WUHAN–World No. 170 Sonay Kartal became the lowest-ranked player to reach a WTA 1000 final with a gritty 7-6 (11/9), 7-6 (7-5) win over Jelena Ostapenko in the Wuhan Open on Saturday. Kartal, 24, is playing just her…
Pope Leo XIV left hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer....
WUHAN–Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open on Saturday…
ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine achieved its first goal of securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday. But coach Yeng Guiao is wary that any team the Elasto Painters face in the crossover…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the East ended the first round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament without a win. UE coach Paolo Hubalde…
LOS ANGELES — Multiple wildfires swept across Southern California on Friday as powerful Santa Ana winds fanned the flames, destroying homes in Orange County, displacing thousands of residents and disrupting traffic with…
ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine survived a late scare from Blackwater to claim a 125-123 victory and secure a quarterfinals berth in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday at Ynares Center here. The Elasto Painters squandered a…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas wrapped up its first-round campaign with back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. As…
MANILA, Philippines — Returning from the sands to the Taraflex has its pros and cons, and Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball star Bernadeth Pons is patiently taking her time to regain her top form with Creamline in the…
MANILA, Philippines — Creamline shook off a sluggish start and turned back Galeries Tower, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, to remain unbeaten in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at Filoil…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito on Saturday slammed Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his remarks on Manila’s response to Beijing’s actions in the West…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas used a blistering third quarter to defeat Ateneo, 80-68, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at…
On Friday, the Office of the Ombudsman filed three counts of graft against former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. over his alleged links to construction firms that secured Department of Public Works and…
ANTIPOLO—Maverick Ahanmisi will take everything into consideration before deciding his next route as he becomes a free agent following Terrafirma’s exit from the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Ahanmisi registered the first…
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino tennis star Alex Eala opens her 2026 Ningbo Open campaign against Diane Parry of France in the first round. The Ningbo Open announced the matchups on its official social media accounts…
MANILA – The government expects to generate at least PHP7 million from the recent sale of four Maserati Levante luxury vehicles, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said Saturday. In a news relase, the BOC said Fast Car Traders…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs survived a late rally by the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters to escape with a 67-64 victory in their rematch as the Cesafi Season 26 men’s basketball…
MANILA – The House of Representatives prosecution panel expects the Senate impeachment court to hand down a decision on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte by late November or early December…
ANTIPOLO—Terrafirma wrapped up its 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on a bright note with a 147-115 victory over Titan Ultra in a game pitting two eliminated teams on Saturday at Ynares Center here. Juami Tiongson fired…
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday. Golden State is looking to become the fastest…
NEW YORK–The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers used in recent wagering scandals, ESPN reported. The prohibition includes a player prop…
Team preview of the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 58-26, lost to Philadelphia in first round of playoffs. Coach: Joe Mazzulla (5th season, 238-90). Season opener: Oct. 20 at Detroit…
Five-peat defending champions Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles rallied from a 15-point deficit to outlast the league-leading University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters, 73-68, and extend their…
Team preview of the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 26-56, missed playoffs. Coach: Jamahl Mosley (1st season). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Indiana. Departures: G Jordan Hawkins…
Team preview of the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 62-20, lost to New York in NBA Finals. Coach: Mitch Johnson (3rd season, 159-94). Season opener: Oct. 20 vs. Oklahoma City…
Team preview of the Phoenix Suns ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost to Oklahoma City in first round of playoffs. Coach: Jordan Ott (2nd season, 45-37). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Portland…
The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants are looking to snap their back-to-back losing streak when they face Tuloy FC in the Philippines Football League (PFL) on Sunday, October 18, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium....
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University-DN Steel swept the AEP Cabstars, 25-23, 25-17, 25-17, to jumpstart its 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Saturday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Dryx…
Team preview of the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60, missed playoffs. Coach: Will Hardy (fifth season, 107-221). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Memphis. Departures: C Walker Kessler, PF-C…
Team preview of the Denver Nuggets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 54-28, lost to Minnesota in first round of playoffs. Coach: David Adelman (2nd season as full-time coach, 57-28). Season opener…
Team preview of the Detroit Pistons ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 60-22, lost to Cleveland in the second round. Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (3rd season with Pistons, 10th season overall 359-350)…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines kept University of the East searching for its first win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson criticized the motives of three minority senators on Saturday, claiming their vote to petition to oust Sen. Erwin Tulfo undermined justice and fairness. Through a social…
Every player will have a chance to see action when the third Cor Jesu Invitational Volleyball Tournament rolls out its no-benching rule....
Team preview of the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 44-38, lost in play-in tournament to Orlando Magic Coach: Charles Lee (3rd season with Hornets; 3rd season overall, 63-101)…
The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) is moving to organize the city's first sports team composed of para-athletes, with talent identification, athlete classification and support systems among the key areas being…
Team preview of the Miami Heat ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 43-39, lost to Charlotte in play-in tournament elimination game. Coach: Erik Spoelstra (19th season, 830-611). Season opener: Oct. 21…
A night out turned into a jail stay for a 23-year-old male entertainer after he violently attacked his ex-girlfriend for refusing his pleas for them to get back together....
Team preview of the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 37-45, lost to Phoenix in the play-in tournament to miss the playoffs. Coach: Steve Kerr (13th season, 604-353). Season…
Team preview of the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60. Coach: Doug Christie (3rd season, 49-84). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Los Angeles Clippers. Departures: F DeMar DeRozan, G…
Team preview of the Houston Rockets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 52-30, lost to the Lakers in first round of playoffs. Coach: Ime Udoka (fourth season with the Rockets, fifth season overall…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Electoral Tribunal on Friday junked another version of the quo warranto petition to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo. This form of petition challenges an individuals s right to hold a public…
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle and Myla Pablo kept Nxled unbeaten in two games after fending off Farm Fresh in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab…
On Saturday, the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom pushed back against inaccurate portrayals of Filipinos there....
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution panel is asking to introduce as evidence the prior recorded statements of five unnamed witnesses, who could allegedly shed light on former…
SHANGHAI–Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar said he was still “learning how to behave on court” after swearing at a ballboy at the Shanghai Masters, where he reached the semi-finals on Friday to make history. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday accused Filipino journalists and politicians of distorting facts and exaggerating tensions with Beijing, as it faced mounting criticism over Ambassador…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Students and residents in a mountain community in Balamban, Cebu, continue to face dangerous river crossings, prompting calls for a permanent bridge to provide safer passage. Cebu Gov. Pamela…
PHILADELPHIA— LeBron James locked eyes on the basketball the moment Tyrese Maxey lobbed a half-court pass in his new teammate’s direction. James snared the ball and brought it home for a two-handed dunk that sent the…
Eight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest weeks after wildfires destroyed large swaths of their habitat in Indonesian Borneo, a conservation group said....
Catriona Gray is set to grace the Victoria Secret fashion show in Los Angeles, California as a special guest and as representative of the Philippines. The Miss Universe 2018 titleholder announced on social media her…
LUCENA CITY— Taal Volcano in Batangas has recorded 22 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, up from 17 the previous day, which points to an ongoing seismic activity. This report comes from the Philippine Institute…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) is urging tourism-related businesses and service providers to secure accreditation and take advantage of the waiver of processing fees and…
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña on Saturday called for the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after the Chinese Embassy dared Philippine lawmakers to declare its envoy persona non…
MANILA – The weather bureau said Saturday that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies continue to bring rains to a large part of the country. Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected over…
Filipino-American activist Bea Millan-Windorski hopes to bring out the Filipinos’ “bayanihan” spirit for her campaign to score the Philippines’ fifth victory in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant as it releases the…
MATAKING, Malaysia—The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a symbol of hope for wildlife conservation. Green turtles have…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — With power supply barely meeting the day’s demand, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert for the third consecutive day on Saturday…
ANKARA, Turkey—A Turkish homeless man admitted to intentionally committing the offense of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in order to gain access to food and a bed in jail, media reports said Friday. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of politically targeting her through the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), dismissing the bureau’s findings…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has led a dialogue with Cambodia and Timor Leste to discuss how other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) could take steps in adopting an abolitionist…
NEW YORK — Actor Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone during a flight and its aftermath where she is alleged to have assaulted two flight attendants, a police officer and a nurse, according to a statement Friday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in London on Saturday pushed back against inaccurate portrayals of Filipinos in the United Kingdom following the circulation of a video about immigration and healthcare…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — According to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), an estimated 16.8 million Filipino families considered themselves to be in poverty in September, up from 13.6 million in June. The SWS…
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, internationally known by its name, strengthened into a typhoon early Saturday morning, October 17. The state weather bureau said the typhoon is expected to bring rains…
ILOILO CITY — A housing community in Barangay Calumpang, Molo District, is using rainwater harvesting to meet its daily water needs and brace for a looming severe El Niño. Sonia Cadornigara, regional coordinator of the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — With Metro Cebu continuing to experience poor air quality, Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has called for a forum to clarify when schools should suspend in-person classes and shift to alternative…
For many Filipinos, financial needs rarely arrive one at a time. A household may be managing monthly bills when an unexpected expense comes up, while a small business owner may need extra capital to restock or keep…
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen respondents in the Pharmally case could no longer be located, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday, adding that it was making it difficult for his office to move forward with the…
The latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max has officially arrived in the Philippines, and Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) is giving Filipinos a more flexible and easier way to make their next device upgrade through…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A Cebu City councilor is seeking a review by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the heated exchange between Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and Councilor Joel Garganera during a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City received an initial ₱10 million in U.S. assistance to strengthen its tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment services during a visit by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee…
For the first time ever, Thailand will be hosting The Miss Globe pageant, something that has piqued the curiosity of Binibining Pilipinas Sasha Lacuna, who is representing the country at this year’s edition of the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Four Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) hospitals recorded a 26.8 percent year-on-year increase in respiratory consultations from July to September 2026, amid continuing poor air…
Belcris Foods Inc. is running its Pasko sa Kabataan initiative for the second consecutive year, partnering with Parent’s REACH Foundation Inc. for a holiday eco-bag design contest with the theme “The Colors of…
“Amir,” the film entry of GMA Pictures for the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival just tied up with Columbia Pictures for a possible syndication of the movie. Key executives of GMA Pictures and Brightburn Entertainment…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A 28-year-old man was arrested on Friday morning, October 15, for allegedly stealing a prized fighting cock in Barangay Tuyan, Naga City. Police identified the suspect only by the alias “Phil,” a…
TUGUEGARAO CITY — A retired Philippine Navy official filed on October 16 his certificate of candidacy (CoC) in the special election set on November 28 for the Batanes congressional seat. The post became vacant on…
MANILA, Philippines—The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking to introduce as evidence the prior recorded testimonies of five unnamed witnesses. These persons could allegedly detail the…
LOS ANGELES, United States—Wind-whipped flames scorched multi-million dollar homes south of Los Angeles on Friday as a wildfire quickly ravaged hundreds of acres. Dramatic footage showed burning homes and thick smoke…
MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor bagged the ₱115.99 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) draw on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The winning ticket matched all six numbers…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week, while its trough may bring rains to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao as early as Monday, Oct. 19. In its 5 p.m…
Stage and film actor John “Sweet” Lapus is over the moon after his one-act play “True to Life” became one of the finalists out of 373 entries selected in the inaugural batch of Teatro Panalo festival. “Theater is…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Check these out.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With El Niño expected to bring prolonged dry conditions and below-normal rainfall across parts of the country, Cebu motorists should prepare their cars for extended periods of hot weather in the…
Beauty queen and actress Bianca Manalo opened up about her friendship with former boyfriend Sen. Win Gatchalian, expressing support for his dedication to public service despite it being a factor in their breakup. Manalo…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel rejected proposals for a compromise that would result in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s conviction in her Senate impeachment trial without barring her from seeking…
UNITED NATIONS, United States—All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of “discourage,” effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said…
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday that the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta could set a record for the speed of its disposition. Remulla made the remark after the…
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea has tested a “new-type” precision-guided torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance, its state news agency KCNA reported early Saturday. The…
This is the Daily Gospel of October 17, 2026, which is the Saturday of the Twenty-eighth week in Ordinary Time.
No matter what age you are, you could start turning back the clock—it’s never too late. Take it from Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron, who is thriving in her fitness journey....
The star-shaped white blossoms of Hanoi’s milkwood trees have inspired songwriters and lovers, but city authorities began cutting them back on Friday after an outcry from residents over their “overpowering” fragrance…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 people, among them a former Bangsamoro official, allegedly behind the botched shipment of 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) to the…
Converge made sure that Macau’s rough and humiliating participation as a guest team in the PBA Governors’ Cup would come to an end in the same stinking manner that characterized the Giant Pandas’ stint. The FiberXers…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Friday said he would summon Beijing’s ambassador over what he believed were the envoy’s threatening and undiplomatic remarks that China could “easily win” if it chose to use…
University of the Philippines is favored to end its first-round campaign having at least a tie for the elimination round lead when it takes on lowly University of the East, even as Santo Tomas and Ateneo break their own…
Jeff Lumbo comes to South Pacific having a string of close shaves in the Philippine Golf Tour the past month. Good thing that well-manicured layout in Davao is one he can consider his happy place. The long-hitting…
Coach Chito Victolero has instilled a mentality in his Mapua Cardinals crew in the NCAA that made him a successful coach in the pro league. “The defensive mentality and the character of our players are very similar,” he…
Behind Choco Mucho’s impressive 2-0 start is the Flying Titans’ growing trust in one another that has resulted in balanced contributions early in Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Sisi…
BANGKOK—As finance ministers gather in Bangkok for the weeklong annual meetings by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual which end Sunday, Fight Inequality Alliance (Fia) is calling for debt…
For years, I have lived without conforming to the religious practices of my upbringing. The only promise I kept was to indulge my mother by attending church once a year at Christmas. Strangely enough, despite my…
Big history is about the bigwigs, who are few and identifiable, while little history is about the masses, who are many and nameless. At present, big Philippine history includes, among other things, the impeachment trial…
There is a curious fascination with the term primus inter pares in Philippine public life. Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III invoked it as Senate president. Former Rep. Joey Salceda used it in describing then Speaker Martin…
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group’s recent escalation against the kingdom. Since Yemen’s civil…
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv’s fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso touched a fresh record low on Friday, extending its slide beyond 63 per dollar as signs of persistent US inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could…
MANILA, Philippines — Top Philippine conglomerate executives Lance Gokongwei and Chito Salazar have been named this year’s recipients of the prestigious “Management Person of the Year” award conferred by the Management…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) is targeting a reduction in the cost of sending money home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to around 2 percent of the funds sent, with Finance Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala group’s ACEN Corp. has committed an additional P3 billion to its wholly owned subsidiary Giga Ace 8 Inc. to finance the construction of its Palauig Solar 2 and battery energy storage…
MANILA, Philippines — Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is preparing to pilot a new low-cost prepaid home broadband offering this quarter, as the telco seeks to reach price-sensitive households amid the increasingly saturated…
MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Homes has partnered with Pag-Ibig Fund to make up to 3,990 condominium units eligible for housing loan financing, subject to the completion of project accreditations. The property developer…
MANILA, Philippines — Manulife Investments Philippines has converted its Global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Feeder Fund into a diversified multi-asset unit investment trust fund (UITF), expanding its investment…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines significantly contributed to global pineapple trade in 2025 as it invested heavily in improving domestic production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opposed selling off the rice cargo from Vietnam that was confiscated, to prevent those responsible for its entry into the Philippines from profiting. “I am…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has pitched potential projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) to Italian companies interested in investing in infrastructure, technology, and other strategic…
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ROME — The Vatican on Friday released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his lung cancer surgery, showing him celebrating Mass, as doctors said that tests confirmed the “continued improvement” in his recovery. The…
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police seized about nine kilograms of suspected marijuana worth P1.016 million and arrested a 21-year-old man in a buy-bust operation in General Santos City on Friday night, Oct. 16. The…
MARAWI CITY — The Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade on Saturday rendered a 21-gun salute on Saturday for 168 soldiers and police officers who perished in the five-month battle nine years ago that concluded in the flushing…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Ilocos region turned over three solar-powered irrigation projects in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, to improve water access for farmers and boost…
MANILA, Philippines—No player won the ₱277.99 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot and the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, October 17, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55…
BAGUIO CITY — Firefighters rescued a 17-year-old teenager who fell about 15 meters down a cliff in Upper Irisan here early Saturday, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Personnel from the Baguio City Fire Station…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The police recovered 109 master cases of suspected contraband cigarettes worth an estimated P6.2 million in separate operations along the coastal areas of Sulu province on Thursday…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Four persons stranded on an island off Bislig City were rescued on Thursday after rough seas forced them to abandon their voyage the previous day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported…
MANILA, Philippines — Representatives from polytechnic state universities and other educational institutions gathered for the launching of the Philippine Polytechnic Education Network (PhilPEN) for a more coordinated…
BACOLOD CITY – Thousands gathered here since Friday as the annual MassKara Festival‘s key highlights unfold this weekend. Revelers wearing smiling masks hit the streets on Saturday to witness contingents from schools…
MANILA, Philippines — Who is the 25-year-old University of Santo Tomas (UST) graduate who spearheaded the 4,165 passers out of 4,447 at the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE)? Baculo pursued his…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A month after the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, the last of the three students who died in the incident was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, as…
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga— The police arrested a Nigerian who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy pills worth an estimated P5.96 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City late Friday…
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday said it has initiated a preliminary investigation against Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lasam Lara and members of his family over alleged financial interests in…
MANILA, Philippines — The agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) could be erased if the peace process remains unfinished, political scientist Yasmira Moner of the Mindanao State…
Sen. Erwin Tulfo posts an uncredited cartoon on his official Facebook page, where is being depicted to be stabbed by three of his fellow senators on Oct. 17, 2026. (PHOTO FROM ERWIN TULFO FB) MANILA, Philippines…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The provincial government of Dinagat Islands broke ground on Friday, Oct. 16, for two major infrastructure projects worth a combined P164 million aimed at boosting the local food security…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A 56-year-old motorcycle rider from Marikina City died on Friday evening, October 16, after his maxi-scooter rammed a parked truck along the national highway in Mahayag, Zamboanga del…
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — More than 65 percent of some 1,500 hectares of sugarcane fields infested by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) in Bukidnon have been treated, as authorities race to save crops before the…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will build a 96-meter bridge in Barangay Bungol in Balaoan to replace a hanging bridge destroyed by Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) in July 2025…
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar is pushing for a measure that seeks to grant tax credits to establishments granting mandatory discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), promoting a…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The provincial government of Ilocos Norte distributed rainwater catchment drums to 37 selected schools as part of efforts to conserve water and prepare for the possible effects of a strong El…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more…
MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III on Friday joined President FerdinandR. Marcos Jr. in celebrating the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) 125th founding anniversary, as the president reaffirmed his…
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied that she owns a Jollibee franchise amid her links to food company GenCorp Industries Inc., stressing that her investment in the company does not equate…
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro S. Quimbo on Saturday called for the immediate passage of a measure, which seeks to strengthen water management through a stronger national framework, amid the…
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday drew a comparison between the impeachment conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets and the unexplained…
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua is hoping that the Senate impeachment court will be able to rule on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s case by late November or early December…
MANILA, Philippines – A spokesperson for the House prosecution has expressed belief that the evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her conviction with…
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel may submit its formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to help speed up the remaining proceedings in her…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Diocese of Virac has called for a moratorium on mining projects in Catanduanes, warning that they could threaten human lives, contaminate water sources and damage the island province’s environment and…
LUCENA CITY — Authorities in Talisay, Batangas on Saturday, Oct. 17, urged residents to take precautions after the heat index in the town reached 40°C. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC)…
COTABATO CITY – Acting on tips from concerned citizens, the Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat police confiscated P385,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during law enforcement operations on Friday, October 16. Brig. Gen. Alan…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The state weather bureau has warned residents of southern Bukidnon of moderate to heavy rains, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Speaking to the Inquirer on Saturday, October 17…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A dawn response to a residential fire in Barangay Batangan here on Friday, October 16, led to the discovery and confiscation of 45 cartons of contraband “Commando Red Label” cigarettes valued…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A rare, threatened amphibian known as the Mindanao caecilian (Ichthyophis mindanaoensis) has been recorded at a biodiversity monitoring site in Mount Apo Natural Park in Cotabato…
LANTAPAN, Bukidnon — The ube harvest of local farmers here, who are mostly members of the Talaandig indigenous tribe, is set to enter the United States market after they secured a five-year contract to supply the…
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar posted the highest economic growth rate in Eastern Visayas in 2025, with its economy expanding by 4.6% from 3.4% in the previous year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority…
Quezon City 5th District Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas presents the formal complaint and digital evidence before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday, Oct. 16. (Photo from the office of Quezon City 5th…
TACLOBAN CITY — A red tide warning has been issued for Irong-Irong Bay in Catbalogan City, Samar, after shellfish samples tested positive for paralytic shellfish toxin, prompting authorities to ban the gathering, sale…
MARAWI CITY – Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Jr., Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development, led Saturday’s commemoration of this city’s liberation from the hands of Islamic State-linked militants…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday questioned the motives of three minority senators who voted in favor of reconsidering a petition seeking to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo, saying their decision…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will rehabilitate the Paoay Golf Course. The plan is to restore it as a…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A man listed as Oriental Mindoro’s most wanted person was arrested, while a former communist rebel surrendered in Occidental Mindoro on Friday, Oct. 16, police said. In a report on…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Two farmers drowned while performing a traditional ritual meant to settle a land dispute in Alabel town, Sarangani province on Friday, Oct. 16, police said. The victims were identified…
Western Visayas is home to a rich variety of wildlife, from reptiles concealed among branches to small forest creatures that thrive close to the ground. Photographs shared by the Department of Environment and Natural…
BACOLOD CITY — The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here has issued a public health advisory about the rise in dengue cases. This situation is based on the surge in the number of on the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Three individuals were arrested after authorities seized more than P112,000 worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 13, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Authorities have issued a public health warning after shellfish samples collected off San Benito town in Surigao del Norte tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison, commonly known…
MANILA, Philippines—A driver faces a 90-day preventive suspension of his license for allegedly blocking a pedestrian lane in Makati City, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO). In a statement on Friday, the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday ordered five popular online shopping platforms to submit records of their accredited truck-for-hire service providers…
MANILA, Philippines—The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) will start interviewing candidates for the position of chief justice on Oct. 22 (Thursday). The interviews will begin the two most senior incumbent Supreme Court…
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) impounded an imported electric vehicle (EV) in Quezon City on Friday. The apprehension comes after its driver was caught using a fake license. The motorist also…
LUCENA CITY — Wetlands, coastal habitats and agricultural lands in Quezon province continue to provide vital sanctuaries for migratory birds, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. In a report…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have identified 63 of the 77 people killed in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Palawan in September, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has reported. The BFP also said Friday eight…
MANILA, Philippines — A centuries-old tree, a critically endangered plant and several rare and endemic species are among the botanical treasures documented in Bicol Natural Park during a biodiversity monitoring activity…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 71-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hacking a 46-year-old man during a drinking session in Barangay Bungon, Batac City in Ilocos Norte, police said Saturday, Oct. 17. Based on the…
MANILA, Philippines — Merely hours after it lifted its power supply warning, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday raised again the yellow alert over the Visayas power grid from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m…
LUCENA CITY—Taal Volcano in Batangas continues to exhibit seismic activity, recording 22 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, up from 17 the previous day. This report comes from the Philippine Institute of…
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather bureau…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of Calapan has turned over free land allocations and financial assistance to residents affected by the recent demolition in Barangay Guinobatan. This is seen as a…
MANILA, Philippines — Some senators deliberating on the draft 2027 national budget on Friday saw the need to restore funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) program that seeks to help underperforming students…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday launched a “buddy system” in schools to provide students a “safe space” where they could help and support one another. In a statement, the DepEd said…
MANILA, Philippines — Rising fuel prices and contractors’ concerns over project costs have contributed to failed bidding attempts for classroom construction projects under a P21.4-billion agreement between the…
MANILA, Philippines — Levito Baligod and four of the so-called “Maleta boys” posted bail on Friday night after the lawyer and his 14 clients were arrested in San Juan City on Friday morning for “unjust vexation.” San…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of using the National Bureau of Investigation to persecute her politically, even branding the bureau’s findings…
MANILA, Philippines — Affordable food prices remained the leading concern that Filipinos want the national government to address, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the Stratbase group. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan,” which drew online outrage and criticism following their…
MANILA, Philippines — It was only right to disband the Quezon City government’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers in the hands of one of the enforcers, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima…
MANILA, Philippines — It’s apparently a tough crowd for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as a new survey showed that Filipinos were not as impressed with their performance in the last…
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal from government service of Urdaneta City Mayor Julio “Rammy” Parayno III; his cousin, Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno; and six city councilors for their…
TAGBILARAN CITY—The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is upgrading the Malinao Dam in Pilar, Bohol, to nearly double its water storage capacity, improve irrigation services for farmers and strengthen flood…
TACLOBAN CITY—Police have filed a criminal complaint against a 15-year-old Grade 10 student for allegedly bringing a .45-caliber pistol into his classroom at Catarman National High School in Northern Samar on Oct. 1…
DAGUPAN CITY—The city government is seeking technical assistance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to determine why milkfish (“bangus”) are dying in local fish pens and assess the extent of…
DAVAO CITY — Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. clarified on Thursday that discussions about the US-led Pax Silica program in the country does not include the setup of data centers in the New Clark City in Tarlac. “We…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Heavy rains on Friday, Oct. 16, toppled an acacia tree in Barangay Agape in Loay town, and triggered a landslide along a national highway in nearby Loboc, Bohol disrupting traffic in both towns…
Only 17% of businesses in the Philippines have a roadmap for scaling artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting a gap between growing adoption of the technology and companies’ ability to integrate it more deeply into…
MANILA, Philippines – A panel at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on game preservation revealed that the master tapes containing high quality source video for Wing Commander III were located. The contents of these tapes…
MANILA, Philippines – Ride-hailing app, inDrive, wants to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve mobility in the Philippines while keeping passengers and drivers in control of their choices. The company is…
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