Paris, France—France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. “It’s like we had a war,”…
ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra gained an inside track for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup after taking down Phoenix, 106-89, on Sunday at Ynares Center here. A run of 17 consecutive points during the…
PARIS— Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs…
MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo qualified for the vault and floor exercise finals in the 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday (Manila time) in the Netherlands. Yulo, a two-time Olympic gold medalist…
Maja Chwalinska pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Britain’s Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and claim the first tour-level title of her career at the Wuhan Open on Sunday. The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and…
ANTIPOLO—Coach Chot Reyes lamented the ejection of Henry Galinato in TNT’s 114-112 overtime loss to Converge in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday for his headbutt on Alec Stockton during a heated exchange in the third…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Adamson scraped past La Salle, 63-60, in the final game of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball first round on Sunday night at Ateneo Blue…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away an unauthorized foreign fishing vessel from the territorial sea of Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, Oct. 18, in its fourth…
ANTIPOLO—Converge secured the No. 3 spot in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup after a thrilling 114-112 overtime victory over TNT on Sunday at Ynares Center here. Alec Stockton forced the extension with the tying…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor and said that he plans to gradually…
SHANGHAI — Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rallied from a set and a break down to beat Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, securing his third title of the year and biggest yet of his…
MANILA, Philippines — Zambales fisherfolk have renewed their grievances over their diminished access to traditional fishing grounds in Bajo de Masinloc following testimony in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines — China has warned that it would bar more Philippine officials from entering its territory should Manila declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, escalating a diplomatic row that has…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, smiling and saying he would resume work “gradually” in his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of the Visayas (UV) marked its return to home-court action in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) with a hard-fought 76-69 victory over the University of Southern…
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon on Sunday said those defending the Duterte political family appeared to be aligned with China, pointing to a possible overlap between pro-Duterte online networks and…
MANILA, Philippines–The work continues for Terrafirma’s Geo Chiu after wrapping up his rookie season in the PBA filled with highs and lows. Chiu acknowledges that he can still be a better version of himself based on…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University squeaked past Far Eastern University, 69-65, to move into first place in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball…
PARIS — France was reeling from widespread destruction after violent protests over the cost of living left streets littered with burned-out cars, smashed shop windows and looted stores. Authorities said about 1,800…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Junior Webmasters rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, 75-72, and…
RIYADH — Riyadh’s Kingdom Center skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants on Sunday following repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition said two pilots were killed in a crash near…
PARIS — France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused in violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. The convulsion, which officials…
MANILA, Philippines — Amid a war of words between the Chinese ambassador and several Philippine officials, China has expressed willingness to improve its relationship with the Philippines and manage differences through…
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is eyeing to issue a resolution over the Chinese embassy’s challenge to Filipino lawmakers to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over his remarks about using force against…
American actress Gwyneth Paltrow delighted Filipino fans after she made her own versions of the Filipino dish tortang talong and the condiment banana ketchup. Paltrow documented the process through a video on her…
Sen. Erwin Tulfo, rather that directly addressing the issue with his colleagues, decided on Saturday to take a swipe at his “backstabbing” peers, who wanted to oust him from the Senate....
Les Clefs d’Or Philippines, the country’s elite association of professional hotel concierges, is set to stage its inaugural charity event, “Ghoul Run – A Night Fun Run 2026,” on 24 October 2026 at the Clark Freeport…
MANILA, Philippines — Galeries Tower’s No. 1 overall pick Lams Lamina was welcomed by a big change in the pros after she started her Premier Volleyball League (PVL) career with back-to-back losses in the All-Filipino…
Even with wedding preparations already underway, Dawn Chang was surprised with a formal marriage proposal by her boyfriend, National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Ralph Calinisan. Calinisan popped the…
KUALA LUMPUR — Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean…
MONTREAL — A “serious incident” at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that “a…
HANOI — Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, seeking to diversify their markets as US tariffs disrupt global commerce. The deal, between Southeast Asia’s…
A surprise wedding proposal stole the game show, Kapamilya Deal or No Deal on Saturday, October 17....
On the morning of August 26, Bal Bahadur Majhi, 50, was clearing firewood, rocks, and sand from the tunnel at the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project in Timure. The plant diverts part of the river into the tunnel and uses…
SINGAPORE – As the worst haze since 2015 enshrouds Singapore, runners have turned to running inside malls, yoga and other indoor exercise routines, and families are heading towards indoor playgrounds. Loy Suan Sheng…
MANILA, Philippines — As the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) continues to raise its level of competition, Nxled star Brooke Van Sickle continues to rise with it. Van Sickle has backed that up with two solid performances…
Dondon Hontiveros earned his second coaching victory in the Cesafi as the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters routed the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons, 70-47, in the…
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu’s Toledo Xignex Trojans delivered a dominant performance, scoring identical 20-1 victories over the OCM Cebu Niños and Mindoro Tamaraws to notch back-to-back wins in the Professional Chess…
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia executed five people Saturday on terrorism charges, the ministry of interior said, bringing the total number of death sentences carried out this year to 188, according to an AFP tally based on…
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez left fans and fellow celebrities in awe on the first night of her “Finale” concert series, which featured her classic hits and a surprise reunion performance with her “Do Re Mi” co-stars…
The weather bureau, in a bulletin, said it expects Super Typhoon Champi to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) On Tuesday, Oct. 20. ...
JAKARTA — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia, conservation groups said. The fires have triggered a months-long pollution spell…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – South division powerhouses Talisay City and Naga City remained unbeaten after scoring their third straight victories in the Governor’s Cup U18 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, October 17, at…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Sunday warned against declaring Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying hasty decisions could have consequences despite the envoy’s…
A broken umbrella. A toy that no longer works. A chair with a wobbly leg. How many of these have you thrown away simply because you didn’t know how or where to get them fixed? In Seoul, local governments operate 126…
Metro Cebu’s air quality improved to the “Fair” level on Sunday, October 18, according to the latest readings of the Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7)....
The Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) Aerospacers and Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT) Skyblazers in the high school division, along with the Talisay City College (TCC) Talisalites and…
The life of Maryam Yarmohammadi came to a violent end in the early hours of October 5, when the 28-year-old mother of two was attacked with knives by her brother and husband on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. Her…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial surprised Cebuano basketball fans when he watched a CESAFI Season 26 high school basketball game at courtside on Saturday, October 17, at the Cebu Coliseum. But…
Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola cases linked to the deadliest outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The East African nation has reported two cases and one death. The DRC has reported more than 9,000…
Few national elections carry as much environmental weight as Brazil’s presidential race. And this one is being watched from far beyond the country’s boundaries. Home to the largest section of the Amazon rainforest…
Amid speculations that their marriage is on the rocks, Baron Geisler and Jamie Evangelista were seen together again as they attended a couples’ retreat. The actor gave a glimpse of the event through his Facebook page…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) recorded 5,674 arrests in law enforcement operations from Jan. 1 to Oct. 15, 2026, including 2,411 in anti-illegal drug operations that led to the…
PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia’s description of the 16-time NBA All-Star’s tenure with the Suns…
A man embroiled in a custody battle with his wife in Australia was found dead alongside his 4-year-old daughter inside a car on Jeju Island after allegedly bringing the child to South Korea without the mother’s…
South Korea is seeking a diplomatic way out of a dispute over Kyiv’s unilateral disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, even as the two sides remain at odds over South Korea’s demand…
MANILA, Philippines — More senators are urging Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to return to Beijing after the Chinese Embassy challenged Filipino lawmakers to declare the envoy persona non grata amid a diplomatic dispute…
More than 1.5 million people are expected to have visited Busan’s North Port waterfront park by Saturday to catch a glimpse of “Bukang-i,” a shark that has remained in an artificial canal for a month. The figure is…
“Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is, with the little – with the little turban, I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch.” “Ilhan Omar is garbage. She’s garbage. Her friends are garbage. […] These aren’t…
MANILA, Philippines—The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) will begin interviewing candidates for the next chief justice on Thursday, Oct. 22. The first to undergo the interviews will be the two most senior incumbent…
In a rare moment, Randy Santiago, who is known for always wearing his tinted glasses, showed his eyes to the public after undergoing two surgeries for his cataracts. Santiago attended the “Goin’ Standard: The Repeat”…
Thailand faces heavy to very heavy rain from October 18–25, with the South and East affected first before wetter conditions spread to Bangkok and other regions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a…
Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair. The 26th-ranked Davidovich…
DUBAI — The captain of a flydubai flight whose co-pilot attacked him with an axe in an alleged bid to bring down the plane said one thought kept running through his head as the harrowing ordeal unfolded: “You can’t die…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Bohol provincial government has documented more than 1,400 individual plants of the critically endangered Bohol Helmet Orchid (Corybas boholensis) in an initial monitoring activity at the…
SAN FRANCISCO — Kiah Stokes swatted shots and crashed the boards on both ends, pulling down seven rebounds while also blocking four shots. Kaila Charles came off the bench and contributed 10 rebounds, made two steals…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms this week due to the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…
TIRANA — Albania’s capital saw violent clashes for a fifth straight day on Saturday as police fired rubber bullets on protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and setting buildings ablaze. Violent…
Anthony Roquel, best known for portraying the role of Tonette Macho in the 1970s sitcom “Iskul Bukol,” has died of cancer at the age of 68, his family confirmed. Roquel’s demise was confirmed through a statement shared…
Sandy's story is not one of a woman who never felt afraid. It is the story of a woman who faced a diagnosis she never expected, leaned on the people who loved her and learned to see the ordinary moments of life in a new…
VATICAN CITY — 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. The 71-year-old pope was…
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President…
Filipino film “Ria” won the Heart of Eurasia Award at the recently concluded 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. “Ria,” directed by Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino, made its world premiere at BIFF…
TOKYO — Japan’s weather agency withdrew an erroneous alert for a magnitude 9.9 earthquake minutes after issuing it, apologizing for the warning that disrupted transport. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) had…
KUALA LUMPUR — Fires in Indonesia that have sent toxic smoke and disrupted daily life across Southeast Asia have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s meteorological monitor. The months-long pollution…
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday likened the impeachment conviction of former Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets to the unexplained wealth…
MANILA, Philippines — A relic of St. Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager canonized in 2025 and popularly known as the “Millennial Saint,” will be brought to several churches in the Visayas for public veneration from Nov…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month. “The Holy…
Michelline Syjuco’s return to wearable art feels like a continuation of a conversation she began long ago...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that it had intercepted a fresh wave of incoming drones, as its ally Egypt weighed sending the kingdom help in defending against repeated attacks from Yemen’s…
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied owning a Jollibee franchise, clarifying that her investment in food company GenCorp Industries Inc. does not make her the owner of the fast-food…
At its most basic, the church as an institution is not—and must not—be a political power...
PARIS, France — Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of “extreme…
MANILA, Philippines — The diplomatic spat between the Philippines and China over recent remarks by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan has widened beyond the executive branch, with the Chinese Embassy challenging lawmakers to…
WASHINGTON, United States — It’s dealmaking time: despite the roiling geopolitical tensions embroiling Washington on several fronts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Central and South Asia late Saturday to…
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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls enters a new chapter under Javier Hernandez...
MANILA, Philippines — A Ukrainian rescuer work inside a residential building damaged following a Russian missile attack in Zaporizhzhia, on October 17, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Daria…
“Amir,” “Los Salvajes Bravos,” and “A Perfect Marriage” depict war through a child’s eyes, colonial exploitation, and the struggle for parenthood...
Somewhere at the intersection of history, University of the Philippines found a way to learn a lesson without having to pay for it. The Maroons handed a hot-shooting University of the East Red Warriors a 91-81 beating…
Myla Pablo is doing whatever it takes to keep herself ready for her squad, even if that means putting her veteran body through a more rigorous routine than she used to when she was younger. “Even before the All-Filipino…
PHILADELPHIA—LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 41-year-old James, who joined the 76ers…
ANTIPOLO—It has been blowout after blowout since the PBA Governors’ Cup returned from its long break that the league took to allow the national team to compete in two major tournaments. Terrafirma added to those…
All it took was a 26-second clip to expose an uncomfortable truth: society’s default setting is still to make persons with disabilities (PWDs) a punchline or an object of ridicule, despite all that talk of inclusivity…
At a recent forum on leadership, I listened intently as a group of young, reform-minded local government executives shared their experiences of the hard work of governance reform. Their recurring problem, in essence…
A rabbi was once asked how he divided the collection he gets from his church services. “Oh that’s easy. After the service, I throw the collected money upward. That which stays up there belongs to God. That which comes…
Sometimes, letting go of clothes means letting go of a version of ourselves...
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir…
KOLKATA, India — At least 17 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that was likely caused by sudden rainfall during a Hindu religious gathering, officials said. West…
Thirty-five years ago, long before Focus Global Inc. had multi-level showrooms filled with beautifully designed kitchens, furniture and appliances, Stephen Sy (Founder, Chairman and President) and Loli Sy (Founder, Vice…
LIMOGES, France — The town hall in the French city of Limoges was on fire on Saturday, authorities said, after a group attacked the building during unrest that broke out after cost-of-living protests. The blaze had…
MANILA, Philippines — War in the Middle East, escalating trade tensions and budget pressures are putting climate investment under tremendous strain—just when global temperatures and sea levels reach new record highs…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino social entrepreneur and agriculturist Cherrie Atilano started her Eisenhower Fellowship in Philadelphia on Oct. 5, bringing the aspirations of Filipino farmers into an international…
MANILA, Philippines — Corporations are pushing for a more collaborative approach to social responsibility, saying today’s biggest social and environmental problems are too broad for companies to tackle alone. The League…
MANILA, Philippines — With geopolitical woes drowning Filipino consumers in elevated costs, the Philippines is taking a much closer look at energy sources at home to build a more resilient power network. While coal…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Check these out....
Vice President Sara Duterte visits Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City, where she prayed for peace in the Philippines and the safe return of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, from ICC detention in The Hague…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Two soldiers, a militiaman and a civilian were wounded in a brief encounter between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Himamaylan City…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday urged Filipinos to be “pro-Philippines” amid the latest word war between Manila and Beijing over Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks about…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Thousands of residents and tourists filled the streets of Bacolod over the weekend as dancers in colorful costumes and the festival’s signature smiling masks brought the…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱410.97-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱54.63-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 27-year-old motorcycle driver was killed while his 21-year-old passenger was injured in a road crash in Barangay Manangat, Caoayan town, in this province on Sunday, Oct. 18. Police said the…
COTABATO CITY — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth P3.4 million and allegedly smuggled cigarettes valued at more than P1.24 million, or a total of P4.6 million, in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) transported on Sunday the remains of 10 identified victims of the fire-ravaged passenger vessel M/V June Aster from Coron to El Nido, Palawan, as…
COTABATO CITY — A Teduray tribal leader who also served as a village councilor was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen along the national highway in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday evening…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has only herself to blame for the impeachment trial she is facing, House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said Sunday, arguing that the proceedings…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Security measures have been tightened at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School Department, even as school authorities assured the public on Sunday that no…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel expects the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal cases against Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, following the agency’s…
ILIGAN CITY — Cancer may have changed their lives, but it did not take away their hope. Two breast cancer survivors shared how faith, medical treatment and family support helped them navigate years of uncertainty…
MANILA, Philippines — Forests help keep water flowing to communities, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As El Niño recurs every few years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding…
MANILA, Philippines — Citing studies that suggest lower risks from nicotine products other than traditional cigarettes, the Philippine Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (PHILTHRA) identified e-cigarettes, heated tobacco…
BANGA, South Cotabato — Several graves at the Banga Public Cemetery remain submerged in floodwaters on Sunday following several days of rain, posing a challenge to families preparing to clean and tidy the burial sites…
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected fixers were arrested by Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel assigned to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over their disorderly behavior in the agency’s central office. According…
MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P415.63 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 126 suspects in 81 nationwide operations Oct. 8 to 14. In a news release Sunday, the PDEA said the…
MARIVELES, Bataan — A long-standing housing dispute affecting hundreds of residents, mostly former employees of the Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) and their dependents, may soon be resolved following discussions…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said 638 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) partners would be granted regularized status, having already been issued…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have forged a partnership to strengthen school safety by deploying barangay tanods within school…
MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not Vice President Sara Duterte attends the hearing to defend her office’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, the Senate finance committee assured the Office of the Vice President…
TACLOBAN CITY — Three solar-powered irrigation projects in Leyte and Samar were turned over to local farmers early this week, providing a more reliable water supply for 42 hectares of farmland as Eastern Visayas faces…
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers, lightning, and strong winds are expected over parts of Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon on Sunday afternoon, according to the weather bureau. In a thunderstorm…
BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — A decade of cultural pride and ancestral maritime lore takes center stage as this coastal gateway celebrates the 10th Sarapang Festival alongside its 66th founding anniversary from Oct. 17 to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Laoag City government is stepping up preparations for Super El Niño, providing assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and transport workers through March 2027. In a statement issued on Sunday…
LUCENA CITY — A drug convict was arrested again in a buy-bust operation in this city on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the local police. Lt. Col. Ryan Hernandez, Lucena City police chief, said a member of the city…
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Tagum in Davao del Norte has urged the public to refrain from posting sexualized remarks about a “handsome” priest who recently went viral on Facebook. This came after the diocese…
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The local government here has allocated P200 million for the operations of the nearly completed Marawi City General Hospital next year. Vice Mayor Majul Gandamra said the hospital, designed…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two people were rescued after their fishing boat was reported partially submerged in waters off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Inquirer’s two-part special report on the country’s growing debt burden won Best News Coverage at the 48th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). The reports, “Debt service eats up biggest slice of…
LUCENA CITY — Multi-sectoral groups have joined forces to intensify a campaign supporting more than 250 farming families in Sariaya, Quezon, who have been stripped of their rights to lands awarded to them under the…
BAGUIO CITY — Delegations from across the Cordillera performed their signature festival dances before residents and weekend tourists here on Saturday, Oct. 17, as the region marked Indigenous Peoples Month and sought to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Santa Lucia in this province recently launched the Paleng-QR PH Plus program to promote cashless transactions among market vendors, transport operators, small…
MANILA, Philippines — The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) has condemned a podcast’s discriminatory remarks about Kris Aquino’s son Josh, who is on the autism spectrum, and urged content creators to…
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Champi is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and will be named Rosal, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to northern Luzon and…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police are investigating a reported holdup at a gasoline station in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, where two motorcycle-riding men allegedly threatened a pump attendant with a gun and fled with an…
KORONADAL CITY — Authorities arrested four people, including a woman, and seized at least P1 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Rizal Poblacion, Banga, South Cotabato, on Saturday…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito vowed to keep the 2027 national budget from being used for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. “There’s no truth to that; nothing like that is happening. That’s all I can…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is seeking the public’s help in locating a fisherman reported missing at sea off Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. In a public appeal posted on Sunday, Oct…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) modernization program needs sufficient and sustained funding to strengthen the country’s defense posture amid budget constraints and mounting external…
MANILA, Philippines — Using a cartoon, Sen. Erwin Tulfo lamented how “backstabbing” peers who sit on the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) continued to support a move to unseat him. While he did not outrightly name them…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday said it had initiated a preliminary investigation of Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lasam Lara and members of his family over alleged financial interests in…
MANILA, Philippines — The heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) agreed to expand their financing capacity to help developing countries like the Philippines weather mounting economic pressures from…
MANILA, Philippines — Eighteen individuals, including eight Chinese, were arrested on Saturday in Surigao City during a joint operation against illegal mining by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
MANILA, Philippines — A relic of St. Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager canonized in 2025 and now known as the “Millennial Saint,” will be put on display for public veneration at some churches in the Visayas from Nov…
ANGELES CITY — When city librarian Erma Manalo thanked the children of Renato “Katoks” Tayag for their father’s donation of land for a city library 54 years ago, she recalled a legacy built over three generations of two…
Oct. 19, 1938 Bacolod was formally inaugurated as a city of Negros Occidental by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 326, approved on June 18, 1938. Built on the wealth of sugar plantations of the past, Bacolod has since…
MANILA, Philippines – For nearly four decades since it started out as a small arcade game and eventually turned into the fighting game franchise powerhouse it is today, Capcom’s Street Fighter series is as universally…
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