It is simple to assume that there must be fire where there is smoke when public figures are accused. However, the presumption of innocence, the need for proof, and the distinction between association and…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the so-called war on…
MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas Youth women’s team lost to China by 63 points, 112-49, on Thursday in the qualification for the semifinals of the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division A in Seremban, Malaysia. But…
MANILA, Philippines — The judges of a trial chamber at the International Criminal Court have found that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be able to stand trial effectively after his overall health appeared to have…
Cebu is once again ready to dance to the beat of the Sinulog as the 2027 edition is all set for January 17. ...
Manny Pacquiao the boxing legend, former senator, and antipoverty czar took on an unusual trainee this week, giving Polish President Karol Nawrocki a boxing lesson during the latter’s state visit to the Philippines....
This is the Daily Gospel of Octoberr 9, 2026, which is the Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time.
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Benedicto College Cheetahs pulled off a major upset, beating the defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, 64-55, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi)…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating fell to “poor” in the third quarter of 2026 from “neutral” in the previous quarter, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel water cannoned and shadowed a Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) asset while it was conducting an emergency medical evacuation mission. This was confirmed by PCG…
BEIJING–Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters narrowly escaped the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Blue Dragons, 47-44, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 high school…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala admitted that giving everything in a tennis match does not necessarily mean playing well, a difficult lesson driven home by criticism from her coach after a three-set contest. The Asian…
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, October 8 for playful, genre-blending works that fuse the classical and the modern. Toronto-born Carson…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — An estimated P22.187 million worth of property was damaged in two separate fires in Mandaue City on October 7 and 8, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection-Mandaue (BFP-Mandaue). The larger fire…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson, an essayist and classicist who brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her writings about love, desire and…
El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. ...
DAVAO CITY — Conservation efforts for the critically endangered Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, suffered a setback after two raptors died from electrocution in separate incidents…
MANILA, Philippines — The Credit Information Corporation (CIC) has made its first-ever dividend remittance to the national government, turning over P169.64 million and helping push this year’s projected collections from…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and France have agreed to strengthen their agricultural collaboration, focusing on farm trade, research, food safety, animal health, and climate-resilient agriculture. “Our…
Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) and Children of Asia recently renewed their collaboration for Project SUNRISE, continuing their shared commitment to helping Cebu youth stay in…
Pru Life UK marked its 30th anniversary in the Philippines by celebrating the people and partnerships behind its three-decade journey of protecting Filipino families and helping strengthen their financial security. The…
SINGAPORE–Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometers from Sepang in Malaysia to this week’s Singapore Grand Prix. Other drivers on the grid enjoyed luxury private planes…
BEIJING–World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday to breeze into the semi-finals. The 20-year-old sealed the win in just 66 minutes and will…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When rain falls over Sitio Lower Tambisan, 71-year-old Restituto Abella takes a seat outside his home and watches the water, then calls his grandchild Raendell to move their belongings to the…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) sees room to expand its presence in the Philippines, particularly through oleochemicals and other high-value products, its official said. MPOC CEO Belvinder…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena believes he is in a better position to make another run at the Olympics as he eyes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Speaking at a Senate hearing Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ rice supplies may increase after two industry groups signed an agreement to source rice from the United States starting next year, marking a step toward reopening and expanding…
Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season late Wednesday as it surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said....
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the National Defense (DND) on Thursday said that it looks forward to enforcing the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with France. This follows the Senate’s approval…
Matthieu Fournier seems to have found his stride as Old Manila’s chef de cuisine...
The Japanese beer brand marks 150 years with a Manila celebration—and a look at how it plans to carry its story forward. Sapporo’s Living Legacy A 150th birthday is reason enough to look back. For Sapporo, it was also a…
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala was not penalized by the WTA for skipping a mandatory tournament to represent the Philippines in the Asian Games 2026, according to Philippine Tennis Association executive director…
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Balut Island in the Municipality Of Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 4:07 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 8, 2026), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) says....
MANILA, Philippines– Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the Asian Games again exposed a problem that has followed the national team through the years: the availability of Filipino players based abroad. Without the team’s…
WASHINGTON, US — American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by NASA’s Apollo lunar program, has died at the age of 90, her former employer said Wednesday. In a statement, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks dropped sharply on Thursday due to rising expectations of interest rate hikes in the U.S. and domestically, alongside foreign fund withdrawals. market. The benchmark Philippine Stock…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “terribly excited” about the United States-led Pax Silica initiative in Pampanga. The chief executive sees the project as an opportunity for the Philippines to expand its…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court’s voting threshold ruling that lowered the number of votes needed to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her trial is being challenged again in the Supreme…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu’s air quality remained in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” category on Thursday, October 8, as the Environmental Management Bureau Region 7 (EMB-7) continued to monitor elevated…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Maxene Magalona stood beside her mother, Pia Magalona, during the presentation of a Tribute Award honoring the Filipino music icon, the late Francis Magalona in the Filipino Music Awards 2026 on…
Around 150 nursing educators, hospital leaders, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders representing more than 40 institutions gathered recently at Patio Victoria in Intramuros, Manila to examine how…
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling for stronger regional efforts to protect civilians and deliver humanitarian aid in Myanmar, with the Philippines serving as chair of the Association…
ATLANTA — The New York Liberty opted not to advance the ball for a better shot at a tying 3-pointer, then said after their loss WNBA Wednesday night that officials told them they didn’t have a reset timeout left. The…
Voice talent and content creator Inka Magnaye expressed dismay as she shared that her mother, fellow voice talent Lindy Pellicer, lost a voice-over gig after the client opted to use artificial intelligence (AI) instead…
SAN FRANCISCO — Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — CGT Asia Limited reported that when its aircraft departed Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (WMSA), Subang, for Luang Prabang International Airport, Laos, on October 1, it carried one Filipino…
ATLANTA— Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea were making “good progress,” expressing optimism that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
Days after announcing that they are back together as a couple, Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence are taking things slow this time, with their daughter Katie as their topmost priority. Speaking to entertainment reporters…
PARIS— EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona confirmed Wednesday. The decision not to accept the NBA’s…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala grew up admiring Maria Sharapova’s aggressive, mentally tough approach to tennis. But the Filipino star discovered that the admiration had gone both ways when the five-time Grand Slam…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea were making “good progress,” expressing optimism that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea were making “good progress,” expressing optimism that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
South Sudan has scheduled a general election for December 22, the first since the country gained independence from Sudan in 2011. But, as preparations lag, political tensions are high and the debate has intensified…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu is expanding its inventory of water sources as part of preparations for the coming El Niño, with the provincial government working to determine which rivers, springs and other sources can…
After spending 47 years abroad, Iranian musician Bijan Mortazavi returned to his homeland at the end of September. Mortazavi is one of Iran’s most renowned violinists, singers, and composers. In July 2026, he performed…
Reggae rhythms, indie-rock energy, and Manila Sound collide on the quartet’s colorful new offering. Fresh from a strong showing at the 2026 Awit Awards, where they took home Album of the Year and Song of the Year, and…
MANILA, Philippines — China’s military and coast guard presence in South China Sea waters claimed by the Philippines nearly doubled last month, Manila said Thursday. Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite…
Kai Del Rio, professionally known as Kai Honasan, is set to release her new single, “Call Me When You’re Tired,” which is one of three original songs she wrote for the Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre-led series “Love…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court has relaxed the rules in proving whether a divorce between a Filipino and a foreigner took place in another country where it is legal. The high court initiated amendments to Sec. 48…
Internet personality and voice-over artist Inka Magnaye took to social media after her mother told her she lost a voice-over opportunity when a brand decided to go “Full AI.” ...
At the compound of the District Coordination Committee in Bidur, Nuwakot around two weeks ago, flood survivors rummaged through piles of relief supplies, picking out what they needed. Some picked up plates, bowls and…
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas star Justin Brownlee is dealing with health issues involving his heart that have kept him from playing for the national team and Ginebra in the PBA, coach Tim Cone revealed Thursday…
CANBERRA — Australia’s major parties are being accused of missing an opportunity to address the country’s housing shortage by allowing more migrant apprentices to train in construction. The government, Coalition and One…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged Lapu-Lapu City for inappropriately displaying the local chief executive’s (LCE) name and motto on government properties. COA’s observation report noted the…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) pushed back against claims that it failed to execute power reserve deals on time, leading to red and yellow alerts in the Visayas. The country’s…
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar has joined the majority bloc of the Senate, according to Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri confirmed this after the Senate elected Villar as chairman of the Senate…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court has relaxed the rules in proving whether a divorce between a Filipino and a foreigner took place in another country where it is legal. The high court initiated amendments to Sec. 48…
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives prosecution team on Thursday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she did not recall participating in transactions involving multi-million-peso joint…
KATHMANDU — Flood-displaced people in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts say they are still receiving electricity bills with VAT and penalties. The Bhotekoshi flood on August 26 swept away homes, businesses, and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — University of the Visayas Green Lancers Head Coach Gary Cortes questioned the decision to scrap weekday games in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 basketball…
South Korea on Wednesday rejected claims that petroleum shipments from South Korean ports helped Russia ease a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said…
A Skydance billboard is displayed outside Paramount Global office in Times Square, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Thursday put the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witness back at the front of the prosecution lineup, abandoning a plan to first hear a financial expert after…
BANGKOK — The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a five-day warning on October 8, 2026, forecasting thundershowers, gusty winds, hail and isolated heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Thailand during October…
For years, dining out was something reserved for the weekend. Friday dinners, Saturday catchups, and long Sunday lunches were part of the routine. But that habit is changing. Between packed schedules, long commutes, and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 30 teams from Cebu and other parts of the country are set to compete in the 3rd Cor Jesu Invitational Volleyball Tournament on November 7 and 8 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de…
Pageant fans are in for a busy weekend with five international organizations holding their respective final competitions in three Southeast Asian countries in a span of just three days. First to crown its 2026 queen is…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla extended his contratulations to Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio for passing a drug test, though he noted the official’s erratic behavior remains a…
Ten years is a long time. It encompasses a multitude of changes and transformations in the landscape of taste, culture, and identity. Beauty standards evolve into something unrecognizable. Design undergoes a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local emissions and weather conditions, not transboundary pollution from Indonesian forest fires, are driving Metro Cebu’s recent deterioration in air quality, according to the Environmental…
GENEVA — El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. The naturally occurring weather phenomenon…
The plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics. Since the 1990s, most human cases have been…
Four award-winning Filipino chefs are coming in hot for Season 2 of the international culinary competition series "Iron Chef Thailand vs Asia." ...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two buy-bust operations in Cebu and Bohol on Wednesday, October 7, led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of around ₱532,200 worth of suspected shabu, according to the Philippine…
Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez delivered her signature showmanship at the 2026 Miss Grand International Preliminary Competition, showing spectators a playful and energetic “pasarela” (pageant walk) routine. The crucial…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — This year’s Nobel literature prize could go to a Latin American or Caribbean woman when it is awarded on Thursday amid efforts to diversify an award that has most often gone to male, European…
Planning a wedding can take months. This October, Cebuano couples can tackle much of that work in one weekend as Radisson Blu Cebu’s Something Blu returns for its 10th edition, bringing 114 wedding exhibitors under one…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government failed to replenish several drugs and medicines in 2025, affecting the city’s hospitals and health services. Based on the observation report from the Commission on…
Streaming platform Netflix on Wednesday, Oct. 7, unveiled the official cast lineup for “Solo Leveling,” starring Byeon Woo-seok, with Hallyu megastars Han So-hee and Jung Ji-hoon — better known by his stage name Rain…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Two Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legends with roots in this city squared off for an exhibition game as part of the locality’s 26th city charter anniversary celebrations. But…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Close your eyes, imagine you are in a park with few or no people, and a familiar, soothing, calming voice plays in the background. It’s a simple tune but it can carry you throughout the day…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—It was a good night individually for two Cebuano guards in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, October 7, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The results, however, were…
The management of P-pop boy group ECHO set the record straight on the death of its member Sphere, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about his demise. The management issued a reminder…
BTS leader RM made a gentle appeal to ARMYs in Peru to refrain from gathering outside the hotel where the group is staying, saying the members as well as their staff have been having difficulty getting enough rest due…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police conducting a hot-pursuit operation against a suspected gunman linked to the shooting of a foreign national ended instead in the confiscation of P3.4 million worth of illegal cigarettes…
Lapu-Lapu City, CEBU — Gabrielle Galapia has given Filipinos another reason for them to continue rallying behind her in her campaign for the Philippines’ sixth Miss Asia Pacific International victory as she dominated…
Cebu City, Philippines—Cebu Greats shooter Ron Dennison believes his game-winning three-pointer against the Batangas Athletics in the MPBL playoffs came with the guidance of his late grandma. “Mao siguro na shot to…
Built around the anniversary line “It started with one spoon,” the celebration brings together 10 days of nationwide offers, a 10 Destinations Anniversary Getaway Raffle, and Spoon to School, an initiative that gives…
MANILA, Philippines — Boxing legend, former senator, and antipoverty czar Manny Pacquiao took on an unusual trainee this week, giving Polish President Karol Nawrocki a boxing lesson during the latter’s state visit to…
Vice Ganda brought her signature humor and lively energy and even channeled impeachment prosecutor San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria “Bel” Zamora as she hosted a live showdown celebrating the skills of food-service crew…
Grammy-award winning British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean will be leading the LaLaLa Fest Manila 2027 lineup, along with Filipino acts BINI, Lola Amour, Up Dharma Down and more. The roster of performers for the event…
Cebu City, Philippines — Two men were killed in two separate shootings less than an hour apart in a city in southern Cebu and a town in northern Cebu on Wednesday, October 7. At 8:40 p.m. that night, a 26-year-old man…
TOKYO — Japan has told Beijing to “show appropriate respect” after a Chinese spokesman addressed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi only by her name with no title. Japanese foreign ministry spokesman Toshihiro Kitamura said…
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Thursday it is canceling two flights connecting Manila and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, whose airports have been struck by Yemen’s Houthis in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Ron Dennison delivered when it mattered most, drilling a corner triple with 10.7 seconds left to lift the Cebu Greats past the Batangas City Tanduay Athletics, 78-77, on Wednesday in Game 1 of…
SINGAPORE — The Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring reports of a suspected plague case in Russia following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that only one Philippine national was on board its aircraft when it departed Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (WMSA), Subang, for Luang Prabang International…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, October 8, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the…
Two theater nerds walk into “A Number,” and stage a very complex play...
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers planning early for their 2027 trips may avail of discounted fares as low as P10 for a one-way trip, as Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest carrier, opens its four-day seat sale today. The…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES —The Miss Asia Pacific International pageant will celebrate its 58th anniversary edition at the Grand Coronation Night that will be staged at Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday evening, Oct. 10…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities said Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom’s international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen’s Houthis claimed to have fired on both…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial School Board (CPSB) has approved ₱51.6 million in additional funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu Province, covering temporary learning shelters and a second…
Change is brewing in Kodawari QC...
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on the Roman Catholic Church to revise the way it helps families and handles failed marriages as he opened a major weeklong religious assembly. With the church…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Areas across the Visayas and Mindanao, as well as Palawan, can expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to persist on Thursday, October 8, due to the Intertropical Convergence…
LOS ANGELES — Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and…
What makes a fashion designer? This question is often posed to anyone in the industry who dared to pick up needle and thread. But for Ia Coca, the secret to lasting success in this cutthroat industry isn’t skill with…
MOSCOW — Russia warned Wednesday against “false” information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighboring Mongolia tightening…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City is known for its famous lechon, but this city in Metro Cebu has much more to offer its visitors. Macario Carl Cabusas II, president of the Talisay City Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court resumes proceedings on Thursday for Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with the House prosecution panel expected to present a Bureau of Internal…
LONDON, United Kingdom — A British adventurer on a 50,000-kilometer, 28-year trek home from South America without using any transport has set foot on UK soil after swimming the Channel, his publicists said Tuesday. Karl…
If a beauty pageant isn’t campy and cutthroat enough, the thriller comedy “Red Crown” cranks both up to the extreme, turning an otherwise glamorous contest into a game of survival....
MANILA, Philippines — The August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) lashed out at President Marcos’ five-day visit to Singapore after it emerged that he might again watch a Formula 1 (F1) race in the island city-state…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asserted that its body of evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte is massive, as the drug war was so “widespread and…
STANFORD, California — Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize in Medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called…
After a 17-month hiatus from the spotlight, South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun makes a comeback—flying to the Philippines for the third time for a fan meet sponsored by Bench....
The Macau Giant Pandas were hardly competitive going into the long break in the PBA Governors’ Cup. With their top players signed by other clubs, they were even more terrible. And NLEX took advantage, cruising to a…
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has stepped in to help stage the 108th Philippine Open, putting up a $1-million purse (roughly P63 million) for Asia’s oldest national golf championship set Nov. 12 at Manila…
Before Wednesday, the all-time record of the famous UAAP men’s basketball rivalry between Ateneo and La Salle was 50-49 in favor of the Blue Eagles. The Green Archers then made sure that they would pull it back to level…
Jeus Yape expects life to return to the mundane. “It’s back to normal, and I have to catch up with my academic requirements,” he said. That means returning to University of Santo Tomas, back inside the classrooms of the…
They’re still here? That’s the incredulous question that immediately pops to mind upon hearing the news that 244 foreigners, most of them Chinese, were arrested last Friday for suspected involvement in Philippine…
From the kind of evidence the prosecution has started presenting this week, the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte is entering a very interesting stage. It clearly appears that the evidence being…
For some reason, the pictures of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s former office made a mark on me. The floor with tiles ripped out. Naked lighting wires dangling from the broken ceiling. Walls and columns stripped of their paint…
The Supreme Court’s unprecedented rebuke of Congress for its scandalous failure to ban political dynasties for the past 39 years will continue to sting until the legislature passes an enabling law that implements…
On Sept. 23, 11 vessels from eight countries—the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, India, New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Japan—sailed together in the West Philippine Sea. This happened during the sea phase…
The private education sector regretted that the Department of Education (DepEd) dropped a brave P6-billion plan to pilot in school year 2025-2026 a decades-old advocacy to give children financial support to begin basic…
If P7.2 trillion were placed on the floor of the House of Representatives, would our congressmen first count it, approve it, or quietly wonder who was taking it home? The proposed 2027 national budget is a staggering…
Chanel artistic director Matthieu Blazy turned to birdlife and Coco Chanel's life for his latest show in Paris on Monday, exactly a year after his first collection for the famed fashion house....
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s jobless rate dropped from a four-year high in August as fresh graduates started to find jobs, bringing some relief to a labor market that had come under mounting pressure in recent…
MANILA, Philippines — Domestic investors are vying for shares in GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO), prompting BDO Capital & Investment Corp. to seek a bigger allocation for local buyers amid strong…
MANILA, Philippines — Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) said the rules for the highly anticipated coal bidding only favor the potential winner, claiming they violate existing rules. SMPC again aired its frustration…
MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is buying additional shares in Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) from San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) for P2.19 billion. In a disclosure on Wednesday, San…
MANILA, Philippines — Like Sapa in Vietnam or Ngong Ping in Hong Kong, the Philippines’ very own Camp John Hay in Baguio City may soon be accessible by cable car, too. And not just any ordinary cable car, as the Bases…
MANILA, Philippines — A group of investors in the Philippines has launched a new investment map and directory to connect Filipino women-led businesses with prospective investors, as women entrepreneurs worldwide…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may breach its 2024 record for rice imports this year as the government moves to secure sufficient supply ahead of the potential impact of El Niño on local production. “It’s…
MANILA, Philippines — A sharp acceleration in inflation to a three-year high in September could force the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to consider raising interest rates again, analysts said, even as they expect…
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Villar-led AllDay Marts Inc. plans to selectively adopt smaller minimart formats to improve profitability, while AllHome Corp. is prioritizing store optimization over expansion as both…
MANILA, Philippines — Renewable energy projects continue to dominate the government’s “green lane” program, lifting its investment pipeline to P6.43 trillion as of September, even as most certified ventures have yet to…
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s improving condominium sales have yet to signal sustained growth, with Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) cautioning that demand remains heavily supported by developer incentives and…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine factory output growth hit its fastest pace so far this year in August, fueled by a sharp acceleration in electronics production alongside stronger output across most industry divisions…
MANILA, Philippines — Most of us go about our days with the help of digital technology. From buying a morning coffee and paying for a ride-share to checking account balances and transferring money to loved ones…
MANILA, Philippines — Political will alone is enough to significantly reduce the substandard products proliferating today. This can be done even without new laws or additional budget. On Oct. 6, this was the position…
MOSCOW, Russia — Russia warned Wednesday against “false” information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighbouring Mongolia…
BEIJING–Coco Gauff withdrew from next week’s Wuhan Open on Wednesday, hours after the American world No. 4 lost to Elise Mertens at the China Open. The tournament said Gauff, the 2025 champion, cited “fatigue” in…
BEIJING–China’s Zheng Qinwen pulled off another three-set victory to dispatch Alina Charaeva 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, in the China Open fourth round. Zheng, the current world number 54, will face Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, the…
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KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — The provincial government of Sarangani has suspended in-person classes at all levels and work in government offices on Friday, Oct. 9, to allow safety inspections and damage…
MANILA, Philippines — Another way of scrutinizing the tax documents of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, is asking why the couple’s declared net worth is higher than the income they were taxed…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday called for the imposition of the death penalty on agricultural smugglers following a privilege speech by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking a…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Six soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed a military vehicle in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Thursday…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies as El Niño threatens to reduce water supplies and affect farm…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Residents in Ilocos Norte experienced fluctuating electricity supply on Thursday (Oct. 8) after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) delivered low voltage to…
MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…
MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was handed a letter of authority (LOA) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue after she was flagged for receiving compensation from the Davao City government despite…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱85.48 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw or the ₱40.17 million jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
MANILA, Philippines — Thin ashfall is expected to affect nearby towns following the minor volcanic explosion at Taal Volcano’s main crater on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
MANILA, Philippines — Millions of pesos in insurance and investment products attributed to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, exceeded the amounts reported as “other personal properties” in…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Two men were wounded after unidentified men shot them while they were riding an e-bike along Buttong-Darayday Road in Barangay Buttong in Laoag City in nearby Ilocos Norte on Wednesday (Oct…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Nine live pigs reportedly being transported out of Oriental Mindoro to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, were intercepted at a quarantine checkpoint in Bulalacao as provincial authorities…
MANILA, Philippines — The net satisfaction rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the third quarter of 2026 fell to “poor” from “neutral”, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. According to the SWS…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano on Thursday said she feels bad for athletes who experience online bashing, even floating the idea of jailing bashers. During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Sports evaluating…
MANILA, Philippines — As it continues to strengthen its water supply system in view of the looming strong El Niño up to next year, Manila Water has completed the 1,200-millimeter (mm) diameter submarine transmission…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Oct. 8 began a probe into workplace safety and conditions aboard the M/V June Aster following the deadly fire off Coron, Palawan. Labor Secretary…
DAVAO CITY — Efforts at conservation of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle (Pitechopaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, suffered a setback in the past several days with two raptors having died from…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Heavy rains poured over this city on Thursday afternoon (October 8), flooding several low-lying roads. This situation prompted disaster officials to alert barangays prone to flooding and…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes at all levels in public and private schools, as well as government work, in General Santos City will be suspended until further notice following the magnitude 5.6 earthquake off Davao…
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking court permission to travel abroad amid an ongoing graft case against him. Demujin Antiporda, director IV of the energy resources development…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has included mathematics and introduced flexible tutoring into its flagship Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. According to a statement…
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 19 applicants are vying for a Supreme Court post that will be vacated on Nov. 16 upon the compulsory retirement of Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)…
MANILA, Philippines — Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, has no record of paying taxes on the transfer of his shares in Cale88 Food Corporation, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyers of detained Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday said they were unaware of claims that the Sandiganbayan may grant bail in their plunder cases. “Senators Jinggoy…
MANILA, Philippines—Records from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) revealed Vice President Sara Duterte’s cash on hand and in banks – money which she did not declare in her statements of assets, liabilities and net…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is supporting a nationwide shift toward standardized, “Anti-Epal” Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards equipped with automated verification to…
COTABATO CITY — About 350 families fled their homes following a firefight that erupted Thursday afternoon in Sitio Libal, Barangay Kulambog, Sultan sa Barongis in Maguindanao del Sur. Lt. Col. Ronald Suscano…
CITY OF MALOLOS — Water elevation at Angat Dam has dropped by more than a meter in 11 days, from 208.88 meters above sea level in the last week of September to 207.84 masl on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to data from the…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Health officials are monitoring 73 suspected Hepatitis A cases, with residents concerned about the sharp rise in cases in Barangay Lurugan, a village surrounded by vast multinational pineapple…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Senior citizens at the Por Cristo Foundation Inc. and elderly persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Butuan City Jail received health kits, medicines, food packs, and other essentials…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The city government of neighboring General Santos suspended classes at all levels and work in government offices on Thursday following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck off Davao…
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar is stepping up preparations for the possible impacts of a developing El Niño phenomenon, with water security, agriculture, public health, and fire prevention among its major concerns. While…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Residents flocked to the City of Koronadal Integrated Public Transport Terminal on Thursday for the 13th Lechon Festival, where they were served free roasted pigs as part of the Negosyo…
BAGUIO CITY — Pinget National High School in Baguio City is investigating fresh allegations of bullying and assault involving its pupils that were recorded on video outside school premises, according to an official…
MANILA, Philippines — The combined after-tax income of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, from 2007 to 2025 was nearly as high as Duterte’s declared net worth for 2025, the prosecution…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay have arrested the second suspect in the brutal killing of Department of Education (DepEd) supervisor Rey Camaingking, marking another key…
MANILA, Philippines – Procedural discussions over the public display of tax records arise before the Senate Impeachment Court as defense counsel Kristine Ferrer and private prosecutor Erwin Matib present their arguments…
CALAPAN CITY — The House Committee on Tourism has approved seven measures declaring various sites in Romblon as tourism destinations, tourism development areas, ecotourism and heritage sites. The measures were among 102…
ILIGAN CITY — A man wanted for five counts of rape was arrested on Monday in Misamis Oriental after two years of hiding, police said Thursday. Col. Al Abanales, Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (MORPPO)…
DOJ airs warning, concerns on PWD IDs MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday warned individuals who obtained Persons with Disability (PWD) IDs through deceptive means of possible criminal…
KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Thursday afternoon, with strong tremors felt in several areas, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Thursday afternoon, with strong tremors felt in several areas, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday afternoon, sending strong tremors across parts of Mindanao, including Soccsksargen, as heavy rains continued to pour over Koronadal City…
LUCENA CITY — After more than a month above the critical-high mark, the water level at Laguna de Bay fell below the threshold, reaching 12.41 meters on Thursday morning, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)…
COTABATO CITY – Several members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) or the interim Bangsamoro Parliament have committed to funding at least 1,000 indigent Bangsamoro pilgrims on a religious journey to Mecca…
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government advised motorists to temporarily use alternative routes as heavy traffic is expected on Friday, Oct. 9, during the procession of the image of Our Lady of La Naval De…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar’s move to the Senate majority bloc has nothing to do with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said Thursday…
PAGADIAN CITY – Authorities arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized P20.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Mercedes, Zamboanga City on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect…
MANILA, Philippines — A 14-year-old girl with a genetic movement disorder has become the first pediatric patient in the country to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center…
LUCENA CITY — A 55-year-old truck driver died while two others were injured after his vehicle crashed into a roadside tree in Mulanay town, Quezon province, on Wednesday evening, police said. The truck was descending…
MANILA, Philippines — The defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial was properly informed about the inclusion of the financial forensic analyst as among the prosecution’s witnesses, private…
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Lope de Vega in Northern Samar was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday, amid the widespread impact of El Niño now affecting agriculture, livelihoods, and residents’ health…
MANILA, Philippines—Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano could only wish Sen. Mark Villar well as the latter left the minority to join the Senate majority. “As we continue to pray for our country, we wish Senator…
(Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected in Metro Manila and several other parts of Luzon on Thursday afternoon due localized thunderstorms, according to the state weather bureau. The…
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas has warned the public against gathering, selling, and eating shellfish from several coastal areas after seawater samples tested…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the Makabayan in the House of Representatives filed a bill seeking to prohibit floating status among workers and protect their tenure against unlawful termination. ACT Teachers…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued a work stoppage order against The Icon Clinic of Dr. Eric “Yappy” Yapjuangco on Oct. 7, following concerns about the clinic’s safety and…
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Thursday that the Sugar Board has approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100 percent of the country’s sugar production for Crop Year 2026-2027 as “B”…
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery have released their schedules and reminders for the commemoration of Undas 2026. Many Filipinos are expected to flock to cemeteries to remember…
MANILA – A letter to the editor posted on Inquirer.net in July, 2026, written by Fernan J. Angeles has been taken down from the Opinion channel of the site. In his letter, Angeles made claims against the Manila Electric…
TAGBILARAN CITY— Bars, pubs, nightclubs, karaoke and videoke bars, and other similar nighttime entertainment establishments in Panglao, Bohol must close to customers by midnight under a new executive order issued by…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva on Thursday filed several resolutions commending and honoring Filipino athletes who participated in the 2026 Asian Games. In Senate Resolution No. 704, Villanueva noted the…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court has relaxed the rules in proving whether a divorce between a Filipino and a foreigner took place in another country where it is legal. The high court initiated amendments to Sec. 48…
MARIVELES, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) lost one of its key officials with the passing of lawyer Michael Angelo Paderanga, 54, deputy administrator for operations, on Wednesday. The FAB…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Sheila Sison, Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead lawyer in the impeachment trial, has questioned the prosecution panel for asking them to adjust — to allow the presentation of a forensic…
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday warned public officials against using gasoline allocated to government vehicles for private units, noting that a local official was recently dismissed from…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Mark Villar has joined the Senate majority bloc, Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Thursday. Zubiri made the confirmation after the 13-member majority bloc elected Villar as chairman…
MANILA, Philippines — Bishops from Capiz province have urged government and business leaders to heed the Diocese of Kalibo’s concerns about the consequences of gambling’s proliferation following the opening of a casino…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Thursday approved on third and final reading a bill that would resstrict social media use by children below 18 years old. In a 16-1-0 vote, the upper chamber approved Senate Bill No…
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – For the second time, warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Maguindanao del Sur have agreed to bury the hatchet and avoid using force to settle their…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives shuffled roughly P200 billion within the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget. This is equivalent to about P80 billion more than what was publicly disclosed by a…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste is not yet considered a fugitive, contrary to the statement of NBI Director Melvin Matibag. In a press conference…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has paid his final respects to former Prime Minister Cesar E.A. Virata and remembered his years of dedicated public service. Marcos and First Lady Liza…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — More than 2,000 registered fisherfolk and about 50 backyard fishpond operators in Odiongan, Romblon, could be affected by the increasingly hot weather and rising sea temperatures…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp is studying filing a perjury case against dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., according to her legal counsel Atty. Clifford Chua. Chua said this on…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Thursday wrapped up its presentation of evidence against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta during the first day of the plunder case trial before the Sandiganbayan Third Division over a P75…
MANILA, Philippines – About 50 alleged online “groomers” who were reportedly planning attacks related to the school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, were arrested, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “That…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Romblon will investigate reports of fish deaths along several coastal areas in Odiongan town in recent days. It was too early to…
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment court suspended proceedings Thursday morning as the defense panel objected to the prosecution’s request to present a forensic financial analyst ahead of the Bureau of Internal…
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino Dy III on Thursday said that the passage of a free financial education bill for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families will highlight the importance of saving…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Senate impeachment court to be allowed to present a forensic financial analyst first as their witness…
MANILA, Philippines – Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste plans to personally post bail following a court arrest warrant over allegedly violating the Public Service Act, the embattled lawmaker’s spokesman said on Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — Before his death on Wednesday, Oct. 7, “Tatay” Elmer Cordero had spent the last years of his life fighting battles bigger than himself — for his livelihood, for drivers like him and, most of all…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will procure 1,500 new fire trucks in 2027 at a projected cost of P15 billion to address unit shortage and aging fleet, saving the…
BAGUIO CITY — The municipal government of Lamut in Ifugao has banned the sale, distribution, retailing, and storing of gasoline and other petroleum products in improvised containers, locally known as “bote-bote,” citing…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was a no-show at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday and instead sent her legal counsel to comply with the invitation letter sent to her amid the…
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday dismissed reports that he would return as the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Dizon made the statement when asked…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Rain from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has flooded Quezon, Bukidnon, as other parts of Mindanao also experienced moderate to occasionally heavy downpours in the past few days. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. READ: ITCZ…
MANILA, Philippines — Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the alleged harassment and intimidation of its…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) executive is set to testify before the Senate impeachment court on Duterte and her husband Manases…
CALAPAN CITY — A fish kill episode has been reported along parts of the coastline of Odiongan, with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) linking it to the extreme heat and rising seawater temperatures associated with…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is urging coconut farmers in Oriental Mindoro to adopt moisture-saving practices as prolonged heat and dry conditions associated with El Niño…
MANILA, Philippines — An executive of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to testify before the Senate impeachment court on Thursday as part of the trial’s proceedings on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged…
MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeasterly wind flow will continue to bring cloudy skies and rains over parts of the country on Thursday, according to the state weather bureau…
MANILA, Philippines — Fifty-eight True Brown Style (TBS) gang members were among the 200 individuals arrested during the Sept. 21, 2025 protests in Manila, which were marred by violence. “We looked at our…
MANILA, Philippines — Withholding one’s personal information, including a health condition, when applying for insurance is considered a fraudulent act that could lead to the claim being rejected. This was the rationale…
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 is a violation of the law and…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste remains at large following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him for alleged violation of the Public Service Act (PSA) involving his multibillion-peso solar…
MANILA, Philippines — More than a decade after then Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV publicly alleged that Rodrigo Duterte maintained a large, undeclared account at the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the bank confirmed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court’s ruling that reduced the number of votes needed to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial is being challenged again in the Supreme…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and two other officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) are obliged to return the P73.287 million in confidential funds that the OVP spent in 11 days in…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño have caused an estimated P173.69 million in agricultural losses in Bohol, affecting 6,676 farmers in 24 of the province’s 48…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The dreaded impact of a “super El Niño” may actually drive up tourism in this city as visitors flee to the country’s coolest mountain city to escape the projected heat toward the end of 2026…
REINA MERCEDES, ISABELA, Philippines — Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio of this town on Wednesday passed a P28,000 drug test at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City, then joked that Interior Secretary Jonvic…
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — Jonathan Lacdagan Landong, a Higaonon, has spent 20 years teaching and serving the indigenous people’s (IP) community in Limonda village of Opol town, Misamis Oriental that he calls home…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s strategy after being confronted with bank documents bearing her name seemed to lean on pushing the liability towards her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte…
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