MANILA, Philippines–Calvin Oftana returned to PBA duties in a big way on Wednesday, firing 31 points as TNT boosted its Governors’ Cup quarterfinals bid with a 116-92 rout of Terrafirma. His ninth career 30-point game…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will push through with rotation and resupply (RoRe) missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal despite Chinese interference that forced the military to suspend its latest attempt…
MANILA, Philippines–Deonte Burton was thrilled to finally play his first official game for NLEX, which ended in a record win on Wednesday to start the resumption of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. And Burton made sure that…
GENEVA— The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week…
MANILA, Philippines–TNT drew big performances from the returning Calvin Oftana and new import Nick Hornsby in blowing out Terrafirma, 116-92, on Wednesday in the resumption of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University big man PJ Palacielo almost got a double-double against Adamson, but not in the usual way. In the Bulldogs’ 85-66 rout…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo coach Louie Alas couldn’t push the Blue Eagles past La Salle in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash at Mall of Asia Arena…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh got a closer look at the legacy of former Naga City Mayor and Interior Secretary Jesse M. Robredo during her visit to the city on Monday, October 5. Kursh met with…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines— Like clockwork, La Salle turned to Jacob Cortez in the clutch against Ateneo. The Green Archers’ decision to turn to Cortez paid off in…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Barangay Canduman in Mandaue City is strengthening its flood preparedness as the barangay remains on alert for heavy rains and possible flooding, with its disaster response personnel on standby 24/7…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Flooding continues to affect parts of Cebu as another residential area in Casili, Consolacion, was reportedly submerged following a heavy downpour on Tuesday, October 6. Rubelyn Rollorata, 36…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle defeated Ateneo, 83-76, in the 100th game of their storied UAAP men’s basketball rivalry at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left Manila on Wednesday evening for a working visit to Singapore from Oct. 7 to 11. The aircraft carrying Marcos and the Philippine delegation took-off at 8:10 p.m…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City officials said they have started tightening project monitoring and procurement preparations after the Commission on Audit (COA) found that projects with P379.59 million in…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued new guidelines clarifying for covered taxpayers the procedures for complying with the requirements of its Enhanced Electronic Documentary Stamp Tax…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino folklore took the spotlight as Miss Grand Philippines Angelica Lopez transformed into “Ang Mangkukulam,” a national costume inspired by the mystery and mysticism surrounding one of the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— The Commission on Audit (COA) described the 1 percent, or 1 percent of 70 percent of the project cost, deduction imposed on Lapu-Lapu City’s payments to suppliers and contractors as an unauthorized…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is eyeing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand the overseas presence of locally produced coconuts, according to the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A Jordanian national was injured after both of his legs were shot by his boss in Barangay Tuyan, City of Naga, on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026. The victim was identified as Malek Ramadan…
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX, behind new import Deonte Burton, hit two birds with one stone in routing hapless guest team Macau, 138-78, as the PBA Governors’ Cup finally resumed from a long break on Wednesday at Ninoy…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo got its first win in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament after beating rival La Salle, 79-66, at Mall of Asia Arena on…
MANILA, Philippines — A group of pork producers urges the government to reclassify frozen pork jowls as swine meat, arguing that the tariff gap disrupts the local industry and gives imported pork cuts an undue…
Halloween came early at the Miss Grand International 2026 as delegates showcasing mythological creatures during the national costume competition, with the Philippine bet Angelica Lopez wearing a sinister-loking…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — BINI further solidified its status as one of the biggest forces in Philippine pop music after taking home Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards 2026 on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSa) on Wednesday warned that debris may fall within the designated drop zones near Philippine waters after the launch of a South Korean rocket. The PhilSa earlier…
Sylvia Sanchez and Nour Hooshmand raised the Philippine flag anew as they walked the red carpet of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea for their film “Ria.” Nathan Studios took to social…
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — The Commission on Elections has ordered the “perpetual disqualification” of an aspiring politician in Isabela’s San Mariano town from any elective post because he failed to submit his…
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu is becoming a destination where there is always another reason to stay a little longer. From major concerts and sporting events to shopping, dining, leisure, and new experiences, visitors can…
At Nightshade Cocktails & Spirits, the drinks may be carefully crafted, but the experience begins somewhere simpler: with good company. “Connections first, drinks later,” says Jet Javier, co-founder of Nightshade…
BEIJING–Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to Elise Mertens on Wednesday. The American world number four, who is Black, turned in an…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has approved a province-wide El Niño preparedness plan that readies water-rationing schedules, tanker deployments, and emergency deep wells, as forecasters warn the…
Ysabel Ortega is gearing up to pursue a music career, with plans to release her first single before the year ends, while Kyline Alcantara is still considering whether to officially pursue a career as a recording artist…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Radio personality and former Cebu Vice Governor Fernando “Nanding” Celeste was reported to have died on Wednesday, October 7. He was 87. Friends and supporters took to social media to express their…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A fire struck a commercial warehouse in Upper Malibu, Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2026. Emergency teams responded after receiving the initial alert…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourism is changing faster than the destinations themselves, raising a crucial question: Who is actually deciding what comes next? After nine years after its last staging in 2017—and a forced…
BEIJING–Elise Mertens beat a listless Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday to seal her spot in the China Open quarterfinals, where she will face Iga Swiatek. Gauff, the highest-ranked player left in the women’s draw, failed…
LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards that celebrate the best in television are the latest entertainment industry gala to ink a streaming deal, and will leave broadcast for Amazon Prime starting next year. The Television…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar commended the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, for bagging 29 medals — four golds, nine silvers, and 16 bronzes — the country’s largest medal…
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BEIJING–Iga Swiatek beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic, 6-1, 6-3, 3, Wednesday, and reached the quarterfinals of the China Open. No. 8-seeded Swiatek broke Jovic’s serve twice in the last four games to win in one hour and 35…
“Kapag friends, friends lang.” But what if that platonic feeling turns into something more serious—like getting butterflies in your stomach whenever you’re around each other? If you suddenly yearn for your friend’s…
Go Hotels Airport Road marked its 10th anniversary with a special thanksgiving celebration, bringing together its team members and guests for a meaningful occasion of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. A…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament will close its first round with a marquee showdown between the top two teams as the University of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks recovered on Wednesday as investors picked up bargains following the previous session’s decline, with gains on Wall Street also supporting sentiment. The benchmark Philippine…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia anticipates increasing its palm oil exports to the Philippines this year due to expected tighter supply from Indonesia, according to an industry group. “I’m expecting exports to the…
Anne Curtis and John Arcilla are set to lead the cast of director Mikhail Red’s upcoming paranoia thriller film “Remote,” which is scheduled to hit cinemas in 2027. Viva Films unveiled the first look at the cast on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Benedicto College Cheetahs player Horrace Morata clarified that his school has been helping him with his injury, but the assistance so far has not been enough to cover the estimated ₱600,000…
MANILA, Philippines—National University got back to its winning ways after trouncing Adamson, 85-66, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Following a tough loss to Ateneo…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday activated the Coast Guard Auxiliary District in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), boosting its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The activation…
A celebration rarely begins with the cake, but the cake often becomes the part everyone remembers. It is brought out after the meal, placed at the center of the table—and somehow, it keeps everyone lingering a little…
Frankie Pangilinan has nothing but love and appreciation for her non-showbiz boyfriend, Daniel Laurel, as they celebrate their first anniversary as a couple. The actress-singer marked the occasion by sharing memories of…
MANILA, Philippines — Two residences that a dismissed police officer claimed to be “cash houses” owned by former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife has been “validated” by the National Bureau of Investigation…
WASHINGTON, United States —US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the United…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 25 years of continuous public service. His message came as India’s Union Cabinet passed a…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A military aircraft transported Wednesday morning 51 human trafficking victims rescued during the twin raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hubs in Zamboanga…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) will already do away with weekday games in its high school and college basketball tournaments beginning October 17, with games to be played…
DANAO CITY, Cebu, September 30, 2026 — Families in Barangay Lawaan and nearby upland communities will have closer access to health and maternal care with the turnover and blessing of the Barangay Lawaan Health Station…
Some of the smartest choices are made before there is any guarantee they will work. For Ace Gapuz, one of those choices was believing in creators before “creator economy” was even a familiar phrase. At a time when…
PERTH — A former Catholic bishop fond of hosting alcohol-fueled, shirtless parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. Former Bishop of Broome Christopher…
SEOUL, South Korea — The reward of a military service exemption for gold medal-winning South Korean athletes could be abolished or reduced in future after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at…
Bukang-i, the shark that has spent nearly three weeks in a canal at Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park, has been identified as a female dusky shark about 3 meters long, researchers said Tuesday. The National Institute…
MANILA, Philippines — Government workers can expect to get their salaries, bonuses, and allowances faster after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) moved to scrap a separate request requirement for agencies…
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday, Oct. 6, her publicist said. She was 102 years old. Over her…
Nepal has proposed a new international climate partnership linking the Himalayas with vulnerable Pacific island states, seeking to build a common front among mountain and ocean countries ahead of the COP31 climate…
MANILA, Philippines — Two bank accounts of Calle88 Foods Corp., a banana chips company partly owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, were closed in July 2026, the same month her…
SAN FRANCISCO— Las Vegas Aces top reserve Jewell Loyd was listed as doubtful for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals Wednesday night against the Golden State Valkyries, but Stephanie Talbot and Dana Evans might return to the…
CITY OF NAGA, CEBU, Philippines — Modern information and communications technology (ICT) is redefining public service delivery across the Visayas, highlighted by an interactive workshop hosted by leading fiber internet…
North Korea on Tuesday warned of an “immediate and powerful counteraction” if South Korea intrudes even “a millimeter” into its territory, after Seoul signaled corresponding measures over a recent land mine blast at the…
MINNEAPOLIS— Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx, following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 WNBA debut until just before the All-Star break. After an…
MANILA, Philippines–In a full-circle moment, Alex Eala met her childhood hero, Maria Sharapova, as a guest on the tennis legend’s podcast, Pretty Tough. The episode featuring the Filipino sensation premieres on Thursday…
ATLANTA — Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray has been ruled out of Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals Wednesday night because of a hand injury. Gray, a four-time All-Star and Atlanta’s leading scorer during the regular season…
A woman riding a horse while raising a bolo sword, fighting for her country and for the love of her life that was taken too early. Long before “heroine” became a title, María Josefa Gabriela Silang stepped forward, took…
MANILA, Philippines–Some of the biggest names on the Asian Tour–and the brightest talents the Philippines can offer–set out to win Asia’s oldest national golf championship when Manila Southwoods, which is being spruced…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars capped their first-round campaign with a gritty 77-70 overtime win over the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons in the…
“Tawag ng Tanghalan” alum and social media personality Justin Taller received support from fans after he came out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The singer revealed this through a series of posts on his social media…
The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is now available for offline pre-order in the Philippines from October 2 to October 15, 2026, at an SRP of ₱27,999. During the pre-order period, customers can receive a free TECNO MagBadge worth…
The Philippines made a strong showing at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 Preliminary Competition held on October 6, 2026 at Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark in Mactan, Cebu, with representative Gabrielle “Jiji”…
The 2026 Miss Grand International pageant will hold its “Grand Final” show at the MGI Hall at Bravo BKK in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday evening, Oct. 10, with the program streamed in real time on the Grand TV YouTube…
MANILA, Philippines — Japan’s new ambassador to the Philippines, Katsuro Kitagawa, met with Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday in his first meeting with a Cabinet official, underscoring the…
OSLO, Norway — Donald Trump’s chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize are seen as minimal, but his “spectre” will cast its shadow over Friday’s announcement of the winner in Oslo, experts say. The Norwegian Nobel…
MANILA, Philippines — Cancelling the passport of Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste amid a standing arrest warrant from a Makati court is not yet an option, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday. DOJ…
Actress-turned-politician Niña Jose addressed comments about her drastic weight loss, assuring netizens that she is healthy and that her current physique was her goal. Jose said this through a statement released on her…
CHICAGO — It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ushering in a new Hollywood behemoth. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking…
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. In a…
Sanitary Care Products Asia’s Baby care product, Punaas held its first Punaas Playdate at FantasyWorld in SM Seaside City Cebu on October 2, 2026, using the event to introduce its newly launched Babiee diaper line to…
SINGAPORE — The Philippines will incur “almost no expense” from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s attendance at the Singapore Grand Prix, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig said Wednesday. Macaraig said…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Local authorities intercepted 150 undocumented live hogs worth P1.3 million in Getafe town as part of Bohol province’s campaign against the spread of African swine fever (ASF). The confiscation also…
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined U.S. officials in opening Taiwan’s new representative office in Phoenix, his ministry said Tuesday, as Taiwanese technology companies boost investment in Arizona. More than…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions…
The Primary Group of Builders, founded in Cebu in 1951, reaches its 75th anniversary this year, capping seven and a half decades of work that has touched housing, infrastructure, shipping, healthcare, and jobs across…
Women appearing in public without wearing a hijab has become an increasingly common sight across Iran, marking one of the most visible social changes since the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, which were sparked…
MANILA, Philippines — More areas in the country are expected to experience drought from October 2026 to March 2027 as El Niño persists, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its climate outlook, the Philippine…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers inspected a care center housing 92 patients in Kanchanaburi province on Oct 5, after a complainant alleged assault and confinement. The owner showed…
MANILA, Philippines — Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has denounced government rules requiring it to surrender its assets to participate in the highly anticipated coal bidding, saying they violate an…
INGLEWOOD, California — Los Angeles Clippers guard Max Strus is out for at least a month with a right foot injury. The team said he suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in Sunday’s 104-101 win over the Golden…
For online sellers, getting an order is only the beginning. From calculating LBC shipping fees to choosing the right box and preparing waybills, fulfillment can add several manual steps before a parcel is ready for…
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending right Achilles tendon tear in Monday night’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, the team said Tuesday. Hukporti, who signed a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Regional Trial Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste over an alleged violation of the Public Service Act. The National Bureau of…
TOKYO — Japanese authorities raided four major beer manufacturers Wednesday over suspicions they colluded to hike beverage prices in a violation of anti-monopoly laws, a source familiar with the matter and the firms…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The P9.9-million Super Family Health Center in Barangay Labangon here remains non-operational more than a year after it was turned over to the city government. The Commission on Audit (COA)…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make his fifth visit to Singapore from Oct 7 to 11, with key items on his agenda including investments, nuclear energy and closer coordination as Singapore…
Robb Guinto became emotional as she confirmed that she and Yasser Marta have broken up while denying that she was unfaithful to the actor. Guinto addressed their breakup in a Facebook Live video on Monday, Oct. 6…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities and Discord have stepped up cooperation to identify malicious actors and address nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) on the platform, less than two weeks after the government…
Year after year, Avignon Clinic has continued to earn recognition at the Tala Awards—establishing a track record of consistency, clinical expertise and excellence in aesthetic care. Presented by Merz Aesthetics…
Year after year, Avignon Clinic has continued to earn recognition at the Tala Awards—establishing a track record of consistency, clinical expertise and excellence in aesthetic care. Presented by Merz Aesthetics…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Toledo City emerged as the wealthiest among Cebu Province’s six component cities in 2025, posting P6.38 billion in equity, based on Commission on Audit (COA) records. Equity refers to the value…
Dozens of people were reportedly placed under observation after a laboratory worker at a Russian institute dedicated to studying plague and other infectious diseases died of severe pneumonia. The case quickly became the…
Aboitiz earned top accolades at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards, with Aboitiz Economic Estates named Best Industrial Developer and Ajoya Cabanatuan recognized as Best Masterplanned Development. Together, the…
Canadian actor Simu Liu, who’s known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has tied the knot with his non-showbiz fiancée, Allison Hsu. Celebrity news website TMZ said on Monday, Oct 5, that the couple tied the…
The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is now available for offline pre-order in the Philippines from October 2 to October 15, 2026, at an SRP of ₱27,999. During the pre-order period, customers can receive a free TECNO MagBadge worth…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, October 7, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the…
Tourism ambassador SB19 has been tapped to sing “Together in Motion,” the official theme song for the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, which will be hosted by the Philippines. The P-pop…
The U.S. military in Okinawa will impose a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. for a month starting Friday following the arrest of a Marine on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, its regional coordinator said…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival confirmed Wednesday that City Administrator Albert Tan has resigned, paving the way for City Attorney Briccio Joseph Boholst to formally take over the post next week…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The release of the ₱20,000 anniversary bonus for Cebu Provincial Government employees remains on hold as officials address an unresolved audit issue involving previous year’s bonuses. Provincial…
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday rejected South Korean military findings blaming Pyongyang for recent landmine blasts, accusing Seoul of trying to “shift the blame” for its own accident. In a statement carried…
MANILA, Philippines — Unemployment in the country eased for the first time in three months to 5.3 percent in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. The latest print marked an improvement…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog 2027 organizers have raised the minimum float sponsorship package by P50,000 amid rising production costs. Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) Executive Director Elmer “Jojo” Labella said the…
JERUSALEM — Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday, just weeks before an election in which the deadliest day in the country’s history will be front and center. Commemorative…
SB19 and BINI emerged as the biggest winners at the second edition of the Filipino Music Awards, which was held on Tuesday, October 6, in Pasay City. BINI was named Artist of the Year. The girl group also won Tour of…
Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc are set to walk down the aisle as they revealed their engagement, about eight months after making their romance official. Bondoc popped the question to Melendez while they were visiting…
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MANILA, Philippines — Higher electricity rates and more power outages may be suffered by the country as the super El Niño threatens to strain the energy system and trigger a surge in consumption, Energy Secretary Sharon…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday is set to hear from representatives of several banks on the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as the…
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday, six days after the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection left her unconscious and on a…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reiterated its commitment to working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to help address the power shortage in the Visayas grid. In a…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington pressured Moscow for…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 102 years…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood’s most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the…
PARIS, France — Paris Women’s Fashion Week wraps up Tuesday after nine days of shows and celebrity sightings. AFP looks at some of the trends that will influence women’s wardrobes for the Spring-Summer season next year…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Belgian physicist Francis Halzen on Tuesday won the Nobel physics prize for groundbreaking work using Antarctic ice to capture particles originating in the distant cosmos, providing insight into the…
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MANILA, Philippines — Some of the Chinese firms that sent a total of P319.32 million to Cale88 Foods Corp., a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, are Chinese state-owned…
If the scientific community’s dire predictions will come to pass, the active El Niño weather phenomenon that is widely predicted to reach its peak in the last quarter of this year—with the impact to be felt well into…
I keep returning to the observation that when fighting a war, the first obstacle either side needs to overcome is that generals always end up fighting the last war when they start a new one. Just as it took decades to…
The first printed views of the Philippines and its inhabitants date back to 1602, appearing in a published account of Olivier van Noort’s three-year circumnavigation of the globe. Araling Panlipunan classes taught us…
For 24 years, the Arnold Janssen Catholic Mission Foundation, Inc. (AJCMFI), has raised money to keep its Alternative Learning System (ALS) program going. We have lost experienced teachers whose commitment to the…
When I was 6, I was hit in the head when another student swung too far on the school swing. My parents took me to the emergency room for stitches. They didn’t sue the school: it was an accident, and we’d already been…
I tend to have gay friends. In fact, I have so many queer friends that I could complete the acronym. When the iconic monologue of Eugene Domingo from the movie “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2” became a cultural symbol in…
As we culminate National Teachers’ Month and celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, we honor Filipino teachers across basic, higher, and technical-vocational education. This year’s global theme, “Standing with…
It could have been eight. Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino stood by his gold forecast for Team Philippines at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, saying a series of close calls showed the ambitious…
When he was in the NCAA, coach Louie Alas made a living out of living in every moment of the San Beda-Letran rivalry. That was then. Now, Alas will try to find new moments in another—some argue bigger—rivalry as he…
NLEX looks to strengthen its hold on a PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal berth on Wednesday when the conference resumes after a nearly two-month break, while TNT and Terrafirma clash in a game with major implications in…
Jose Rizal University watched Lawrence Mangubat struggle against Arellano all game long in their NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament showdown. That, however, didn’t stop coach Nani Epondulan from putting the…
The National Athletics Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU) welcomes six new members when its opens its 24th season on Oct. 21 at the Makati Coliseum. ICI College, Gardner College, Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine inflation surged back to a three-year high of 7.2 percent in September as adverse weather and rising global oil prices fueled increases in food, utility and transport costs. The latest…
MANILA, Philippines — Mynt Inc., the parent company of the group behind GCash, opened its approximately P53-billion initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, with investors able to subscribe through the digital wallet’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Manuel V. Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. has abandoned plans to list its data center business in the fourth quarter, pushing the potentially P24.2-billion offering to 2027 as rising interest rates…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine conglomerates have long traded at discounts to their book values. For value investors, those discounts can be tempting. When a holding company trades at a steep discount to book value…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asserted that its body of evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte is massive because it shows that the drug war was so…
SINGAPORE — President Marcos has been invited to the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, but Malacañang on Wednesday stopped short of confirming whether he would attend the race during his five-day working visit here…
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MANILA, Philippines — Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has secured a loan of up to P1.24 billion to help finance the construction of its Isabela solar farm. The company, through its subsidiaries Rizal Green…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranks among the Asia-Pacific countries that could benefit from rewiring traditional supply chain networks, particularly the ongoing “China+1” shift, according to global shipping and…
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Miriam College and the Inquirer Foundation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Sept. 29, 2026, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding student internships, faculty and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and Affairs Division (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found “inconsistencies” between Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s statements during his TV interview, where he…
MANILA, Philippines – On the 35th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Wednesday, representatives of multiple banks testified on the financial records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio…
CALAPAN CITY — Police arrested a man after he surrendered a carbine with nine rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation into a reported armed incident on Suguicay Island in Bulalacao town, Oriental Mindoro on…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a budget amendment proposed by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco that would have mandated public disclosure of the chamber’s spending and listing all…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney driver “Tatay Elmer,” who was hospitalized after participating in a nationwide transport strike last September, has passed away, his social media handler confirmed in a post on Wednesday…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Four individuals were arrested during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Barangay Resurreccion, San Juan town in this province on Tuesday, Oct. 6, police said. The San Juan Municipal…
MANILA, Philippines — It appears that the long hours of the impeachment trial are finally taking its toll, as both the prosecution panel and the clerk of court secretariat were scolded for some minor inefficiencies…
MANILA, Philippines — About P12.31 million was raised from two public auctions of forfeited refrigerant gases by the Port of Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said. According to the agency, the BOC-Port of Manila…
BACOLOD CITY— The Sugar Council welcomed Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines’ (CCEAP) assurance that it would use sugar produced in Negros but called on the company to expand its commitment to locally sourced…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on second reading a P7.2-trillion spending bill that would fund the government through next year. Lawmakers approved on second reading via voice…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police and environmental authorities arrested two alleged illegal miners and seized several pieces of mining equipment during a joint crackdown on unauthorized small-scale mining in two…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Police have arrested one of the suspects behind the killing of a Department of Education (DepEd) supervisor last April in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay. The suspect was apprehended by…
ILIGAN CITY — Thirty former rebels, now referred to by the government as “friends rescued” from “former rebels,” have begun an 11-day deradicalization and capacity-building program under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed three new associate justices to the Court of Appeals (CA), filling all current vacancies in the 69-member court. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the…
MANILA, Philippines — For Cagayan de Oro First District Rep. Lordan Suan, being a fellow Mindanaoan was not a reason to stay out of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. It was precisely why he…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) flagship project, DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels, served more than 10,000 clients and issued thousands of permits nationwide in its…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel presented several bank accounts belonging to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio before the Senate impeachment court as it continued its attempt…
MANILA, Philippines —House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III welcomed the ratification of the bicameral conference committee report on the bill proposing the creation of the Presidential Merit College Scholarship…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A major public high school in the municipality of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro, is rolling out a comprehensive security upgrade blending technology, infrastructure improvements, and…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is mapping the calamansi supply chain in Oriental Mindoro as part of efforts to develop a more organized, competitive and halal-ready industry…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has found that over P9.22 billion worth of properties under the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) remain uninsured, which constitutes a violation of the…
CALAPAN CITY— Government agencies and conservation stakeholders gathered in Calintaan town in Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday (Oct. 7) for the this year’s Tamaraw Festival, highlighting efforts to protect the endangered…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved P116 billion in amendments to the P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, adopting the redistribution recommendations of a select panel of ranking…
MABALACAT CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo Lazatin Jr. has asked the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to investigate the torture of a dog allegedly involving a private school official in Angeles City. In…
REINA MERCEDES, Isabela — Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio on Wednesday (October 7) has been cleared by a P28,000 drug test at the St. Luke Medical Center in Quezon City. After he got the…
LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intercepted 12 kilos of suspected shabu (crystal methamphetamine) at the Batangas City port on Wednesday morning (Oct. 7)…
MANILA, Philippines – The House Appropriations Committee and its commission of select lawmakers complied with an internal parliamentary rule that mandates a detailed public report of the 2027 spending bill. This report…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s counsel made a commitment to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to appear on Thursday and submit the vice president’s affidavit, according to Director Melvin…
MANILA, Philippines — If Vice President Sara Duterte indeed had P96 million in joint time deposit accounts with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, the amount should have been reflected in her statement of…
MANILA, Philippines — The August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) on Wednesday denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his trip to Singapore, where he is expected to attend the Formula 1 Grand Prix, as Filipinos grapple…
MANILA, Philippines – ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Wednesday said a special committee that drafted proposed amendments to the spending bill violated an internal parliamentary rule when it failed to issue a…
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday called on Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste to return to the Philippines and submit to court jurisdiction, warning that failing to follow…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Two 17-year-old boys died while another teenager was injured early Wednesday morning after their motorcycle crashed into a parked fuel tanker along the national highway in Barangay Luna…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Troops of the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion (53IB) recovered an arms cache and war materiel in Barangay Dalapan, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, military officials…
MANILA, Philippines — Every October, the country marks the Special Month for the Conservation and Protection of the Tamaraw in Mindoro, highlighting efforts to protect one of the Philippines’ most iconic — and most…
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos were employed in August as unemployment and underemployment declined, but labor coalition Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (Sentro) called for more decent jobs and…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested four drug suspects and seized an estimated P81.6 million worth of suspected shabu at Batangas Port in Barangay Sta. Clara, Batangas City early Wednesday, according to the…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeasterly wind flow will continue to bring rains over several areas in the country until Thursday, Oct. 8, the state weather bureau said. The…
BAGUIO CITY — After decades of conflict, the Kalinga sub-tribes of Lubuagan and Mabongtot in the Cordillera have agreed to end hostilities and rebuild their bodong (indigenous security and social agreement), sealing the…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla congratulated Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio after the official tested negative for illegal drugs, but maintained that his behavior was still…
KORONADAL CITY — South Cotabato expects P1 billion in locally-sourced income in 2026 after collecting P992.32 million last year, the highest among the four provinces in Soccsksargen (Region 12). Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will begin on Oct. 8 the regularization of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) units in Metro Manila that were onboarded by…
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Wednesday sought an investigation into the disasters happening in landfills across the country. They also want to know the implications…
MANILA, Philippines—Labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO) called for decent jobs and higher wages amid improvements in the country’s labor market in August. The August Labor Force…
CALAPAN CITY — The House Committee on Natural Resources began deliberations on Wednesday on four bills seeking to declare the Verde Island Passage (VIP) a protected seascape under the Expanded National Integrated…
MANILA, Philippines — Members-consumers-owners (MCOs) of the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. should participate in the plebiscite on the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) with Ignite Power and Energy…
MANILA, Philippines — Suspected drug lord Samuel “Sammy” Uy was among the payees of manager’s checks presented during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday. The House prosecution panel bared this…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Authorities failed to arrest a drug suspect, but seized at least P103,000 worth of suspected shabu during a raid in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, on Tuesday, police said Wednesday. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has appealed to Vice President Sara Duterte to return the P73 million confidential funds (CF) allocated to her office in 2022. His call…
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Wednesday testified before the Sandiganbayan that he never questioned the specifics of the millions of pesos he received…
MANILA, Philippines — Isabela town Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio tested negative for illegal drugs after undergoing a P28,000 test at a private hospital, following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s call for him to…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is not a signatory to the purchase of P41 million worth of manager’s checks using a joint account she shares with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, as shown…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio and Gabriela Women’s party Rep. Sarah Elago on Wednesday slammed the possible attendance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Formula One Singapore…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — To tighten security across Northern Mindanao and the Caraga region, the Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has deployed 110 newly trained community “lead scouts” to serve as force multipliers on…
MANILA, Philippines – BPI witness Marvin Galvez presents to the Senate impeachment court the year-end balances of accounts associated with lawyer Manases Carpio, his wife Vice President Sara Duterte and former President…
ILIGAN CITY – The Tambacan barangay council in Iligan City has offered free rides to the public, including students and employees, following the closure of Badelles Bridge for rehabilitation. Ma-e Labra, Tambacan…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Wednesday attempted to show a pattern of concealment involving around P96 million in funds from a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) account jointly held by Vice President Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has “affirmed with finality” the notice of disallowance it issued on the P73 million confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). In a resolution…
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Soccsksargen region on Tuesday said that a Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) was found dead in Barangay Libertad of Arakan, Cotabato…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate ruling that reduced the required number of votes in convicting or acquitting Vice President Sara Duterte is being challenged again in the Supreme Court, this time by her allies, Sens…
MANILA, Philippines — Fisherfolk and artists in Gubat, Sorsogon, turned a photography and poetry gathering into an expression of opposition to proposed coastal road projects, drawing attention to concerns about the…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will request an Interpol Red Notice against Batangas 1st. District Rep. Leandro Leviste, who is reportedly in Germany, after an arrest…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel tried to ask the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) whether it maintains foreign accounts under Vice President Sara Duterte, but the Senate Impeachment Court blocked the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 will temporarily operate with nine trains from Tuesday to Sunday while it upgrades its train system, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said. The LRTA said…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has posted P72,000 bail at the Makati Regional Trial Court over his case of alleged violation of the Public Service Act, according to NBI Director Melvin…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is studying if it will request the passport cancellation and travel authority of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. The option surfaced following…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued several proclamations declaring special non-working days in nine localities in October to allow residents to participate in local celebrations and…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Wednesday said that he will vote to oppose the second and third readings of the 2027 General Appropriations Bill, emphasizing that there must be full…
MANILA, Philippines — Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio underwent a P28,000 drug test at a private hospital after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remula said he wanted him tested following his outburst during a…
SINGAPORE — Bank records presented in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial would be difficult to dispute unless there is evidence of tampering, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday. Castro, a…
MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday he would ask Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela to undergo a drug test following an outburst during a Sangguniang Bayan…
COTABATO CITY — Members of the newly elected Bangsamoro Parliament must be free to choose their leaders, including who will head the regional executive, Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento said on Wednesday. “The gains of…
MANILA, Philippines — Two bank accounts belonging to a banana chips company partly owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, were closed in July 2026, the same month her impeachment trial…
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has released necropsy results of Philippine Eagle “Salay,” which was found dead near an electrical post in Barangay Guinalaban, Salay, Misamis Oriental, on Oct.1. An…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas said that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) allegedly offered him money and a place in Metro Manila, even in Forbes Park, Makati City…
CEBU CITY — With roughly three months left, preparations for the Sinulog Festival 2027 are officially underway. For next year’s festivities, however, contingents and other participants should expect austerity measures…
SINGAPORE — Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda will remain in his post amid reports that he had resigned, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Palace press officer Claire Castro said officials had…
BACLAYON, Bohol — A portion of the national highway in Barangay Taguihon here was closed on Wednesday after a section of the concrete road was found damaged and sinking, possibly due to a sinkhole. The local government…
MANILA, Philippines—The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said a lawyer’s apology for “unintended” intimidation cannot curtail the media’s right to report on suspicious transactions or corruption…
SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Wednesday urged Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste to face the case against him and post bail after a Makati court ordered his arrest for an alleged violation of the Public Service Act…
MANILA, Philippines—Digital rights group Digital Pinoys is urging transport network companies (TNCs) to implement the authorized pick-up fare scheme immediately, saying delays in updating their platforms could affect…
MANILA, Philippines — Security Bank executive Leslie Cham unveiled the 2022-2025 year-end balances of two companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, CALE 88 Food Corp. and Gencorp Industries Inc. Senator-judge…
MANILA, Philippines — Several bank accounts belonging to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio were presented before the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday as the proceedings on Duterte’s…
MANILA, Philippines – Suspicious transactions are reported not solely due to negative media or gossip, Metrobank Anti-Money Laundering Division Head Atty. Niña Aguilar told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales —The heat index in parts of Olongapo City reached as high as 43°C on Wednesday morning, prompting warnings of possible heat-related illnesses with continued exposure to the heat. According to the…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste said on Wednesday that the arrest order issued against him by the Makati Regional Trial Court was a small matter to deal with, compared with…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A 33-year-old man was killed while two others were wounded in a stabbing brawl late Monday in Sitio Amuguis, Barangay Sta. Rita here. The victim was declared dead on arrival when first…
MANILA, Philippines — The effects of El Niño affected over 428,000 individuals across the country so far, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday. In its latest…
TACLOBAN CITY — Tacloban City employees have asked Mayor Alfred Romualdez to temporarily suspend the city government’s weekly flag-raising ceremony due to extreme heat amid the prevailing El Niño. In an endorsement…
MANILA, Philippines—Fifty eight members of the international gang True Brown Style (TBS) were among the 200 individuals arrested during the September 21 protests in Mendiola, Manila, according to Interior and Local…
MANILA, Philippines — The supposed P120 million “token of gratitude” received by state witness and ex-Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co is just “one percent” of the total…
MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer Niña Aguilar, head of Metrobank’s Anti-Money Laundering Division, says the bank conducts further reviews of transactions involving customers who have been the subject of negative media…
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution presents Philippine Savings Bank Department Head of Branch Operations Irene Joy C. Ishida as its witness for Article II of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte…
MANILA, Philippines – Arcy James Gonzales, branch manager of Asia United Bank (AUB)–Davao Toril Branch, takes the witness stand for the prosecution on Day 35 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. He is…
MANILA, Philippines — More areas are forecast to experience drought from October 2026 to March 2027 as the El Niño continues to prevail in the country, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday. In the climate outlook…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A 30-year-old drug suspect who skipped his court hearings is back behind bars after he was collared by a joint police operation in Valencia City, Bukidnon, on Tuesday morning. Authorities arrested…
ILIGAN CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools here will be suspended on Thursday, October 8, for National Teachers’ Day and National Teachers’ Month. Mayor Frederick Siao issued the order to…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Anti-narcotics operatives arrested three individuals in separate buy-bust operations here on Tuesday, seizing suspected shabu with an estimated street value of at least P218,000. The first…
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar provincial government and local government units are stepping up preparations for El Niño, with water security, agriculture, public health, and fire prevention among their major concerns…
ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan City government, the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Region 10 (DILG-10), and the Iligan City People’s Council (ICPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to…
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Wednesday arrived at the Sandiganbayan to testify in the graft case of former Ako Bicol…
COTABATO CITY – Prices of gasoline and diesel in Tawi-Tawi have soared to P140 and P110 per liter, respectively, allegedly due to supply shortage, according to a Bangsamoro Parliament member who sought the intervention…
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Regional Trial Court has ordered the arrest of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste for allegedly violating the Public Service Act. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested a man caught transferring 1,380 liters of diesel fuel worth P129,720 following a report from a concerned citizen at the town of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police operations against cigarette smuggling in Palawan and Puerto Princesa City led to the arrest of 47 people and the confiscation of cigarette products and other items worth an…
CALAPAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has temporarily banned fishing and sailing in waters off Puerto Princesa and the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park on Oct. 10 which form as a designated…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 35 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, representatives of several banks are set to testify on the financial records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as the…
MANILA, Philippines — More bank representatives on Wednesday are set to testify on the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the impeachment court tackles her alleged unexplained wealth. The following…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro provincial government has recommended a price range of P180 to P192 per kilogram for live hogs as it seeks to provide a reference for transactions among hog raisers…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and northeasterly wind flow will bring rains in parts of the country on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of…
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the prosecution panel have agreed with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero that it is hard to explain Vice President Sara…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — 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”…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation said it has “validated” two residences that a dismissed police officer claimed to be “cash houses” owned by former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife. “We…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The widow of slain Kidapawan radio journalist Eduardo “Ed” Dizon and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMs) both welcomed the decision of a Quezon City Regional Trial…
MANILA, Philippines — The country may suffer from higher electricity rates and more power outages as the super El Niño threatens to strain the energy system and trigger a surge in consumption, Energy Secretary Sharon…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has reported that 28 of 119 pumps in 29 pumping stations being operated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were “unserviceable” mostly because of…
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers have sought a House inquiry into the “alarming escalation” of repression against students and youth leaders who are just protesting against anomalies in government. “We are…
MANILA, Philippines — Restrictions on the movement of live hogs and pork products are widening across Luzon as local government units (LGUs) respond to reported cases of African swine fever (ASF) in parts of Kalinga and…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Bad weather on Tuesday grounded a military flight bound for Manila carrying 51 trafficking victims, including 49 Chinese nationals, one Cambodian and one Filipina, who…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel and transportation costs rise, port operators here are seeking higher handling tariffs, prompting business groups to warn of possible ripple effects on the cost of goods and services…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — 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…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Antonio Nafarrete rushed to Basilan on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to map out…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused now-dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. of weaponizing his anger against former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco to tear down her political…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday joked about filing libel charges against GMA News for allegedly failing to verify some information presented in its story about the claims of…
MANILA, Philippines — Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah turned to religious leaders with a question the AI company has struggled to answer: Could artificial intelligence be conscious? The effort eventually reached…
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