CEBU CITY —Creamline continues to draw big crowds after 10 years in the Premier Volleyball League, as its opening game set an attendance record at SM Seaside Cebu Arena on Saturday with 19,106 fans. The record crowd…
ANTIPOLO—Nick Hornsby understands that the duration of his stint with TNT depends on if and when Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is ready to make his long-awaited return in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Regardless of whether his…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Philippines’ Gabrielle Galapia is just a step away from the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 crown now that she has gained a spot among the five finalists. What started as a field of 38…
ANTIPOLO—TNT, behind the hot shooting of RR Pogoy and the all-around play of import Nick Hornsby, secured a quarterfinals berth in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after repeating over San Miguel Beer, 116-98, on Saturday at…
MANILA, Philippines — The same Chinese maritime militia vessel has intruded into the waters of Philippine-held Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea for the second time in less than two weeks, prompting authorities to…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The race to the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International crown has gotten even tighter with just 11 delegates advancing to the next stage of the competition, including the Philippines’ Gabrielle…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines–Mo Konateh showed just how dominant he could be for Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament Konateh…
CEBU CITY — Eya Laure proved that she is built for the big moments, delivering when the pressure peaked to power Choco Mucho’s comeback win over revamped Capital1 in the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Gabrielle Galapia of the Philippines has taken another step closer to the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International crown and has now taken a spot among the Top 15. The competition at Mactan Expo in…
CEBU CITY — Creamline kicked off its title defense with a 25-18, 25-21, 25-18 sweep of Akari in front of 19,106 fans in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series opener on Saturday at SM Seaside Cebu Arena here…
Check out this page for live updates on Miss Grand International 2026 Angelica Lopez has bid her dreams for a three-peat goodbye as she concluded her journey to the Miss Grand International 2026 crown after she fell…
Angelica Lopez, the Philippine contestant in the Miss Grand International beauty competition 2026 was not selected among its top 11 finalists....
MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party (LP) and its chair, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, on Saturday defended Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo over her meeting with Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh, saying there was no…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Angelica Lopez, the Philippine contestant in the Miss Grand International beauty competition 2026 has earned a place among its last 25 contenders. She also received the award for Best in…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University took advantage of Ateneo playing without its head coach to notch a convincing 93-70 win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
Angelica Lopez of the Philippines is off to a promising start as she entered the Top 25 of the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Oct. 10. The announcement came after the show’s…
CEBU CITY — In front of Spikers’ Turf’s biggest crowd in history with 13,180 fans, Alpha Insurance outlasted the revamped Savouge, 25-22, 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 16-14, to kick off its Invitational Conference campaign on a…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant is bringing the vibrance of island life with the delegates partying in resort fashion to open the Grand Coronation Night. The 38 ladies took the…
SINGAPORE–Max Verstappen won a wet and wild Singapore Grand Prix sprint race for Red Bull on Saturday after George Russell crashed his Mercedes when leading at the end of the opening lap. Verstappen held off Ferrari’s…
NEW YORK — Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob proclaimed that his team would win a championship within its first five years when he bought the expansion franchise. The Valkyries are now one step away from achieving…
The race for the Miss Grand International 2026 crown officially began on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Bangkok, Thailand as this year’s edition welcomed 78 delegates vying for the crown. The grand opening number kicked off with…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines— National University watched without hesitation as Reinhard Jumamoy took the game-winning shot in overtime of the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
The 2026 Miss Grand International pageant is set to culminate this Saturday night, October 10, with a “Grand Final” show in Bangkok, Thailand. READ: Miss Grand International 2026: What to expect at the Grand Final on…
ANTIPOLO—Terrafirma kept its slim quarterfinal hopes alive in the PBA Governors’ Cup after blowing out guest team Macau, 146-127, on Saturday at Ynares Center here. Import Justin Strings, Juami Tiongson, rookies Geo…
MANILA, Philippines — Sibol may have settled for bronze in the Pokémon Unite event of the 2026 Asian Games esports competition, but the medal marked a breakthrough for a game its coach described as non-mainstream in the…
MANILA, Philippines — The 17th Asia CEO Awards, presented by Santé Barley, will hold its grand finale on October 13, 2026, at the Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations across…
Cebuano guard Reinhard Jumamoy delivered the game-winner for the National University (NU) Bulldogs, drilling a triple off the glass with 0.5 seconds left to stun the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers…
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers may have to brace for even higher power rates, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) rate reset after more than a decade. In its decision…
Cebuano amateur boxing standout Mark Ashley Fajardo officially cleared the scales for his much-anticipated professional debut, taking the first step in his transition from decorated amateur boxer to the professional…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines–National University outlasted University of Santo Tomas, 87-85, in overtime in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Smart…
Faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of posting a “three-peat” for the Philippines at the Miss Grand International pageant, Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez remains steadfast in her quest for the crown. Fueling…
CEBU CITY — Bella Belen knows talent alone will not be enough for Capital1 to become a contender in the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary conference. The PVL’s top rookie last season rued the lack of team…
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged ₱193.59 million in appropriations under Mandaue City’s 2025 Development Fund for lacking essential project details to ensure procurement and implementation readiness....
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Talent manager and ALV Pageant Circle Pres. Arnold Vegafria is confident that his bet to the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant, Gabrielle Galapia, will deliver another crown. One of the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 4th Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) Boysen Cup 2026 is introducing a new team formation scheme that will bring players from different age groups together, promoting camaraderie…
They had gathered to eat lunch, as they often did whenever the family came together at their house in Sitio Kandarong Riverside, Barangay Pulangbato....
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala will play a qualifier in the first round of the Wuhan Open. Eala is seeded 13th in the WTA 1000 hardcourt event. Only the top eight seeds earned a first-round bye. The Filipino sensation…
Fashion icon Heart Evangelista and actor-director John Prats are bringing back fans' childhood memories of their iconic love team, “JoHeart.” ...
MANILA, Philippines — The court has authority to order banks to explain the transactions of a deceased person’s account, including deductions, to ascertain the correct funds of the remaining estate. The Supreme Court’s…
CEBU CITY — Sisi Rondina-Rosales treated her fellow Cebuanos with a thrilling five-set comeback in her PVL return after a six-month stint for Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball. Rondina-Rosales joined hands with Eya Laure…
Mirra Andreeva breezed into the China Open final on Saturday, brushing aside Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2, and will play either home hope Zheng Qinwen or Belgium’s Elise Mertens for the title. “I wanted to play aggressive…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu’s air quality eased to the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” level on Saturday, October 10, according to the latest readings from the Environmental Management Bureau Region VII…
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans rallied from two sets down to complete a come-from-behind victory over the Capital1 Solar Spikers. ...
NEW YORK– The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later. That means Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will have to wait on extensions they hoped would get…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala acknowledged that her serve remains an area for improvement as she compared her development with the challenges Rafael Nadal experienced during his career. The world No. 18 discussed her…
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they’ve traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century…
On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) said the risk of pneumonic plague in the Philippines remains “very low” as it monitors the investigation into the death of a laboratory worker in Irkutsk, Russia....
On Friday, budget carrier Cebu Pacific said that it canceled Manila-Riyadh flights and vice versa to ensure the safety of passengers amid an ongoing security situation in the Middle East. ...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — From their early days as a couple to their engagement, Chloe San Jose and Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo have been giving fans reasons to celebrate their love story. San Jose recently shared…
CEBU CITY — Choco Mucho’s Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina-Rosales just returned from practice for their club days ago after their respective Alas Pilipinas stints in the Asian Games. But the dynamic duo hardly missed a beat…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The delegates of this year’s Miss Asia Pacific International pageant visited so many towns and cities in the country, but they spent more time basking under the Cebu sun, hopping on and off buses…
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 promote peace…
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Saturday (Oct. 10) the launch of China’s Long March 12 rocket, warning of potential hazards from falling rocket debris in waters off Palawan…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Saturday called China’s presence in the territorial waters of Kota Island a “coordinated militia…
BACOLOD CITY— Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island had a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday, October 10, sending an ash plume above its summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
SHANGHAI — Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters after a shock second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday. The 39-year-old great was beaten 6-4, 6-3 in a match that lasted just 87 minutes. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) directed regional development councils (RDCs) to start reviewing and prioritizing projects as they prepare for the 2028 national budget. Consequently…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday Filipinos are now more concerned with getting cheaper electricity than with where it comes from, suggesting a shift in public attitudes toward nuclear energy…
PENONOMÉ, Panama— A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, destroying roads and buildings in the country’s center. No immediate reports of casualties were reported. The shallow tremor was felt across the…
Reigning queen Emma Mary Tiglao has encouraged the candidates of Miss Grand International 2026 to be “competitive yet kind” as they gear up for the final leg of the competition. In a message posted on Instagram ahead of…
CORDOVA, Cebu – Benevola de Cebu Foundation Inc. (BDCFI) brought its Lakbay Alalay Program to Cordova on Friday, October 9, providing 20 wheelchairs and 21 quad canes to 41 residents through a partnership with the…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, was granted legal authority by a California court Thursday to protect her property for their 11-year-old daughter after the television…
MANILA, Philippines — Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned from his post, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Saturday. “He resigned […] His resignation was already accepted,”…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga—Authorities arrested a Chinese allegedly connected to the massive Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga. He was apprehended during a law…
LAS VEGAS — If the Aces set the recent standard by winning three of the four past titles, the Valkyries are showing that not all the WNBA history making these days belongs only to Las Vegas. Golden State last season…
NEW YORK — Angel Reese was sitting at home watching the end of the WNBA Finals last season when she tweeted “ manifesting the finals.” Exactly 364 days later, Reese is there after helping Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals…
Cebu City, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte shared on social media her gratitude to Filipinos from the Netherlands and other neighboring countries who joined the Free Duterte Now Movement. Last July 29, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Fisherfolk from Zambales on Saturday urged the Senate impeachment court to thoroughly investigate the alleged Chinese funds received by a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her…
MANILA, Philippines — Judges at a trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former President Rodrigo Duterte is physically and mentally fit to stand trial, saying he can follow the…
Shaina Magdayao and JC de Vera are set to bring Francisco Balagtas’ literary classic “Florante at Laura” to the big screen in a new film adaptation directed by Alvin Yapan. Titled “Ang Florante at Laura ni Balagtas,”…
MANILA, Philippines–New import Jordan Murphy was glad to provide what Barangay Ginebra asked of him in Friday’s 129-111 rout of Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup before a big crowd at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Murphy…
Reina Filipinas Angelica Lopez is still in the running for the Best National Costume award at the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand, garnering a spot in the Top 15. The Palaweña lass is among the five…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Anti-narcotics operatives confiscated four kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P27.2 million and arrested three individuals in a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Bulacao late Friday…
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Yeng Guiao offered no excuses for the way Rain or Shine played poorly in its 129-111 loss to Barangay Ginebra as it resumed its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on Friday. The Elasto Painters never…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will once again attend the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Grand Prix during his working visit to the city-state, with Malacañang citing the event as an opportunity to engage with…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The problem of watchers being forced to sleep outside the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) persists and remains unresolved. Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said she wanted to raise the…
SB19 and BINI are among the leading contenders at the 11th PPop Music Awards, earning multiple nominations across major categories. Both groups are nominated for Artist of the Year. SB19 received nods for Song of the…
PENONOMÉ, Panama—A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the center of the country. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The shallow tremor was…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines — El Niño-induced dry conditions have resulted in an estimated P173.69 million in agricultural losses in Bohol, affecting 6,676 farmers across 24 of the province’s 48 municipalities…
Property investment typically comes down to two considerations: the advantages a location offers today and the value it can still create over time. Along Metro Manila’s C5 corridor, both are increasingly evident…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Despite the nationwide economic slowdown, Bohol sustained its gross domestic product (GDP) growth at a rate “higher than the regional average,” Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said. The province’s…
BTS’s arrival in Lima, Peru prompted a series of citywide events ranging from a temporarily renamed street to the group’s car getting mobbed by fans on the streets. The K-pop supergroup kicked off their tour in the city…
Beauty lovers had something to look forward to as Rustan’s brought back its signature Beauty Addict 2026: Spotlight at the newly renovated Rustan’s Beauty Source inside Ayala Center Cebu on October 9, 2026. Giving…
A stray monkey reportedly spotted in Ginatilan, Cebu on October 7. | Photo contributed by Marlon Alcala/FB LILOAN, Cebu — The latest suspect in a string of motorcycle side mirror thefts has a tail. This, as a monkey…
A beloved childhood classic is making its way back to the big screen as The Land Before Time comes exclusively to select Robinsons Movieworld branches this October 9 to 11, October 16 to 18, and October 23 to 25…
Sarah Lahbati sparked speculation about her love life after sharing photos and videos with a mystery man on social media on her 33rd birthday. Lahbati reposted birthday greetings from a man whose Instagram account is…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu and the rest of the Visayas will see cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, October 10, due to the effects of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the Intertropical…
Charlie Puth has expressed surprise that his upcoming Manila concert is the only stop on his Asia tour that has yet to sell out. The American singer-songwriter took to TikTok to raise his queries about the ticket…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Environment authorities have taken custody of an ailing Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) after residents rescued the bird when it repeatedly fell to the…
MANILA, Philippines—The International Criminal Court (ICC) states that its work as a court of last resort is not politically motivated. At the same time, it called on its own members to make sure that it is able to…
MANILA, Philippines — Spending more than P300,000 on shoes in a single day and having a P200,000 dinner in Tokyo, Japan, are hardly consistent with claims of living a simple life, members of the prosecution team told…
NEW YORK, United States—Protesters gathered in New York on Friday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers shot a Dominican man in an incident that has provoked a showdown between the city’s Democratic…
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday it is looking into the possibility of including the Philippine carabao mango in future space missions. “We’re taking the carabao mango and exploring…
As the year-end holidays approach, employees can start preparing for their Christmas expenses by checking which bonuses they are entitled to receive, when these should be paid, and whether their employers are required…
Burdens are meant to be shared, but in this collective atmosphere of doom and gloom, of mental health concerns and suicide cases, could burden-sharing break both backs?...
WASHINGTON D.C., United States—US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia’s agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of…
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains focused on his duties despite a decline in his public satisfaction ratings, Malacañang said Friday, following the release of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…
“Luha ng Buwaya,” the singer’s latest release featuring Gloc-9, is as no-nonsense as it gets: “Walang pake kung kami ay malunod sa baha / Basta lunod mga bulsa ng mga nakaw na biyaya”...
This is the Daily Gospel of October 10, 2026, which is the Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time.
As we mark World Mental Health Day, remember that functioning well is not always the same as being well. Mental health is also about enjoying life, connecting with people, finding meaning, and being present...
MANILA, Philippines — A trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has allowed the prosecution to add more killing incidents, except for one involving a high-value target, to the charges against former…
MANILA, Philippines — Diesel products are on track for three consecutive weeks of rollbacks, while gasoline prices are expected to increase anew on Oct. 13. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the risk of pneumonic plague in the Philippines remains “very low” as it monitors the investigation into the death of a laboratory worker in Irkutsk…
SINGAPORE — President Marcos will again watch the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Grand Prix during his working visit here, Malacañang said on Friday, citing opportunities to meet business leaders and potential investors who…
OSLO, Norway — South African champion of international law Navi Pillay, who was awarded this year’s Nobel peace prize, joked she might “share the prize” with US President Donald Trump if people kept applauding her. “If…
MANILA, Philippines — A medical emergency evacuation of a Philippine Navy sailor from BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal was delayed by more than 10 hours when the China Coast Guard blocked rescue efforts…
MANILA, Philippines — Judges at a trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have declared that former President Rodrigo Duterte is physically and mentally well and would be able to follow the proceedings…
The spring/summer 2027 (SS27) Louis Vuitton collection is inspired by the fluidity and mobility of the conditions, capabilities, and movement of the human body...
EJ Obiena could not be happier with how 2026 turned out, bouncing back from two difficult years to regain his place among the world’s top pole vaulters. “You never really know until you bounce back, so I wouldn’t say…
It was probably the longest time it took for a team to build a four-game winning streak, but Magnolia made sure it wouldn’t lose the steam it built heading into the PBA Governors’ Cup break and kept its winning streak…
CEBU CITY—The Premier Volleyball League and Spikers’ Turf kick off their 10th anniversary celebrations Saturday with a star-studded tripleheader—featuring old guards and up-and-coming aces—before a sold-out crowd at SM…
PANAMA CITY — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook Panama on Friday morning, collapsing buildings near its epicenter and prompting evacuations across the country. The quake, which was felt as far away as…
New Ateneo coach Louie Alas went from playing in his first rivalry match to missing the next game due to a suspension for the first time as a Blue Eagle. The league handed Alas a one-game suspension on the heels of an…
Jose Rizal University put everyone on notice when it scored a victory in the first game of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament doubleheader on Friday. The Bombers won their fifth game in six outings and were…
It was 1 a.m. The calm yet deafening sound of the breezy midnight wind whispered to my ears. The silence was interrupted by the crunching of rocks as a car’s headlights illuminated the dark sky. It was our ride heading…
Today’s title refers, of course, to the great man, Cesar E. A. Virata (12/12/1930-10/2/2026), who just passed away. Cesar Virata was consistently outstanding in both what he did—in academia, government, the private…
There are disasters that arrive with a warning, and there are disasters that slowly become ordinary. “Super El Niño” belongs to the second kind. We see it first in weather forecasts, then in dry fields, empty…
MANILA, Philippines —˜The Marcos administration has raised P167.25 billion in new money from its 32nd retail Treasury bond (RTB) offering, exceeding its P150-billion target after a weeklong offer period. Initially, the…
MANILA, Philippines — The strong reception for GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) is drawing investors’ attention beyond the fintech giant, with some now looking at other Philippine companies. On…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will adopt an international bond pricing convention on Jan. 4, 2027, covering eligible peso-denominated government and corporate securities as regulators seek to attract more…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) exceeded its 2025 targets for asset recovery, loan resolution and the liquidation of closed banks, boosting recoveries for depositors and creditors…
MANILA, Philippines — Four big-ticket projects in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s (Peza) pipeline could propel the agency to an all-time high in investment approvals this year, potentially surpassing its…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Check these out....
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MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon will receive daily pay increases under a new wage order approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (RTWPB IV-A)…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Faced with declining tourist arrivals and concerns over expensive food and services, the provincial government is banking on new international flights, fair pricing and sustainable tourism to…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Local authorities in Alicia town, Zamboanga Sibugay have launched an investigation into unauthorized business activities following the arrest of over 200 foreign nationals in twin…
MANILA, Philippines — Around 201,000 domestic workers in the Calabarzon region will receive a P750 monthly wage increase starting Oct. 26, raising their minimum monthly pay to P7,500 under a new wage order. The Regional…
COTABATO CITY — Police authorities in Lanao del Sur arrested Saturday, Oct. 10, two suspected high-value drug personalities and seized from them P3.9 million worth of illegal drugs. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, speaking for…
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the ₱259.92-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱90.14 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026…
INITAO, Misamis Oriental — To honor the sacrifice of a fallen local hero, Initao College here held on Friday, Oct. 9, the 7th PSMS Jason Magno Memorial Voluntary Blood Donation Drive. The annual event pays tribute to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a 23-year-old man wanted on a statutory rape charge in Rosario, La Union, on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO). The suspect, who was…
MANILA, Philippines — House impeachment prosecution team adviser and spokesperson Ace Barbers said Saturday that the unexplained wealth allegation against Vice President Sara Duterte was, in his personal assessment, the…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested two suspected drug pushers who allegedly yielded P374,000 worth of shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and a gun in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dau on Friday night, Oct. 9. In…
MANILA, Philippines — Fishing families in Zambales who are struggling with dwindling catches and restricted access to Bajo de Masinloc deserve an explanation of the P319 million in China-linked remittances received by…
MANILA, Philippines—Beyond the familiar mayas and herons, the province of Albay is home to a diverse array of birds, including species found only in the Philippines and migratory birds that visit the country. This…
MANILA, Philippines — Several civilians and a police officer were injured when a military vehicle figured in a multi-vehicle collision in Manila, on Saturday morning. In a statement, the Philippines Marine Corps said…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday that he hoped more senators would join the 14-member Senate majority. Asked in a DWIZ interview if more senators would join the majority following…
COTABATO CITY — Seven members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were wounded in clashes with an armed group in Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao del Sur, that forced more than 3,000 residents to flee their…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado expressed confidence that the province would return to a sustained growth path in the coming years, citing its strong economic fundamentals. During his State…
ILIGAN CITY — The delivery of medical care in Lanao del Norte received a boost following the turnover on Friday of the province’s first computed tomography (CT) scanner at Kapatagan Provincial Hospital in Kapatagan…
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — Police found the body of a missing moneylending collector buried in a shallow grave in a pineapple plantation in Wao, Lanao del Sur, on Friday afternoon, police said. Capt. Steffi…
DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners…
ILOILO CITY — Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW), which serves much of Iloilo City and nearby municipalities in Iloilo province, is ramping up preparations to mitigate the impact of a “super” El Niño expected to…
MANILA, Philippines — Some communities in Negros Island Region reported a sulfuric odor and ashfall following the moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported…
MANILA, Philippines — House committee on dangerous drugs chairperson and Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos on Saturday emphasized the importance of civilian informants in the government’s anti-drug campaign operations…
ABUCAY, Bataan — A 60-year-old man died after accidentally falling into an uncovered excavation more than 30 feet deep, reportedly dug by unidentified treasure hunters, in Abucay, Bataan. Police identified the victim as…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Poverty incidence among families in Bohol dropped to 11 percent in 2025 from 50.2 percent in 2000, marking the province’s lowest poverty rate on record, according to Gov. Erico Aristotle…
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 6,000 employment opportunities were offered to jobseekers in three cities in Eastern Visayas through a series of job fairs organized by the Office of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian in…
MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the…
SINGAPORE — Malacañang on Saturday told lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, to pray to the “true God” for the truth to come out after he claimed he was being persecuted amid scrutiny of…
KORONADAL CITY — Rescue teams are searching for a woman who was reportedly swept away by floodwaters in Arakan, Cotabato during the heavy rains Friday evening, Oct. 9. The downpours caused severe flooding, landslides…
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives dismantled a drug den and arrested 11 suspected drug suspects in Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday afternoon, Oct. 9. Colonel John Michael Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur…
BACOLOD CITY— Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island produced a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday, Oct. 10, sending an ash plume above its summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The seat of government of this highly urbanized city is set to be relocated from the downtown to the uptown area to help ease urban congestion. According to Jann Guillmore Actub, spokesperson of…
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Police arrested a 45-year-old man allegedly posing as an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The suspect reportedly evaded a checkpoint and threatened pursuing police…
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas recorded increased seismic activity over the past 24 hours, following a brief phreatomagmatic eruption on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday warned the public against a fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would be held on Dec. 14…
MANILA, Philippines—The Sandiganbayan Third Division has allowed former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to sign the court’s pre-trial order while at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City. “The Sandiganbayan…
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the city would expand its parks, playgrounds and open spaces as the local government inaugurated the redeveloped Buting Linear Park, a P24.8-million project…
MANILA, Philippines—Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned from his post. “Nag-resign (He resigned),” Remulla said when asked about…
MANILA, Philippines — Hidden beneath mountains, forests and watersheds, Philippine caves shelter wildlife, preserve geological formations and hold traces of the past. Yet these natural environments face threats from…
SUBIC, Zambales — A marbled water monitor lizard, locally known as “bayawak,” was rescued here and brought to a wildlife rescue center for assessment and rehabilitation. The information comes from the Department of…
MANILA, Philippines — Rocket debris may fall within the designated drop zones in Philippine waters following China’s Long March 12 rocket launch early Saturday, Oct. 10, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested an individual considered number 9 in the list of most wanted persons in Ilocos Sur. The suspect was nabbed during the enforcement of a warrant of arrest in Caoayan town on…
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs. He particularly outlined actions that involve preparing…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) Basilan Provincial Office on Friday (Oct. 9) strongly condemned two separate ambushes within a four-day span in Basilan. These incidents…
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will receive the degree of Doctor of Theology, honoris causa, from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), which is among the university’s highest distinctions…
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) embedded in an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains over Metro Manila and other parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 10. In its 4 a.m. weather…
CALAPAN CITY — Montenegro Shipping Lines Inc. (MSLI) has opened its online booking system for passenger trips on four routes connecting Batangas City to destinations in Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro and Romblon…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO) has called on its power suppliers to immediately restore their full contracted capacity. It also warned that a significant supply…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—A 51-year-old construction worker died on the spot after being struck by lightning while working at a dump in Labangan town in this province, Friday afternoon, Oct. 9. The Municipal…
MANILA, Philippines — Just like any other ordinary tourist, Vice President Sara Duterte appears to be an avid fan of Japan’s discount store Don Quijote, as an analyst called by the prosecution panel claimed that she…
MANILA, Philippines — Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Friday called for fuel subsidies and economic aid for fisherfolk amid the possible adverse effects of El Niño…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. (PMHA) on Friday said a blanket social media ban for minors is not a solution to preventing violent cases such as school shootings and keeping young…
MANILA, Philippines — It is well within the authority of courts to order banks to provide an explanation of the transactions of a deceased person’s account, including deductions, to ascertain the correct funds of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte had a whopping P817 million in alleged undeclared assets and unexplained wealth in the first four years since taking office in 2022, a forensic financial analyst…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renante Bonghanoy had planned to give toy trucks to his two young grandchildren. Instead, the 52-year-old grandfather returned home on Friday to the devastating news that his wife, Judith, 60…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Catbalogan City has been declared to have a “Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition,” joining other cities in Eastern Visayas that have achieved the government’s peace and…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — A soldier wounded in Thursday night’s ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan, died early on Friday, a military official confirmed. Army Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the Army’s…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — A soldier wounded in Thursday night’s ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan, died early on Friday, a military official confirmed. Army Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the Army’s…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The World Bank Group (WBG) on Friday proposed a new jeepney modernization model that would let local governments contract transport groups for public service, shifting the financial risks of…
MANILA, Philippines — Being able to spend over P300,000 in a day to buy shoes and having a dinner in Tokyo, Japan, worth P200,000, are not the hallmarks of living a simple life, members of the prosecution team told Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — Just like any other ordinary tourist, Vice President Sara Duterte appears to be an avid fan of Japan’s discount store Don Quijote, as an analyst called by the prosecution panel claimed that she…
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — An electric cooperative in Mindanao has warned consumers of higher power rates possibly due to the El Niño phenomenon, which could further strain power supplies now in…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Environment authorities have taken into custody an ailing Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) after residents rescued the raptor when it repeatedly plummeted…
CEBU, Philippines — Does the Marcos family have something against video games? I ask simply because the father and the son seem to have a knack for banning them during their respective presidential terms. The Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — Games are turning chores and repetitive tasks into something players willingly return to, offering the satisfaction of cleaning a surface, stocking shelves or completing a routine without the…
MANILA, Philippines – The road to the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 has begun! Acer has announced the Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifier, giving esports teams the chance to compete, prove their skills, and…
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