MANILA, Philippines–Coach Jimmy Alapag made his feelings known after a rough first-half showing by NLEX in its 147-115 victory over Titan Ultra in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. A…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nearly three decades after the killing of Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip, an aging former gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for orchestrating the rap icon’s death. The…
ADELANTO, Calif. — Protesters gathered Friday at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to advocate for the freedom of Filipino singer Mark Mabasa, whose immigration proceedings were pushed back to November 5. Held at the…
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX flipped the switch in the second half and pummeled Titan Ultra into oblivion with a 147-115 victory to close in on the top seed in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ninoy…
WUHAN–A frustrated Aryna Sabalenka suffered a second successive early exit as her bid for a fourth Wuhan Open title was foiled by American world number 31 Ann Li 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in round two on Wednesday. The…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines— Adamson coach Nash Racela questioned the handling of the game’s final play after the Soaring Falcons fell to University of the…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to step up measures to ensure food, water, and energy security amid the El Niño phenomenon, Malacañang said Wednesday. Marcos convened key…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will reject any claim by China over Batanes, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. “We will prevent it…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas forward Mark Llemit showed out in the squad’s 81-69 win over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
MANILA, Philippines–June Mar Fajardo moved five points shy of becoming the 19th player in history to reach the 10,000-point club after scoring 25 in San Miguel Beer’s 135-105 win over Terrafirma in the 2026 PBA…
WUHAN, China — Jessica Pegula squandered three match points and lost to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday in the American’s first match in more than a month. Ostapenko won 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-3…
MANILA, Philippines — Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg on Tuesday called for a review of the Supreme Court doctrine that has raised the burden of proof in plunder cases involving public officials…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines unloaded a fourth quarter masterclass to score a 69-67 come-from-behind win over Adamson in the UAAP Season…
MANILA, Philippines — Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is extending its 12-year partnership with Infosys BPM as the global IT-BPM company consolidates its Alabang operations in a larger office spanning more than 10,000 square…
MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer bounced back from its stinging loss to TNT by running roughshod over Terrafirma, 135-105, on Wednesday in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. George King dropped 44…
Organizers of the 2026 Seoul Race confirmed that a participant in her twenties died following a medical collapse near the finish line of Sunday’s half-marathon event. The organizing committee stated that the runner…
MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has maintained that its paper losses reflect temporary declines in its investments’ value, citing P204 billion in realized gains and dividend income over the past…
Cebu City, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival announced Wednesday evening that classes at all levels in public schools here will remain suspended on Thursday as the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings reached 168…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Five individuals were arrested and 41 girls, including 10 minors, were rescued in two simultaneous anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation Cebu District…
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List urged international stakeholders to support the Philippines in protecting the West Philippine Sea, saying the maritime dispute affects regional…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Science and Technology in Central Visayas (DOST-7) is promoting rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse as part of its El Niño preparations, which threaten to reduce water…
Arnold Clavio filed a cyberlibel complaint against Mario Ceniza Jr. the alleged bodyguard of former House Speaker Zaldy Co, who alleged that the veteran news anchor and host were among those who received money from…
SHANGHAI–Rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct after shouting an expletive at a ballboy in the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. Jodar, 20, was trailing Botic van de…
MIAMI– Giannis Antetokounmpo ran off the floor about an hour into the first Miami Heat training camp session of the NBA season. He had already sweated through his practice uniform and wanted to change into a fresh one…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday said she was delighted when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed her as “Ante Kler” for the first time since her appointment in July 2025. Her…
MANILA, Philippines — An intensifying El Niño could further complicate the Philippines’ fight against inflation, with a severe episode potentially pushing price growth above 8 percent while adding to the strain on an…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The remaining sporting events of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 have been unveiled, with several competitions scheduled in October and November and others set for…
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled coach Ettore Guidetti is relishing the luxury of having a deep, talent-rich roster in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series, where the all-to-play format has played to his team’s…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—NBA legend Dwyane Wade was in attendance during the match between University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season…
Fashion designer Michael Leyva, a close family friend of the Aquinos, called out the hosts of podcast Machong Chismisan for making fun of Kris Aquino’s son, Josh, who is on the autism spectrum. The podcast episode has…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With several highly ranked Filipino fighters still waiting for their own world title opportunities, unbeaten Zyvyr John Medecilo has emerged as a surprise challenger for a world championship…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Social media personality Abi Marquez, popularly known as the “Lumpia Queen,” shared her excitement over the milestone in a social media post, accompanied by behind-the-scenes photos from her…
MANILA, Philippines— Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday raised the possibility that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s Pogo “networks” are still operating underground, citing the recent raids in Quezon City and…
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas returned to its winning ways in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after stopping streaking Far Eastern University, 81-69, at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. With…
MANILA, Philippines–Meralco knows anything can still happen, even as it gained ground in the wild chase for the three remaining quarterfinal spots in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Bolts came away with a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City remains tied to costly garbage hauling to Aloguinsan as Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and Councilor Joel Garganera trade barbs over a missing solution. Osmeña said his critic “has no…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will look into strengthening its measures to avoid future attempts to smuggle illegal goods into the country using private planes and hangars, its commissioner Ariel…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Wednesday as a sharp decline in index heavyweight International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) pulled the benchmark index lower, while foreign selling and persistent…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A buy-bust operation took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when a 25-year-old female suspect broke down in tears and screamed for her mother while being taken into police custody on…
MANILA, Philippines, October 13, 2026 — In a landmark recognition of its contribution to the city’s growth, property giant Megaworld’s 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown has been officially declared the ‘Tourism, Culture…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Four of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s top fighters have continued to climb the world rankings in the latest updates released by the four major boxing governing bodies. Leading the charge is…
Glaiza De Castro reflected on her and her Irish businessman husband David Rainey’s wins in life, including her pregnancy with their first child, which was one of the wishes they made back in 2025. De Castro expressed…
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to lead a Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday following Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer surgery and hospitalization. Citing a briefing at the Holy…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Public school classes in Talisay City will be suspended on Thursday, October 15, in observance of the annual fiesta of its patron saint, Sta. Teresa de Avila. Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas…
China alone is the troublemaker in the region – Teodoro MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that the Philippines was becoming a…
MANILA, Philippines — China must abandon baseless maritime claims and demonstrate sincerity before direct military communications with the Philippines could resume, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on…
WUHAN–Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek launched her Wuhan Open campaign by triumphing 6-2, 6-1 in an all-Polish battle against lucky loser Magdalena Frech on Wednesday. Swiatek posted her 40th victory of the…
A woman in her 20s died after collapsing just short of the finish line at the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on Sunday, event organizers said last Monday. The runner collapsed at 8:49 a.m. near the 20.6-kilometer mark…
Seoul’s presidential office has assembled a working-level team to prepare for a possible golf outing between President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump. The preparations followed Trump’s repeated expressions…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala tries to snap out of her slump at the Ningbo Open in China next week. Eala is 0-3 in her last three matches on Tour, including upset losses to unheralded opponents in unseeded Russian…
MANILA, Philippines — Those criticizing President Marcos’ advice for the public to buy buckets and collect water ahead of Super El Niño should instead buy themselves “buckets and buckets of brains” to appreciate the…
MANILA, Philippines — Strong movement along the Manila Trench could trigger a tsunami as high as 5.5 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned, urging Filipinos to prepare for such…
Lucian Piane, a former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” music producer and guest judge, died after being hit in a road accident in California. He was 46. This was confirmed by a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner record obtained…
MANILA, Philippines – United States President Donald Trump will visit Manila next month to attend the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro…
Ten new queens will be crowned at the 2026 Mutya ng Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City tonight, Oct. 14. The final competition will serve as a festive culmination of the two…
South Korea plans to provide $300,000 worth of humanitarian aid to Panama following a strong earthquake in the Central American country last week, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Tuesday. A 7.7-magnitude quake struck…
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed Seoul’s ambitions to open up the Arctic Northern Sea Route, pledging strict compliance with international norms and sanctions along the way. Lee underscored the drive while…
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s travel agents are threatening to stop selling trips to Thailand unless the country eases visa procedures that leave Nepali travelers exposed to potentially heavy financial losses. The Nepal…
SINGAPORE – Two men are set to be charged on Oct 14 after they allegedly stole bank cards from passengers’ bags on a flight from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore. In a statement on Oct 13, the police said the two…
MANILA, Philippines — A slim majority of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to personally testify before the Senate impeachment court. This is according to the Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan…
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WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from his right lung on Tuesday in a 90-minute operation described as “successful” by the Vatican. Here are what several medical experts told AFP about…
MANILA, Philippines — Rockport Power Inc. is on track to secure a larger share of the growing retail electricity market after sealing a new five-year license. The company can continue serving contestable customers under…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday, October 14, to launch programs for disadvantaged workers seeking employment, skills certification…
COTABATO CITY — A city councilor here has called out the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for serving snacks from an American fast-food chain during its regular session, despite a resolution calling for a boycott of…
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MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Wednesday confirmed the attendance of US President Donald Trump at the 49th Asean Summit in November in Manila. “It is confirmed,” she said at a briefing…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court needed to review the doctrine that made it tougher to prove that a public official committed plunder. Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg said this on Tuesday. A…
LIMA — Peruvian rights groups on Tuesday condemned the government’s proposal to prohibit schoolgirls from wearing short skirts or nail polish and bar boys from growing their hair long. During a visit to a school on the…
MABALACAT CITY — A combined team from the police and military raided a warehouse in San Simon, Pampanga on Oct. 12, arresting two Chinese men allegedly storing and selling P1.2 million worth of unregistered laundry…
South Korean actress Kim Yong-ji surprised fans after revealing her recent wedding to her partner, during which she also reportedly announced her pregnancy. Yong-ji showed moments from the intimate ceremony through her…
Mataking, Malaysia—A palm-sized green turtle hatchling struggling across the sand on a Malaysian island may appear fragile, but its species has become a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation. Green turtles have…
A book by International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has seen a surge in sales since the United States announced sanctions against her and the court as a whole, with many people apparently buying it to express…
WASHINGTON, United States —Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from his right lung on Tuesday in a 90-minute operation described as “successful” by the Vatican. Here are what several medical experts…
Over 20 flights were delayed or canceled Tuesday at Naha airport in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa after one of the three security checkpoints was closed for two hours amid fears that cleaning staff had left…
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand — Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry as Thai authorities deliberately flood riverside communities to spare the capital. Inside the home of Kamonchanok…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police are investigating a 54-year-old Filipino former pilot with a drug-related criminal record in the Philippines and a 51-year-old Filipino woman over their alleged links to a syndicate…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300,000 minimum wage earners in Central Visayas will receive a P42 increase in their daily pay starting Wednesday, October 14. This will raise the minimum wage to P582 in expanded…
PONTIANAK, Indonesia — Every few years, residents of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province contend with devastating wildfires that emit a noxious haze causing illnesses, shuttering schools and stifling economic activity…
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Pontianak, Indonesia—Residents of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province have endured devastating wildfires every few years, with toxic haze triggering illnesses, forcing schools to close and disrupting economic activity…
“Doctor X: Mafia in White,” starring Kim Ji-won, is facing criticism over its medical accuracy, with viewers arguing that the medical drama’s depiction of medical procedures is undermining the series’ realism and…
KIGALI, Rwanda — Formula 1 will return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda starting early next decade once a new track has been built southeast of the capital, F1 and the country’s president said Tuesday. The…
SAN FRANCISCO — A Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company’s San Francisco offices, the AI firm and federal prosecutors said Tuesday. “We discovered a…
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev toughed out two tiebreaks to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1) at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, winning his first match since being guaranteed the year-end world number one…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Wednesday criticized the House prosecution panel and the Senate majority for dropping three of the four impeachment articles against her, saying the move had…
Janice de Belen reiterated her support for her daughter Kaila Estrada’s relationship with Daniel Padilla, although the celebrity mom opted not to speak with finality about the couple’s future. De Belen was asked about…
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Political drama film “EDJOP” is set to hold its international premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, where it will compete in the Asian Future section. The Elijah Canlas-led movie joins a lineup that…
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Filipino athletes and expanding sports development programs nationwide. During a courtesy call by the…
LIMA — Peruvian rights groups on Tuesday slammed a plan by the government to ban girls from wearing short skirts or nail polish in school and forbid boys from having long hair. During a visit to a school on the…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s first district could lose nearly two-thirds of its proposed infrastructure funding in 2027, according to Rep. Rachel “Cutie” del Mar. She warned that the reduction would come as…
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to preside over a Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday following Pope Leo XIV’s hospitalization, according to the Vatican. Vatican News…
NEW YORK — Greta Gerwig debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” on Tuesday, Oct. 13 (Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Philippines), previewing a full-hearted adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ allegorical adventure and…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump forced his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle out of the administration on Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from one of his supporters and accepted lavish…
MANILA, Philippines — The decision of the prosecution to drop three of the four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte has drawn criticism on Tuesday. Analysts described the move as an all-or-nothing…
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ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the…
SAN FRANCISCO, United States —Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway says he’s willing to pay up to $2.6 million this year toward the program’s revenue-sharing total in order to field a competitive team. The Commercial Appeal…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump posted disturbing footage on his Truth Social account Tuesday of a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, sparking backlash on social media. The 41-second…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three to five tropical cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) from October 2026 to March 2027, the state weather bureau said. In its latest climate…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — City councilors here have questioned the proposed allocation of P10 million for drainage maintenance and flood-control manpower in the city’s P15.74-billion investment program for 2027. They…
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MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution is planning to fly in and present five witnesses in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte before the court for 2026. ICC Prosecutor and…
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MANILA, Philippines — A total of 76 foreign nationals believed to be involved in Philippine offshore gaming operator or Pogo-related activities have been arrested by immigration agents in Quezon City. The Bureau of…
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson played managed minutes in his much-awaited return on Tuesday—even if he felt like he played for an eternity. “It’s a different feel. It’s a different type of endurance,” Hollis-Jefferson said. “I…
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SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round Rey Remogat has let go of the past and wants his University of the Philippines teammates to do the same. “I want to achieve something as a person, and we want…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up purple yam (ube) production in Cagayan Valley to unlock more export opportunities amid surging global demand. Through its regional office in Cagayan…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has partnered with the Sustainable Coconut Partnership (SCP) to improve coconut farming in Davao and the Bicol Region. Both parties signed a memorandum of…
MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Philippines will likely lag behind most of its emerging and developing Asian peers this year as policymakers struggle to control inflation without…
MANILA, Philippines — Provincial governments will adopt six-year development plans under a new framework rolled out by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) to align local development priorities…
MANILA, Philippines — The global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) could give the Philippines a chance to narrow its gap with faster-growing Asian semiconductor exporters, as rising demand for advanced chips and more…
MANILA, Philippines — Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Philippines rose to a six-month high in July, though investor sentiment remained subdued amid economic uncertainties at home and abroad. Latest…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to post narrower dollar deficits this year and in 2027 than previously forecast, as stronger exports fueled by the global artificial intelligence boom bolster foreign…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos will still be allowed to buy and sell their personal used mobile devices without securing government permits under proposed regulations covering the commercial trade of refurbished…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in Maharlika Play, an unregistered platform offering returns of up to 333 percent in 45 days through a scheme…
MANILA, Philippines — Stock buybacks have become more visible at the Philippine Stock Exchange in recent months as share prices have weakened. When companies announce buybacks, one common reason they cite is that their…
MANILA, Philippines — Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. is bringing its Tamaraw back into the public transport market, this time as a modernized jeepney, building on the utility vehicle’s earlier popularity as a platform…
MANILA, Philippines — Having arrived in Manila only last month, Japan’s new envoy to the Philippines already hit the ground running, and among his first stops was a rather fitting one. Before getting swept up in the…
MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor won the P94.81 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot drawn on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. This was according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). But the jackpots of the 2 other…
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VATICAN CITY — Question: Who runs the Catholic Church when the pope is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to govern? Answer: The pope. The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and norms to transfer papal power…
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team’s motion to have the prosecution open a completely new case file with a…
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Photos from the DOTr MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led the inspection of the North-South Commuter railway (NSCR) system, alongside lawmakers and officials from the Japan International…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has been pressed to start its investigation of the issues hounding South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Socoteco II), particularly on alleged problems with the…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱271.06 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱110.53 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday left open the possibility that a suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub near Camp Aguinaldo and Camp Crame was used for…
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes for Oct. 15 are suspended in some areas due to poor air quality caused by lingering transboundary haze. The following local government units on Wednesday announced class…
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos has joined political party Lakas-CMD, several sources told reporters. According to different sources, Marcos took his…
BACOLOD CITY — The emergency department of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here issued a “severe congestion alert” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, after its occupancy rate reached 212%. A…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial agreed to alternating presentations with the defense, as suggested by Senator-Judge Bam Aquino, but the defense did not. The…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The success of a legislative push to pass a genuine anti-political dynasty law “rests heavily on the mobilization of the youth and citizen action,” former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice…
MANILA, Philippines — Air quality at Ateneo de Zamboanga University remained hazardous on Wednesday, with pollution levels falling from “emergency” to “very unhealthy.” The Department of Environment and Natural…
MANILA, Philippines — As the water sector prepares for the anticipated strong El Niño, which may extend to the first half of 2027, Manila Water continues to fortify its portfolio of additional raw water sources through…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Two high-value drug suspects were arrested after yielding around 500 grams of suspected shabu valued at P3.4 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Lunzuran, Zamboanga City, on…
TACLOBAN CITY — Amid concerns over rising electricity bills in the country, a bill filed by Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez seeks to prevent power consumers from paying for losses caused by electricity theft, illegal…
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested Eastern Visayas’ No. 1 drug suspect, two other high-value individuals, and five others in separate anti-drug operations on Oct. 12 and 13. The Police Regional Office 8 said the operations…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A solemn blessing and candle-lighting ceremony in Barangay Guinoyoran marked the 35th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Neri Lito Satur on Wednesday. The priest being honored was slain due to his…
ILOILO CITY — Police operatives arrested a high-value individual and seized about 140 grams of suspected illegal drugs valued at P952,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cogon, Panitan, Capiz, on Tuesday night…
BACOLOD CITY — Tiny shrimps have turned the beachfront in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, pink for four days now. The shrimps have blanketed about half a kilometer of shoreline, from Barangay 2 to Barangay 5, every…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A total of 28 firearms were surrendered to various police units across Caraga (Region 13), as authorities ramped up operations against unregistered weapons. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon…
MANILA, Philippines —San Juan City, in cooperation with the Caring Keri Foundation, launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebration on Oct. 5 at the Makabagong San Juan Theater inside the Makabagong San Juan…
KORONADAL CITY — Farmers in upland communities in Tupi, South Cotabato, are finding it easier to travel and bring their agricultural products to market following improvements along the P3.9-billion Banga-Tupi-Malungon…
CEBU CITY — At least 41 women, including 10 minors, who were allegedly prostituted by a syndicate, were rescued during two simultaneous operations conducted in Barangays Pajac and Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City last…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners helping advance literacy in communities…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched new employment programs aimed at helping Filipinos develop their skills, access job opportunities, and build sustainable livelihoods. Speaking…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. had ordered the revocation of the sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance for a vessel carrying suspected…
MANILA, Philippines — New public school buildings will be required to meet updated accessibility and disaster-resilience standards beginning in fiscal year 2027 under a Department of Education (DepEd) policy welcomed by…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday disputed the claim that the Senate is spending P25 million daily in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the amount…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Sandiganbayan over the insufficient documentation of the foreign travels undertaken by its officials and employees. In its 2025 audit report, COA noted…
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking an investigation into the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) to ensure fairness to motorists cited for traffic violations despite poor road…
MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has affected more than 451,000 people across the country, including over 215,000 farmers and fisherfolk, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will conduct an independent review of the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 and correct its own version if the review finds problems in the House-approved bill. Sen. JV…
KORONADAL CITY — A 35-year-old worker lost his right leg after an oxygen tank exploded while he was refilling it at a house in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Wednesday, police said. The Police Regional Office 12…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign, as she faces an impeachment trial that could remove her from office and disqualify…
ILAGAN, Isabela—The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has earmarked P59.8-million fund for three tourism infrastructure projects in Ilagan City. This was made certain by TIEZA Chief Operating…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance panel chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito said the Senate will scrutinize the budget realignments in the House General Appropriations Bill, which cut budgets on major government programs…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The fate of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense strategy now hangs in the balance, caught between the prosecution’s potential objections and the final rulings of the Senate impeachment court…
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Occasional rain showers triggered by the northeasterly wind flow and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) are expected in several parts of the country on Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has commended the Office of the President (OP) for utilizing its P4.2 billion socio-civic projects fund (SCPF) to procure hospital equipment. In its annual audit…
MANILA, Philippines—A former soldier and an active police officer were arrested in Pangasinan for allegedly trading firearms, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate deputy majority leader Sen. Joel Villanueva on Wednesday asked Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson Atty. Paolo Panelo if he should have thrown a fit over the prosecution’s move to…
CALAPAN CITY — Residents of the Marinduque towns of Santa Cruz and Torrijos will enjoy shorter, cheaper trips when the P300-million Balogo Port opens in June 2027, providing an alternative docking facility to Balanacan…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday reiterated its warning against love scams, reporting over 700 complaints since the start of the year, averaging 70 per month. BOC Commissioner Ariel…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it has 10 suspects in the alleged smuggling of 521 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine (‘shabu’) from Laos to the Philippines. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua has disputed Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson’s claims that the prosecution panel for the impeachment trial was not scolded by the court for suddenly withdrawing…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday hit back at private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan for calling her lead defense counsel, Sheila Sison, a “bully,” describing the remark as a “convenient way to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday urged Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu-Laurel, Jr. to show “delicadeza” and take a leave of absence amid the investigation into the alleged…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The military has intensified the manhunt against the wanted leader of the group allegedly behind the recent ambushes of soldiers in Basilan. Maj. Gen. Jose Vladimir Cagara, acting…
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are often faced with societal and physical barriers that prevent them from fully reaching their ambitions, leaving them stuck and unable to fulfill their dreams. In the case of Alvin…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over on Tuesday medical equipment, medicines, and a patient transport vehicle to the Santa Barbara Infirmary in Pangasinan, fulfilling the…
MANILA, Philippines — Five-month-old puppy Tirik, dragged along the San Pascual-Bauan road while tethered to a moving tricycle, is now safe, the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) said. In a viral video posted on social…
TUGUEGARAO CITY- Government workers seized 30.9 kilos of undocumented meat in Baggao, Cagayan on Tuesday, the Baggao Information Office reported on Wednesday. At a checkpoint in Mocag village, members of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The budget hearings of the Senate finance subcommittees are anticipated to be finished by October 22, the chairperson of the panel, Sen. JV Ejercito, said on Wednesday. With the impeachment trial…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday urged the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to prioritize athletes’ welfare over facility renovations. “Perhaps you could prioritize our athletes…
KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte – Kauswagan, once a war-torn town in Lanao del Norte, is gearing up for the impact of the “super” El Niño with a P30-million solar power facility, set to run in the next few weeks. Vice Mayor…
MANILA, Philippines — There is no longer a need to present before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division the witness from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the “gift” case trial of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. This…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated the duly elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament and vowed continued support for a strong and autonomous Bangsamoro region. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — Some senator-judges on Wednesday expressed hope that Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team would still be allowed to present its case on impeachment Articles I and IV, which concern her…
BAGUIO CITY — A community in Bontoc, Mountain Province submitted a resolution opposing a proposed geothermal energy project by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) to the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) plans to impose penalties on those who resell apparel and other items issued to Filipino athletes for the 2026 Asian Games after some of the items were…
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — A dispute erupted on the floor of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) here during its regular session on Tuesday, following allegations that several barangay captains demanded a 10 percent…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Government engineers are carrying out major repairs to stabilize a landslide-hit mountain highway linking Butuan City in Agusan del Norte and Bukidnon province, a key route expected to…
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has reminded Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte that engaging in brawls is an issue thrown at him and not against the prosecution team. The reminder comes…
MANILA, Philippines — Two members of the prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial admitted Wednesday that they dropped three articles of impeachment because they believed the defense would…
MANILA, Philippines — Grab Philippines is studying its options after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) denied GrabBike’s application for accreditation as a motorcycle taxi platform…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin distributing water filtration kits next week as the country braces for the impact of “Super El Niño.” At a Palace briefing on…
LUCENA CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 22-year-old woman in Cainta, Rizal during a buy-bust operation early Wednesday, netting over P1.7 million worth of shabu (crystal meth). The Rizal Police Provincial…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate on Wednesday called for a congressional probe into the paper stock losses of the Social Security System (SSS), which is reportedly worth nearly P40…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Customs Processing System (CPS), a digital platform designed to fully digitize import and export transactions, is expected to be rolled out in June or July next year…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Wednesday accused National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag of being “evidently politically biased” against her. This is on top of…
MANILA, Philippines—The chief of the Quezon City’s Police District (QCPD) Police Clearance has been relieved from his post pending an investigation into reports of an alleged disruption in police clearance services at…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities intercepted over P2 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes cleverly concealed inside fish ice boxes during a checkpoint operation in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Joint police…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday urged Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to “rectify an obviously misleading figure of P500 million,” which the Senate supposedly spent on two of the three…
Agroecology operationalizes the circular economy at the field level through recycling, efficiency, diversity, synergy and soil regeneration. In coconut farms in Makilala, Cotabato; Magsaysay, Davao del Sur; and Davao…
MANILA, Philippines — The plunder case of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada in Sandiganbayan Fifth Division will see the testimony of “whistleblowers” and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan…
ILIGAN CITY — Police arrested two individuals and seized suspected shabu worth an estimated P3.7 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tomas Cabili here Tuesday afternoon. The Iligan City Police Office (ICPO)…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro— A male dugong was found dead along the coast of Barangay Binduyan in Puerto Princesa on Oct. 8, according to a social media post by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development on…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Coast Guard personnel and disaster responders conducted search-and-rescue operations on Tuesday for a 54-year-old fisherman who went missing after his empty boat was found off Barangay…
DAVAO CITY—A coalition of political parties has been formed to secure a majority of the 80-member Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament, just two weeks before its inaugural session. BARMM…
MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has reminded all police officers in Metro Manila to stay alert for possible demonstrations following the recent development in the…
MANILA, Philippines — A slim majority of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to personally testify before the Senate impeachment court, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey…
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato Province — The Kidapawan City government has provided an initial 10 walk-through metal detectors to some of the largest public schools to bolster campus security for students and faculty. Mayor…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Wednesday blasted both the House prosecution panel and the Senate majority over the withdrawal of three of the four articles of impeachment against her…
BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City has recorded its sixth dengue death of the year on Tuesday after an 8-year-old girl from Barangay Handumanan succumbed to severe complications from the mosquito-borne virus. The City Health…
BACOLOD CITY — The Negros Occidental provincial government is eyeing P8.52 billion in spending for next year, an increase of P900.09 million, or 11.81 percent, from the 2026 level, based on the proposed budget submitted…
MANILA, Philippines—The daily minimum wage increase of P42 for workers in Central Visayas takes effect on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. Under Wage Order No. ROVII-27, the…
COTABATO CITY – A civil society organization threw its support behind Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim as chief minister of the incoming first regular Bangsamoro Parliament. Datu…
KORONADAL CITY — At least 108 families in three barangays in Norala, South Cotabato, were affected by flooding caused by heavy rains Tuesday night. Rolly Doane Aquino, head of the South Cotabato Provincial Disaster Risk…
LUCENA CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has completed 170 solar-powered irrigation projects across Calabarzon as part of efforts to ensure a reliable and cost-efficient water supply for farmers amid…
CALAPAN CITY , Oriental Mindoro — The Mimaropa police has arrested a total of 509 “most wanted persons” across the region from January 1 to October 12, including the second most wanted fugitive for murder who was…
MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly wind flow and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring rain to parts of the country, while a tropical depression being monitored outside the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday allowed the House prosecution panel to withdraw three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving allegations of…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution’s decision to drop three of the four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte drew criticism on Tuesday, with analysts describing it as an all-or-nothing gamble and…
MANILA, Philippines — The new chief of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said he would conduct a thorough review of all projects, budgets and procurements made by the agency. President…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday recommended to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the filing of graft complaints against public works officials and officers of a construction company…
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers should expect electricity rates to increase by P0.3191 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this month due to higher generation costs, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said on Tuesday. This means…
MANILA, Philippines — The trust rating of President Marcos slightly increased in September, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey, which polled 1,500…
MANILA, Philippines — Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg said on Tuesday that the Supreme Court needs to review the doctrine that made it tougher to prove that a public official committed plunder…
MANILA, Philippines — Another one of the so-called “maleta boys” testified on Tuesday at the bail hearing of the plunder case against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, claiming he took part in the delivery of cash allegedly…
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…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Special Second Division on Tuesday acquitted Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin of graft and technical malversation charges over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P3.5 billion worth…
MANILA, Philippines — Citing freedom of speech, the Supreme Court has cleared former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III of indirect contempt after he criticized it for its July 25, 2025 ruling on the impeachment…
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…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Security cameras captured the gunmen who shot and killed Albay broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte on Monday, providing investigators with footage to help identify and track down…
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has intensified security measures in Basilan following the recent ambushes that wounded about two dozen soldiers, as officials denied…
DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — Aside from changing weather conditions and neap tides, human practices, such as overstocking and overfeeding may have contributed to the massive fish kill that struck the city’s…
MANILA, Philippines – Google Philippines launched the Google AI Educator Series (GES), a free bite-sized learning initiative for AI and Gemini training on October 13, 2026. The tech giant partnered with the Department…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) is exploring how to develop Carabao mango into food for long-duration space missions. The project is set…
TOKYO, Japan – Konami is going back to Duel Academy with Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX, a remake of the 2008 PSP title Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3. Yu-Gi-Oh! has been enjoying something of a resurgence in recent years, from new…
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