MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra blew out Rain or Shine from the onset to take a crucial 129-111 win amid the tight Group B quarterfinal race in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. RJ Abarrientos…
MANILA, Philippines–The long break seemed to have had no effect on Magnolia import KJ Buffen after a 20-20 performance in a crucial win over Blackwater in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Buffen finished with 24 points and…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Mandaue City government over the lack of clearly identified societal issues or development gaps that its P55.5-million “Gugma sa Pasko” program in…
BEIJING–Belgium’s Elise Mertens beat Poland’s Iga Swiatek 7-6 (7/0), 6-3, in the China Open on Friday and advanced to the semifinals against hometown bet Zheng Qinwen. Mertens, the world number 19, overcame some nerves…
BEIJING–Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium’s Elise Mertens. Zheng, a…
NEW YORK— The New York Liberty return home trying to keep their season alive after a loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of their best-of-five WNBA semifinals series left the team in a major hole and confused about whether they…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that it successfully drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 smaller boats on Friday, Oct. 9, reportedly fishing and dumping waste within the…
SAN FRANCISCO–Becky Hammon is blunt and brutally honest. Her Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of their offseason arriving earlier than hoped if they can’t get it together in a hurry back home. The defending WNBA…
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After years of waiting, the SWS Family in the Philippines is getting even more chances to see Sleeping With Sirens live! Due to overwhelming demand, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS ‘AN ENDING IN ITSELF TOUR ASIA 2027’ is adding a…
MANILA, Philippines—Justine Sanchez stepped up in the College of St. Benilde’s 94-82 win over Arellano in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at Philsports Arena on Friday. The veteran guard led the Blazers…
MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia extended its winning streak to four straight games in the resumption of its 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign after holding off Blackwater, 107-101, on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Jerom…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City government has proposed P85 million for road and drainage projects along Potenciano Larrazabal Road near Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) and Adnama under its 2027 budget plan to…
CEBU CITY —Bella Belen has shown she was born for the bright lights, and the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary celebration offers another chance for her to prove she is one of Philippine volleyball’s biggest…
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Youth team finished in sixth place in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 and missed out on a spot in next year’s Fiba U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Gilas girls lost to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — All four members of a family who were buried when a landslide struck their home in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, on Friday, October 9, have been recovered. Three of them, including two…
OSLO, Norway — The South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala has arrived in China for the upcoming Wuhan Open, marking her return to the WTA Tour. Photos from the official tournament Instagram showed Eala hitting the practice court on Thursday. READ…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to Philippine Green Equity guidelines that would put exchanges in charge of granting and monitoring the label…
MANILA, Philippines—Pope Leo XIV has approved the election of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as dean of the College of Cardinals. The approval comes following the resignation of 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re…
SHANGHAI— U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton celebrated his 24th birthday Friday by advancing to the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) win over Daniel Altmaier in the ATP 1000-level tournament…
MANILA, Philippines — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has more than doubled its global merchandise trade growth forecast for 2026, as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) equipment, particularly from Asian…
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark still wants Kelsey Mitchell as a teammate — even though Clark understands that’s not always easy. In her final interview of the WNBA season, Clark denounced the hateful messages Mitchell…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging the new generation of Filipinos to return to farming, stressing that distributing land, loans, or subsidies alone will not resolve the issue of an aging…
Football superstar Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell to Argentina’s national team, thanking the country for the journey that defined his international career after a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on…
CEBU CITY — In the Queen City of the South, Sisi Rondina makes her homecoming from the sands to indoor professional volleyball as Choco Mucho kicks off the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary on Saturday at SM…
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University eased past winless San Sebastian, 102-78, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at Philsports Arena on Friday. The Heavy Bombers hiked their winning streak to three…
This Christmas, MEI MEI is knocking on your door. The eight-member girl group MEI MEI is celebrating the heart of Filipino Christmas with their newest single, “Namamasko Po!” – a playful and festive track that captures…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the risk of pneumonic plague in the Philippines remains “very low.” The health department made this observation as it monitors the investigation into the…
A great hotel does more than give you a beautiful place to stay. It fully embraces you, providing the comfort of a home away from home, and gives you memories to carry with you. For Discovery Boracay, that has always…
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 2,379 micro taxpayers have availed of the One-Time Abatement Program of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as of Oct. 3, with total tax liabilities and penalties abated reaching…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate cut its livestream of the first half of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday due to concerns about the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officers’s data privacy…
CEBU CITY — Detdet Pepito once watched her volleyball idols and older sisters, Marge and MJ, play for San Sebastian in the Shakey’s V-League, the predecessor to the Premier Volleyball League. On Saturday, the Capital1…
Unexpected expenses rarely wait for payday. A medical bill, home repair, school expense, or temporary cash-flow gap can leave Filipinos looking for a quick source of funds. For qualified SSS members, SSS LoanLite…
MANILA, Philippines —The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warns taxpayers against accessing orus.ph, a website that appears to imitate its Online Registration and Update System (ORUS). The website may expose users to…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo will have to play without its coach, Louie Alas when it faces Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball…
MANILA, Philippines — Saavedra-led Megawide Construction Corp. is redirecting P1.23 billion in unused bond proceeds from transport-centric developments to housing projects under the government’s Pambansang Pabahay para…
MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific said on Friday that it canceled Manila-Riyadh flights and vice versa to ensure the safety of passengers amid an ongoing security situation in the Middle East. In an…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks rebounded Friday as investors bought beaten-down shares. Meanwhile, a pause in the peso’s slide offered some relief to market sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has yet to see any sign of a reenacted budget for 2027, amid concerns that the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could delay…
Los Angeles-based Filipina artist and songwriter Kiana V returns with her new album, ‘I KNOW BETTER’, a reflection on the messiness of knowing what you should do but choosing differently anyway. Fans can listen to the…
SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas, in partnership with Pinoy Fitness Philippines, proudly announces Hope Run 2026: “I Keep Running for Hope,” a month-long fundraising run that will take place from November 1 to 30…
This October, the King of the Monsters returns to the big screen at the first “Godzilla Film Festival” in the Philippines. This event will bring iconic films to Philippine cinemas, offering fans the chance to experience…
A home can be more than the space inside its walls. For some homebuyers, it is also about having room to slow down, spend time outdoors and enjoy everyday conveniences without going far from home. That is the lifestyle…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents living near an unstable hillside in Barangay Pulangbato may need to evacuate their homes as Cebu City assesses the risk of further landslides after a rain-triggered collapse buried…
Six years after its original release, Filipino alternative rock band Calein, known for songs such as “Umaasa” and “Someone,” is giving “Oras” new life with a remastered version that preserves its original emotion while…
Filipino-American stunt choreographer Jon Valera helped bring the signature moves of the popular video game franchise “Street Fighter” to the big screen. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the upcoming action film features…
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Navy sailor suffering from a medical emergency at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal was flown to Puerto Princesa City on Friday, Oct. 9, after Chinese Coast Guard vessels obstructed his…
Baby Poco is BACK with NEW Faces! Following the success of its first wave that became an instant hit and sold out in just three (3) months, Potato Corner is bringing back its adorable Baby Poco Blind Box with five new…
For the latest time this season, the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) has released another revised schedule for the remainder of its Season 26 high school and men's basketball tournaments. ...
Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez is silencing all negativity as she carries out her mission to score a “three-peat” for the Philippines at the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand. At the closed-door…
TACLOBAN CITY — Five individuals, including three Chinese nationals, were arrested in separate police operations against the alleged sale and distribution of unauthorized health products in Tacloban City on Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team on Friday flashed copies of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) confidential letters of authority (LOAs) issued to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The creations of Cebuano fashion designers were front and center at the benefit gala hosted by the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant, with no less than reigning queen Isabela Fernandes…
Unexpected expenses rarely wait for payday. A medical bill, home repair, school expense, or temporary cash-flow gap can leave Filipinos looking for a quick source of funds. For qualified SSS members, SSS LoanLite…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has urged private firms from the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) to explore investment opportunities in the country's transport projects....
The Philippines is set to make softball history. This December, the Philippines will host the U18 Men’s Softball Asia Cup for the first time, welcoming Asia’s top young softball athletes to Clark, Pampanga for a…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for detained Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta said Thursday they know nothing about rumored Sandiganbayan bails for their plunder cases. Citing a source, retired columnist…
MANILA, Philippines — Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has strengthened its grip on Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after completing a P12.4-billion acquisition of an additional stake from tycoon…
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson fine-tunes her shooting touch following every practice. That little bit of extra work has defined her greatness since being drafted first overall in 2018. On Thursday, she received a voice…
The Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) Season 2 tips off tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, at the Cordova Sports Complex, with junior and collegiate teams taking the court as the league begins its expanded…
NEW YORK–NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but the new-look 76ers fell 114-108 to the Nets in Brooklyn. James, the NBA’s all-time leading…
BINI marked another historic milestone as they became the first Filipino act nominated for Favorite Global Music Star at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Nickelodeon announced the nominees on Thursday, Oct. 8…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs made a strong statement in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26, crediting their tough defense for a huge 64-55 upset win over the…
MANILA, Philippines — A Ukraine-based firm linked to a banana chips company of Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, might be involved in money laundering, according to Senator-judge Risa…
Leading architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and construction professionals are set to gather at the Buildrite S.T.R.O.N.G. (Strengthening the Roots of the New Generation) Builders Summit 2026 on October 9…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four members of a family, including two children aged 5 and 6, were reportedly buried in a landslide in Sitio Kandarong Riverside, Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, following heavy rainfall on…
Fashion, sisterhood, and the beauty of resilience was brought into the spotlight at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 Gala Night for a Cause. Bringing together international beauty queen candidates, Cebuano…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Bantayan disposed of 178 sacks of 50-kilogram rice on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after the stock spoiled. These sacks of rice were discovered in July 2025 when Mayor Alex…
SANTIAGO, Chile — Heavy rains drenched Chile’s capital and the surrounding region Thursday, triggering mudslides that swept cars through streets, flooded homes, forced residents to evacuate and injured at least six…
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian-guided bomb exploded next to public buses filled with passengers in eastern Ukraine, authorities said Thursday, killing 30 people as part of a wave of attacks that also worsened power outages…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, the education ministry said, as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air quality to unhealthy…
MANILA, Philippines — Riyadh services operated by flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will remain suspended until Oct. 11 amid ongoing fighting in the Middle East that has damaged King Khalid International Airport…
SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Friday said it hoped former President Rodrigo Duterte would be physically and mentally healthy enough to face the accusations against him and “reveal the truth” after the International Criminal…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Injured Boholano basketball player Horrace Morata was deeply touched by the outpouring of support from generous donors who want nothing more than to see him recover from his injury and return to…
In his classic barong Tagalog, Paulo Avelino personally received his Outstanding Asian Star trophy at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, Oct. 8. Avelino was recognized for his…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix during his working visit here, Malacañang confirmed on Friday, citing opportunities to meet business leaders and discuss…
MANILA, Philippines — With inflation already accelerating this year, an economist warned that the looming strong El Niño could worsen it further by shrinking agricultural production and driving up electricity costs…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) has addressed concerns about patient watchers and companions staying outside its premises, citing its one-watcher policy, limited hospital…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Disaster preparedness and the delivery of basic services are the top priorities of his administration, Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. said during his 2026 State of the City…
New York, United States—NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but the new-look 76ers fell 114-108 to the Nets in Brooklyn. James, the NBA’s…
The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta reveals its full 2026 Cebu lineup featuring award-winning bars and bartenders across Asia...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is proposing a P15.74-billion budget for its 2027 investment program, with institutional development and management accounting for more than half of the proposed allocation ahead of…
Years of discipline, resilience, and support from his mentors and family have paid off for Jude Bernard Villarba Miñoza, a ‘Teknoy’ alumnus of the Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U) who emerged as the No. 1…
Filipino pageant fans woke up to news that the 76th Miss Universe edition will be hosted in Vietnam next year, but a faction of the international organization has claimed that the 2027 host country will be announced…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will continue to enjoy diesel savings for a third consecutive week, while gasoline prices will likely rise again next week. In a Friday advisory, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Benedicto College Cheetahs and the UC Baby Webmasters emerged as early pacesetters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 basketball tournaments, with both teams…
Sophia Laforteza will resume group activities with KATSEYE in the first week of January 2027, HYBE and Geffen Records announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. In a notice posted on Weverse, the companies said Laforteza has been…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Metro Cebu continue to face unhealthy air as the region’s air quality monitoring station recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 165 on Friday morning. The Environmental Management…
I have always believed that Hollywood is a place built on myths, but every once in a while, reality delivers a plot twist so perfect it makes you believe in the magic of Tinseltown all over again. In an era when the…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. described 2025 as a very challenging year for his administration. During his State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Poblacion Gymnasium on…
Maris Racal, Odette Khan, Carlo Aquino and Jericho Rosales tied for top acting honors at the 2026 Gawad Urian, with two winners each in the Best Actress and Best Actor categories. Racal won Best Actress for “Sunshine,”…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, October 9, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest…
As Christmas parties begin filling Cebu’s December calendar, so does one familiar holiday assignment: finding a gift for the person whose name you drew for Manito-Manita. The Filipino exchange-gift tradition remains a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Flood-prone communities in Metro Cebu face continued rain-related risks as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) brings rain showers and thunderstorms to the Visayas, even as a monitored…
MANILA, Philippines – Two weather systems will bring rain to most parts of the country on Friday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said…
I grew up in the 1970s to ‘80s watching classic Philippine cinema in black-and-white family TV set that frequently featured traditional Filipino love songs called Kundiman. The film Bituing Marikit (1937) takes both its…
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution is expected to wrap up the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s testimony on the 37th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday before calling forensic financial…
MANILA, Philippines — The presentation of evidence against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has been wrapped up by the prosecution during the first day of the plunder case trial before the Sandiganbayan Third Division over a P75…
MANILA, Philippines — We have all joked about the handwriting of doctors. Most of us hand our prescription over to the drugstore counter, pay for whatever is handed back to us, and not bother to take a second look at…
MANILA, Philippines – Luxury magazine Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has named Coron, El Nido, and Boracay among the top 15 beaches in the world, the only country to get three spots on the list. Based on the 2026 CNT…
Law Roach is widely known as Zendaya’s long-time stylist, but he’s been behind many more of Hollywood’s best looks...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a minor phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at the main crater of Taal volcano on Thursday evening, and warned of thin ashfall…
From post-sun cheeks to smoky eyes and blurred wine lips, spring/summer 2027 is giving the shade a new season...
MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday night said it was facilitating and monitoring the emergency medical evacuation of one of the naval personnel aboard the BRP Sierra Madre…
This is the Daily Gospel of Octoberr 9, 2026, which is the Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time.
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SINGAPORE — President Marcos said on Thursday that he was “terribly excited” about the US-led Pax Silica initiative, which he sees as an opportunity for the Philippines to expand its role in the global semiconductor…
Scams cost Filipino consumers an estimated P121.8 billion over the past year as exposure to fraudulent schemes continued to climb, with more than eight in 10 adults encountering scammers, according to the latest report…
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…
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Tim Cone said Gilas Pilipinas had hoped to bring its regular national team core to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games but was prevented from doing so after Japanese and South Korean clubs refused to release their Filipino…
Alex Eala sat wide-eyed in front of her idol, the tennis star she had admired since childhood. “This is a dream. This is a dream for me,” Eala told Maria Sharapova as she guested in the tennis legend’s podcast, Pretty…
All eyes will be on Jhonnel Ababa and Yvon Bisera as the duo takes hot form into their respective ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship campaigns starting Monday in Cagayan de Oro. Ababa will try to win for the second…
Monico Puentevella, the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president and a longtime sports official, on Thursday called on the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to stop meddling with the affairs of National…
Hold that judgment! It might be too early to ascribe malice to now-detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s act of stripping bare the Senate office he had bequeathed Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. There…
But I cannot help saying this first! This I learned two days ago on Day 35 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that made me break into a sinister smile: If you have a stash of cash in hand or in the…
Language. Policy. Reality. The landscape of Philippine politics is not merely shaped by votes, legislation, or campaign funds. It is profoundly constructed by language. In a nation characterized by sharp socioeconomic…
While archaeology and anthropology contribute much to our understanding of Philippine food and cuisine, fieldwork in these disciplines is not for me. As a historian, I prefer working in the quiet, air-conditioned…
The geography of the Philippines is both a blessing and a curse. We are rich in natural resources, but we are also highly susceptible to natural hazards. And when a vulnerable community is exposed to natural hazards, we…
This week’s hearing in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resurrected the issue of her grade in the licensure examination for lawyers (which is more popularly known as bar exams) that she took in 2005…
Only recently, the government announced the launch of Pambansang Botika at the Social Security System Diliman branch in Quezon City with the goal of improving access to quality and affordable medicines. Led by the…
Another week, another social media drama—and while this isn’t as intense as previous incidents, it’s worth writing about. A woman from my hometown went out and posted about eating at a well-known Italian restaurant at…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Disaster preparedness and the delivery of basic services are the top priorities of his administration, Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. said during his 2026 State of the City…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a new record low on Thursday as expectations of higher US interest rates strengthened the dollar. The peso weakened 15 centavos to close at 62.90 per dollar, surpassing…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is planning three new high-capacity bus corridors spanning more than 100 kilometers (km) across Metro Manila, building on the existing EDSA Busway to improve…
MANILA, Philippines — Economic growth this year is likely to fall short of President Marcos’ target as weak domestic demand weighs on the economy, Bank of America said, while the central bank is expected to focus more…
MANILA, Philippines — Figaro Culinary Group Inc. is seeking to delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), with Figaro Coffee Systems Inc. (FCSI) planning to buy out minority shareholders at P0.82 per share. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has more than tripled its airport infrastructure project portfolio to 91 this year, as it steps up efforts to modernize gateways amid…
MANILA, Philippines — Ten companies, including those backed by power giants, have expressed interest in joining the country’s first mid-merit natural gas bidding. Among those vying to secure contracts are Prime Infra…
MANILA, Philippines — Automotive giant Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. is pouring P3 million into the conservation of Mindoro’s tamaraws, the critically endangered animals after which it named its locally assembled…
MANILA, Philippines — We were all taught the 5 P’s of marketing: Product, Price, Place, Promotion and People. In stable times, they work together. You balance them. In uncertain times, that balance disappears. One P…
The more ambitious the strategy, the more dangerous it is to pretend you know exactly how it will succeed. For more than 30 years of mentoring executives, advising business owners and evaluating business models, I have…
MANILA, Philippines — In a dizzying marketplace where the line between legitimate and bogus, scam and sale, artificial intelligence-generated and the real deal is increasingly blurred, consumers could use a few…
MANILA, Philippines — All pedagogical research states that in business the aim of excellent, if not satisfying customer service, is to create a high value customer lifetime value. This customer lifetime value is…
MANILA, Philippines — Even in Asia’s fiercely competitive retail landscape, where homegrown names jostle with global behemoths for consumers’ wallets, some familiar Philippine brands are proving they still have plenty…
SINGAPORE — President Marcos met with executives of US logistics giant FedEx in Singapore on Thursday, where the company raised the possibility of further expanding its Philippine operations amid an ongoing upgrade of…
SINGAPORE — President Marcos on Thursday highlighted the easing of foreign ownership restrictions in certain industries as he sought to attract international investors to the Philippines. Marcos said his administration…
MANILA, Philippines — US-based Koloma, Inc. has reported encouraging results from its initial test in its search for native hydrogen resources in Luzon, according to the energy chief. Department of Energy (DOE)…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ ongoing free trade negotiations with major markets, including the European Union (EU) and Canada, will proceed as planned despite the departure of the country’s chief trade…
MANILA, Philippines — United Arab Emirates flag carrier Emirates is heading to Manila for a two-day recruitment drive for Filipino pilots, as the world’s largest international airline expands its workforce amid growing…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s target to energize about 100,000 households in remote areas will require investments reaching P20 billion to P27 billion, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Thursday. At the…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration’s infrastructure spending plan may deliver less economic benefit than intended as persistent implementation bottlenecks prevent key agencies from fully using their…
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MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute on Friday called for a unified government approach to address child stunting, citing gaps in nutrition data and fragmented feeding programs. The independent think…
MANILA, Philippines — During Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday, the prosecution panel manifested through public prosecutor and Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno that the financial analyst they…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱377.06 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱101.03 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The Ultra…
MANILA, Philippines – Day 37 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday centered on the testimony of financial forensic analyst lawyer Alexander Cabrera, whom the prosecution presented as its final…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Richard Palpal-latoc and three others for…
MANILA, Philippines – Ongoing development programs by the government in communities formerly affected by armed conflict are among the reasons why the insurgents are steadily losing influence in the countryside. This was…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has ruled out an oil spill as the cause of discolored water and foul odor reported along portions of the coastline in Barangay Talabaan, Mamburao…
MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of its 17th anniversary, Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Laguna Water launched an expanded implementation of its Daloy ng Saya program months ahead of its traditional…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 60-year-old woman and her two grandchildren, aged 5 and 6, were killed when a landslide buried their house in Barangay Pulangbato here on Friday, Oct. 9. The landslide struck shortly after…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police launched a manhunt for three individuals who duped a 72-year-old retired government employee to hand in jewelry and other valuables worth about P100,000 in a “budol-budol”…
MANILA, Philippines — Two containers carrying P29-million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted at the Sub-port of North Harbor in Tondo, Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Friday. The BOC said that at…
MANILA, Philippines — Food company GenCorp Industries Inc. remained part of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests under her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) — even if the firm does not…
MANILA, Philippines – After testifying on his financial review of Vice President Sara Duterte, and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio’s wealth on Friday, financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexandra B. Cabrera stated that…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) in Palo, Leyte is rolling out a community-centered program aimed at making residents feel safe. Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, PRO-8 regional director, said the program…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusn del Sur — Police and environmental law enforcement operatives arrested two men and seized an estimated P810,000 worth of illegally sawn hardwood lumber during an anti-illegal logging operation in…
MANILA, Philippines — Labor group National Union of Workers in Hotel, Restaurant and Allied Industries (NUWHRAIN) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of three engineering workers…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel’s final witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth tagged the purchasing of a manager’s check as a form of “tinikling.” This was because the…
ILIGAN CITY, Northern Mindanao — The main building of Iligan City Hall was illuminated in pink to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection and mental health care for women. The activity…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday that it directed transportation authorities to explore a possible route along the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 for Public Utility Buses (PUBs)…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — City health officials here are rushing to secure confirmatory testing for 73 suspected Hepatitis A cases. The move comes following a sharp rise in infections in Barangay Lurugan, a heavily…
MANILA, Philippines — The table prepared by prosecution witness, lawyer and accountant Alexander Cabrera, alleges that Vice President Sara Duterte had a total unexplained wealth of P817.87 million from 2022 to 2025. On…
MANILA, Philippines — The table prepared by prosecution witness, lawyer and accountant Alexander Cabrera, alleges that Vice President Sara Duterte had a total unexplained wealth of P817.87 million from 2022 to 2025. On…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Joel Villanueva on Friday expressed alarm that Cale88 Foods Corp. supposedly has only two employees, despite reporting over P150 million in revenue and over P6 million in losses…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte supposedly failed to declare over P207 million worth of cash in different bank accounts belonging to her and her husband, Manases Carpio, a financial forensic analyst…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Friday said the low-pressure area (LPA) off Northern Samar will affect some areas in the country until Saturday, Oct. 10. In its 4 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — After helping secure the historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections last month, troops of the Army’s 27th Infantry Battalion (27IB) have finally returned home. Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon, 10th Infantry…
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and a delegation of lawmakers brought LegisHear to the Jose Rizal Coliseum in Calamba, Laguna, on Friday to discuss with residents and other stakeholders a…
COTABATO CITY — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim has asked to meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on implementing the Bangsamoro peace agreement. In a letter dated October 1…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday said it had already issued a Letter of Authority (LOA) to Cale88 Food Corporation, the company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police intercepted a motorized boat carrying over P7.2 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes and arrested eight crew members during a seaborne operation in the coastal waters…
MANILA, Philippines — Levito Baligod, lawyer of the so-called “Maleta boys,” on Friday posted bail of P30,000 in a libel case filed by Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante. In June, Abante filed the case against…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested two graduating college students on Thursday following a pre-dawn drinking brawl that left a 46-year-old man dead and another wounded in this town, authorities said Friday…
MANILA, Philippines – Seeking to consolidate its financial evidence under Article II, the House prosecution panel calls lawyer Alexander Cabrera to testify as a forensic financial expert witness in the Senate…
MANILA, Philippines – A financial forensic analyst was called into the witness stand by the prosecution on Friday, during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, overriding objections from the defense team over…
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) operator on Friday said that it will install additional ticketing booths and implement other measures at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX)…
MANILA, Philippines — A trucking industry group has rejected a weeklong no-work protest at the Port of Manila, warning that halting operations could disrupt cargo movement and hurt the economy even as truckers and…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate took down its livestream of the first half of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday following concerns about the data privacy of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A soldier wounded in Thursday night’s ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan, died early Friday morning, a military official confirmed. Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines – Prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan questioned the defense’s approach during its cross-examination of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) chief of staff Atty. Anne Loraine Garcia-Marquez on…
MANILA, Philippines — A mental health group on Friday criticized a bill seeking to restrict social media use among children below 18. It called the proposed measure a “non-solution” to keeping young people safe. The…
MANILA, Philippines — A Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) official on Friday raised to the impeachment court her concern about the exposure of the names of their revenue officers in public after the defense team…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial has dropped Article III of the Articles of Impeachment or the allegations that she bribed different officials of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday called out one of her lawyers for allegedly going in circles while questioning a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)…
MANILA, Philippines – Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer says Vice President Sara Duterte had consented to the public viewing of a letter of authority (LOA) issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to Duterte and her…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — What started as a domestic dispute over a locked door ended in tragedy on Thursday morning, after a 45-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her nephew in Barangay Migcawayan, Damulog…
Screengrab from the Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — The defense team on Friday displayed copies of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) confidential letters of authority (LOAs) issued to Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked sixth out of 84 countries in mind health for adults aged 18 to 34, with a Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) score of 59, according to an analysis by Inquirer data scientist Dr…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte thanked her supporters on Friday for their continued trust in her even as she faces “many trials.” Duterte made the pronouncement as she met with her supporters who went…
MANILA, Philippines —The entire University of the Philippines (UP) System is eligible for the 2024 Performance-Based Bonus, which qualified personnel can expect to receive before the end of 2026, Department of Budget…
BAGUIO CITY — Transport group Piston Metro Baguio protested the World Bank-led transport modernization convention at Baguio’s Venus Park Hotel, an hour before talks began. Piston reiterated its opposition to abolishing…
MANILA, Philippines — Protesters calling for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte gathered outside the Senate ahead of Friday’s impeachment trial proceedings. The protesters have been gathering along JW Diokno…
MANILA, Philippines — A pending petition before the Supreme Court prompted the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Friday to postpone anew the arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats…
MANILA, Philippines – Senate panel on agriculture, food and agrarian reform chairperson Sen. Kiko Pangilinan has sought an inquiry into low farmgate prices of hogs and chicken amid increasing production and feed costs…
MANILA, Philippines – Senate panel on agriculture, food and agrarian reform chairperson Sen. Kiko Pangilinan has sought an inquiry into low farmgate prices of hogs and chicken amid increasing production and feed costs…
LUCENA CITY — Twenty-nine families, comprising 107 individuals, evacuated in Agoncillo, Batangas, after a minor phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano on Thursday evening. Citing the latest data from the evacuation…
MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats was postponed for the second time on Friday by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98. The arraignment was…
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution is expected to wrap up the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s testimony on the 37th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday before calling forensic financial…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Friday for her arraignment on three counts of grave threats. Duterte is expected to be formally informed of the…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two locally developed technologies for weather monitoring and waste management are moving closer to wider commercial and institutional use following agreements signed during a regional…
LEGAZPI CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies to help farmers cope with potential water shortages as El Niño threatens agricultural…
MANILA, Philippines — A new low-pressure area (LPA) formed outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday but is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, according to the…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution’s presentation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is expected to conclude on Friday, with a forensic financial…
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – Onsite classes in this central Pangasinan town are suspended on Friday, Oct. 9, to allow teachers to attend a municipal-wide celebration of World Teachers’ Day. Schools will shift to asynchronous…
MANILA, Philippines — Inquirer.net assignment editor and longtime judiciary reporter Ma. Theresa “Tetch” Torres-Tupas was among the journalists honored by Icons of Change in 2026, joining a list that includes BBC World…
MANILA, Philippines — The chief prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday warned individuals who acquired identification cards for people with disability (PWD) through illegal means or deception that…
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 a shortage in fire-fighting equipment, saying the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday warned public officials against using gas allocations meant for government vehicles for their own private cars, saying that a local official was recently…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities stopped 53 school shootings being planned in South Cotabato right after the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School that left three students dead, including the 16-year-old…
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s budget for next year is morphing into a “politics-centered” spending plan, a budget watchdog warned on Thursday as it accused lawmakers of channeling funds into projects…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday withheld calling Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste a “fugitive from justice” in connection with his criminal case, saying only the court may officially put…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) rewarded 28 civilian informants with a total of P9.15 million for information that officials said led to major drug seizures, the dismantling of a…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar on Thursday crossed over to the Senate majority, bringing the bloc’s membership to 14 and securing his chairmanship of the powerful public works committee, a move that came amid…
MANILA, Philippines — The net income after tax of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, from 2007 to 2025 amounting to more than P85 million does not add up to her declared net worth in…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Bishops from the province of Capiz have expressed solidarity with the Diocese of Kalibo in raising concerns over the opening and operation of a casino in Boracay, urging government officials…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — At least 120 children forced into labor because of poverty were rescued in this city and in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The continuing El Niño phenomenon is taking a toll on agriculture, water resources, public health and livelihoods in other parts of the Visayas, with Northern Samar reporting more…
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has called out water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. for the company’s allegedly poor service, noting that they mention a lot of reasons while still earning billions…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos’ decision to certify as urgent a bill that would facilitate a sustainable reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would prepare the government for any kind of…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found former Bohol provincial board member Vierna Mae Boniel-Maglasang guilty of “serious dishonesty,” thereby imposing a penalty of dismissal from…
SAN FRANCISCO — Three former OpenAI security researchers on Thursday accused the ChatGPT maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the debate over safety at a company…
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