sultanate flag entered a Zamboanga City hotel ballroom on Monday, signaling the start of an enthronement ceremony for a new crown prince of the Sultanate of…
RDC-7 seeks power emergency declaration amid CV brownouts
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Regional Development Council (RDC) is seeking a State of Power Emergency declaration in Central Visayas as the region continues to face tight electricity supply and recurring rotational…
'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again
Japan is traditionally seen as a reliable host for major sporting events, but an Asian Games dogged by organizational woes has tarnished that image and raised questions over future bids, experts say. The Games in…
COA: ₱413.7M CBRT funds unused after eight years amid delays
More than ₱413.7 million released for the Cebu City Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project remained unutilized after more than eight years, with the Commission on Audit (COA) citing planning and operational inefficiencies…
China Open: Alexander Zverev sets up Novak Djokovic quarterfinal
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarterfinal clash with Novak Djokovic. The German top seed needed just 55 minutes to brush aside the…
LOOK: ‘Ober da Bakod’ cast members reunite
Cast members of the 1990s Philippine sitcom “Ober da Bakod” reunited for an intimate dinner, more than two decades after the show ended. Angelu de Leon and Leo Martinez gave fans a glimpse of the reunion through their…
FACT FOCUS: Fraternity gang rape case at Cornell University
Allegations that a Cornell University student was gang raped by a group of men at a fraternity house in 2024 have led to widespread, online speculation about what school officials, police and prosecutors did and didn’t…
244 foreigners nabbed in 'largest Pogo bust' in Zamboanga Sibugay – BI
MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 foreign nationals were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over suspected involvement in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo)-related activities in Zamboanga Sibugay, in…
COA flags Cebu City over unserved Typhoon Tino relief goods
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Cebu City government over substantial quantities of donated relief goods for Typhoon Tino victims that remained undistributed. The finding was…
Want to go to space? Suborbital tour costs P47.6 million
BEIJING – Chinese travel group Trip.com has listed a 5.1 million yuan (P47.6 million) suborbital space tourism package on its platform, marking a direct effort by Western commercial space operators to tap high-net-worth…
Marian Rivera recognized as one of Mandaluyong’s 2026 Top Taxpayers
Marian Rivera has been recognized as one of the top taxpayers of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) Revenue District Office 041 in Mandaluyong City. The BIR RDO 41-Mandaluyong City recognized Rivera as one of its…
Five reasons Filipino teachers are also our second parents
Teaching has been seen as one of the most noble and important jobs in the world. ...
COA on city hospital: Poor work, delay mar ₱1.9B project
Inadequate planning, design problems, and unjustified time extensions contributed to severe delays in the construction of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), the Commission on Audit (COA) said....
Cebuano fans show up for Abra Weavers in EASL debut win
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano basketball fans turned out in force Saturday night to cheer for the Abra Weavers as the SM Seaside Arena hosted its first professional basketball game, creating a lively atmosphere for…
Survivors, warriors: Celebrities who had a bout with breast cancer
(Editor’s Note: The article below is an updated version of an earlier story published by INQUIRER Entertainment in October 2025 for Breast Cancer Awareness Months. ) Millions of women around the world have been facing…
Heavy rain and gusty winds raise flash flood risk in upper Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of thundershowers, gusty winds and isolated heavy to very heavy rain in upper Thailand from October 4 to 7, 2026. The affected areas are: The unsettled weather is…
Baron Geisler: ‘I'm well and safe’
Nagparamdam sa social media si Baron Geisler aron tubagon ang mga hungihong sa iyang kasamtangan nga kahimtang. Sa usa ka video nga iyang gibandera sa iyang Instagram, gipahibaw ni Baron nga luwas siya ug kauban niya…
S. Korea holds emergency security meeting on N. Korea's missile launch
South Korea’s presidential National Security Office has held an emergency meeting to discuss North Korea’s firing of a ballistic missile, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday. The NSO said the North’s firing of a ballistic…
Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia
THANLYIN, Myanmar — Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia arrived in their war-torn home country on Sunday, a Myanmar Navy official said, returned under an opaque repatriation scheme. Three ships carrying Myanmar…
Cornell rape case exposes sexual violence at US colleges
NEW YORK — An alleged gang rape at Cornell University, detailed in a graphic lawsuit last month, has provoked fury in the United States over sexual violence on campuses and colleges’ failure to stamp out the behavior…
LeBron James was babysitting, putting on show in 76ers scrimmage
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers’ public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team’s annual scrimmage. Matt Cord…
Japan rice cooker firm brews upcycled rice beer to reduce food waste
A Japanese manufacturer of cooking and home appliances has been selling craft beer made with upcycled rice in the hopes of reducing about 30 tons of food waste that originates annually from the development process of…
Bank, tax records may verify Trillanes claims vs. VP Sara
MANILA, Philippines — Bank and tax records set to be presented before the Senate impeachment court next week may help establish whether former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s recent allegations against Vice President Sara…
Dennis Trillo slams Gelli de Belen after comment on Patrick Garcia’s issue
Dennis Trillo lashed out at Gelli de Belen after she shared her two cents on the controversy involving his wife, Jennylyn Mercado, and her former partner, Patrick Garcia. During her guest appearance on the Oct. 2…
Ex-Russian PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine
PARIS — Despite growing economic trouble and rising unease among ordinary Russians and the elite, President Vladimir Putin is not ready to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, his former prime minister said on…
Japan, Philippine forces conduct 1st exercise under logistics pact
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and the Philippines’ military will conduct a joint humanitarian exercise marking the first implementation of a pact enabling the exchange of defense supplies and logistical support, Defense…
Former Taiwan President Tsai to visit US for Stanford speech
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-we said on Friday she will visit the United States next week to deliver a speech at a technology and national security conference at Stanford University. Tsai said in her social media…
Ben&Ben marks nine years, closes nine-piece chapter with ‘Saranggola’ concert
After its sold-out concert on Friday night, Oct. 2, Ben&Ben is still processing how it was able to mount such a humongous crowd at one of the country’s biggest concert stages, much more, to last almost a decade in this…
UAE investigators: flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
DUBAI — UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a “terrorist act” and used the cockpit’s emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive…
Mark Lapid says dad Lito Lapid hurt by 'non-performing' tag
Actor-politician Mark Lapid took up the cudgels for his father, Senator Lito Lapid, amid criticisms that he underperformed as a lawmaker, and mocked for supposedly being a member of the Senate “committee on silence.”…
Fire burning on road to Peru's Machu Picchu; 1 killed, 2 hurt
LIMA — A fire is burning near the main access road to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, with one person killed and two injured, Peruvian officials said Saturday. The blaze broke out Friday in the Sacred Valley of the…
Typhoon Choi-wan trough to bring rains, thunderstorms over VisMin
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will affect parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Sunday, October 4, due to the trough, or extension, of Typhoon Choi-wan outside the Philippine…
Iranian UN delegation duo 'kicked out' of US – State Dept
WASHINGTON — The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said Saturday…
PH eagle found with burn-like marks dies in Misamis Oriental
DAVAO CITY — A juvenile female Philippine eagle (𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘫𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘪) died after being electrocuted in Sitio Panghaon, Barangay Guinalaban, Salay, Misamis Oriental, on Wednesday morning. The…
Lacson seeks multiagency probe into Taguig reclamation
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Saturday urged various government agencies to conduct a joint investigation into what he called continuing illegal reclamation activities on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake…
LA opens 'Kapwa Square' to honor Filipino culture, heritage
LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley intersection has taken on a name inspired by Filipino culture, with Los Angeles unveiling “Kapwa Square” to honor the Filipino American community’s long-standing presence and…
Carla Villanueva on the fashion of ‘Filipiñana’
Carla Villanueva, the costume designer behind “Filipiñana,” shares the joys of filmmaking with friends ...
At 25, Película>Pelikula still believes in watching movies together
The Manila Spanish Film Festival returns with 23 films and honors Filipino actor Ronnie Lazaro...
PH Coast Guard commissions refurbished patrol vessel from Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines — A refurbished patrol vessel from the Taiwan Coast Guard formally entered Philippine service on Friday, renamed the BRP Sarangani (6177). The 61-meter-long ship was added to the Philippine Coast…
Renewing the grace of stewardship in our lives
God’s patience is equally generous, and it is this patience that becomes the foundation of God’s justice...
Philippines builds up steam for Olympics with solid Asian Games showing
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 The end of the Philippine campaign in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, one that registered its biggest total medal haul in…
‘Entertainer’ Alex Enriquez hopes silver pushes jiujitsu profile in PH
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA— Alexandria Enriquez closed out the Philippine campaign in the 20th Asian Games as the team’s top jiujitsu performer, delivering…
Philippines posts biggest Asian Games medal haul in six decades
Philippines builds up steam for Olympics with solid Asian Games showing NAGOYA—Team Philippines will close the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with its biggest total medal haul in 60 years, with help from taekwondo, whose…
Asian Games medal bonus hits P35M after ‘diverse’ success
NAGOYA—The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has prepared around P35 million in government cash incentives for Filipino medalists and their coaches at the 20th Asian Games, according to Chair Patrick Gregorio. Gregorio…
UAAP: Adamson defense befuddles UST anew
Adamson remained a puzzle that University of Santo Tomas still couldn’t quite solve. On Saturday at Philsports Arena, the Soaring Falcons put the clamps on the Growling Tigers for an 85-57 victory in the UAAP Season 89…
Gilas Pilipinas newbies take lessons from Asian Games fumble
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 PBA players who made their Gilas Pilipinas debuts at the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games acknowledged that the campaign fell short of…
Youth showcase aims to raise grassroots game
Providing young basketball players with a more professional environment to compete, develop their skills and gain exposure will be the focus of a grassroots showcase set for Sunday in Quezon City (QC). The HTG Sports…
Golden run of PH sports
There was a point during the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan when sports fans began railing against athletes who missed their opportunities to score medals for the Philippines. The noise became loud enough that…
Trusting the QR code
A couple of years ago, during my daily walk around the University of the Philippines oval, I felt thirsty and realized I had no money with me. My granddaughter Julia, who was walking with me, said I could pay with my…
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Did you hear the story about the doctor who gave his patient six months to live? Well, the man could not pay his bills, so the doctor gave him another six months! —————- The Gospel today (Matthew 21:33-43) speaks about…
Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary
GAZA CITY — Israel said on Saturday that it attempted to kill Hamas’s top leader in the Gaza Strip in an airstrike on an apartment that local officials said killed five people, four of them women. The pre-dawn strike…
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New lizard species discovered in Peru
LIMA, Peru — Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in the Peruvian Andes, the Natural History Museum of San Marcos University said Saturday. The lizard measures between six and eight centimeters (2.4-3.2…
PH salaries show modest rise as AI reshapes talent race
MANILA, Philippines — For years, the Philippines has struggled with a persistent drain of skilled workers, weakening the economy’s ability to compete with its regional peers. The government has taken steps to persuade…
Tear down or tune up? The case for rehabilitating old office towers
MANILA, Philippines — When the world was still hung up on cable television, he was already foraying into video-on-demand. Where construction conglomerates take years and billions of pesos to put up office towers, he is…
Climate-proofing growth: SM banks on resilience as long-term investment
MANILA, Philippines — In a country where typhoons, floods and extreme heat can quickly turn into business disruptions, preparing for the next disaster is becoming more than an environmental concern. For SM Investments…
Chinese teachers exit PH ‘at their parents’ request’
The parents of Chinese volunteer teachers in Philippine schools have asked that they return home for their safety after suspicions were raised about their true intentions in the country, Beijing’s embassy in Manila and…
Lotto results for Oct. 3, 2026
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Check these out....
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Teachers’ groups demand anew P50,000 pay, more funds
Ahead of today’s observance of World Teachers’ Day, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines and Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) staged separate protests in Manila to demand the long-overdue P50,000 monthly…
Gatchalian to sleepy impeachment attendees: Monitor trial at home
MANILA, Philippines — While he urged Filipinos to closely follow the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged those who may be too tired or sleepy to just stay and…
ICYMI: Sara Duterte impeachment trial Week 13 highlights
MANILA, Philippines – The week’s dominant development came Sunday when Manila Rep. Joel Chua confirmed that the prosecution panel would no longer pursue Article III, the bribery charge alleging that Vice President Sara…
Legarda regrets siding with minority group, says Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda admitted she was wrong to join the group led by now Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano when he snatched the Senate presidency after a leadership coup on May 11, according…
Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draw results on Sunday, Oct. 4
MANILA, Philippines—No player won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot prizes on Sunday, October 4, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw result: 10-48-11-15-46-26…
Pro-Duterte vlogger shot dead in Surigao del Sur – reports
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A known pro-Duterte vlogger, according to local media reports, was shot dead while driving along a national highway in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning. The victim was identified…
Palace: No nationwide class suspension for Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang warned the public on Sunday against a fabricated graphic circulating online claiming that classes have been suspended on Oct. 5, Monday, for the celebration of National Teachers’ Day. In…
Prosec to formalize position on bribery rap in impeach trial – Luistro
MANILA, Philippines – Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Sunday said the prosecution team will formally state its position before the Senate impeachment court following the prosecution panel’s reported plan to drop an…
BARMM Grand Coalition: No alliance with any party yet
COTABATO CITY – The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC), the regional political party in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao that holds the “key” for a party to dominate the first regular parliament said it has…
Couple in their 80s killed in North Cotabato home
COTABATO CITY – An octogenarian couple, both retired teachers, were brutally killed inside their home in Banisilan, North Cotabato before dawn Sunday, police said. Colonel Ramel Hojilla, Cotabato police provincial…
Ridon defends move to drop VP bribery rap; respects Palace view
MANILA, Philippines – Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon responded on Sunday to the Palace’s concern that withdrawing an impeachment article might “shortchange” the public, saying that evidence has already been…
Luistro to formalize dropping of bribery rap in VP impeach trial – Chua
MANILA, Philippines – Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro is expected to deliver the prosecution team’s manifestation formally dropping the bribery charge in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Manila Rep. Joel…
Education reform group calls for better pay, staffing, benefits for teachers
MANILA, Philippines—As the nation observes World Teachers’ Day 2026 on Monday, an education reform group called on the government to address teachers’ concerns over salaries, workloads, staffing, benefits and the full…
Speaker Dy mourns death of 2 students in Cauayan City fun run
MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker and Isabela Rep. Faustino G. Dy III on Sunday extended his sympathies to the family of the two students who died during a fun run at the Cauayan South Central School. The fatalities…
ACT: 16 teachers, students hurt in Malacañang protest dispersal
MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen teachers and students were injured following tensions with police at a protest outside Malacañang on Sunday, a day before World Teachers’ Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said…
Basilan now has a state university
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Basilan State College has reached a historic milestone, having been elevated to university status. It was formally declared the Basilan State University (BasSU) during a ceremony held…
Trillanes’ allegations can’t be disregarded, must be checked – prosec
MANILA, Philippines – Former Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV’s allegations involving China-linked funds and other financial transactions cannot simply be disregarded because he will no longer testify in Vice President…
Prosec piecing together evidence on VP’s alleged unexplained wealth – Ridon
MANILA, Philippines – The full amount of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth has yet to emerge as prosecutors continue to piece together evidence on properties, firearms and financial…
Teacher named DepEd Hero for helping out-of-school youth for 20 years
MANILA, Philippines — As the country marks World Teachers’ Day on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognized a community-based teacher in Pampanga for nearly two decades of work providing education to…
6 arrested in Caraga anti-drug stings
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested six people in five separate anti-drug operations across the Caraga region on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Regional Office-Caraga (PRO-13) said its…
Sara Duterte impeach trial enters crucial week with AMLC, bank execs testifying
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial enters a crucial week Monday, with the House prosecution set to present witnesses from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), banks, insurance…
Boy dies, 5 hurt in Isabela blast
ROXAS, Isabela — An 8-year-old boy died and five others, including his 85-year-old grandmother, were injured when an alleged improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Sitio Raniag, Barangay Sinamar, on Sunday…
DENR ramps up measures to prepare communities for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has mobilized its regional offices, line bureaus and field units to strengthen nationwide preparedness and mitigation measures against the…
Two men hacked during drinking spree in Bukidnon
DON CARLOS, Bukidnon — Two men sustained shoulder injuries after being hacked by an intoxicated neighbor in Purok 5, Barangay Mahayahay, late Saturday night. According to the Don Carlos Municipal Police Station (MPS)…
Angara welcomes P1.95B budget boost for classrooms, ARAL, school safety
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the approval by a House of Representatives panel of P1.952 billion in budget additions for the Department of Education (DepEd) under the proposed Fiscal…
Ejercito wants to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000
MANILA, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito has submitted a proposed measure seeking to double the current monthly social stipend for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000, providing greater financial relief for…
LTFRB revokes 2 TNCs’ authority to operate due to violations
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said it revoked the authority to operate and the renewal of application of two transport network companies (TNCs) over…
Walang pasok: In-person classes suspended Oct. 5 for Nat’l Teachers’ Day
MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several areas on Monday, October 5, for the celebration of National Teachers’ Day. Republic Act No. 10743 declares every fifth day of October each year as…
3 nabbed in Iligan City drug operations
ILIGAN CITY — Three drug suspects were arrested in separate buy-bust operations here that resulted in the confiscation of a combined 7.85 grams of suspected shabu valued at P53,380, police said. The first operation was…
Oil price hike enough to suspend gasoline, diesel excise tax – Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged economic managers to suspend, even temporarily, the excise tax on gasoline and diesel amid the continuous increase in petroleum products. “The economic…
Clustered Hepatitis A cases hit several Valencia City barangays
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — City health officials here have sounded the alarm over a clustering of Hepatitis A cases allegedly linked to local barangay water systems, with six patients currently reported hospitalized…
Senior citizen nabbed in Mabalacat City drug sting
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga—A buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest of a 60-year-old man for allegedly selling illegal drugs in Barangay Sapang Biabas here on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforcement…
NCAP must not penalize motorists for things beyond their control – solon
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) should not penalize motorists for circumstances “beyond their control,” such as poor road conditions, unclear signage and defective infrastructure, 1-Rider…
Northern Mindanao cops net P5.1-M shabu in consecutive busts
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Northern Mindanao police seized at least P5.17 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested six high-value targets in a series of operations across two provinces and two highly urbanized…
Gatchalian upbeat on Sara Duterte impeachment trial verdict by November
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the impeachment court is aiming to reach a verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte’s case by November. “Maybe mid-November to end-November. Hopefully…
Diocese of Kalibo raises concerns over opening of Boracay casino
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Kalibo in Aklan has raised concerns over the recent opening of a casino in Boracay as it reiterated its opposition to gambling and its implications to the lives of many Filipinos…
Duterte trial: Dropping bribery rap may shortchange Filipinos – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Sunday said dropping the bribery charge in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could deprive Filipinos of the chance to know the “whole truth.” “If they withdraw the…
Teachers’ group bats for P50,000 entry pay, more spending for education
MANILA, Philippines—A day before World Teachers’ Day, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Sunday staged a protest outside Malacañang, demanding a P50,000 entry-level salary. The teachers’ group also…
Driver killed, 2 others injured in Quezon highway crash
LUCENA CITY — A 58-year-old dump truck driver died while two others were injured in a collision involving three dump trucks in Real, Quezon, on Saturday night, the police said. In a report on Sunday, the Quezon police…
2 safe after Cessna makes emergency landing in Pampanga
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — An instructor and a student pilot escaped unharmed after their light aircraft made an emergency landing in a rice field in Arayat, Pampanga, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3. Lt. Sherlyn Bañares…
Baguio drug den busted; 6 arrested
BAGUIO CITY — Six drug suspects were arrested after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) operatives and other law enforcement units dismantled a suspected drug den in Barangay Fairview, Baguio City…
Sara Duterte impeachment: Prosecution to drop bribery charge – Chua
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Sunday that the prosecution panel would no longer pursue the bribery charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, one of the articles of impeachment filed against her…
NCRPO intensifies anti-drug ops after Tondo killings
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has intensified anti-drug operations across Metro Manila following the killing of two alleged drug personalities inside a suspected drug den in…
Woman killed, 2 injured in Pangasinan tricycle crash
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN – A 29-year-old woman died while two others, including a two-year-old child, were injured after their tricycle was hit by a pickup truck in Sta. Barbara town in this province on Saturday. Police…
JV Ejercito seeks to double seniors’ social pension to P2,000
MANILA, Philippines — Amid rising prices of basic commodities, Sen. JV Ejercito has proposed doubling the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000. Ejercito’s Senate Bill No. 2522 seeks…
Recto: Marcos admin eyes 10,000 solar irrigation sites by 2030
MANILA, Philippines — The government plans to expand solar-powered irrigation systems to 10,000 sites nationwide by 2030, more than doubling the existing network as it seeks to reduce farmers’ irrigation costs and make…
Ilocos Sur posts 4.2% economic growth in 2025 – PSA
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Ilocos Sur posted 4.2 percent economic growth in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching P107.47 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Ilocos Region…
Antique diocese urges DOE to adopt Semirara transition roadmap
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Antique on Sunday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to include a Just Transition Roadmap for Semirara in the Philippine Energy Plan to ensure a shift to renewable energy and…
1 dead, 1 missing after jeepney swept away in Batangas
LUCENA CITY — A joint search and rescue team recovered Sunday the body of one of two passengers who went missing after a jeepney was swept away by strong river currents in Rosario, Batangas, on Saturday, the Philippine…
Shabu worth P224,400 seized from man in Pangasinan
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Police seized 33 grams of suspected shabu worth P224,400 and arrested a man during a search warrant operation in Bolinao, Pangasinan, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The suspect, a single and unemployed…
Gatchalian denies Escudero block Trillanes from testifying
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said there is no truth to claims of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV that impeachment court presiding officer Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero blocked him…
No. 9 most wanted in Mimaropa arrested in Laguna
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested the No. 9 most wanted person in the Mimaropa region in Calamba City, Laguna, on Saturday, Oct. 3, after years of evading arrest, authorities said. The suspect was…
Fisherman stabbed to death while sleeping in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — A fisherman was allegedly stabbed to death by his drinking companion while he was asleep following a heated argument in San Policarpo town, Eastern Samar, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, police said. The…
Gun found in student’s motorcycle at Cotabato School
COTABATO CITY — A loaded caliber .45 pistol was found inside the motorcycle of a 17-year-old female student during a security inspection at Notre Dame of Matalam in North Cotabato on Thursday, police said. Brig. Gen…
Young eagle rescued from Baguio home garden
BAGUIO CITY — A family in Barangay Loakan Proper here rescued a young eagle found in the garden of their rented home on Saturday, Oct. 3 and turned it over to authorities for assessment and rehabilitation. Leticia…
Valenzuela suspends NCAP return over road conditions
MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela City will temporarily suspend the return of its no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) on Monday, Oct. 5, citing ongoing road construction and changing traffic conditions, Mayor Wes…
QC warns motorists of heavy traffic due to La Naval procession
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has advised motorists to expect heavy traffic in some areas on Sunday due to the procession of the image of La Naval de Manila. In an advisory, the city government said…
Caraga’s most wanted arrested in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR— Caraga’s most wanted person, who is facing nine counts of alleged rape of a minor, was arrested in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur over the weekend. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional…
Sablayan tightens ban on live pig entry amid ASF threat
CALAPAN CITY— The local government and African swine fever (ASF) task force of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, have intensified the crackdown on the unauthorized entry of live pigs amid efforts to protect local hog…
Typhoon Choi-wan’s trough to bring scattered rains to Visayas, Mindanao
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will affect parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Sunday, October 4, due to the trough, or extension, of Typhoon Choi-wan outside the…
Prosecution: Bank, tax records may back Trillanes claims vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Bank and tax records that are set to be presented next week before the Senate impeachment court could help determine whether allegations made by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV against Vice…
Defense chief: Need proof of Dutertes’ China funding
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Saturday said former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV should submit evidence to law enforcement authorities to back his allegations that Chinese funds went…
CA affirms COVID pay for GMA workers
MANILA, Philippines — At least 500 employees of GMA Network are entitled to P240.6 million in total hazard pay for rendering work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court of Appeals (CA) ruled in a decision dated Sept…
Mary Jane Veloso resumes dreams for kin, eyes having a farm
MANILA, Philippines — Mary Jane Veloso wants to use her newfound freedom to venture into farming in her hometown in Nueva Ecija to give her family a better life. “My real priority is simply to lift my family out of…
PH-Singapore internet link restored after cable problem
MANILA, Philippines — The segment of the Philippine-Singapore cable that went down on Oct. 2 was restored beginning that evening, bringing the internet service back to normal. InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-Filipino…
SC: Marriage void due to false claims of cohabitation
MANILA, Philippines — Falsifying proof of cohabitation may be a ground for the nullification of an unlicensed marriage, according to the Supreme Court. Ruling on a case concerning a couple in Antique, the high tribunal…
Call of the wild: First Filipino inducted into Explorers Club
MANILA, Philippines — For Gregg Yan, a 43-year-old communications consultant and founder of environmental nonprofit Best Alternatives, one does not need to have formal training as a scientist to be able to write…
How an environmental fight 30 years ago reshaped Bolinao
BOLINAO, PANGASINAN — Long before Messenger and Viber became everyday tools of communication, there were handwritten letters, notes scribbled on scraps of paper and messages passed from one person to another. By today’s…
This week’s milestones: Oct. 4 to Oct. 10
Oct. 8, 2000 Koronadal was officially converted from a municipality into a component city of South Cotabato through a plebiscite that ratified Republic Act No. 8803, signed by then President Joseph Estrada on Aug. 16…
NDF seeks Red Cross intervention for wounded, pregnant rebel leader
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A spokesman for Maoist rebels operating in Southern Mindanao has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to intervene in the case of a pregnant New People’s Army (NPA)…
Gov’t doctor urges HIV screening as recorded cases surge
ILIGAN CITY — The national government-run Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City has encouraged at-risk individuals to undergo HIV screening as the number of confirmed cases treated through its AIDS treatment…
Calapan diocese pushes people’s initiative for anti-dynasty legislation
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Diocese of Calapan has endorsed the effort to legislate a law against political dynasties through people’s initiative as provided for in the country’s basic charter. This is mirrored…
Bicol braces for El Niño with P3.3-B aid package for agri sector
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Bicol is preparing P3.3 billion in assistance and other interventions for farmers and fisherfolk as the region braces for El Niño in the last quarter of 2026. DA…
Agusan solon pushes science-based soil testing to cut farm costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Likening soil testing to a diagnostic blood test before prescribing medicine, Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza has urged national agencies and local governments to…
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