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Jeremy Strong reunites with Aaron Sorkin in 'The Social Reckoning'
Who to play Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most important decisions made in creating The Social Reckoning. With this, writer-director Aaron Sorkin chose to collaborate once more with Jeremy Strong. They’ve worked…
CESAFI: UC Baby Webmasters outlast UV in overtime
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters survived a thrilling overtime battle against the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, pulling off a 76-67 victory in the Cebu Schools Athletic…
Century-old brass bell stolen from Loboc church
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities in Loboc, Bohol are tracking down two suspects who allegedly stole a 1914 brass bell from St. Peter Parish Church in Poblacion Ondol around noon on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The Loboc…
4 delegates favor Angelica Lopez at Miss Grand International 2026
Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez has enjoyed the support of four of her fellow delegates at the 2026 Miss Grand International happening in Thailand, saying they would want the Filipino bet to win the title if they will…
Killing of Abby Choi, Hong Kong socialite likely linked to finance dispute
The killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi was likely linked to a financial dispute with her former father-in-law over a luxury apartment, the prosecution said Wednesday, in a case that has shocked the city after…
Trillanes vindicated again? AMLC confirms Carpio firm got P319M from China
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s allegation that a food company owned by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, received more than P319 million from China has gained…
DMW, NCMH strengthen mental health support for OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) are strengthening mental health support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), their families and DMW…
Supplier defends P470M Cebu City garbage proposal after council flags price gap
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The supplier of the proposed P470-million garbage-processing system for Cebu City has defended the apparent P220-million price gap raised during a City Council discussion, saying its earlier and…
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2026: Camarines Norte bet tops 'Mutya ng Bayan' poll
The 2026 Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant season has just started, but one candidate has already picked up an early win, Rica Mae Villasanta who was proclaimed as “Mutya ng Bayan.” The delegate from Camarines Norte garnered…
Bracing for El Niño, Mandaue City seeks more disaster funds
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Council approved a resolution seeking to augment the city’s disaster funds in preparation for the potential impacts of El Niño. Councilor Carlo Fortuna said that the additional…
Vista Land helps bring a mother’s dream closer to home
A home they can finally and proudly call their own. After years of loss and a long legal fight, the family of the late Baby Jane Teodoro Allas received just that on Oct. 2, when Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the…
Carlos Yulo delivers first Philippine gold in Asian Games as ArenaPlus users rally behind his golden run
Carlos Yulo can finally call himself an Asian Games gold medalist. This after Yulo became the first Filipino gymnast to win a gold in the Asian Games after ruling the floor exercise and vault events in Japan. They were…
Kane, Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain
Harry Kane is set to equal England’s appearance record with his 125th cap against the Czech Republic on Tuesday as the striker looks to build on his flourishing partnership with “scary” Jude Bellingham. Kane will take…
Bank Bad Loans Keep Rising—Could Borrowing Get Harder?
Bank bad loans near P600 billion as unpaid debt rises. Find out what this could mean for Filipino borrowers, lending rules, and loan costs....
UP Manila enters Global Top 500 – U.S. News & World Report
MANILA, Philippines —The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila emerged as the Philippines’ lone representative in the global Top 500 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings. The…
Palace to Duterte camp: Show records disproving alleged China ties
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday challenged the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte to show records disproving her alleged connection with China. The challenge stemmed from an allegation by former Senator…
Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab S12 Series: The ultimate productivity powerhouse built for growth
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series — Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ — delivering Samsung’s most capable and versatile tablet experience yet. Packing breakthrough performance…
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants–coach Jesus
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his teammates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can come back into the fold “if he…
Lionel Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions. After more than two…
Nobel medicine prize goes to US-German trio for optogenetics work
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in the field of optogenetics. The field…
China Open: Swiatek, Zheng survive three-set tests in third round
Former world number one Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to advance to the last 16 at the China Open on Monday, while home hope Zheng Qinwen survived another three-set test in Beijing. Swiatek overcame frustration to cling…
‘Ma-trap gyud mi’: Tisa residents fear what stronger rains could bring
Residents of Lower Tambisan in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City were once again forced to move their belongings to higher ground after floodwaters rapidly rose following a downpour on Monday afternoon, October 5. ...
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open with injury
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from next week’s Wuhan Open with injury, the tennis tournament said Sunday on social media. “Elena Rybakina will miss Wuhan due to a foot injury. We wish her a quick recovery,”…
Ex-Speaker Velasco still abroad after skipping NBI invite
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is still out of the country, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday. The BI confirmed this to the INQUIRER after Velasco and his wife, Rowena…
Rise of ‘noona’ wives: South Korea’s marriage age gap is changing
Being four years older than her husband does not make Han Se-hee the more experienced one at home. The 32-year-old often finds herself on the receiving end of reminders from her husband, who, after years of living…
Toledo man found dead; insecticide ingestion suspected
A 39-year-old unmarried man was found lifeless in Sitio Artiwi, Barangay General Climaco, Toledo City, around 6 a.m. on Monday, October 5. ...
SM Supermalls transforms its malls into entertainment and community spaces
MANILA, Philippines — SM Supermalls is more than just a mall for retail and dining. As customers look for places to create new memories, SM Supermalls continues to transform into an all-day destination where they can do…
Money Guro expands financial empowerment with financing support for Filipino Entrepreneurs
Money Guro, Cebuana Lhuillier’s financial education initiative led by President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, has long helped Filipinos make sound financial decisions. Now, the platform is taking its mission a step…
Two missing after fishing boat capsizes off Jeju
A fishing boat carrying 11 sailors capsized in the early hours of Monday near Jeju Island. Rescue authorities have since been searching for the captain and one of the sailors, who remain missing. The Jeju Coast Guard at…
Abby Choi murder: Detailed plan led to HK model’s killing, court hears
HONG KONG — The ex-husband and in-laws of a Hong Kong influencer and model crafted an elaborate plan that ended with her murder in 2023, prosecutors told the court last Friday in the high-profile case. Police discovered…
Battle at Fort San Pedro: CCSC, ABAP join forces for amateur boxing event
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) and the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) Region 7 staged the inaugural “Battle at Fort San Pedro” amateur boxing event on…
Cesafi football: DBTC, SHS-AdC beat high school foes
Football powerhouses Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) Greywolves and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles posted separate victories as the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26…
PSEi snaps 5-day slide on bargain hunting
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks rebounded Monday as investors bought beaten-down shares, ending a five-session losing streak. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed 2.03 percent, or 114.18…
Seoul cop detained over AI sexual deepfakes, thousands of illegal files
A serving Seoul police officer has been detained on suspicion of creating and distributing hundreds of AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes and possessing about 5,600 illegal sexual images and videos, including…
Flor nabs SUGBU bowling's Bowler of the Month title in tight contest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aleson Flor pulled off a surprise victory in a field packed with veteran and elite keglers, emerging as the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) Bowler of the Month for September on Sunday, October…
Viral video not filmed inside LTO-7 office
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The viral video of a woman accusing a Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) employee of being rude was not filmed at the agency’s office, LTO-7 said. “While the LTO respects the…
LOOK: Joseph Marco celebrates birthday with 600 rescued animals
Actor Joseph Marco marked his birthday this year by spending time with nearly 600 rescued animals at a shelter. Marco, who turned 38 on Oct. 4, shared photos from the celebration on Instagram on Saturday, showing him…
Cebu garbage crisis: Binaliw disposal now off the table, says Archival
Mayor Nestor Archival said Monday that the Binaliw landfill is off the city’s garbage disposal options, leaving Aloguinsan as its current repository while the city looks for other areas to handle its waste....
VinFast MPV 7 charges ahead as official fleet for the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting 2026
Manila, Philippines. October 2, 2026 —11 units of the VinFast MPV 7 will be used as the official electric vehicle fleet for delegates from ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners participating in the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy…
SB19’s ‘Wakas at Simula’ journey comes to life in new photo book
P-pop group SB19 officially launched its photo book “Wakas at Simula: A Visual Journey” on Monday, Oct. 5, giving fans a look at behind-the-scenes moments from the group’s milestones. The launch, held at a mall in…
GOV'S CUP: Dumanjug, Mandaue, Balamban, Moalboal score wins in Sunday games
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Municipality of Dumanjug and powerhouse Mandaue City, the reigning and inaugural champions of the Calderon Cup 21-Under Inter-Town Basketball Tournament, picked up convincing victories in…
2,700 cats stolen in Vietnam, allegedly for food; 12 arrested
HANOI — Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighborhoods, taking the pets to be slaughtered for food, police and state media said on Monday…
Monggos and kamote? Why Cebu is investing in these crops ahead of El Niño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — When water becomes harder to find and fields begin to dry, farmers have fewer options to keep crops alive and food on the table. To help farmers cope with hotter and drier conditions, the Cebu…
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa cements status as the Wellness Capital of the South with revolutionary health amenities
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, the world-renowned 11-hectare luxury retreat in Mactan, Cebu, has officially unveiled an expanded wellness portfolio, solidifying its position as the undisputed Wellness Capital of the…
Cyprus foreign minister to visit PH, sign deals on seafarers, sports
MANILA, Philippines — Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will make the first-ever visit by a Cypriot foreign minister to the Philippines on Oct. 7, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. During…
Habagat season officially over; Pagasa sees shift in weather
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, has officially ended, signaling a shift in the country’s prevailing weather pattern, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Woman dies of plague in Siberia – regional official
MOSCOW — A woman in the remote Siberian region of Irkutsk has died of plague, a regional official said Friday, as a Russian media outlet reported dozens were under quarantine. Local media named her as 28-year-old…
Thousands of cats stolen for slaughter; Vietnam cops arrest 12 men
Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighbourhoods, taking the pets to be slaughtered for food, police and state media said on Monday....
PLDT and Smart partner with Capillary to unify loyalty programs
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) have partnered with Capillary Technologies to transform and unify their loyalty ecosystem across mobile, broadband, and partner engagement…
Barbers: Is China’s alleged funding of Duterte firms destabilization?
MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has asked whether Vice President Sara Duterte’s frequent criticism of the Marcos administration is connected to the alleged entry of Chinese funds…
CESAFI: Bingil drops 38 as UV cruises past CIT-U; UC teams also win
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Winston Bingil showed once again that he had plenty in his arsenal, erupting for a game-high 38 points as the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers cruised past the Cebu Institute of…
Sara Duterte camp denies China ties amid Trillanes funding claims
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday denied having ties to China following accusations that businesses linked to her and her husband, Manases Carpio, received millions of pesos from…
Christa Pike hasn't regained consciousness since failed execution - lawyer
Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday…
Yu Zidi to Ohashi: Asian Games stars who can light up LA Olympics
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games closed on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a fortnight of competition featuring some record-breaking performances. AFP picks out five athletes who starred and look primed to make an…
Ayala Corporation's Notice of Special Stockholders’ Meeting 1/2
See below Ayala Corporation’s Notice of Special Stockholders’ Meeting 1 of 2: ADVT....
Ayala Corporation's Notice of Special Stockholders’ Meeting 2/2
See below Ayala Corporation’s Notice of Special Stockholders’ Meeting 2 of 2: ADVT....
DigiPlus Foundation provides relief to over 24,000 Filipinos affected by Habagat across Luzon
DigiPlus Foundation reinforced its commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis, extending humanitarian assistance to more than 24,000 Filipinos affected by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, through five…
Slain pro-Duterte Cebuano vlogger draws calls for justice, condolences
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Calls for justice and condolences have been expressed following the reported killing of Cebuano pro-Duterte vlogger and commentator Philip Engbino, who was reportedly shot while driving along a…
WNBA semis: Dream pull away, take opener vs Liberty
ATLANTA — When leading scorer Allisha Gray went down with a left hand injury early in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, the Atlanta Dream needed someone to step up. Playing in just her eighth game with the franchise…
Gasoline prices set to increase this week
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will have to brace for another round of gasoline price increases on Tuesday, while diesel products will see a slight reduction. In an advisory, Shell Pilipinas said gasoline prices would…
Archival eyes grander Sinulog 2027, but traditional fireworks in doubt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival expects Sinulog 2027 to be grander than last year’s festival, but said the city must balance rising operational costs with the expense and environmental impact of…
Reef expands in Cebu with first standalone footwear store at SM City Cebu
Reef has officially opened its first standalone footwear store in Cebu at SM City Cebu on October 3, 2026, bringing the globally recognized beach-inspired footwear brand closer to Cebuano consumers and the city’s…
BOC seizes P496 million shabu concealed in machinery from Mexico
MANILA, Philippines — Shabu worth P496.41 million concealed inside industrial machinery from Mexico was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the agency said on Monday. According to the BOC, the 73-kilogram shipment…
China denies funneling funds to PH official after Trillanes claim
MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Embassy Spokesperson Ji Lingpeng denied on Monday that the Chinese government had “funneled funds” to a public official in the Philippines. The denial came a few days after former Sen…
Cebu City couple held for alleged online sexual exploitation of daughter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A couple was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly allowing foreign clients to access their five-year-old daughter through video calls for sexual exploitation. The National Bureau of Investigation…
Birkenstock opens relocated branch at Ayala Center Cebu, brings ‘Walk Naturally’ campaign to the City
In a city where history, food, and everyday life unfold along the same streets, Birkenstock is inviting Cebuanos to slow down and experience Cebu on foot. On September 30, 2026, the footwear brand marked the opening of…
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia
MELBOURNE — As global temperatures rise, Australia’s warmer north is at increasing risk of mosquito-borne diseases including malaria and dengue. Both the malaria-spreading Anopheles mosquitoes and dengue-spreading Aedes…
Thailand prepares farmers for climate change to protect food security
BANGKOK — Why are goods expensive these days, vegetables easily bruised and the seasons so unpredictable? These changes are warning signs that the “global boiling crisis” is quietly eating into household budgets and…
October is Rosary Month: Here is what you need to know
It is that time of the year when Catholics around the world are once again reminded to pray in their households the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary....
Baby among 4 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Malaysia
IPOH, Malaysia – Four people, including a baby girl, were killed while a boy was injured in a crash involving a lorry and two cars along the East-West Highway near Gerik in Malaysia. The victims comprised two men, a…
Andrea Brillantes’ thriller film ‘Laya’ sets November theatrical release
Andrea Brillantes’ upcoming psychological thriller “Laya” is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Nov. 25, with a new poster released ahead of its theatrical run. Rein Entertainment announced the release date alongside the…
‘Zombie vapes’: PDEA warns public vs etomidate-laced vaping products
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is warning the public against vaping products containing etomidate, a short-acting intravenous anesthetic that has been detected in locally seized…
WNBA semis: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries past Aces in Game 1
SAN FRANCISCO — Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Golden State Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals by beating the…
Dennis Trillo takes another dig at Patrick Garcia at 2026 Dekada Awards
Dennis Trillo capped a week of heightened public attention with a career milestone after he became the only artist to receive two trophies at the Golden Screen Awards: Dekada Awards 2026 on Sunday, October 4. Trillo was…
Cebu tourism: Foreign visitors drive growth, arrivals up 27%
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Foreign tourist arrivals in Cebu Province rose by 27.28 percent from January to August 2026, helping push total tourist arrivals past the one-million mark, according to the Provincial Tourism…
Tobias Harris questionable for Spurs' season opener with calf injury
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason and is questionable for the start of the NBA regular season after suffering a strained left calf during training camp. Harris, who signed as…
Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls
RIO DE JANEIRO — The Bolsonaro clan claimed victory in every race they contested in Brazil on Sunday, as Flavio Bolsonaro surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a first-round vote and several other family…
Novak Djokovic stuns top seed Alexander Zverev at China Open
Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semifinal with Daniil Medvedev. The 39-year-old Serbian electrified…
Gov't urged to suspend taxes on gasoline, diesel
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday called on economic managers to temporarily suspend the excise tax on gasoline and diesel, in addition to kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), amid soaring…
The Nobel Prize: Five things to know
STOCKHOLM — Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organizations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes’ founder, inventor Alfred Nobel. The…
'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown
NEW YORK — Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster…
FBI arrests California woman accused of spying for China in US
LOS ANGELES — Federal officials said Sunday a woman accused of spying for China in the United States had been arrested by the FBI at a Los Angeles airport. Wanying Zhang, 34, is accused of acting as an unregistered…
Gov’t infra spending decline eases at H2 start
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration’s much-awaited second-half pickup in infrastructure spending got off to a weak start in July as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continued to weigh on…
Philippines accuses China of harassing patrols in disputed waters
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China’s military and coast guard on Sunday of harassing Filipino government aircraft and boats in two areas of the disputed South China Sea. A J-16 fighter interfered with a…
SMDC on Reclaiming Time: How a young family swapped a 5-hour commute for home-cooked meals
For Cheerful Homes owners Andrew and Aiko Amante, moving to Mabalacat opened the door to a more manageable and balanced life they never imagined possible. Before that move, they were dreading Monday mornings. Not…
Ellen Adarna lauds Gov. Pam's humility, gives her take on politicians
LILOAN, Cebu – Cebuana actress Ellen Adarna had a message for Dumanjuganons during the town’s Bisnok Festival showdown, to never be afraid to approach their public officials. Adarna was joined onstage by fellow Cebu…
Candy Pangilinan urges Patrick Garcia to be a ‘friend’ to his son Jazz
Candy Pangilinan urged Patrick Garcia to give himself a chance to build a relationship with his son Jazz, following the actor’s recent statements about his past relationship with Jennylyn Mercado. Pangilinan shared her…
KapeCon 2026 takes over Paseo de Roxas this October
KapeCon returns to Makati, bringing different corners of the local coffee community into one place...
Rubio visits Iceland as US boosts Arctic presence
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Monday to Iceland to continue pressing US interests in the Arctic, two weeks after Washington sealed a security pact on Greenland. Rubio will meet with…
Scientists identify new lizard species in Peru
LIMA, Peru — Scientists have identified a new lizard species in Peru’s Andes, the Natural History Museum of San Marcos University announced Saturday. Measuring about six to eight centimeters (2.4 to 3.2 inches) long…
Cebu suspends classes provincewide starting noon today, Oct. 5
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools across the province starting at noon on Monday, Oct. 5, allowing teachers and school personnel to…
Globe brings Khan Academy AI learning to more Filipinos through GoLEARN
As the country celebrates National Teachers’ Month, Globe is making quality digital learning easier to reach for Filipino families while giving educators practical tools to support their students. Through its…
LIVE: VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Day 33
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, October 5, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest…
About 360 people tow Pokemon aircraft at Narita airport
About 360 children and adults joined forces to tow a roughly 133-ton Boeing 787 aircraft decorated with Pokemon characters at Narita airport near Tokyo, moving it about 80 meters in an event to spur interest in…
Maids at Tokyo cafe ramp up efforts to attract foreign visitors
At a cafe in Tokyo’s famed Akihabara district, “maids” are increasingly learning to accommodate foreign visitors by studying English phrases and handing out specialized gifts. Known as a mecca for Japan’s “otaku”…
Legarda regrets joining 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…
Russian strikes hit Kyiv while Germany's Merz visits
KYIV — Ukraine and Germany have signed a $1.5-billion deal to help fight the surge in Russian drone attacks, while fresh strikes and air raid sirens greeted Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a solidarity visit Sunday. The…
Socoteco II plebiscite gets fresh push amid El Niño fears
A business group is calling for the immediate resumption of a plebiscite for the proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) and Ignite Power amid concerns about a worsening power…
Florida's dengue outbreak is now largest in continental US in decades
NEW YORK — Florida’s current dengue outbreak appears to be the largest in several decades in the continental United States. State health officials reported this week that more than 250 locally acquired cases of the…
Bribery charge vs Sara Duterte to be dropped by prosecution
MANILA, Philippines — The bribery charge against Vice President Sara Duterte will be dropped by the House prosecutors. This will end weeks of deliberations as the House prosecutors seek to shorten VP Duterte’s…
Super Typhoon Choi-wan trough continues to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will persist over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Monday, October 5, due to the trough of Super Typhoon Choi-wan, which remains outside the…
After pullout from YouTube, 'Drug War' series back with finale episode, awards
A few weeks after the controversial crime drama “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” was pulled from YouTube, its preferred platform for the six-part miniseries, it came back stronger, earning several recognitions from…
Tehran's wartime billboards mock Trump, boast of victory
TEHRAN — Huge billboards on the walls of Tehran mocking US President Donald Trump and depicting American drones under the boot of an Iranian soldier are providing a chronicle of Iran’s war with the United States and…
Teachers' Day on Oct. 5: No nationwide class suspension, says Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The public has been warned by Malacañang on Sunday against a fabricated graphic circulating online claiming that classes have been suspended on Oct. 5, Monday, for the celebration of National…
MPBL: Cabanero powers Binan past Mindoro, closes in on semis
MANILA, Philippines — Cebuano standout Nic Cabanero continued to make his case for the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 ‘Most Valuable Player’ award, coming up big when Binan Tatak Gel needed him most in the playoffs. The league’s…
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters its 33rd day, with the House prosecution set to present Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura…
Season of Creation
Some of the faithful offered calamay, a sweet confection of coconut rice during the offertory at the closing Mass of this year’s Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Congress. ...
Biz Buzz: Six blue chips swim against Q3 tide
MANILA, Philippines — Investors looking for winners among the country’s biggest listed companies had a short list by the end of the third quarter. Only six of the PSEi’s 30 constituents as of Sept. 30 finished above…
A taco to remember from Chef Gerardo Gallegos Bautista
Chef Gerardo Gallegos Bautista on what makes a good taco and what goes into his famous ribeye taco at La Única....
P42 wage hike to hit MSMEs hardest - Talisay business group head
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to be the most affected by the implementation of the P42 wage increase for workers in Central Visayas starting Oct. 14. Macario Carl Cabusas…
The world already stepped in, and that still wasn’t enough
The PH National Volleyball Federation continues to face scrutiny after Bryan Bagunas cited the lack of support for their Asian Games campaign....
Government combines funding, reforms to strengthen UHC at local level
A P1.06-trillion proposed health budget, new PhilHealth reforms and a pipeline of legislation are being marshaled to improve Universal Health Care (UHC) delivery in Philippine communities. Economic managers, health…
Remembering shared identities in ‘Forgotten Island’
We have made endless renditions of our folklore. But “Forgotten Island” is one way to express Filipino-ness in the arts, especially in the global stage....
‘Largest Pogo bust’: 244 nabbed in Zamboanga Sibugay raids
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — A total of 244 foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, were arrested on Friday in what authorities called the “largest Pogo bust” yet, two years after the ban on Philippine…
PH, Japan hold air drills under new defense pact
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) started on Sunday a six-day joint humanitarian and disaster relief exercise, which will be held in different parts of the…
The true frequency of fabric
Often handmade, sourced mindfully, and in limited pieces, brands that use linen, organic cotton, hemp, and wool are favorites among those who want to wear more breathable, more conscious fashion....
Back to bad habits?
Last week, budget watchdog People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) sounded the alarm over the formation of a subcommittee of ranking legislators in the House of Representatives which would now introduce amendments to the…
SC, CBCP, and I agree on dynasties, but…
The Supreme Court, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), and my column last week agreed that political dynasties should be reformed. However, while the Court and the CBCP likewise agreed with the…
Keep on dreaming
As soon as I turned around after praying to the various Marian images in the hospital lobby, I saw a cute, little girl, who must have been around 5 years old, head in my direction. I was pleasantly surprised when she…
How to silence a woman
A little over a month after the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began, what currently dominates online conversations is not facts from the case, but memes mocking a female prosecution lawyer. Her…
After the seduction
I once killed Cesar Virata by accident. It was during the pandemic. Word spread he’d succumbed to COVID-19. I tweeted he’d passed. Mercifully, he actually recovered. By all accounts, until the end, he was lucid and died…
The world did not end
I always thought 2026 would be my year. A year of elevation. A year of going beyond the limits. Because honestly, my 2025 was a year of breakthroughs. I got into my dream university to pursue my master’s degree. I…
Leaders are Not Just what we Want, but what we need
The quality of living is a reflection of Filipino preferences for leadership. Oftentimes, it has been a practice that Filipinos have preferred the leaders they want more than they need, which led to their pitfall. As…
Chinese ships, planes block PH operations
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday criticized the China Coast Guard (CCG) for reportedly stopping them from going after foreign vessels suspected of engaging in dynamite fishing near Pag-asa Island. At the same…
UAAP: FEU brings down second straight heavyweight in UP
Far Eastern came out of the halftime break with all guns cocked and firing on Sunday night, with a 16-2 run to open up the third period going on to result in a 90-79 conquest of University of the Philippines that now…
Bulldogs dispatch Knights easy to enter title series
National University made it to the Finals of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after not giving Colegio de San Juan de Letran a chance in their rubber match in the semifinals on Sunday, carving out a masterful…
Poll: Sept inflation seen hitting 5-month high on oil, storms
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation may have climbed to its highest level in five months in September, moving further above the government’s target as bad weather disrupted food supplies and higher oil prices added to cost…
‘Rest day’ protest set at Manila ports
MANILA, Philippines — Some customs brokers and truckers are expected to halt operations today at Manila’s ports in a voluntary “rest day” protest over what they say is foreign shipping lines’ failure to address a…
Tax take falls short of H1 goal
MANILA, Philippines — Tax collections in the first semester fell short of the government’s target by P16.6 billion as weaker infrastructure spending and softer consumption amid the oil-price shock weighed on several…
Meralco power sales inched up in January-August despite cooler weather
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) saw its energy sales in the first eight months of 2026 slightly improve as the utility giant racked up more customers. Charina Padua, senior vice president and head of…
GCash cues P5.7B of IPO funds for lending
MANILA, Philippines — GCash parent Mynt Inc. plans to channel P5.7 billion from its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) into lending, as CreditTech contributes a growing share of the financial technology group’s…
Fruitas secures P 750-M facility from PNB
MANILA, Philippines — Fruitas Holdings Inc. has secured a P750-million credit facility from Philippine National Bank (PNB) to open more stores, develop its brand portfolio and explore overseas opportunities. The…
PNB expects to sustain double-digit growth pace
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank (PNB) expects to sustain double-digit growth in the second half, banking on its low-cost deposits and business-focused loan portfolio to cushion the impact of higher…
PH banks’ bad-loan ratio steady at 3.35%
MANILA, Philippines — The share of bad loans on Philippine banks’ books held steady in August, as soured consumer loans stabilized despite a difficult environment for both lenders and borrowers. Latest data from the…
Include private sector in Pax Silica plans, gov’t urged
MANILA, Philippines — One of the Philippines’ largest telecommunications companies has called on the government to ensure that the local private sector has a role in the Pax Silica hub, a high-tech industrial enclave…
Knocked down, not out: What resilient CEOs do in the first five minutes
MANILA, Philippines — Many owners think resilience means gritting their teeth and carrying on. That only takes you so far. By the third bad quarter, it is wearing thin. In more than two decades of advising CEOs and…
Transformative leadership: Putting humans at the center of continuous change
MANILA, Philippines — We live in a transformative era that demands a new kind of leadership. Market disruption, technological innovation, changing customer expectations, evolving regulations, talent shortages and the…
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Lotto results for Oct. 4, 2026
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Check these out.
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Bohol governor orders speedy probe into robbery of 2 Chinese tourists
TAGBILARAN CITY — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado on Monday, Oct. 5, ordered the police to swiftly identify and arrest the suspects who robbed two Chinese tourists at a popular tourist spot in Loay town. Aumentado…
Highlights: Day 33 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On the 33rd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution presented Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura as its witness for Article II…
New Bangsamoro Parliament building breaks ground
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) broke ground on Monday for a new 10-story Parliament building inside the Bangsamoro Government Center here, weeks before the region’s first elected legislature…
Gov’t resumes education aid for decommissioned MILF fighters, kin
COTABATO CITY — The national government has resumed distributing educational financial aid to decommissioned Moro rebels and their dependents as part of the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government…
Manila Water cleans over 94,000 septic tanks amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares its additional water sources and strengthens network resilience measures ahead of the anticipated stronger El Niño in early 2027, the company is also ramping up its…
UST suspends 4 student activists over PAF exhibit incident
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has suspended four student activists who faced disciplinary complaints following a confrontation with military personnel at a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit…
No jackpot winners in Oct. 5 Grand, Mega Lotto draws
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
Gutierrez: Check MMDA, LGUs’ readiness to reimplement NCAP
MANILA, Philippines — Two congressional panels were asked to check whether the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs) are ready to reimplement the No Contact Apprehension…
Alleged anomalous tobacco tax use sparks heated exchange in Isabela
REINA MERCEDES, Isabela — Allegations over the use of P66 million in tobacco excise tax shares sparked a heated exchange between the town’s vice mayor and village officials during a Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council)…
Ilocos Norte town gives teachers, staff P1,000 Teachers’ Day incentive
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Dingras in nearby Ilocos Norte is giving a P1,000 financial incentive to teaching and nonteaching personnel in public schools to mark World Teachers’ Day on…
Benitez suggests emergency powers for Marcos amid Visayas electric woes
MANILA, Philippines — Granting President Marcos emergency powers could be a quick way to solve the electric power crisis currently hounding Visayas, Deputy Speaker and Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez said. Benitez said this…
Sara Duterte expects NBI to file charges vs Gracioso
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said she expects the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file charges against dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. for making false accusations…
6 Pasig roads to be affected by Oct. 7 Rosario procession
MANILA, Philippines — Traffic flow along six roads in Barangay Rosario, Pasig City, will be affected starting 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the city holds its Araw ng Barangay Rosario procession, according to a…
Tarlac City suspends Oct. 6 classes for Teachers’ Day activities
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Tarlac City has suspended classes and school-based work for Tuesday, Oct. 6, from kindergarten to high school to commemorate Teachers’ Day. Mayor Susan Yap issued Executive…
Basilan execs, military, MILF hold emergency talks after ambush
PAGADIAN CITY — Basilan Gov. Mujiv Hataman led an emergency coordination meeting with representatives from the military, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and local government units following Monday’s ambush…
‘Walang takutan:’ 4 senator-judges call out Sara Duterte’s lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Four senator-judges called out defense lawyer Mark Vinluan on Monday for raising possible administrative and criminal liability against those who disclose and report confidential information…
House OKs reso seeking Senate nod on extending session to Oct. 12
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution that seeks the Senate’s concurrence on extending session up to Oct. 12, so that the chamber can approve the proposed 2027 national budget on…
Agusan Sur unlocks calamity funds to battle severe El Niño
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur is mobilizing calamity funds and preparing longer-term measures as a severe El Niño has damaged more than a third of the province’s agricultural crops and cut water levels in…
Tongol: I’m very grateful for senator-judges’ guidance
MANILA, Philippines — Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol on Monday expressed gratitude to the senator-judges after he was criticized for alleged repeated blunders. Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo…
Iligan diverts vehicles to C3 Road to ease traffic congestion
ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan City Traffic and Parking Management Office (ICTPMO) has advised drivers of vehicles coming from Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental provinces who have no business in the city proper to use the…
Supreme Court reinstates arrest order vs exec in P1.8-B shabu shipment
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned a Court of Appeals ruling and reinstated the warrant of arrest against Bernand Lu Chong in connection with the 2019 seizure of P1.877 billion worth of illegal…
Marcos hopes Filipinos see sincerity in government efforts
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hope that Filipinos will realize that the government is “sincere” in its efforts to make the country better. In the season finale of the “Unshaken With…
Duterte trial: Sison rejects prosecution’s ‘delatory’ tag on defense
MANILA, Philippines — Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison on Monday hit back at the prosecution panel for calling the defense “delatory” after her camp sought an hour-long break during Vice President Sara Duterte’s…
Cafgu member killed, 2 others hurt in South Cotabato shooting
KORONADAL CITY — A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) was killed while two others were wounded in a shooting in Polomolok, South Cotabato, on Monday morning. Police identified the victim as…
Trillanes vindicated anew? AMLC says Carpio firm got P319-M from China
MANILA, Philippines — It appears that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV has been vindicated again, as a government official has confirmed the food company owned by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara…
UST’s revered marian image gets episcopally crowned
MANILA, Philippines — The venerable image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) was episcopally crowned on Sunday, Oct. 4, the feast day of the Santisimo Rosario Parish, located…
Groups ask LGUs to defer NCAP as SC motion remains pending
MANILA, Philippines — Transport groups urged six Metro Manila local government units to defer the reimplementation of the Non-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), saying their motion for reconsideration remains pending…
El Niño to bring drought to all provinces by March 2027 – DOST
MANILA, Philippines — All provinces in the country are expected to experience drought by March 2027 due to the increasing effects of El Niño, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. warned Monday. “By the…
Palace confident Marcos to sign 2027 budget before year-end
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is confident President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget before year-end, avoiding a repeat of last year’s delay. In a briefing on Monday…
Habagat ends but ITCZ brings rain to parts of PH – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines—The southwest monsoon, or habagat, season has officially ended, but the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring rain to parts of the country, the state weather bureau said…
Karapatan: Shooting of pregnant NPA member violates international law
MANILA, Philippines — Karapatan on Monday condemned the shooting of a pregnant member of the New People’s Army (NPA) by suspected military agents in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Lawyer Maria Sol Taule, deputy secretary…
Duterte trial: Court allows presentation of foreign-currency accounts
MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer Francis Escudero on Monday denied Senator-Judge Imee Marcos’ objection to presenting foreign currency accounts in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. READ: AMLC docs…
AMLC docs show VP Duterte-linked company transacted with Chinese firms
MANILA, Philippines – A business linked to Vice President Sara Duterte had transactions with companies in China, including a remittance of over P5.6 million, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive…
Marcos, Angara lead National Teachers’ Day celebration
MANILA, Philippines — The celebration of National Teachers’ Month, which started on Sept. 5, culminated on Monday, National Teachers’ Day, in festivities at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, led by President…
Marcos recalls ‘biggest earthquake’in his life: Hawaii exile
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has opened up about the “biggest earthquake” in his life: his family’s exile to Hawaii in 1986. In a candid interview during the season finale of the “Unshaken With…
Marcos accepts resignation of Marina chief Sonia Malaluan
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Monday. Castro confirmed…
NCAP 2.0 begins in Manila; Isko Moreno: ‘No more excuses’
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso warned motorists, including government employees, that they would have “no more excuses” as the city on Monday, Oct. 5, began implementing its enhanced…
BOC revenue hits P757.4B in Jan-Sept 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded revenue collections of P757.406 billion from January to September 2026, exceeding its target for the year. According to the BOC on Sunday, it surpassed its…
Edcom 2 turns to youth for insights on education reform
MANILA, Philippines — The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has called on youth-serving organizations to participate in a consultation that seeks to bring young Filipinos’ experiences and insights…
Woman dies after fall from building in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY- A woman died from a fall from a building along Kisad Road behind Burnham Park on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO). An initial report said the incident occurred…
AMLC: Sara Duterte, spouse transactions linked to flood control, drugs
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Monday disclosed several transactions by Vice President Sara Duterte and her spouse, Atty. Maneses Carpio, that were flagged for allegedly being related…
‘Rodrigo, Sara Duterte joint accounts had P193-M transactions in 1 day’
MANILA, Philippines — The joint accounts of Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, had P193 million worth of unique bank transactions in just one day in March 2014, Anti-Money…
Bomb threat alerts Bohol schools on World Teachers’ Day
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A bomb threat against three universities in Bohol circulated online Monday, prompting security inspections and the suspension of classes at Bohol Island State University (BISU) as the province…
Makabayan solons seek financial aid for workers amid Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Monday sought economic relief for farmers, fisherfolk, and other workers as the agricultural damage in the country due to El Niño already reached P6.87 billion. ACT…
Philippine money’s history goes on display in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A collection of old Philippine coins and banknotes that illustrate the country’s monetary history went on display here Monday (October 5) as the Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum opened a…
Romblon braces for possible ‘Super El Niño’ impact on agriculture
CALAPAN CITY— The Romblon provincial government is studying the distribution of drought-tolerant crops to farmers as it prepares to cushion farmers from a “Super El Niño.” The Provincial Agriculture Office would hold…
Mindanao towns differ on Teachers’ Day class suspension
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Several Mindanao towns differed on whether to suspend or hold classes for World Teachers’ Day on Monday. In Talakag, Bukidnon, Mayor Renato Sulatan stood firm in his decision to suspend classes…
DepEd targets 4.6M learners in 2026 vaccine drive
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to vaccinate about 4.6 million learners under its school-based immunization program for School Year 2026-2027, covering measles-rubella…
Mangyan couple keeps education alive in remote communities
BONGABONG, ORIENTAL MINDORO — Before she became a teacher, Gloria Lintawagin Reyes knew what it was like to enter a classroom carrying not only her schoolbooks but also the full weight of being Mangyan. “I was born into…
LTO revokes driver’s license of man for cellphone use, harsh remark
MANILA, Philippines — The license of a driver who was heard making an inappropriate remark about a road incident was revoked by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for violating the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. The LTO…
Antique teacher brings school closer to IP students
ILOILO CITY – As he walked toward the Rizal Ceremonial Hall at Malacañang Palace, each footfall seemed to echo the rivers he had crossed, the steep mountain trails he had climbed, and the long roads he had walked as a…
Surigao police probe deeper into killing of pro-Duterte vlogger
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, have launched a deeper investigation into the death of a vocal pro-Duterte vlogger on Sunday morning. The victim, Philip Morales Engbino, 48, a…
3 lessons I learned from my teacher-engineer mom
MANILA, Philippines — They say our parents are usually our first teachers. Lucky for me, my mom actually is one. My mother was a teacher (or still is… I mean, one may retire, but do they ever really stop teaching?). It…
Gun threat reported at Biliran state university; no firearm found
TACLOBAN CITY — A female third-year college student at the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) in Naval was brought to the school’s guidance office on Monday after allegedly threatening to shoot one of her…
AMLC: 666 covered, 55 suspicious Duterte-Carpio transactions worth P4.4B
MANILA, Philippines — A tabular summary of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reports presented on Monday at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial showed 666 covered transaction reports (CTRs) and 55…
2 held in Cebu for alleged online exploitation of 5-year-old girl
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities rescued a 5-year-old girl and arrested her mother and the woman’s live-in partner for allegedly exploiting the child online for profit, the National Bureau of Investigation in…
Antique church bell stolen from Loboc Parish grounds
TAGBILARAN CITY— An old brass church bell was stolen from the grounds of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Loboc, Bohol province, prompting an investigation by police and Church officials. In a Facebook post, Fr. Agerio…
Manila logs 38 new dengue cases, bringing total to 3,555
MANILA, Philippines – Dengue remained the most frequently reported among the diseases monitored in Manila, with 38 new cases recorded on Monday, bringing the city’s year-to-date total to 3,555, according to the latest…
Pagasa declares end of ‘habagat’ season
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat season has officially ended, the state weather bureau said Monday, as weather patterns gradually shifted and monsoon-related rains weakened across the country. The…
AMLC witness: Bank reported Duterte’s P9-M transactions in 2011, 2013
MANILA, Philippines — Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura testified during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial that a bank reported two transactions worth…
More soldiers wounded in Basilan ambush; 3 critically hurt
PAGADIAN CITY – An ambush of a military convoy in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday morning wounded four more soldiers from the 45th Infantry Battalion, as well as a member of the Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA), raising the…
Group urges transparency, not content regulation, vs election lies
MANILA, Philippines — A poll watchdog has urged the House of Representatives to consider basing a proposed law against misinformation and disinformation on transparency rather than mere content regulation, as the latter…
91 of Bato dela Rosa’s 117 firearms still to be surrendered – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Civil Security Group said Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has yet to surrender 91 firearms registered under his name after his gun licenses and registrations were…
LOOK: Estrada turns over stripped Senate office to Sotto
MANILA, Philippines — Photos from sources show the office vacated by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada as former Senate president pro tempore was stripped bare. This is where Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III will have to rebuild his…
Priest, green warriors hike Quezon-Manila vs eco-destruction
LUCENA CITY — Catholic priest Fr. Warren Puno and 34 fellow environmentalists launched a week-long protest march from Atimonan, Quezon, to Manila on Monday to denounce environmental destruction and injustices faced by…
House panel OKs bills declaring new holidays
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Revision of Laws on Monday approved several measures seeking to declare new holidays to commemorate historical, religious and national events. Among the measures is a group…
Nervous AMLC chief admits he skipped lunch before testimony
MANILA, Philippines — He was too nervous to eat. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura admitted this on Monday before taking the witness stand in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice…
PNP: 50 of 71 remains recovered from MV June Aster identified
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensic Group said 50 of the 71 remains recovered from the burned MV June Aster in Coron, Palawan, have been identified and cross-matched through DNA testing…
Philippine serpent eagle rescued in Zambales
IBA, Zambales— A Philippine serpent eagle was rescued at Barangay Matain in Subic town, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon on Monday. The rescued raptor…
Quezon agriculturists step up coordination for El Niño response
LUCENA CITY — Agriculture officials in Quezon province have strengthened coordination to prepare for El Niño and ensure continued support for farmers and fisherfolk. The Quezon chapter of the League of Municipal…
Marcos vows swift release of teachers’ 2024 performance bonus
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on National Teachers’ Day on Monday, said the government is working to expedite the release of teachers’ 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB). He made the assurance in…
Squishy craze reaches Sara Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — The squishy toy craze has made its way into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero seen fiddling with one since Sept. 8. On Monday, Oct. 5…
Northern Mindanao public urged to back anti-dynasty bill via PI
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Local supporters of the anti-political dynasty law through a People’s Initiative (PI) have called on people in Northern Mindanao to sign the online campaign. Representatives from the Church…
PNP: Focus crimes drop 36% in September 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The number of focus crimes recorded by the Philippine National Police fell by 36.05% in September from the same month last year, police said Monday. The PNP recorded 2,063 cases in September, down…
Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday denied the motion of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to exclude as a witness an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official expected to testify…
WATCH: AMLC exec takes oath as prosecution witness in Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines – Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director lawyer Ronel U. Buenaventura takes his oath as a prosecution witness for Article II of the Articles of Impeachment on Day 33 of…
Velascos no-show at NBI; lawyer confirms ex-Speaker knows Gracioso
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, failed to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to comply with the invitation letters sent to them over the “cash…
PLDT internet services fully restored after cable cut
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT said its internet services were fully restored nationwide Sunday afternoon following a service disruption caused by a submarine cable cut between the Philippines and Singapore. In an advisory…
Escudero reminds impeach parties to practice civility, professionalism
MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer and Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday reminded all parties before the Senate impeachment court to observe civility and professionalism as tensions continued to rise…
Cops verify ownership of gun seized from student in Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY — Police are still verifying the ownership of a loaded .45 caliber pistol allegedly seized from a Grade 12 female student at the gate of Notre Dame of Matalam in Matalam, North Cotabato, on Oct. 1…
13 TBS-linked suspects arrested in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen people allegedly linked to the True Brown Style (TBS) group have been arrested in Metro Manila since August 2024 as police intensify their crackdown on the group over its alleged…
Cebu suspends afternoon classes on Monday for Teachers’ Day
CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools across the province starting at noon on Monday to mark National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day. Gov. Pamela…
Raffy Tulfo wants impeachment court spox Tongol admonished over blunders
MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday asked the Senate impeachment court to admonish its spokesperson, Reginald Tongol, over alleged repeated blunders and for preempting the tribunal. Tulfo cited…
Teachers’ Day class suspensions stir legal questions in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY — The cancellation of a planned class suspension in Pavia, Iloilo, and differing decisions among local governments in Iloilo have raised questions over whether mayors have the legal authority to suspend…
WATCH: Tulfo wants impeachment court spokesperson Tongol warned
MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo urges the impeachment court to issue warning to court spokesperson lawyer Reginald Tongol, accusing him of repeatedly making statements that could be seen as prejudging…
WATCH: Escudero urges prosecution, defense to stay focused, respectful
MANILA, Philippines – Presiding Office Francis Escudero reminds the prosecution and defense teams on Day 33 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to focus on presenting their respective cases based on…
Ombudsman seeks law enforcement powers at Senate
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman proposed to the Senate on Monday the formation of an in-house enforcement service to lessen its dependence on other law enforcement agencies in carrying out its mandate…
PNP defends handling of Malacañang protest
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday defended its handling of a protest near Malacañang, saying its officers followed established protocols amid reports of a physical confrontation with…
6 soldiers wounded in Basilan ambush
PAGADIAN CITY – Six Army soldiers were wounded after unidentified armed men ambushed a two-vehicle military convoy in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday morning. Initial reports disclosed that soldiers from the 45th Infantry…
Army brokers ceasefire between warring clans in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — Two warring clans in this city have agreed to a ceasefire following renewed hostilities that triggered exchanges of gunfire and forced residents to flee, the Army said. Brig. Gen. Ricky Bunayog…
Foul odor prompts shoreline inspection in Mamburao
CALAPAN CITY — Municipal officials inspected a portion of the shoreline in Barangay Talabaan Proper in the Occidental Mindoro town of Mamburao on Sunday, Oct. 4, after residents reported a foul smell that had persisted…
NCAP reimplentation starts Monday in 5 Metro Manila cities
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) returns to five Metro Manila cities on Monday, Oct. 5, restoring camera-based traffic enforcement months after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary…
Marcos urges teachers to form principled, discerning Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday urged teachers to continue forming Filipinos who are “discerning in thought, principled in action, and mindful of the common good” as the country marked…
66-year-old man found dead under bridge in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A 66-year-old man was found dead under a bridge in Barangay Casiligan, Pola town, on Saturday, Oct. 3, police said. The body was discovered after a barangay official alerted the Pola…
Pet owners, animals gather at Calapan cathedral for St. Francis feast
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Pet owners and animal lovers brought their furry companions to the Sto. Niño Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. 4, to mark the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, nature…
Priest urges stronger care for elderly Filipinos
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A Catholic priest has called for a stronger culture of care for elderly Filipinos, urging families, communities and institutions to ensure that older people are not left behind amid…
Albay teacher launches book preserving region’s less popular folk songs
LEGAZPI CITY — A college professor who also makes music on the side has launched a book that compiles choral arrangements of lesser-known folk songs from Bicol to preserve the region’s musical heritage. Ramil “Plok”…
Pangasinan towns revoke class suspensions for Teachers’ Day
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Nine towns in Pangasinan have revoked executive orders suspending classes on Monday, Oct. 5, which is both World Teachers’ Day and National Teachers’ Day. The municipal governments of Sison…
WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 33 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, the House prosecution is set to present Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel…
Visayas, Mindanao to experience rain as Choi-Wan moves away – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the Visayas and Mindanao will continue to experience cloudy skies, rain and thunderstorms on Monday as trough of super typhoon Choi-wan affects the country, while Luzon is expected to have…
VP Trial Day 33: AMLC exec to testify on Duterte’s financial records
MANILA, Philippines — An official from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is scheduled to testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, the 33rd day of the proceedings. AMLC Secretariat…
Prosecution to drop bribery charge vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors will drop the bribery charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, ending weeks of deliberations as they seek to shorten her impeachment trial and focus on evidence they believe is…
Budget watchdog calls for passing of transparency measure
MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog and transparency advocacy group welcomed President Marcos’ executive order on government spending monitoring, but warned that it should not be taken as a substitute for more…
Suspend tax on gasoline, diesel, too, gov’t urged
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged economic managers to suspend, even temporarily, the excise on gasoline and diesel, not just on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), amid surging fuel…
Authorities urged to ensure fair implementation of NCAP
MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez on Sunday urged authorities to ensure that the resumption of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) on Monday in five cities in Metro Manila does not…
Global rice prices jump by 9.5 percent in September
MANILA, Philippines — The benchmark for global rice prices went up by almost 10 percent in September, mostly driven by higher prices of Indica rice variety, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of…
Class behind bars: 3 teachers find second calling in jail
PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — In a place defined by high walls and restricted freedom, three teachers have found a way to do what they know best: teach. The three educators, all persons deprived of liberty…
Bulacan’s nature-based flood defense eyed as global model
CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — A coastal protection project that combines Dutch water-management expertise with the indigenous knowledge of a coastal community in this city is drawing interest from Association…
Semirara coal mining transition plan sought
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…
Cops probe student in Cotabato after gun found in her motorcycle
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police are investigating a 17-year-old female student after a loaded .45-caliber pistol was found inside the compartment of the motorcycle she drove to school in Matalam, Cotabato…
Digital kiosk helps youth learn lessons from Mt. Pinatubo
ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Do young people know what a volcanic eruption is? Can they imagine the destructive force of lahar? Beyond the altered landscapes, what other tragedies did communities endure from a…
4 die, 4 hurt in Isabela blast
ROXAS, ISABELA, Philippines — Four people, including three boys, died while four others were wounded when a reported rifle grenade exploded in Sitio Raniag, Barangay Sinamar, this town, on Sunday morning, police said…
Teacher’s best lesson may be his own story
TACLOBAN CITY—Before becoming a teacher, Rodel Peñaranda knew what it meant to go to school with barely enough money for the week—and sometimes with nothing but coffee in his stomach. Now 48 and 15 years into his…
Campus upgrades won’t go far without empowered mentors
Much of corporate support for Philippine education has long come in tangible forms, such as chairs, learning materials, computers and other equipment schools can readily put to use. The need for material support is…
Boosting class mastery for career advancement
The late Salvador “Sonny” Escudero III, who served as secretary of agriculture and a member of the House of Representatives, once said that career advancement was often slow for the better teachers and they were often…
Where education meets identity
MANSALAY, ORIENTAL MINDORO—For generations of Mangyan children from remote mountain communities in southern Oriental Mindoro, going to high school was once a difficult journey—literally. Some had to walk for hours from…
Technology
PH drops to 52nd in innovation index despite connectivity gains
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines slipped two places to 52nd in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII), as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) called for increased government and private-sector investment…
TikTok rolls out AI controls and a family guide
At a TikTok Table Talk with the social media app’s local executives, I got the perfect chance to ask about brainrot content on the platform, and whether it’s getting in the way of children’s creativity in their most…
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