PARIS — France’s foreign minister on Tuesday accused billionaire tycoon Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, of engaging in “online harassment” of European leaders, as he warned of the risk of interference…
Beijing, China—Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that African mineral resources “belong to Africa”, offering Beijing’s support for the industry and warning against “geopolitical rivalries” that could harm it…
MANILA, Philippines–Jordan Heading is set to sign a three-year contract extension with TNT after the two sides were able to agree in principle on a new deal. Heading expressed elation over the agreement, which the team…
AUSTELL, Ga. — An Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below, police said Tuesday. The man who died Monday was 42-year-old…
Big Threes have long been part of the NBA. Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and Tom Heinsohn showed in Boston that having a superstar trio on the same team can work wonders. So, too, did Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and…
Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump’s administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump…
San Francisco, United States—Apple on Tuesday unveiled HomeView, a voice-driven smart display built around its revamped Siri AI assistant, as the iPhone maker makes a fresh bid for a place in living rooms and kitchens…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday it had taken steps to counter alleged foreign malign influence operations in the country following reports of Chinese funds flowing into a…
MANILA, Philippines–When the Macau Giant Pandas wrap up their 2o26 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on Friday against Converge, it will mark the last time the hapless guest team is going to see action in the league. PBA…
MANILA, Philippines–Jordon Varnado made crucial offensive plays down the stretch as Meralco survived Blackwater’s comeback to take a 120-115 win in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Tuesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Varnado…
WUHAN–Marta Kostyuk’s chances of qualifying for a maiden WTA Finals dwindled on Tuesday as the world No. 10 crashed out of the second round 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Maria Sakkari in the Wuhan Open. Kostyuk is in the running for…
WUHAN–Chinese wildcard Guo Hanyu pulled off an almighty comeback to knock out 12th-seeded Romanian Sorana Cirstea 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 in the Wuhan Open first round on Tuesday. Guo, a doubles specialist ranked No. 240 in…
MANILA, Philippines–Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is setting his sights on another deep playoff run after making his long-awaited return for TNT during Tuesday’s 142-87 rout of guest team Macau in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The search for a long-term garbage solution remains unresolved, with councilors seeking clearer targets for waste reduction and questioning a proposed P470-million processing system that Vice…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Students in several Metro Cebu cities and municipalities will shift to alternative learning arrangements on Wednesday, October 14, as authorities respond to air quality levels classified as…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) reminded residents of the strict implementation of City Ordinance No. 16-055-2022, which imposes penalties for vandalism and other acts of malicious…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reaffirmed its support of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s decision to shut down the military-military communications with China, as…
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pay and Peppermint Innovation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership focused on expanding QR Ph digital payment solutions in the Philippines. The signing…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu residents may continue breathing unhealthy air as long as cool, calm weather traps vehicle and industrial pollution near the ground. The Environmental Management Bureau Region 7…
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle had to watch from the sidelines when Nxled made history without her with a breakthrough silver-medal finish in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference. The…
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MANILA, Philippines— Arellano snapped its three-game losing streak after edging San Beda, 56-55, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday night. Basty Valencia came through down…
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has backed the decision of Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to suspend military-to-military communications with China, accusing…
MANILA, Philippines—Trial Chamber (TC) III Judge Joanna Korner of the International Criminal Court chided the defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte for its purported refusal to cooperate with the prosecution…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday warned that China’s alleged foreign and domestic malign activities in the country, as well as its aggressive actions in Philippine waters, could…
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MANILA, Philippines–TNT nearly reset the six-day record for the most lopsided game in history in the 142-87 demolition of hapless Macau that marked Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s long-awaited return in the 2026 PBA…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala and partner Zeynep Sonmez of Turkiye crashed out in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday night in China. Eala and Sonmez were eliminated by Ukrainians Dayana Yastremska and Anhelina…
BEIJING, China—A Chinese court sentenced three members of a criminal gang to death on Tuesday for operating a network of brutal scam centers in Myanmar‘s Kokang region on the border with China. The court also sent to…
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle showed flashes of her MVP form in her comeback from a shoulder injury, leading Nxled past PLDT, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday at…
Filipinos are taking a more intentional approach to legacy planning, viewing it as more than simply passing on wealth. According to Sun Life Asia’s latest study, Passing the Torch: When Legacy Means More Than Money…
SOFIA, Bulgaria—Eleven people are missing after two merchant ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev…
With their singles campaigns behind them, Alexandra Eala and Zeynep Sonmez turned their attention to the women’s doubles tournament and fought to extend their stay at the Wuhan Open. But the Ukrainian pair of Dayana…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City is pushing ahead with its proposed 2027 infrastructure programs, including revisions to the A.C. Cortes Avenue drainage project, to address flooding and improve sewerage and drainage…
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corporation, is bringing together its diverse portfolio of hotel brands under one roof for the first Robinsons Hotels and Resorts Travel Fair…
MANILA, Philippines– Carlos Yulo aims to defend his vault title and add to his medal haul when he sees action in the 2026 FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Fresh off his double-gold…
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday set the sitting schedule for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial, initially covering the first week of proceedings. During…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, together with 59 other countries, pledged to uphold freedom of navigation and oppose restrictions on lawful maritime passage, saying the principle is “vital for global security.”…
CEUTA, Spain—Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia make a diplomatically sensitive visit to Ceuta on Tuesday in support of a city mired in crisis since July’s migrant rush from Morocco. Their trip will mark the first…
MANILA, Philippines — The agriculture industry in the Philippines is gaining attention as the government seeks to attract $57.4 million in investments during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum hosted by the Food and…
MANILA, Philippines — The national government plans to develop housing on state-owned land in New Clark City, covering about 14 hectares, through a new partnership between the Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and…
MANILA, Philippines — Nine Filipino athletes aged 17 and younger will represent the country at the fourth Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. Philippine Olympic Committee…
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have “too much to lose.” Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and…
HONG KONG, China—Hundreds of people queued on Tuesday outside a Hong Kong gallery to see a Vincent van Gogh painting on public display for the first time in six decades. The Dutch artist’s “Chataigniers en fleurs”…
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) said they plan to present an initial lineup of five key witnesses in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte, and defended the…
MANILA, Philippines — Nic Cabanero delivered another all-around performance to power Biñan Tatak Gel past the Mindoro Tamaraws, 99-71, on Monday and clinch a semifinal berth in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas…
MANILA, Philippines—Matthew Rubico helped Lyceum snap a four-game losing streak with a 98-89 win over Perpetual Help in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. Rubico put on a…
MANILA, Philippines — Jude Garcia wasted no time picking up where he left off after the Asian Games, spearheading Criss Cross’ 25-15, 25-14, 25-12 demolition of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Spikers’ Turf…
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 2,000 job order and contract-of-service workers at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will gain access to Social Security System (SSS) benefits under a new arrangement that…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Social Security System chief Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as the new head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines—A Filipino seafarer injured following a reported drone attack on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf is receiving medical treatment in Qatar, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. The DMW also…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—PAREF Springdale School (PSS) Titans head coach Jax Bautista didn’t expect two of his players to break into the top five of the individual rankings in their rookie season in the Cebu Schools…
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III in The Hague on Tuesday for the fourth status conference in his crimes against humanity…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday temporarily postponed the printing of ballots for the Naga City plebiscite and the congressional special elections in Batanes. The printing of…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Tuesday that she would never resign from her office, despite facing increasing political pressure and legal challenges, particularly an impeachment trial…
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday convened for its fourth status conference concerning the charges of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo…
MANILA, Philippines — Mylene Paat-Rezanova is treating every game of her 10th season in the Premier Volleyball League as if it’s her last. Paat-Rezanova entered the new season showing flashes of her old lethal form with…
MANILA, Philippines —Former president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the fourth status conference in his crimes against humanity…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Tuesday as rising inflation and expectations of another interest rate hike drove concerns over the country’s economic growth outlook. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
Actor-performer Wowie de Guzman addressed fans’ concerns after he was involved in a road accident while driving in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. De Guzman reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel which caused the vehicle to…
VATICAN CITY, Holy See—Pope Leo XIV was due to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an operation experts say is generally low-risk. The 71-year-old will head to the…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo Xignex Trojans will look to extend their winning streak when they take on Alpha Division contenders Pasig and Laguna in the inter-division round of the 2026 Professional Chess…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has recognized Liloan’s Bagyong Tino “hero,” Jayboy Magdadaro, with the Gawad Makabansa Award. He gained public attention after rescuing over 50 residents…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Edge Cloud Technology and Solutions (ECTS) welcomed fourth-year students from Southern Christian College, Mindanao, for an educational tour aimed at providing firsthand exposure to cloud…
What was meant to be a leisure trip to Singapore for Nikko Natividad and his wife, Cielo Mae Eusebio, took a heartbreaking turn after they lost their unborn child due to an ectopic pregnancy. Natividad shared the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Big Yellow Boxing Gym’s Mark Anthony Sarino will face John Ver Espra in the main event of “Bakbakan Otso” on Saturday, October 24 in the Barangay Mantija Sports Complex in Danao City, Cebu…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Board has backed a proposal to develop an economic zone in northern Cebu, with plans to attract manufacturing investments and expand economic activity beyond Metro Cebu. The…
MIAMI — A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — As construction begins on his mausoleum, the family of the late basketball standout Rene Baterbonia has appealed to online content creators to stop filming and taking photographs at his…
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines is aiming to improve on its medal haul at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan despite the absence of chess, which accounted for eight of the country’s 10 gold medals in the 2023 edition…
MANILA, Philippines — Regional labor confederation International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)-Asia Pacific has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to reject groups it accuses of falsely claiming…
The sound of cars speeding down the track with their engines roaring? Or the shouts of fans and the blaring speakers at a concert? K-pop and Formula 1 (F1) fans say: Why not both? Ashley Illastron has been a K-pop fan…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending overall champion Balamban will have the home-court advantage when it hosts the Cebu Provincial Meet 2026 from December 6 to 12 at the Balamban Sports Oval in western Cebu. After…
MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh opened its PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on a high note, dominating Galeries Tower, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15, on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Foxies flexed their depth…
American actor-director Tom Welling drew attention online after he shared a photo taken from his New York hotel room that accidentally revealed his bare body in the reflection. Welling, best known for his roles in the…
For years, multi-step routines, impulse beauty purchases, and a tolerance for skin peeling or irritation were seen as necessary tradeoffs for anti-aging results. Driven by the long-held “Tiis-Ganda” belief…
Kim Chiu is over the moon after her film with rumored boyfriend Paulo Avelino made it to the official lineup of the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), saying her heart is “full of gratitude.” Though the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s three highly urbanized cities posted higher inflation rates in September 2026, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7). Cebu City…
Around 51% of the population of the United States is female, but that is not reflected in the makeup of the US Congress, where only 28.4% of the members are women. Nevertheless, with 152 women in total sitting in the…
Omid, whose real name cannot be used, signed up to join Iran’s security forces when he was 18 years old and harbored “a deep commitment to my country.” At the academy, Omid told DW, cadets were under the regime’s…
Five Malaysian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a total of around 5 kilograms of cocaine from Malaysia, with an estimated street value of around 120 million yen ($758,000), hidden…
MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines got a huge shot in the arm from its bench in a big win over rival La Salle in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. Most especially, the Fighting Maroons drew…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miss Asia Pacific International third runner-up Gabrielle Galapia shared that nobody prepared her for being the host-delegate before she embarked on her global pageant journey. A pageant veteran…
MANILA, Philippines —Former president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III’s fourth status conference in his crimes against humanity case on Tuesday. Duterte has…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that Social Security System President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph Montes de Claro is the new secretary of the Department of…
South Korea’s ambassador to Kyiv returned to Seoul on Saturday, his recall the latest in a series of tit-for-tat actions that have severely strained bilateral ties. The sudden deterioration in their relationship can be…
MANILA, Philippines – The House Prosecution panel said Thursday that it would drop impeachment articles IV and I, referring to Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged grave threats and confidential funds. READ: VP Sara…
Smoke and flames following an attack by Houthi rebels at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in…
MANILA, Philippines — Public trust in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. edged up in September, but Vice President Sara Duterte continued to record a higher trust rating despite facing an ongoing impeachment trial…
Frozen desserts at an unstaffed shop were left melted after a woman unplugged a freezer to charge her phone and left without plugging it back in. The shop owner on Monday vented the frustration in a post on FMKorea, a…
LOS ANGELES — The Tom Cruise eco-satire “Digger,” a movie that was supposed to herald the action hero’s return to serious acting, has bombed at the box office, with industry insiders predicting it could lose a quarter…
The Atlanta Dream will be hosting two games of the WNBA Finals next week, but it’s still not known where those contests will be played. The Dream, who face the Golden State Valkyries in the best-of-seven series that…
MANILA, Philippines —Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will have to tighten their belts as their power bills rise this month due to higher power generation costs. On Tuesday, Meralco said electricity rates this…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV was scheduled to be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule, a procedure that experts generally consider low-risk. The 71-year-old pontiff was expected…
MANILA, Philippines — Power prices in the country’s spot market rose again in September because of outages at generation facilities and higher consumption. The system-wide average Wholesale Electricity Spot Market…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation is probing businessman Jaime Tan Cruz’s connection to companies associated with the Duterte family — Vice President Sara Duterte and her brothers — as well as…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police officers rescued 15 Chinese nationals in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Monday afternoon following a tip-off from local officials. Police Capt. Russel Jan Parungao, spokesperson for…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Monday disputed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag’s claim that he owns a property on Samal Island, a resort city. Duterte urged Matibag…
Ube and matcha have found their way into everything from drinks and desserts to new takes on familiar favorites. This October, Salu Salo Market brings the two together at the Ube Matcha Fest, a four-day bazaar happening…
Amid her rumored romance with businessman Jacob Ang, Atasha Muhlach declared that she is single and that she has never had a boyfriend. The actress spoke about this during her “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” interview on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Workers in Cebu who report for duty on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day can earn 30 percent more than their basic daily wage, while those who work on Bonifacio Day later in November can…
MANILA, Philippines–It appears that all’s well that ends well between Joshua Munzon and Titan Ultra. Munzon bared that he agreed to sign a three-year contract to remain with the Giant Risers after being the subject of…
MANILA, Philippines–Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will make his much-awaited return on Tuesday when TNT takes on hapless Macau in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Tropang 5G activated the three-time Best…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has disputed claims that the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) remains “unsafe.” He said the hospital’s structural integrity has been found “sound” as the city government…
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 39 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the court will tackle administrative matters, particularly the handling of confidential documents in the prosecution’s formal offer of…
MIAMI — Klay Thompson didn’t sleep particularly well before his first training camp practice with the Miami Heat. It wasn’t nerves, wasn’t a bad hotel room, wasn’t anything like that. The problem was Erik Spoelstra. And…
The drumbeat of monster hurricanes in the Pacific has broken a record for nasty long-lasting storms east of the international date line, turbocharged by nature’s supersized El Niño, scientists said. “Since September…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Corn farmers in Northern Cebu are set to gain wider access to post-harvest services, with a 60-ton drying facility now operating in Medellin and a ₱4-million project planned in San Remigio. Cebu…
LONDON — British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday, Oct. 12. for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until…
LOS ANGELES — Emergency repairs and cleanup were underway Monday in California’s wave-battered city of Long Beach, where several homes appeared on the brink of collapse and remained too dangerous to enter. Tropical…
CEBU, Philippines – As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters its 39th day on Tuesday, October, 13, the impeachment court takes up administrative matters, specifically focusing on the handling of…
BANGKOK, Thailand — Food security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an exceptionally strong El Niño weather cycle. Here is a look at how this year’s phenomenon…
Tom Rodriguez announced that he and his non-showbiz wife are set to welcome a new addition to their family in 2027. The Kapuso actor revealed his wife’s pregnancy during the GMA Fanverse event last Saturday, Oct. 10. In…
NEW YORK— Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also charged Monday with assaulting a police officer taking her to the…
MANILA, Philippines —A tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is not expected to enter the country’s monitoring zone, while the easterlies and northeasterly wind flow are forecast to…
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte is once again expected to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday for the fourth status conference in his crimes against…
Jakarta, Indonesia—For weeks on end, parts of Indonesian Borneo have resembled an Armageddon landscape with masked residents immersed in a putrid, red-brown haze as wildfires devour peatlands near homes and farms…
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) is asking a trial chamber to admit three more individuals as witnesses in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte for supposedly…
P-pop heavyweights BINI and SB19 have submitted entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammys, including submissions in the newly introduced Best Asian Pop Performance category. BINI’s entries for consideration include…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV was due to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an operation experts say is generally low-risk. The 71-year-old will head to the Gemelli…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court will take up administrative matters on Tuesday, the 39th day of Vice President Sara Duterte‘s trial, including protocols for handling confidential documents submitted…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva on Tuesday condemned the Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that reportedly injured four Filipinos, three of whom required intensive…
MANILA, Philippines—Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are proposing to remove nearly 7,000 items from their massive trove of evidence in the crimes against humanity case against former President…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Prices of essential goods and services in Lapu-Lapu City are rising at a slower pace than they did during the same period last year, offering some relief to families grappling with the high cost…
AUBAGNE, France — A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before being disarmed by a member of staff, local authorities said. The…
SANAA — A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a “painful response” if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington’s help in dealing with the group as it…
MANILA, Philippines — Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera said on Monday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s unexplained wealth could reach P1.5 billion, almost twice his initial estimate of P817.87 million, if…
NEW YORK — Actor Selma Blair was arrested late Sunday, Oct. 11, after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She also faces charges that she assaulted a police officer…
A Japanese shoemaker is adapting rain boots using his own techniques to accommodate people with foot conditions, including those who have difficulty bending their ankles or rely on orthotics and other medical devices…
LOS ANGELES — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died Monday, Oct. 12, at age…
MANILA, Philippines — A short video showing suitcases allegedly inside the Forbes Park residence of former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez in Makati City was shown during the Sandiganbayan’s hearing on his…
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LOS ANGELES— Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died Monday at age 34…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday claimed that the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) probe into the alleged misdeclaration of properties in her statements of assets, liabilities and net…
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh until Nov. 29 amid continuing security concerns following deadly attacks claimed by Yemen’s…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on Filipino Catholics to unite in prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he prepares to undergo lung surgery. In an appeal issued on…
After disrespecting a retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice at the witness stand, Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team last week hit a new low—by threatening lawsuits against government officials and even the…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, 62 days after the Department of Budget and Management submitted the…
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In yet another mixed adjustment of pump prices, gasoline will increase by P1.56 per liter and kerosene by P1.77 per liter, while diesel will be rolled back by P3.01 per liter, beginning on Tuesday, according to the…
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Nxled gets an early chance to test its mettle against a battle-tested PLDT side, with the anticipated return of Brooke van Sickle adding intrigue to their marquee showdown in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may have to raise its policy rate higher to rein in high inflation and help support the weakening peso, analysts said. In a note to clients, economists at Deutsche…
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers flying within and out of the Philippines may see a slight reduction in ticket costs in the second half of October after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved lower, although still…
MANILA, Philippines — Weak economic activity and tight financial conditions will weigh on bank lending growth through 2027, BMI said, while also forecasting an increase in bad loans as borrowers contend with high…
MANILA, Philippines — Demand for Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) exceeded the shares allotted to several brokers, as investors sought a stake in the company behind GCash ahead of its Oct. 20 stock market…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the operators of a Facebook (FB) page posing as Cash-Express Philippines Financing Inc. to stop unauthorized financing and lending…
MANILA, Philippines — Philex Mining Corp. said mining operations at its mine site in Tuba, Benguet, continue despite the ongoing workers’ strike over wages. “So far, mining and processing operations have continued and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hopes to soon secure a lower US tariff rate for Philippine exports after a recent report from Washington acknowledged the government’s efforts to prevent…
MANILA, Philippines — Less than a year after establishing a manufacturing base in a Philippine ecozone, a global aerospace parts manufacturer is expanding to Batangas, where it plans to produce components for export to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking to attract $57.4 million in agricultural investments during a global investment forum happening this week. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has lined up six projects for rollout or implementation in 2027 under its broader digital transformation programs covering taxpayer services, tax systems and…
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation has surged, and the pain is clearest at the market stall. The current episode is largely supply-side, with food, fuel, fertilizer, feed grains, weather shocks and distribution bottlenecks…
MANILA, Philippines — Alejandro Tengco, chair and chief executive officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), has an extra spring in his step these days despite the prospect of lower revenues this…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers of the victims of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs condemned what it described as the US government’s “dangerous assault on global justice, accountability, and rule of law”…
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MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala’s return on Tour didn’t last long after she was stunned by Chinese qualifier Shi Han, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, in the Wuhan Open first round on Monday night at Dongfeng-Voyah Center Court. Eala was…
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MANILA, Philippines — At a briefing on Tuesday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said those criticizing President Marcos’ advice for the public to buy buckets and collect water ahead of Super El Niño should instead…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Day 39 accepted the prosecution’s withdrawal of articles on confidential funds, bribery, and grave threats, leaving only the unexplained wealth charge against Vice…
CEBU CITY — The Visayas grid may be free of red and yellow alerts this week, but it remains vulnerable to power supply shortfalls, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned on Monday. Garin said the region could still face…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers have allegedly painted her as the victim after the prosecution team has withdrawn three of four articles of impeachment, but counsel for the prosecution Lorna…
MANILA, Philippines—A lone ticket holder won the ₱94.81 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, while the jackpots for Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Super…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corp. has dredged and widened around 20 kilometers of three rivers in Pampanga province as part of efforts to prevent floods and slow traffic on the toll road…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A provincial board member has filed a proposed ordinance seeking to create the “Ilocos Sur Contra Super El Niño” Task Force to strengthen disaster preparedness, secure water supplies and…
MANILA, Philippines — Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has admitted that things would have been different — in the decision to drop three out of four Articles of Impeachment — had Vice President…
LEGAZPI CITY — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has called for the swift resolution of the killing of broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte in Daraga, Albay, warning that failure to solve the case could have a chilling…
MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of 230 public school personnel has received scholarships to undergo the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (Lingap), which will prepare…
MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (Sentro) said lawmakers who voted against the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 were “right to do so,” arguing that the…
MANILA, Philippines – Here are the key moments from Day 39 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday. /dp READ: Impeachment court approves prosec move to drop 3 of 4…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes in parts of Bulacan province are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 14, due to water supply interruptions. This follows the system shutdown of the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply of the Metropolitan…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered a 90-day preventive suspension of the driver’s license of a Parañaque City government employee accused of tailgating a female motorist and…
BACOLOD CITY — The management of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here issued a warning on Tuesday, Oct. 13, against the unauthorized use of its official medical certificates, prescription…
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano on Tuesday said his political differences with his siblings will not hinder their family from serving Filipinos. He…
MANILA, Philippines — Leptospirosis cases in the country fell 46% over a two-week period in September, suggesting that the surge in infections may be easing, according to a report by the Department of Health (DOH). The…
MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman turned witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday that the remaining “maleta boys” were allegedly offered P10 million each to recant their statements. Christopher…
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly wind flow and the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, may affect most of the country on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the state weather bureau…
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City has abolished its Task Force Disiplina effective Tuesday and ordered its members to undergo strict background checks, neuropsychological examinations, and drug testing before they can…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court lifted on Tuesday the sub judice rule on impeachment articles I, III and IV, pertaining to Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds, bribery…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the members of the press that differences of opinion with government officials do not make them adversaries. Marcos made the remark during the oath-taking…
MANILA, Philippines — More than a third of beneficiaries who received P5,000 in fuel assistance from the government were not enrolled in any government program, including the Social Security System (SSS) and PhilHealth…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said 60 of the 77 people who died in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, on Sept. 9 have been identified. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie…
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — More than a showcase of picturesque landscapes and eco-adventure spots, Malaybalay City’s local tourism narrative is delving into its cultural roots and artistic soul. The city government of…
LUCENA CITY — Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga, chairperson of the House committee on agriculture and food, has expressed concern over falling farmgate prices of live hogs despite persistently high retail pork prices, saying…
MANILA, Philippines — Lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday objected to the defense’s repeated use of the word “persecution” during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Breast cancer survivors and cancer patients are invited to join free dance fitness sessions in Calapan City on Oct. 16, 23 and 30 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Morning Groove…
MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) will hold a caravan on Wednesday for one of its leaders who died. A caravan for 78-year-old jeepney driver Elmer…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The province has recorded 1,424 dengue cases, including three deaths, as of Oct. 13, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU). The PESU dengue dashboard…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel has concluded its presentation of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte , presenting witnesses and documentary evidence on allegations…
MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III is backing bills to address gun safety, children’s online protection, and political dynasties, according to a statement his office…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said indigenous communities and their burial sites would not be displaced as the government moves forward with the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative. During a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has urged Filipinos to take precautions, warning that strong movement along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami reaching 5.5…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The local government unit (LGU) of Sumisip in Basilan province has condemned the series of deadly armed attacks targeting troops of the Philippine Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion (45th…
KORONADAL CITY — Around 300 kilograms of garbage were collected from mangrove and coastal areas in Malapatan town, Sarangani province, during a cleanup led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday stressed that her purpose is not to become the next president of the country, but to spread her message on the “country’s problems and what needs to be done.”…
MANILA, Philippines – Detained former President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear Tuesday before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III as it holds fourth status conference in his crimes against…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Anyone caught in rush-hour traffic knows the quiet frustration of watching a city outgrow its streets. In Butuan, an ambitious bid to untangle congested thoroughfares and protect daily…
MANILA, Philippines – Lead defense counsel, lawyer Sheila Sison criticizes the prosecution’s decision to withdraw three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling the move “ridiculous” and…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court unveiled on Tuesday the schedule of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in November, as it resumed proceedings followinga pause.. READ: Gatchalian: Defense…
MANILA, Philippines — The suggestion from Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro that Vice President Sara Duterte can use other platforms to respond to evidence that the prosecution has presented but later withdrew is…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said that she would “never” resign from her post, despite mounting political pressure and legal challenges, including an impeachment trial. “No, no, no. I…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday warned motorists against scams posing as fake law enforcement agents and conducting illegitimate collections. Usually sent via text…
MANILA, Philippines — The private jet allegedly bound for Manila, which was flagged in Laos for carrying 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth), did not enter Philippine airspace, the Civil Aviation Authority of the…
TACLOBAN CITY — A 44-year-old man tagged as the eighth most wanted person in Eastern Visayas was arrested in Valenzuela City on Tuesday for alleged sexual offenses involving a child, police said. The suspect, a resident…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Tuesday thanked the Supreme Court for dismissing the petition for indirect contempt filed against him over the public remarks he made…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the indirect contempt case filed against Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, saying even “provocative, harsh, or critical statements are still protected speech.”…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday named Social Security System (SSS) president and chief executive officer Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as the new secretary of the Department of…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday likened the prosecution’s decision to withdraw three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to a fistfight in which one party is…
LUCENA CITY — Catholic priest Fr. Warren Puno expressed disappointment and indignation over the government’s failure to respond adequately to the grievances of environmentalists and marginalized communities at the end…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that Social Security System President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph Montes de Claro is the new secretary of the Department of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday allowed the House prosecution panel’s move to withdraw all but impeachment article II or Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth. “The court…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Special Second Division on Tuesday acquitted Iloilo Rep. Janet Garin of graft in connection with the procurement of the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine. Garin personally appeared in…
MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday evening said the lower chamber boosted funding for vital agricultural programs to help the food sector prepare for a looming “Super El Niño.” The…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has advised consumers that it will conduct maintenance activities from October 14 to 17 in parts of Taguig, Marikina, Quezon City, and Rizal. “Manila Water is advising all residents of…
MANILA, Philippines — There will be a mistrial if the impeachment court allows the prosecution to withdraw three of four Articles of Impeachment and effectively prevent Vice President Sara Duterte from countering the…
MANILA, Philippines —The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will refer its findings on the alleged discrepancy in Vice President Sara Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth or SALN to the Office…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives seized P408,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested a 27-year-old “high-value individual” during a pre-dawn buy-bust operation in Barangay Nazareth here, the Police…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to refer and recommend to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the filing of complaints against 12 officials and contractors of Genesis88 for alleged…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading a bill institutionalizing a long-term infrastructure strategy to provide consistency in public works planning. The chamber…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel recovered 93 assorted pieces of unexploded ordnance, including a massive 500-pound World War II-era aerial bomb, at a junk shop in Barangay Alat…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead impeachment lawyer has questioned the prosecution panel for suddenly withdrawing three of four Articles of Impeachment. She noted that this comes after the public…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said those criticizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s advice for the public to buy buckets and collect water ahead of Super El Niño should instead…
MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday that he was present at or took part in suitcase deliveries allegedly containing money to four locations, including the purported…
MANILA, Philippines – Civil society group the August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s suggestions to collect rainwater using bucket or “balde” in preparation for the Super El Niño…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The contractor of the damaged P9.75-million multipurpose evacuation center in Carmen, Surigao del Sur, must shoulder all repair and restoration expenses, public works officials said. They…
MANILA, Philippines – The House Prosecution panel on Tuesday said it would dispense with impeachment Articles IV and I, referring to Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged grave threats and confidential funds. This…
MANILA, Philippines — While public trust in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has slightly increased in September, Vice President Sara Duterte continued to post a higher trust rating despite her ongoing impeachment trial…
MANILA, Philippines—The Senate will closely examine the nearly P200 billion in realignments reportedly made by the House of Representatives in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget. This as according to Senate…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao has voted against the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 General Appropriations Act (GAA), warning that the national spending plan “abandons ordinary…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has condemned the killing of RBN News Television broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte, who was shot by unidentified gunmen on Monday afternoon. “We are…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a measure seeking to renew for another 50 years the franchise granted to Cebu Air Inc., operating as Cebu Pacific. During Monday’s…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate trade and commerce panel chairperson Sen. Bam Aquino has urged government lending agencies to defer loan interest to small business owners from January to March 2027 amid the anticipated…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill seeking to establish a recognition program for elected and appointed public officials who voluntarily undergo drug testing. Senate Bill No. 2541, or the…
TACLOBAN CITY—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expanded its relief storage capacity in Eastern Visayas, providing community kitchen equipment to three Eastern Samar towns to strengthen disaster…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday agreed with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s advice for Filipinos to buy buckets and collect rainwater in preparation for possible water shortages…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has released pay guidelines for two non-working days and one holiday for the month of November this year. Based on Proclamation No. 1006, November 1…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court will take up administrative matters on Tuesday, the 39th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, particularly the handling of confidential documents…
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan — A five-year-old boy died from drowning in a fishpond at a farm in Barangay Gueguesangen in the Pangasinan town of Santa Barbara on Sunday evening. Police said the victim was brought to the…
TACLOBAN CITY—Online threats gripping schools in Sta. Margarita, Samar, are unsubstantiated, police said, as school officials assured parents and students that classes would continue amid school security concerns. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — Education reform network E-Net Philippines has urged Congress to restore budget cuts and increase funding for programs serving learners, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The call…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Basilan Gov. Mujiv Hataman has debunked social and mainstream media reports that a total lockdown was imposed in the province following the two recent ambush incidents targeting Army…
MANILA, Philippines – Oil prices will move in mixed directions on Tuesday, with gasoline increasing by P1.56 per liter and kerosene by P1.77 per liter, while diesel prices will drop by P3.01 per liter, according to the…
QUEZON, Bukidnon — The Quezon local government and the non-government organization Hineleban Foundation have joined forces to rehabilitate 7,500 hectares of forestlands to protect local water sources and boost rural…
CALAPAN CITY— The bishop of Boac has expressed solidarity with fisherfolk and coastal communities in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), backing calls for stronger marine protection, justice and the defense of municipal…
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers accompanied by lightning and strong winds are expected in parts of Laguna and Quezon on Tuesday morning, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory…
CALAPAN City, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested three people during an anti-illegal mining operation in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, on Monday afternoon, for allegedly conducting mineral exploration without valid…
MANILA, Philippines — A tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is unlikely to enter the country’s monitoring zone, but rains are expected over parts of the Philippines due to the…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court will tackle administrative matters on Tuesday, the 39th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, particularly the handling of confidential documents in the…
CALAPAN CITY — Authorities intercepted 20 pigs unloaded from a boat along the coast of Barangay Sibalat in Magsaysay town in Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, after learning that the animals came from another province and…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating businessman Jaime T. Cruz’s links to companies associated with Vice President Sara Duterte and her brothers, as well as properties they…
MANILA, Philippines — As the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for 2027 on Monday, budget watchdogs called out the chamber for failing to practice…
MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund about P2.64 billion to consumers over a six-month period, two days after announcing that it had…
MANILA, Philippines — Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera on Monday said Vice President Sara Duterte’s unexplained wealth could reach P1.5 billion, nearly double his initial estimate of P817.87 million, if he…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has already filed 39 cases in connection with the flood control scandal, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said during his first annual report on Monday. Of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun studying special bus routes between Antipolo City and Manila to provide commuters with an alternative when the Light Rail…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte would emerge victorious as president if the May 2028 elections were held today, according to the Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted Sept. 17-24. Duterte…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Monday suspended Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for 90 days due to his plunder case. This is his second suspension after another division of the antigraft court had…
MANILA, Philippines — A short video showing suitcases allegedly inside the Forbes Park residence of former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez in Makati City was shown during the Sandiganbayan’s hearing on his…
SINGAPORE — President Marcos is in no rush to endorse a blanket social media ban for minors after the Senate adopted a bill restricting children’s access to high-risk digital services. Marcos said his administration was…
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — Five criminal complaints have been filed against the father of the student-shooter in the deadly campus attack at Banga National High School in South Cotabato last month…
DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines —Aristotle de Guzman, a barangay councilor in Pugaro, could not hold back tears as he recounted burying 2,500 kilograms of milkfish, or “bangus,” that died in a massive fish kill on…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Unidentified gunmen shot dead local broadcast journalist Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte at his bakery in Daraga, Albay, on Monday afternoon, prompting police to launch a manhunt. Loterte…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Energy firm First Gen Corp. is preparing for reduced power generation and maintenance shutdowns at its 1.6-megawatt Agusan hydroelectric plant in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, as an…
MANILA, Philippines — Three teenagers were killed on Monday by a drunk member of the Task Force Disiplina, Quezon City’s dedicated personnel to promote discipline, for simply violating the city’s curfew ordinance. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — At least eight local government units (LGUs) in Bulacan province have suspended their classes on Tuesday (Oct. 13) due to the expected widespread water interruptions caused by the maintenance and…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Dengue cases in Northern Samar have more than doubled this year compared with the same period in 2025, prompting Gov. Harris Ongchuan to order intensified surveillance…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — Two fishers from Dasol, Pangasinan, were rescued by a passing cargo ship after drifting at sea for two days when their fishing boat was struck by a dolphin, the Philippine Coast Guard…
The new Apple TV 4K is coming soon to the Philippines. “The new Apple TV 4K is our most immersive home theater experience yet,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Pair it with…
The Philippines’ growing need for reliable cooling extends beyond homes and offices. As the country braces for a strong to very strong El Niño expected to persist into the first half of 2027, according to PAGASA…
We have all been there: at the checkout line, or paying with your ewallet, frantic: that six-digit SMS code that refuses to arrive because of a network congestion. You refresh, request for a new OTP and all of a sudden…
This week, Apple kicks off Indie Games Week by adding seven familiar titles into the App Store including Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, and No Man’s Sky. It’s a great retrospect to see how far technology has taken us. With…
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