Kathmandu, Nepal—Flash floods hit central Nepal on Sunday, sweeping away houses and leaving at least five people missing, officials said, weeks after devastating flooding that killed hundreds. Videos circulating online…
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races. Red Bull’s Verstappen…
MANILA, Philippines–Coach LA Tenorio commended the defensive effort Magnolia put up in routing Barangay Ginebra anew in the second “Manila Clasico” of the PBA Governors’ Cup. The Hotshots blew out the Gin Kings, 112-93…
CAIRO— A Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said a projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, less than a day after a missile struck it and…
Singapore, Singapore—Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races. Red…
MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos injured from the attack in an international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia rose to four, where three of them were admitted in intensive care units (ICU), the Department of…
MANILA, Philippines—It was like last year’s UAAP Finals again when University of the Philippines forward Jacob Bayla hounded La Salle star Jacob Cortez on Sunday. Bayla was praised for his defense against Cortez in the…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Two blasts were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday, AFP journalists and three residents said, a day after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis attacked the city’s airport, killing 12 people and…
MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia became the first team in a tight Group B to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the PBA Governors’ Cup after blowing out sibling rival Barangay Ginebra anew, 112-93, on Sunday at Smart…
Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY…
Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. The former world number four and current Olympic champion was a wildcard entry in Beijing…
MANILA, Philippines—It’s easy to assume that Rey Remogat’s performance against defending champion La Salle on Sunday was to avenge University of the Philippines’ loss in last year’s UAAP Finals. Remogat, however, made…
MANILA, Philippines–Titan Ultra resumed its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on Sunday with a new coach in Raymond Valenzona. Valenzona was installed on an interim basis after the Giant Risers let go of Rensy Bajar, who has…
MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines snapped two streaks on Sunday when it defeated rival and defending champion La Salle, 80-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several local government units in Metro Cebu suspended in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, due to poor air quality. The suspensions came after Metro Cebu’s air quality index (AQI) reached…
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CEBU CITY — Spikers’ Turf finally experienced the breakthrough support that the men’s volleyball players have long desired as the league celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) before a…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was…
MANILA, Philippines–Juan Gomez de Liano registered the fourth triple-double of his rookie season as Converge blew out Titan Ultra, 152-119, to secure the last quarterfinals berth in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Cebu City will be suspended on Monday, October 12, following a rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to 180, classified…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed aircraft and vessels to challenge a Chinese deep-sea research ship allegedly conducting “unauthorized” marine scientific research near Hubo Reef in the…
CEBU CITY — Lorene Toring was grateful to find her new home at Choco Mucho and to team up with her fellow Cebuanos like Sisi Rondina-Rosales. Just days after her signing was announced, Toring made an immediate impact…
CEBU CITY — Inspired by the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary, fan favorite Jema Galanza led Creamline to a strong start in its title defense in the All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series before a…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said China’s obstruction of a medical evacuation mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal appeared to signal a “new phase” of escalation in the West Philippine Sea…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Senior kegler Orly Enoveso captured his first Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) shootout tournament title in a closely contested competition at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center on Sunday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The bodies of the two children and their 60-year-old grandmother who died in a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, are lying in wake at the barangay gym as of Sunday, October 11. The…
MANILA, Philippines—Adamson posted back-to-back wins after trouncing University of the East, 67-50, in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Fresh off a victory over…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The second week of the Governor’s Cup U-18 Basketball Tournament 2026 uncovered promising talents in both divisions as the elimination round continued on Saturday, October 10. Khient Patrick Gamao…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday warned that allegations involving Chinese funds linked to Vice President Sara Duterte could pose a threat “at the highest level” to the Philippines if proven true, as…
MANILA, Philippines—Adamson bounced back and kept University of the East searching for its first win with a 71-64 victory in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. The Soaring…
ABS-CBN and TV5 have formalized a co-production partnership for the Kapamilya variety show “ASAP XP,” which will air on the Kapatid network starting Oct. 18. The new co-production agreement was announced during the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcement operatives intercepted a massive illegal drug shipment estimated at ₱278.8 million during a joint buy-bust operation along Arca Street in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City early Sunday…
Veteran actress Erlinda Villalobos, who was part of numerous films including “Ekstra” and “Manang Biring,” died on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the age of 84. Villalobos’ demise was confirmed by her family through a statement…
A flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki river early Sunday has caused widespread damage in Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities in Gorkha district. The flood has swept away houses, bridges and infrastructure at a…
MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipinos were injured in an attack at an international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said Sunday. Cacdac said teams from the Migrant…
Kapuso actress Shuvee Etrata reached another milestone for her family as she finally bought them their first-ever family vehicle. The actress shared her personal achievement through her Instagram Stories on Saturday…
Who should pay to fix reported construction defects at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) remains a key question as two city councilors seek urgent repairs, a review of contractors’ responsibilities and a breakdown of…
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Residents along the Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal evacuated on Sunday as flash flooding destroyed homes and other structures in the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and…
Metro Cebu’s air quality rose to “Very Unhealthy” levels on Sunday, October 11, according to the latest readings from the Environmental Management Bureau Region VII (EMB-7)....
In September, one of the major conflicts in the Middle East came within sight of Africa, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured Yemen’s Perim Island. The island forms the narrowest point of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait…
Various sources have confirmed the presence of Eritrean armed forces in Ethiopia. An AFP report quoted a foreign security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, as estimating that 5,000 to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers…
Rats in the toilets, leaking roofs, broken heating systems: Cellphone videos filmed by French schoolchildren and circulating on social media bear witness to the dilapidated infrastructure in many educational…
More than just a basketball competition, the annual Randall Cup Christmas League continues to uphold the values of friendship, brotherhood and physical fitness as Homeboys Basketball opened its 2026 edition on Sunday…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Mindanao-based civil society organization is calling for an immediate halt to hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, urging both sides to reconcile and redirect Muslim…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers and the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers logged their fifth victories in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Sunday that no Filipinos were reported dead or injured following the two powerful earthquakes that struck Panama on Friday. ...
NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago. Just 10 days…
Veteran host Joey de Leon was moved to tears during his 80th birthday celebration on “Eat Bulaga,” where he reunited with some of the celebrities he had worked with throughout his decades-long career. During the…
Japan will continue to stand behind the International Criminal Court based on its unwavering belief that the rule of law is important, its top government spokesman said Sunday, expressing “deep concerns” about U.S…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Component cities and municipalities in Cebu province are set to receive stronger support in attracting investors under a new provincial office designed to help local governments develop their…
North Korea has greatly advanced its nuclear and missile capabilities since its first nuclear test 20 years ago, potentially to a level that could overwhelm the United States’ homeland missile defense and create…
Authorities are conducting a hot pursuit operation against two individuals riding a motorcycle, who were responsible for robbing a gasoline station in Barangay Libertad, Tubigon in Bohol, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, around…
More than 1,100 foreign nationals were caught working illegally as delivery riders in South Korea during the first eight months of the year, according to a lawmaker, sparking concerns about potential blind spots in the…
An antipersonnel land mine believed to have washed ashore from North Korea was discovered on a beach in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, last Thursday, prompting authorities to urge residents and visitors to exercise caution…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) Season 2 went full blast on Saturday, with three exciting games featured in the opening salvo at the Cordova Sports Complex. Two games went…
A suspected rocket trail believed to be linked to China’s Long March-12 launch was spotted over Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Saturday, prompting authorities to warn the public against approaching possible debris....
Cebu City is considering designating dedicated lawyers to handle cases involving violations of city ordinances, from evaluating and preparing cases to filing them before the Office of the City Prosecutor and following…
SAN FRANCISCO — Guard Brandin Podziemski has received a five-year rookie-scale contract extension from the Golden State Warriors worth $110 million that takes him through the 2031-32 season, according to a person with…
South and North Korea clashed at the United Nations last Thursday over recent land mine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone, with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of violating the Armistice Agreement and demanding an apology…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is conducting a parallel investigation into the seizure in Laos of illegal drugs allegedly bound for the Philippines and reportedly linked to a Filipino…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Malacañang has accepted the resignation of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla confirmed on Saturday…
A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament. It is another step in the Olympic gold…
SAN FRANCISCO — Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud was taken off the court in a wheelchair Saturday night after going down with a right knee injury suffered when he set a screen on Stephen Curry late in the first…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday expressed regret over a Filipino’s alleged involvement in a drug trafficking scheme in Laos, saying the Philippines was committed to learning from neighboring…
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is being urged to assess high-risk and accident-prone roads across the city and recommend traffic safety measures under a proposed resolution before the City Council....
Beauty queen and model Olivia Culpo is officially a mom of two as she announced the arrival of her second child, baby boy Roman Augustus. Culpo made the announcement through her Instagram page on Sunday, Oct. 11…
JAKARTA – Indonesian officials welcomed offers of assistance from Singapore and Malaysia to tackle forest and land fires that have sent haze blanketing the region, with one disaster management official saying…
LAS VEGAS — Anything short of a WNBA championship is considered a disappointment for the Aces, so changes almost certainly are coming after Las Vegas was swept out of the semifinals by Golden State on Friday night…
MANILA, Philippines — No Filipinos were reported dead or injured following the two powerful earthquakes that struck Panama on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Sunday. “According to the Philippine…
LILOAN, Cebu – Emma Tiglao is closing a chapter in her life as she announced her retirement from pageantry after 13 years. As she ended her reign as Miss Grand International 2025, Tiglao said she was stepping away from…
It was billed as a “Sabah Homecoming”. However, it ended in a military intrusion that reshaped Malaysia’s border defense system, and set off a chain reaction of legal fallout, including the US$14.9 billion Sulu…
Written by Koko Alviar The Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide (JILCW) marked its 48th founding anniversary on October 10 with a grand celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila, drawing more than a million…
A rehabilitation center in Pinamungajan is preparing to accept its first patients by the last quarter of 2026....
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More than 10,000 runners joined a fun run in San Antonio, Zambales, on Sunday, Oct. 11, to express support for the protection of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The run sought to raise public…
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon is moving to Thailand as part of champion team Nakhon Ratchasima 3M Films VC ahead of the next Thailand League season. The former National University star was part of the roster…
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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to “get a new leader” after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington’s easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before…
Rizza Amimita Dizon, mom of “Eat Bulaga” host Ryzza Mae Dizon, revealed they received death threats from an unknown individual demanding money in exchange for their safety. Through her Facebook page, Team Ryzza, Rizza…
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday signaled his willingness to explore nuclear energy cooperation with Singapore as his administration seeks to bolster the Philippines’ energy security. Marcos…
MANILA, Philippines — Families of victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war could bear the brunt of United States sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Truth Commission warned on Sunday…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The two tropical cyclones being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will not affect local weather conditions, Pagasa said on Sunday, October 11. As of 3 a.m., Typhoon…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Creamline launched its title defense in dominant fashion, sweeping Akari before a record crowd of 19,106 fans in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the…
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…
Ahead of the premiere of her horror film “VHS,” Sarah Lahbati spoke about her fears, catching netizens’ attention with her remarks about fictional dolls Barbie and Annabelle. In a conversation with film director Darryl…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Filipino suspect is being sought over the alleged smuggling of 521 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine from Laos to the Philippines aboard a private jet booked for US$49,500 (P3.1 million)…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities halted operations at Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday following a new attack that left several people wounded. The incident prompted health officials to issue an…
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WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday offered his “sincere condolences” to his Japanese counterpart over the murder in Okinawa allegedly committed by a US Marine, and pledged US cooperation in the…
LA VILLA DE LOS SANTOS, Panama — The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not…
Trust Korina Sanchez to find ways on how to reinvent herself everytime she feels the change in the wind. From being a production assistant to becoming a writer/producer, a weather girl before moving up to news…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — At least 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in a strike on Riyadh‘s international airport on Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authorities said. A diplomatic source attributed the…
PENSACOLA, United States — Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida’s Gulf…
Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack claimed the coveted “golden crown,” emerging as the winner of Miss Grand International 2026 during the pageant’s grand final in Thailand on Saturday evening, Oct. 10. Dimack outshone 75 other…
LONDON, United Kingdom — A man who was attacked by a tiger on Saturday after entering an enclosure at a UK wildlife park has died, police said. South Yorkshire Police in northern England said it responded to reports at…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — At least 12 people were killed and 309 others wounded Saturday in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation officials said—an attack that a diplomatic source blamed…
MANILA, Philippines — House impeachment prosecution team adviser and spokesperson Ace Barbers said on Saturday that, in his personal view, the allegation of unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte was the…
Pensacola, United States — The southeastern United States faced flooding and tornado risks on Saturday as Isaias, weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone, advanced northward from its landfall on Florida’s…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Thailand’s Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2026, capping weeks of pageant activities that took the candidates on tours across the province. She emerged…
NEW YORK, United States — A 45-year-old man shot and killed seven relatives and a family friend at a home in Pennsylvania before apparently taking his own life, authorities said Saturday. The victims in the city of Erie…
This is the Daily Gospel of October 11, 2026, which is the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
MANILA, Philippines — Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have allowed the prosecutors in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte to include more incidents in the list of killings being linked to…
CEBU CITY—Known for his usually calm demeanor, Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin lost his cool after his team dropped the first two sets against Capital1 in the 10th season of Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino…
Grand Slam. Grand Slam. Grand Slam. Those were the words Alex Eala heard repeatedly from her grandfather long before she became one of the world’s best and most recognized tennis players. “Grand Slams were always the…
ANTIPOLO—Coming off a shameful 60-point defeat, the Macau Giant Pandas made every effort to be competitive on Saturday. They managed to stay in the game until halftime. The hapless guest team absorbed a 146-127 defeat…
The Philippines may soon join the growing list of countries that have imposed social media bans on minors after the Senate passed Senate Bill No. 2424, or the proposed Safe Media Access and Responsible Technology for…
August and September stand out in our political calendar as moments signifying upheaval and transition. On Aug. 21, 1971, the bombing of the Liberal Party rally at Plaza Miranda prompted then President Ferdinand Marcos…
Guy 1: Remember my girlfriend whom I introduced to my millionaire grandfather last summer vacation? Guy 2: Yeah, well, what about it? Guy 1: Well, they got married. She is my grandmother now! —————- In today’s Gospel…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least…
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp., the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate, has spent decades building businesses big enough to stand on their own. Now, it wants to give them a stronger reason to stand together. READ: The…
MANILA, Philippines — Addressing the 2026 graduating class of the University of Batangas (UB), Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay had one lesson to share with the young people who would be leaving the comfort and relative…
MANILA, Philippines — Forty years after finding its way into Filipino homes, Hanabishi is looking for a place in those of a new generation. What Jose and Conchita Ong began as a simple family business selling flat irons…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities suspended operations at Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday after a fresh attack there left multiple people wounded. The situation prompted health officials to activate a…
Check out this page for live updates on Miss Grand International 2026 Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao vowed to continue fighting for the Philippines even as she officially bid her pageantry journey goodbye…
Check out this page for live updates on Miss Grand International 2026 The “golden crown” has found its new queen as Jihan Dimack of Tanzania was proclaimed Miss Grand International 2026 at the conclusion of the “Grand…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Check these out....
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn of Thailand was crowned as Miss Asia Pacific International 2026, her victory capping weeks of activities that saw the delegates touring the entire province. Sasiwararin…
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Sunday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team to file a formal motion to dismiss the impeachment case against her if it considers the case against her flawed…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Worsening air pollution from local emissions, and not transboundary haze from Indonesia, has prompted four cities in Metro Cebu to suspend face-to-face classes on Monday, Oct. 12. The cities of…
MANILA, Philippines – Financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera testified before the Senate impeachment court that Vice President Sara Duterte had P817.87 million in alleged undeclared assets and unexplained wealth…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱384.92-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱43.76-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026…
BAGUIO CITY — The city government is coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on a proposed P180-million underdrainage project to address recurring flooding in City Camp Lagoon, with the…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested an alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) wanted for a 2016 ambush that killed an Army soldier in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than P300 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized in two separate anti-drug operations in Cebu City over the weekend, including a 41-kilo haul that authorities…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2521, or the proposed Fisheries Vessel Monitoring Act, to strengthen the monitoring of fishing vessels, combat illegal fishing and protect the…
SAN JUAN CITY — The city government of San Juan honored teachers for their dedication and contributions during the Department of Education’s San Juan division celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 2, 2026, at the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against taking advantage of extreme weather conditions such as the “Super El Niño,” by imposing unjustified rate hikes or delivering substandard service…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday challenged Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano to name those people he allegedly threatened in relation to reported anomalous infrastructure projects and…
DEL CARMEN, Surigao del Norte — Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list has been named honorary adviser of the Climate Field School, reaffirming his commitment to advancing climate resilience and…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday dismissed as “fake news” Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegation that his administration was behind efforts to discredit her, challenging her to present evidence to…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said People’s Television Network (PTV-4) General Manager Lino Cayetano would replace Dave Gomez as head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), with the…
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday confirmed that he had accepted the resignation of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda but said Malacañang delayed announcing it while…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla said he and his allied senators may soon decide to skip the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte if the “distortion” of the Constitution continues. He said there has…
MANILA, Philippines — Atty. Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, said his flagged purchases were paid for with his personal funds and should not be attributed to public funds. Carpio made the…
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Saturday questioned the necessity of his testimony to “shed light” on the claims by a dismissed policeman that suitcases were delivered to him and his…
MANILA, Philippines — Constituents of Caloocan City can avail themselves of free mental health screening and consultation and other services to take care of their well-being. According to the Caloocan City Public…
MANILA, Philippines — After Sen. Mark Villar’s transfer to the Senate majority last week, no other senator has yet informed the minority bloc of planning to cross over the political fence, according to Sen. Robinhood…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Manases “Mans” Carpio has felt exasperated over being dragged into the political controversies surrounding his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, describing himself as a “collateral damage” in…
TACLOBAN CITY — Thirteen years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) devastated Eastern Samar, the Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) reopened on Oct. 7, restoring public hospital services for…
MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several areas on Monday due to water service maintenance and festivities. The affected areas and schools are listed below. READ: San Jose del Monte City water…
BAGUIO CITY — Around 400 underground and surface workers of Philex Mining Corp. at its Padcal mine in Tuba, Benguet, went on strike on Oct. 11 after collective bargaining negotiations between management and the workers’…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva has recalled how he, his family and religious community suffered — and overcame — emotional distress amid “severe accusations and allegations” and political attacks apparently…
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is expanding solar-powered irrigation and other projects in Eastern Visayas to help farmers maintain agricultural production amid the threat of El Niño and…
LUCENA CITY—Policemen arrested two drug convicts who yielded more than P159,000 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) in separate buy-bust operations in Lucena City on Saturday, Oct. 10. A member of the city police…
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Quezon province may experience moderate to heavy rains, lightning, and strong winds on Sunday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In its thunderstorm advisory issued at 12:30…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Candon in Ilocos Sur is preparing to declare a state of calamity as the looming impacts of El Niño threaten rice farms, water supply, and public health, Mayor Eric…
LIGAO CITY — Five people were arrested and 105 grams of suspected shabu worth P714,000 were seized in a raid on a suspected drug den in Barangay 32, San Roque, Legazpi City, on Oct. 9. The suspects were identified by…
KORONADAL CITY — A five-year-old girl was killed and her mother was injured after a vehicle failed to climb an uphill road and rolled backward, hitting them in Bagumbayan town, Sultan Kudarat, on Saturday afternoon…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon police arrested six individuals and seized 25.544 grams of suspected shabu worth P177,356 in anti-illegal drug operations on Friday and Saturday. In Valencia City, operatives arrested…
MANILA, Philippines — The Quiapo Church has unveiled the official logo for the Feast of the Black Nazareno in January 2027. The official logo features Jesus, Saint John the Baptist, the church, and the ropes used in the…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested four men and confiscated P879,000 worth of petroleum products in an operation against unauthorized sale and distribution of fuel in Magalang, Pampanga on Oct. 9. The Police…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Ilocos Norte has become the first province in the country to surpass the 90 percent target for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among girls aged 9 to 14, with a coverage rate of 95.7…
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on Sunday morning following a moderately explosive eruption the previous day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Based on…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Candon in Ilocos Sur has started rolling out an emergency diesel subsidy program for rice farmers to help sustain agricultural operations amid concerns over the…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested two suspected drug dealers during a buy-bust operation in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, on Saturday, Oct. 10. The Sablayan Municipal Police Station said its Municipal…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon’s second most wanted person, who is facing a murder case, was arrested before dawn on Saturday in Talakag town, an official said. Capt. Lance Elpedio Figuracion, officer in charge of…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS), Mindoro Island’s largest public high school, is securing water sources and promoting conservation to ensure uninterrupted supply for more…
MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly wind flow, easterlies, and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) are bringing rains to parts of the country on Sunday, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. weather…
OLONGAPO CITY — More than 170 green sea turtle hatchlings found in separate nests within the Aurora Watershed Forest Reserve were released along the coast of Baler, Aurora, the Department of Environment and Natural…
MANILA, Philippines — More than 8 million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may have to pay more after regulators approved a rate increase of about 13 centavos per kilowatt-hour, the first adjustment after 15…
MANILA, Philippines — Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has resigned and Malacañang had “already accepted” his resignation, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Saturday. There was…
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is the new dean of the College of Cardinals, considered as a group of elites who advise the Pope and elect a new one when the papacy becomes vacant. This makes Tagle…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation 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 — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has warned healthcare providers and the public against online posts and advertisements offering assistance to secure or expedite accreditation…
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs, particularly those aimed at preparing the country for…
MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon region 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…
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos worked abroad in April to September 2025, as remittances covering that period also declined compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is verifying claims by foreign authorities that 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) seized in Laos early this month was bound for Manila, saying there is no hard…
ILOILO CITY — The threat of mass layoffs is stirring fears that go well beyond the workplace. Behind every possible job loss is a household facing bills it may no longer be able to pay, a small store at risk of losing…
Oct. 11, 2024 The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) opened the country’s first drive-thru post office in Davao City. In line with the city’s goal of improving vehicular flow and alleviating traffic around the Davao City…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform will soon conduct a hearing into the attempted smuggling of around P700 million worth of rice from Vietnam, according to Sen. Francis…
MANILA, Philippines — Senators have urged government agencies to step up preparations for the possible impacts of “Super El Niño.” “Government agencies should step up information drive, proper information dissemination…
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