MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp., the power arm of the Ayala Group, has secured fresh capital of 50 million euros, or about P3.5 billion, from a Dutch banking giant for its renewables projects. In a regulatory filing on…
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an astonishing unbeaten streak in Beijing and winning the 102nd title of his career. The 39-year-old…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles remained unbeaten in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 high school basketball tournament after drubbing…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — More than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters have been killed in fighting across Yemen over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Tuesday. Fighting has…
MANILA, Philippines — The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) said the climate adaptation budget will recover in 2027. However, mitigation funding will continue to decline, raising concerns about…
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls made history on Tuesday after stunning New Zealand, 69-64, in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup at Karisma Arena in Malaysia. The win, which was Gilas’ first since being promoted to…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has allocated P60 million for the Gugma sa Pasko program food and grocery package for residents in December 2026. The Mandaue City Council passed on first reading an ordinance…
MANILA, Philippines—Mapua leaned on Cyrus Cuenco to outlast Emilio Aguinaldo College, 89-84, in overtime in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday night at San Juan Arena. Cuenco turned in 28 points…
ISTANBUL, Turkey—One student died after a teenage girl stabbed pupils at a school in Istanbul on Tuesday, the education minister said in remarks carried by local media. “We lost one of our students,” Education Minister…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A residential fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026, in Sitio Catleya, Garfield St., Barangay Pahina San Nicolas, Cebu City, causing an estimated P300,000 in property damage…
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and naval vessels around four key features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) nearly doubled in September, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. AFP…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Haitian electoral authorities has indefinitely postponed the initial stages of presidential and legislative elections due to be held on December 13, according to a statement seen by AFP on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — Local air carriers may have to source part of their fuel from cleaner, nonfossil alternatives by 2030, a government official said. Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Fighting across Yemen has killed more than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Tuesday. Fighting has intensified in…
DOHA, Qatar—Mediator Qatar on Tuesday said the United States and Iran were still engaged in talks to end the Middle East war, despite an apparent deadlock seven months into the conflict. The indirect negotiations take…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — When the rain starts disappearing from the forecast, the difference between a dry spell and a drought becomes more than a matter of words. For farmers waiting for rain, households watching over…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Commission on Audit (COA) has directed the Mandaue City government to investigate the incomplete delivery of a P58.13-million school supply procurement after finding that thousands of pairs of…
NYON, Switzerland — UEFA is investigating possible misconduct by Ireland and Israel around their bad-tempered Nations League match on Sunday. UEFA announced on Tuesday it appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday said funds allegedly received by a company associated with Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband from China-linked businesses could have…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday said funds allegedly received by a company associated with Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband from China-linked businesses could have…
Karolina Muchova beat former world number one Naomi Osaka on her ninth match point to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open, triumphant in a tense tie-break on Tuesday in Beijing. Muchova, the seventh seed, overcame…
American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an “insane” amount of online racist abuse after defeating Chinese teenager Sun Xinran in a match that included a video review. During Monday’s China Open match…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two examinees from Cebu landed among the topnotchers for the October 2026 Fisheries Professional Licensure Examination (FPLE). Janna Ejurango Taboada of Cebu Technological University-Moalboal…
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian announced on Tuesday. “Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of treatment for…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines and Poland have affirmed their readiness to commence negotiations on an extradition agreement. Currently, the two nations only have…
Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in Tuesday’s Japan Open final. Top seed and defending champion Alcaraz…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Floodwater in Sitio Tambisan, Barangay Tisa, has fewer pathways to drain after portions of a channel originally 3 to 4 meters wide narrowed to as little as 1 foot. As a result, city and barangay…
ISTANBUL — A teenage girl wounded eight girls at a middle school in Istanbul on Tuesday, as she reportedly stabbed pupils indiscriminately with a knife, officials said. The incident occurred around 8:40 am (0540 GMT) at…
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University fought back from a double-digit deficit before outplaying Arellano down the stretch for a 64-62 win in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday at San Juan…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial stands by the records of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) showing ₱319.33 million in inward remittances from…
MANILA, Philippines — Megawide Construction Corp. has bagged P12.8 billion in contracts for two government housing projects in September, moving towards its P60-billion year-end order book target. On Tuesday, the Edgar…
STOCKHOLM — Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. “Francis Halzen has led…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday maintained that the dismantling of fixtures and materials from the Senate office was standard practice. “Not a single centavo of public funds was…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said allegations that entities linked to the Dutertes received money from China should be thoroughly investigated, warning that it is dangerous to deal with a “Manchurian…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inked an accord to jointly develop P9.06 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects across Luzon…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains keen on exporting processed ube as it works to expand the global reach of locally produced agricultural products, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Camotes Island in northern Cebu is set to become the epicenter of triathlon action as the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) returns to the island on October 24 and 25, drawing more than 500…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines must work with other countries to protect its own coastal waters, which are linked to the open ocean, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said in a statement on Tuesday. With…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks fell on Tuesday as faster September inflation and a weak peso dampened investor sentiment, erasing part of the previous session’s gains. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
MONACO (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Benedicto College basketball player Horrace Morata is facing one of the toughest battles of his young career as he seeks financial assistance for surgery needed to repair a complete ACL tear…
MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank cut its 2027 growth forecast for the Philippines, describing the country as an “outlier” in East Asia and the Pacific as war-driven pressures weigh on growth and the economy…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former world title challenger Jayson Mama has arrived in Los Angeles with his trainer as he enters the final stretch of his preparation for a major title fight against unbeaten American prospect…
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Loboc Municipal Police Station in Bohol recovered a century-old brass bell less than 48 hours after its disappearance from the St. Peter Parish Church in Poblacion, Ondol, Loboc town…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine transport technology provider Global Electric Transport (GET) aims to triple its electric bus fleet by year-end to meet increased demand for electric vehicles, deploying these units on…
MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute on Tuesday backed an investigation into funds reportedly received by a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband from China-linked businesses over…
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala turned heads once again as she made her Paris Fashion Week debut at luxury fashion house Chanel’s show. Alex — who donned a tweed jacket paired with relaxed pants — graced the event…
MANILA, Philippines — Around 106 cities and municipalities across the country have been placed under a state of calamity due to El Niño, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)…
“Filipiñana,” “58th,” “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” (“Makikiraan Po”) and “Ria” are set to screen in different sections of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea. Rafael Manuel’s…
MANILA, Philippines — From a humble purple root crop, ube has grown into one of the Philippines’ most recognizable food flavors, finding its way into everything from traditional Filipino desserts to modern pastries…
FUNAFUTI, Tuvalu — The world’s biggest climate event should not become “another talk shop” while Pacific nations struggle to survive rising sea levels and intensifying natural disasters. Tuvalu climate change minister…
The Philippine theater scene is set for a major showcase as the inaugural Teatro Panalo received 373 original one-act play submissions. From the 373 entries, 26 one-act plays have advanced to the festival’s shortlist…
BEIJING, China — American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an “insane” amount of online racist abuse after defeating Chinese teenager Sun Xinran in a match that included a video review. During Monday’s…
South Korean police are investigating a brawl that is believed to have involved some 10 foreign nationals at a park in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, late Saturday night, authorities said Monday. The Pyeongtaek Police…
SEOUL — South Korea is considering measures to force an apology from North Korea over a recent landmine blast that injured three soldiers inside the Demiltarized Zone, its defense ministry said Tuesday. A joint South…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday opened the door leading to a P4.4-billion financial trail involving Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, after junking the…
MANILA, Philippines — Tourism remains a critical source of employment in the Philippines, but the country still lags behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in attracting spending from international visitors, research by…
Nations that send asylum seekers to third countries for offshore processing and holding could spend billions, only to face accusations of human rights abuses and financial mismanagement, as in Australia. The European…
PADRE GARCIA, Philippines—The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam’s bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and millions…
Warning: This article contains references to death by suicide that some readers may find disturbing. As October 7’s third anniversary approaches, Ronen Shalev’s body tells him something’s coming. “You start shivering,”…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Air quality across Metro Cebu improved to “fair” levels on Tuesday, October 6, after several days of elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) linked to haze from Indonesia. The Environmental…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ high exposure to hazards is driving up its risk of humanitarian crises and disasters, with this factor scoring significantly higher than the country’s vulnerability and lack of…
Cianne Dominguez, one of the hosts of the noontime program “It’s Showtime,” took to social media to find the motorcycle rider who hit her car and fled while she was driving in Antipolo. Dominguez shared clips of the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog 2027 organizers have opened registration for contingents, with groups allowed to signify their intention to participate as early as October and a deadline set for Nov. 30 or Dec. 1…
MANILA, Philippines – Government lawyers have disputed the petition challenging the law postponing this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and extending the terms of office, saying the…
Jasmine Curtis-Smith is set to take on the lead role in the international independent romantic-comedy film “We Could Be in Love,” directed by Filipina filmmaker Marie Jamora. According to a report by The Hollywood…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on ” American Idol ” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his…
PADRE GARCIA, Philippines — The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam’s bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and…
Victor Wembanyama said he won’t be joining the raft of superstars endorsing sports betting outfits, calling it “very sad to see some players promoting it.” “Absolutely not,” the San Antonio Spurs star told reporters…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs overcame a double-digit deficit and uncorked a decisive late-game surge to beat the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 69-62, in the college division of…
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Villar-led Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. has donated a home in Palawan to five siblings who lost their mother, an overseas Filipino worker, to cancer in 2021. Villar personally handed over…
China has opened a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, extending Beijing’s security presence deeper into mainland Southeast Asia and potentially giving the Chinese air force its first dedicated…
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James and Joel Embiid were among the healthy inactives for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason opener Monday night against the NBA champion New York Knicks. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, October 6, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest…
National University Cebu unveiled five new college academic programs and its strengthened Senior High School Career Pathways on October 2, 2026, giving students in Cebu and neighboring provinces more options to explore…
The 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival begins its 10-day run Tuesday, Oct. 6, with the festival seeking to bolster its global presence with its first “A-list” accreditation by a prominent global…
BEIJING — Daniil Medvedev struck a spectator with a ball and was disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the China Open on Monday. The spectator was helped out of the arena holding a hand over his left…
What you need to know about plague Speculation over the death in a Russian plague laboratory Following the death of a Russian laboratory worker, there is speculation about an outbreak of pneumonic plague, a highly…
Recorded during her 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set, the live album reflects a decade of growth, healing, and finding her voice as an artist. A decade after first stepping into the spotlight, Ylona Garcia looks back on the…
YouTube sensation Rachel Griffin Accurso, popularly known as Ms. Rachel, extended help to a Filipino mom who appealed for donation for her child suffering from a rare birth condition. Daisilyn Mejia reached out to…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Mark Vinluan, counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte, apologized to the senator-judges on Tuesday over remarks made during his cross-examination of an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)…
Lea Salonga is set to take on the role of the fierce matriarch in the upcoming Filipino-language stage production of “Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba.” Salonga will portray the titular Bernarda Alba in Theatre Group Asia’s…
PARIS — Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected on the streets of Paris on Tuesday as France’s powerful trade unions join high school students rallying for better conditions in a wave of protests marked by…
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported the seizure of around P24 million worth of frozen mackerel believed to have been smuggled from China. The DA-Inspectorate and Enforcement (IE), together…
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported the seizure of around P24 million worth of frozen mackerel believed to have been smuggled from China. The DA-Inspectorate and Enforcement (IE), together…
The Philippines’ leading integrated property developer solidified its industry standing with multiple distinctions at the Dot Property and Lamudi Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, led by Camella being named Best…
MANILA, Philippines — Mynt Inc., the parent company of the group behind GCash, opened its approximately P53-billion initial public offering (IPO), with subscriptions available through the GCash app starting at P660. On…
Nepal has suspended search and rescue operations following the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods except in emergencies, shifting the focus towards reconstruction and rehabilitation in the affected areas. A meeting of the…
Four Miss Grand International titleholders are coming together to share the stage at the 2026 pageant’s National Costume Competition and Preliminary Competition. Reigning queen Emma Tiglao will share hosting chores with…
Mynt Inc. (Mynt), the parent company of the group behind GCash, will hold its initial public offering (IPO) from October 6 to 12, 2026, at an offer price of ₱6.60 per share. The IPO shares will be available directly in…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday disputed the Anti-Money Laundering Council’s (AMLC) supposed confirmation that a company linked to her and her husband received funds from China…
MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has joined the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program, making its residential projects available to qualified Pag-IBIG Fund…
Michael Sager has officially joined the hosting lineup of “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0,” marking a new chapter in his “PBB” journey after previously competing as a housemate. The announcement was made on Monday, Oct…
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain, gusty winds and hail in parts of Thailand through October 7, with flash floods and forest run-off possible in vulnerable areas. In Warning…
MANILA, Philippines — Approved investments under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) surged close to the agency’s P300-billion full-year target in just three quarters, raising its hopes of not only beating the…
LONDON — Disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge over search warrants for his royal homes issued before his February arrest, Britain’s judiciary confirmed Monday, in an…
Jaspher Cabangon, more popularly known as Sphere, of P-pop boy group ECHO, has died, the group’s management confirmed. This was announced through a statement released on ECHO’s official Facebook page on Monday, Oct. 5…
Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racket hit a spectator. A man sitting in the stands behind…
The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the dollar. That will make inflation worse in the EU, where political worries and concern over French debt are already troubling investors. Is a fiscal crisis at hand? The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — SSS members with at least 12 posted monthly contributions can now apply for a new digital microloan facility that offers up to P20,000 in short-term financial assistance. The Social Security…
TAGBILARAN CITY — A British national allegedly assaulted an American man inside an apartment in Panglao, Bohol, on Sunday night, Oct. 4, following an argument reportedly triggered by the suspect’s discovery that his…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has called on China to stop the “illegal and unauthorized activities” of its vessels in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following the suspected…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday challenged the Anti-Money Laundering Council’s (AMLC) supposed confirmation that a company linked to her and her husband received funds from…
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation in the country accelerated to another three-year high of 7.2 percent in September, up from 6.1 percent in August, amid higher food and housing prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES—Pageants have long served as platforms for charitable efforts, and this year’s edition of the Miss Asia Pacific International competition is no exception, with the delegates spending time with special…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Research in particle physics, astrophysics or the invention of an “invisibility cloak” are some of the achievements that could be honored when the Nobel physics prize is awarded Tuesday. The award…
The South Korean military on Monday released its final investigation findings that North Korea was responsible for planting mines on the southern side of the Military Demarcation Line that later exploded, injuring three…
Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo are set to become a family of four as they announced the actress’ pregnancy with their second child. The pregnancy was first revealed by Marudo during a recent event for his film “Apol of My…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 15-year-old boy stabbed and killed his 35-year-old uncle after a heated argument at past 8:30 p.m. on October 5, in Barangay Tapon, Dumanjug town in southwestern Cebu. According to initial…
TOKYO — A woman’s murder allegedly committed by a US Marine in Okinawa is a “heinous crime”, Japan’s premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outrage. Crimes…
MOSCOW — Russia on Monday sought to downplay reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, even as President Donald Trump said Washington was closely monitoring the situation and offered US help. Reports on…
BEIJING, China — Third-seeded Coco Gauff dispatched Chinese teenager Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1 to secure a meeting with Belgium’s Elise Mertens in the round of 16 in the women’s draw of the China Open tennis tournament in…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Mindanao and Palawan on Tuesday, October 6. The Philippine…
COLUMBUS, Ohio— A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” was sentenced Monday, Oct. 5, to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering…
BEIJING, China — Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racquet hit a spectator. A man sitting in…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 34 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the defense resumes its cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director, lawyer Ronel…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bogo City’s P217.5-million housing project for families displaced by Super Typhoon Yolanda remains incomplete, with the P32.62-million advance payment released to the contractor in 2021 still…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When Jude Bernard Villarba Miñoza finally saw his name at No. 1 on the Civil Engineers Licensure Examination list, he had to pinch himself to make sure he was awake. For five days after the…
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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives did not violate the law when it obtained and discussed Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records during its deliberations on the impeachment complaints against Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives did not violate the law when it obtained and discussed Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records during its deliberations on the impeachment complaints against Vice…
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The streets of Metro Manila have not been treated as shared public space for decades. Instead, they are lawless arenas where the biggest, meanest, or most impatient vehicle wins. Everyday innocent commuters, pedestrians…
MANILA, Philippines — A spokesperson for the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte said that the alleged fund transfers from China to one of her husband’s companies and to a…
Name names. Vice President Sara Duterte hurled that challenge to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. last month when he called on government officials who refuse to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) against…
A formidable pillar of the Philippine economy has passed,” I wrote in my chat groups as news circulated last Friday that Cesar Enrique Aguinaldo Virata, the only Prime Minister of the Philippines, had died at the age of…
The Philippines does not lack people who care. Every day, millions of Filipinos demonstrate compassion through volunteering, donations, community initiatives, disaster response, and countless acts of kindness. Our young…
If substantiated [and verified] by competent authorities, charges could be pressed against those who have been on China’s payroll,” Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. told me during our conversation for my “View…
Heard of gray predators? These are elderly people who are victims of crime, from petty theft to murder. They are targeted because age slows down their responses to sudden moves against them, usually theft. The digital…
Cotabato City—Thus said Mohagher M. Iqbal, in his reaction to several social media posts about a political coalition among four political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Iqbal…
The incident off Palawan on Sept. 18, 2026 is not new to us. The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel struck Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Datu Magat Salamat while the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…
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Motorists will see a mixed adjustment in fuel prices starting on Oct. 6, with gasoline again going up even as diesel slightly dips. In separate advisories, Shell Pilipinas and Seaoil said the prices of their gasoline…
Far Eastern University has gone from trying to prove it belongs at the top of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament to having a shot at staying there. And the Tamaraws’ next major test comes against a team…
Before the Premier Volleyball League shifts its attention to the serious business of its regular tournament, it can look back on an On Tour campaign that took the game closer to its fans—and ended with a memorable final…
The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum resumes its weekly session Tuesday, Oct. 7, after a three-week break, with the upcoming 24th season of the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ growth prospects for the rest of the year will hinge on how quickly government spending recovers, regional surveillance group Amro said, forecasting that the economy will lag the…
MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. welcomed more than one million visitors across its major live entertainment venues in the first eight months of 2026, supported by strong demand for concerts, sporting events…
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp. is considering spending up to P10 billion of its expected proceeds from the Mitsubishi Corp. deal to buy Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) shares, which it believes are deeply undervalued. Cezar…
MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corp. has turned over its mothballed coal-fired power barges in Metro Manila to Razon-led More Electric and Power Corp. (More Power). On Monday, the energy company said its subsidiary…
MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is pushing for stronger policy and financial backing to derisk geothermal energy activities and harness about 35,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity in Southeast…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has imposed a 2-percent withholding tax on payments to generation companies and other market participants selling electricity through the country’s wholesale…
MANILA, Philippines — Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) is broadening its tenant base beyond business process outsourcing (BPO) companies and corporate offices with an international school leasing space at Northgate…
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s ban on raw ube exports will “more or less” remain in place until the end of the Marcos administration in 2028 as the Department of Agriculture (DA) seeks to multiply the country’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Two consumer groups are urging customs brokers to reconsider the ongoing “port holiday” at Manila’s ports, which they warn could further disrupt the flow of essential goods and add to costs…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine landlords have weathered the property market’s twin challenges of excess vacant homes and weaker sales, as disciplined spending and a shift in investment portfolios help strengthen their…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is set to receive technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under a $500,000 regional program to strengthen safeguards against financial crimes, the…
MANILA, Philippines — The national government sharply increased its drawdown of project loans in the first half of the year as it tapped more foreign financing to accelerate infrastructure development. According to the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking to position itself as Asia’s next clinical research hub, with a new center of excellence targeted to open in Manila within the year through a partnership with British…
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the threat of prolonged drought on local agricultural production, the Philippines’ rice supply declined in September due to lower stocks at households and the National Food Authority (NFA). In…
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried…
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Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — Issues against Vice President Sara Duterte have gone beyond mere non-declaration in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and have escalated to a national security concern…
MANILA, Philippines – On the 34th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the prosecution presented Land Bank of the Philippines R. Magsaysay Branch Manager Raquel dela Cerna, who testified about the…
MANILA, Philippines — Stronger measures are needed to protect environmental defenders from attacks and address the land and resource conflicts that place communities at risk, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement on…
MANILA, Philippines — A House budget panel’s move to increase funding for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program drew criticism on Tuesday, with several groups saying…
MANILA, Philippines — Several organizations from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged President Marcos and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to complete the…
TAGBILARAN CITY — Crop losses in Bohol have reached an estimated P173.69 million due to the prolonged dry spell linked to El Niño, affecting 6,676 farmers in 24 of the province’s 48 municipalities and city, according to…
MANILA, Philippines — No player won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning…
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla challenged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to commit to data sharing with the anti-graft body, noting that a lack of cooperation in this regard may be done to stall…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is bringing its Piso Caravan to Ilocos Sur, where residents can exchange unfit or mutilated Philippine currency for new banknotes or e-money. The Piso…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that would institutionalize a 30-year national infrastructure master plan to ensure projects are implemented consistently…
MANILA, Philippines —Senator-Judge Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan questioned on Tuesday the change in Cale88 Foods Corp.’s ownership after Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records allegedly showed over ₱1.25 billion in…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Despite local government efforts to curb human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, cases continue to rise, with 24 newly confirmed patients recorded from January to September this year…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Police intercepted a vehicle loaded with over P2.6 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two male suspects during an operation in Barangay Lantian, Labangan…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to disclose what she is referring to as his “conflict of interest” regarding the bureau’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is considering seeking financial records involving Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines after Senator-Judge Bam…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete rushed to Basilan on Tuesday to map out security measures and…
COTABATO CITY — Police arrested Tuesday the primary suspect in the murder of a couple in Banisilan, North Cotabato province, and recovered a large amount of cash and some of the victims’ jewelry, police said. Brig. Gen…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on second reading a bill prohibiting children aged 13 and below from creating social media accounts while restricting access for those under 18. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is planning to issue a directive urging golf courses in Metro Manila to use recycled water, among other conservation measures, to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will build three rainwater impounding facilities (RIFs) in Manila to help mitigate flooding in the capital. MMDA Chair Atty. Don Artes and…
MANILA, Philippines — The year-end balances of Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio’s Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) account at its Davao R. Magsaysay branch from 2022 to 2025 were unveiled Tuesday during the impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) attempted to “forcibly” bring former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas to Manila in exchange for money and other promises, Vice President Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) attempted to “forcibly” bring former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas to Manila in exchange for money and other promises, Vice President Sara…
DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to make public the video of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. undergoing a lie detector test to dispel…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag asserted on Tuesday that it was former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas who actually brought out that there were…
TUGUEGARAO CITY – Three men, tagged as high-value drug suspects, were arrested with an estimated P764,000 shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Estefania, in Amulung, Cagayan on Monday. Police Major Sharon…
ILIGAN CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) warned that some 230,000 scholarship slots will not be available next year due to a cut in the agency’s proposed 2027 budget. Tesda…
MANILA, Philippines—Uswag Ilonggo Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in one of his graft cases before the Sandiganbayan Second Division. The lawmaker, who personally pleaded during the arraignment…
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – An unemployed 38-year-old man was arrested in the Pangasinan city of San Carlos on early Tuesday morning (Oct. 6) for allegedly selling and possessing 36.3 grams of suspected shabu worth…
MANILA, Philippines—Human rights group Karapatan criticized the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for suspending four student activists who staged a campus protest against the Philippine Air Force (PAF), calling the…
LUCENA CITY — A seaman died after he was hit by the compartment door of a passenger bus while jogging along a roadside in Guinayangan town, Quezon, on Oct. 5, police said. In a report dated Oct. 6, Quezon police said…
MANILA, Philippines — Anti-Monet Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura admitted on Tuesday that he could not explain the gap between Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared net worth…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Tuesday slammed the defense counsel of one of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s co-accused in a malversation case for what it deemed “trial and error” regarding their final…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has accused Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers of issuing veiled threats about possible criminal liability for disclosing Anti-Money Laundering…
MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has extended his leave for another week and is now expected to return to the agency on Oct. 16, MMDA Chair Atty…
COTABATO CITY – The widow of slain Kidapawan radio journalist Eduardo “Ed” Dizon lauded a Quezon City court for the guilty verdict rendered on Tuesday against two men accused of murdering him in 2019. “Justice is…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Tuesday called for the formation of a rapid referral pathway in the government to immediately address concerns of violence against women in politics…
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s decision to dig up his past consultancy work with the city government of Davao betrays her nervousness about the…
MANILA, Philippines — The International Association of Women in Radio and Television–Philippines (IAWRT) on Tuesday defended the journalists’ right to report Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings. The…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Despite glaring backlogs in local infrastructure, the City Council has officially authorized the local government to secure a P8.5 billion loan for a sprawling new government complex. The measure…
DAVAO CITY—Vice President Sara Duterte told journalists here on Tuesday that her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, had advised her to “come home” and leave national politics to her brother, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A La Union high school has denied reports circulating online about an alleged shooting threat on its campus, saying its verification and investigation found no basis for the claim. In a…
TAGBILARAN CITY— A brass bell, believed to be over a century old, has been recovered after police traced it to a scrap-metal buyer in Bohol who paid P17,000 for it. The bell, reportedly made in 1914, was stolen from…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has expanded its Kaagapay Program nationwide to equip more parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical tools to act as co-educators — preventing bullying…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday observed an “unusual trend” in the financial transactions reported by Vice President Sara Duterte based on Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)…
MANILA, Philippines—The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMs) on Tuesday welcomed the conviction of two individuals for the 2019 murder of broadcaster Eduardo “Ed” Dizon, calling the Quezon City court’s…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Grade 4 student Elena Jane had mixed emotions before receiving her first Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine dose on Tuesday at Sinabuagan Integrated School, about16 kilometers from Valencia…
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday assured the public that motorists would not face double penalties amid the reimplementation of the no-contact apprehension policy…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag encouraged Vice President Sara Duterte to appear at the bureau and present what she described as “false accusations” made by dismissed…
MABALACAT CITY – Authorities arrested two Korean national who allegedly yielded P1 million worth of ketamine in a buy-bust operation at the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)…
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Dengue infections across Agusan del Sur continued to spike, reaching 2,185 cases as of Monday, with 167 new infections and another fatality, bringing the deaths to 15, just four days after…
DAVAO CITY—Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday branded dismissed policeman Rudolfo Gracioso as someone “paid” to destroy her reputation. During a press conference here, Duterte said Gracioso was only out to settle a…
MANILA, Philippines —Melquiades “Mel” A. Robles, general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), was promoted from auxiliary commodore to rear admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA)…
(Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rains may hit parts of Metro Manila and Luzon due to localized thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In a thunderstorm…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—A total of 51 mostly foreign nationals rounded up in the biggest POGO raid in Zamboanga Sibugay last week are set to be flown to Manila on Tuesday afternoon. According to Maj. Noeilio…
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution congratulating Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic double-gold finish at the 20th Asian Games has been filed at the Senate. Sen. Bam Aquino filed Senate Resolution No. 689 on…
MANILA, Philippines — The dismantling of fixtures and materials from the Senate office recently vacated by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was “standard practice,” his office said on Wednesday. According to them, “not a single…
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are turning to modern family planning methods, but concerns about weight gain, depression, infertility, sexual problems and cancer continue to shape how women decide whether to start…
MANILA, Philippines — The co-accused of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co is due for discharge upon doctor’s clearance after suffering a stroke, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division learned on Tuesday. Juliet Calvo…
The Quezon City government on Tuesday advised motorists to take alternate routes as heavy traffic is expected Wednesday during the procession of the image of La Naval de Manila. In an advisory, the local government said…
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Tuesday urged government agencies to address recorded cases of student repression across the country, emphasizing that students have the right to express dissent against…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to more than double corn imports under the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) quota scheme to ensure adequate feed supplies for the country’s hog and…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday denied Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that the administration was behind allegations against her, saying she should instead answer the accusations and present evidence in…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested two suspects tagged in the shooting of a barangay captain and his wife in San Juan, Abra. “So cases were already filed against them, two counts of…
MANILA, Philippines – AMLC Executive Director lawyer Ronel Buenaventura clarifies during Day 34 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial that the tabular summaries and reports covering billions of pesos in…
MANILA, Philippines – Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura affirms that AMLC records do not show Chinese companies that remitted funds to Calle 88 Foods Corporation were…
MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer in the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division that he was not aware that contractor Sunwest was conducting…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robin Padilla vehemently denied on Tuesday receiving money from China after admitting involvement with the Tapang at Malasakit Foundation, which supposedly received a P150 million…
Deforestation in the Philippines is a systemic crisis conventionally framed as a forestry problem involving legal or illegal logging or slash-and-burn agriculture. But it can be described more accurately as a food…
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has no records showing that the P319.3 million received by CALE88 Foods Corp., a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio…
MANILA, Philippines – Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura, during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said that confidentiality is not…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Police arrested 48 drug suspects and confiscated at least P1.7 million worth of suspected shabu during a weeklong series of synchronized anti-criminality operations across Caraga (Region…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) said vlogger or businessman Norman Mangusin, also known as “Francis Leo Marcos,” was arrested on Monday afternoon over three counts of cyberlibel. He remains in…
MANILA, Philippines — An allegedly unaccounted P776 million in funds that flowed into Cale88 Foods may serve as a starting point for a possible money laundering investigation. This is what Anti-Money Laundering Council…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Aguilar town in western Pangasinan has imposed a temporary ban on the entry into and exit from the town of live swine, pork, and pork by-products to control the spread of African Swine Fever…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Volunteers and environmental groups removed 609 crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) from the waters off Buyayao Island in the southernmost town of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, during a…
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found that 28 out of 119 pumps in large pumping stations operated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were “unserviceable,” largely due to…
MANILA, Philippines — An Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official on Tuesday said he had no personal knowledge of whether Vice President Sara Duterte had amassed unexplained wealth, stressing that his testimony was…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has temporarily banned the entry of live hogs to protect its swine industry from African Swine Fever (ASF). Mayor Henry Joel Teves…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will embark on a working visit to Singapore from Oct. 7 to 11 to expand economic engagement, deepen bilateral ties, and advance cooperation in sectors that can…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A 51-year-old farmer sustained a head injury after he was allegedly struck by another farmer with the assault victim’s bolo on Monday. The altercation began after the 51-year-old farmer confronted…
MANILA, Philippines — Parañaque City has deferred the implementation of its no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP). its local government said Tuesday. Parañaque public information officer Erel Cabatbat confirmed to the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Tuesday said its records, particularly suspicious transaction reports (STRs), do not by themselves prove illegal activity, as they still require further…
MANILA, Philippines — Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Harold Respicio accused several village officials of involvement in the anomalous use of P66 million tobacco excise tax shares, which resulted in a heated…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has validated alleged “cash houses” identified by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that are allegedly owned by his former boss, former House…
BAGUIO CITY — Two Philippine Military Academy senior cadets are now registered civil engineers after passing this year’s licensure examinations on September 26 and 27, the military school’s public information officer…
MANILA, Philippines – Defense counsel Mark Vinluan apologizes for any impression of intimidation during the defense team’s cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council Executive Director, lawyer Ronel…
IBA, Zambales — Four rehabilitated wild animals were released into designated sites within the Aurora Memorial National Park, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources office in Central Luzon said on Tuesday…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A human rights advocate slammed the defense panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, branding its warnings of criminal liability an “absurd, desperate move” and an…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Mark Vinluan, counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte, apologized to the senator-judges Tuesday for remarks that appeared to intimidate the witness or members of the media during his…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY— Filipino and foreign scientists have discovered a new frog species and “resurrected” two others in southern and central Philippines, all of which were thought to have been the same species over the…
The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday entered a not guilty plea for former Bauan, Batangas Mayor Ryanh Dolor after he refused to enter a plea during his arraignment for a graft case involving the alleged irregular privatization…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Classes across all levels in both public and private schools in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, remain suspended on Tuesday due to persistent heavy rains and inclement weather brought by…
MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has placed 106 cities and municipalities across the country under a state of calamity and affected more than 388,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
TACLOBAN CITY – The Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) in Naval, Biliran, has warned students that threatening or endangering anyone on campus could lead to expulsion on the first offense. This follows an alleged…
MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has placed 106 cities and municipalities across the country under a state of calamity and affected more than 388,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
MABALACAT CITY — The congressman of Pampanga’s first district is seeking justice for a dog allegedly beaten by the college dean of a private school in Angeles City. In a Facebook post on Monday night, Rep. Carmelo…
LUCENA CITY — Search teams on Monday morning recovered the body of the second and last missing passenger of a jeepney that was swept away by strong river currents in Rosario, Batangas, on October 3, the Philippine Coast…
MANILA, Philippines – Motorists will see a mixed movement in oil prices Tuesday, Oct. 6, with gasoline and kerosene prices rising by P1.90 to P3.30 per liter, respectively, while diesel prices drop by P1.30 per liter…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Mimaropa urged farmers to conserve water and manage soil properly to minimize crop losses as El Niño looms. READ: El Niño to bring drought to all…
MANILA, Philippines – The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to resume its cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director, lawyer Ronel Buenaventura on Tuesday, a day…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives did not violate the law when it obtained and discussed Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records during its deliberations on the impeachment complaints against Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense panel is set to continue its cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is bringing cloudy skies and rain to Palawan, the Visayas and Mindanao on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. READ: Habagat ends but ITCZ…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday opened the door to a P4.4-billion financial trail involving Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, rejecting the defense bid to…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has yet to surrender most of his firearms registered under his name after his gun licenses and registrations were revoked, the Philippine National Police-Civil Security…
MANILA, Philippines — Government employees are expected to receive their salaries, bonuses, and allowances faster after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) removed a separate request requirement for agencies…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday affirmed at a Senate hearing its recommendation to establish its own law enforcement unit—for which an earlier measure was filed in the chamber and an…
MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers and education personnel may finally receive their 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) between October and December as President Marcos on Monday ordered government agencies to…
MANILA, Philippines — Households with unpaid electricity bills will continue to get relief as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to extend the no-disconnection policy until December. “We’re targeting until…
MANILA, Philippines — The Forensic Group of the Philippine National Police said on Monday that 50 of the 71 bodies recovered from MV June Aster, a ferry which caught fire and ran aground in Coron, Palawan, last month…
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, failed to appear on Monday before the National Bureau of Investigation to respond to dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Eleven government troopers were wounded—three in critical condition—after their convoy was ambushed on Monday morning in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, breaking the reign of peace…
IRIGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR, Philippines — When Rodel Llorente planted his first grape seeds in the mountains of Barangay Sagrada here, some residents told him grapevines would never grow there. He proved them wrong…
MANILA, Philippines — Four years after Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) devastated Dinagat Islands, the province’s vibrant tourism industry is back on its feet, attracting over one million tourists who pumped in…
MANILA, Philippines — It was not the intent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to threaten any party when one of its counsel pointed out possible violations of bank secrecy laws in presenting Anti-Money…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested a 32-year-old farmer during a search warrant operation in Barangay Cadacad in Narvacan town in this province on Sunday, Oct. 4, resulting in the seizure of…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson hit back at the Taguig City government’s claim that a video he posted showing alleged illegal reclamation in the city was “curated.” According to the senator, the footage…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The number of recorded HIV cases in this city has reached 812, with local health authorities intensifying efforts to identify an estimated 500 people who may be living with the virus but have…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has revealed that he did not initially want to become a politician, as he once dreamed of wearing a white coat and working in a laboratory as a scientist. In a candid conversation…
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