ANTIPOLO—Cebuano June Mar Fajardo became the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo, from Pinamungajan town in Cebu…
MANILA, Philippines–Bennie Boatwright moved closer to completing his naturalization status that will pave the way for his long-awaited Gilas Pilipinas debut after taking an oath of allegiance on Wednesday. Labor…
Washington, United States—OpenAI has revealed that two of its artificial intelligence agents disabled or weakened systems built to catch them misbehaving, with one later denying it had done so. The cases are the latest…
ANTIPOLO—Being the No. 1 team in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup would look like a reward for a Magnolia side that bucked a slow start to go on a string of victories. Instead, the Hotshots will have to go through…
ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo is honored to become the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo is the 19th player ever to…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas big man Collins Akowe remained determined after his team’s frustrating loss to University of the Philippines in…
Opening night in the NBA provided some hints. The Philadelphia 76ers had a stat sheet as well-balanced as just about any in LeBron James’ 24-year career to beat the New York Knicks. The Detroit Pistons were a No. 1 seed…
MANILA, Philippines — Noel Kampton nearly cost the game after his premature celebration, but Criss Cross recovered in time to beat Savouge, 22-25, 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 16-14, and stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026…
ANTIPOLO—Magnolia secured the No. 1 spot in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after edging out Rain or Shine, 107-103, on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Javi Gomez de Liano dropped 19 points after taking…
LOS ANGELES — Residents in Los Angeles County who experience or witness a hate crime, harassment, or discrimination can now report it by text message in their own language. LA vs Hate on October 19 launched…
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday said emergency funds are sufficient until the end of the year for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be affected by Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and…
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Filipino American, 52, was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly poisoning an acquaintance during a restaurant meeting called to address questionable transactions in the latter’s bank accounts…
WASHINGTON — Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States (US) is a big reason for that, a new United Nations…
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to travel to Macau on Oct. 31 to lead the diocese’s 450th anniversary commemoration. The diocese of Macau, a major hub for Catholic missionaries in East Asia…
The United States has welcomed more than 50,000 Filipino participants through its Exchange Visitor Program over the past decade, with teachers accounting for one of the largest groups, the Commission on Filipinos…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines- Veejay Pre came up big when University of the Philippines needed him most, powering the Fighting Maroons to a 103-101 double-overtime win…
Geneva, Switzerland—The El Nino weather phenomenon gripping the planet could be off the charts, the United Nations (UN) warned Wednesday, October 21, saying countries should take urgent action to prepare for the worst…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will hire new personnel to fill vacancies following the termination of 18 job order workers who tested positive for drugs. TEAM head Hyll Retuya said…
SEOUL, South Korea — A shark that has become a viral sensation in South Korea was coaxed out of a canal in which it was stuck, authorities said on Wednesday, as falling temperatures raised concerns for its survival. The…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Mandaue is investigating whether faulty electrical wiring or welding activities triggered the fire that affected over 300 individuals. In an interview on…
GENEVA, Switzerland — The El Niño weather phenomenon gripping the planet could be off the charts, the United Nations warned Wednesday, saying countries should take urgent action to prepare for the worst. “The current El…
Kris Aquino, the Queen of All Media, will be back on television to reunite with his good friend, the King of Talk Boy Abunda, 11 years since they were together on a show. Abunda himself confirmed this on his talk show…
ANTIPOLO—San Miguel Beer overcame a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun NLEX, 135-133, but missed out on the No. 1 spot in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. A…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — What began as a neighborhood quarrel over a damaged water pipe turned violent in Barangay Uling, Naga City, on October 19, 2026, leading to the hospitalization of a resident and the arrest of…
MANILA, Philippines — RK Medino, a 17-year-old incoming UAAP rookie, got his full-circle moment when he led National University past VNS Laticrete–the club that discovered him–in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational…
Cebu City, Philippines — Three Cebu-based examinees landed among the topnotchers of the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PhLE). Melanie Anne Leyson Tabornal of University of San Carlos (USC) garnered a…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle will take extra precautions with star Jacob Cortez after he suffered a scary fall during the Green Archers’ overtime win over…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, who is the House lead prosecutor, has scrutinized the Duterte family’s image of simple living amid reports of alleged mansions and expensive luxury purchases…
MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers on Wednesday filed a resolution urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata or ask Beijing to recall him, following similar…
Healthy indulgence just got a major upgrade. Kenny Rogers Roasters is shaking up the menu with a crowd-pleasing classic turned all the way up: the all-new Garlic Parmesan Roast. Imagine the brand’s legendary…
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday recognized calls for action against Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his controversial remarks but warned that hasty decisions could have repercussions for Filipinos…
MANILA, Philippines — Zofia Canlas, the recently appointed commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), has drawn scrutiny from the public for her fashion-forward lifestyle and lavish…
Through art, Fifth Wall’s seventh festival edition, “Gigil” at NBS Park lets you feel it all...
CEBU CITY, Philippines— A 26-year-old person deprived of liberty (PDL), also another name for an inmate, died after he was electrocuted while taking a bath inside the comfort room of the Argao District Jail on Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspends the issuance of permits for public events ahead of the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, scheduled for Nov…
MANILA, Philippines — Allain Ganapin of taekwondo and Alyana Nunez and Wilson Sante Jr. of athletics fell short of the podium on a quiet Wednesday for the Philippines at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan. Ganapin bowed…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said that the General Appropriations Acts (GAAs) for 2024 and 2025 will go down in history as the worst budgets approved by Congress. The remark was made after the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not stop the Senate and the House of Representatives from pursuing efforts to declare Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, Palace…
MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion La Salle needed five more minutes to fend off winless University of the East, 97-88, in overtime at the start of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball second round on Wednesday at…
ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo became the 19th player in history to reach the 10,000-point club during the first quarter of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup game between San Miguel Beer and NLEX. A turnaround hook over Dave…
Streaming platform Prime Video announced its plan to implement an increase on its monthly subscription rate to P249, citing various production investments and content programming as reason for the hike. The rate…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — TV host Kim Atienza was moved to tears after learning more about how his late daughter, Emman Atienza, quietly helped young people struggling with their mental health, revealing a side of her…
Remember when growing up meant getting the things you wanted, going to places you once dreamed of, and figuring life out alongside the people closest to you? Everything seemed possible. There was a time when adulthood…
MANILA, Philippines — A biology college degree, which was only earned two years ago, is not the kind of qualification that normally comes to mind when filling a ranking position on the Presidential Commission for the…
MANILA, Philippines — Clearskiiin found a much-needed spark from Angela Gayud to stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after turning back the AEP Cabstars, 25-18, 19-25, 25-23…
MANILA, Philippines, 20 October 2026 – Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt”), the parent company of the group behind GCash, the Philippines’ number one finance super app, today began trading on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed two criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Oct. 14, 2026, involving combined assessed tax liabilities of ₱45.07 million for taxable…
Robi Domingo said he and John Lloyd Cruz have patched things up following a reported confrontation at the wedding reception of Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo last December. In an interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on…
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Claudine Barretto filed a complaint against showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, for what she described as the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A rockslide brought large rocks and soil onto a road in Hamtik, Barangay Babag, Cebu City, on Wednesday noon, October 21, obstructing motorists and prompting authorities to advise them to take…
MANILA, Philippines–The NBA announced that 125 international players from 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season, tying the league record for countries represented…
MANILA, Philippines–The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off today, October 21 (October 20 in the US) with the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder starting their campaign on a high note. NBA scores…
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday accused Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. of challenging the One China policy. Earlier in the day, Teodoro thanked a netizen in a social media post…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has set up a police-manned checkpoint in Barangay Sapangdaku to stop African swine fever (ASF) from reaching other hog-raising communities after samples from 10 hogs there tested…
AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life, has launched AIA Advantage Max, a one-time premium investment-linked insurance product that brings together life insurance protection and access to global investment opportunities…
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is making P1.69 billion in emergency loans available to members and pensioners affected by the dengue outbreak in Albay and Naga and the El Niño…
SAN FRANCISCO— Well before tipoff, Atlanta coach Karl Smesko could see it in his superstar’s face: a sheer focus and fierce determination fixed on a single purpose to take over in every aspect. Angel Reese fully…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES— Optum Philippines, a healthcare global capability center (GCC) under UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 500 company, inaugurated its expanded workplace at Filinvest Cyberzone Cebu Tower 4 last August. The…
ROTTERDAM–Japan won the men’s team title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam on Tuesday, with Daiki Hashimoto producing a standout display as he helped his country finish ahead of Russia and…
Year after year, Avignon Clinic has continued to earn recognition at the Tala Awards—establishing a track record of consistency, clinical expertise and excellence in aesthetic care. Presented by Merz Aesthetics and…
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday called for a probe into possible lapses in law enforcement following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s claim that fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang had slipped out of the…
American singer-actress Selena Gomez has publicly declared that she has stopped vaping after the habit caused permanent changes to her speaking and singing voice. In an Instagram Story video on Oct 18, the 34-year-old…
On July 20, Navkiran Natt and her partner set out for the magistrate’s office in New Delhi to get married. They arrived to find a tense situation, with police gathering to break up a youth-led march on Parliament…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Bisaya slang word has Filipinos asking the same question: what is esmiringhoy? The word went viral after a woman, who took her alleged marital problems to “Raffy Tulfo in Action,” used it…
MAE SOT, Thailand — She starts work at 4 p.m., using her company-issued iPhone 14. Assigned to Line 1, she randomly dials phone numbers belonging to people more than 8,000 miles away. Denise (not her real name) sighs…
Amid pregnancy rumors, Sarah Geronimo alongside her husband, Matteo Guidicelli, attended the final night of Regine Velasquez’s “Finale” concert. While other celebrities watched the concert from the arena’s regular…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Children may face lasting health consequences from exposure to poor air quality because their lungs are still developing, pediatric pulmonologists warned during an open forum on air quality and…
South Korean police referred Kim Sung-woo, 26, to the Public Prosecution Service on Tuesday on suspicion of killing his mother-in-law and abducting his wife. Kim’s name and mugshot were released Monday. He is accused of…
‘MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese embassy in Manila has once again responded to statements by members of the House of Representatives, criticizing not only lawmakers who have called out Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan but…
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers in the Visayas may face power outages on Wednesday as the grid operator declared another red alert due to a tight electricity supply and high demand. In an advisory, the National Grid…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) provided wheelchairs to the Municipality of Pateros to assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and other residents in need, following the request of Mayor Gerald S…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old male student is in big trouble after he was arrested and accused of allegedly raping a 19-year-old female student inside a private parking lot in Barangay Kamagayan, Cebu City…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 8-ranked super bantamweight Kenneth Llover will have to wait three more weeks for his comeback fight after his scheduled October 24 bout against…
Aitor Zabala and Chele Gonzalez saw themselves sharing incisive sentiments and decisive details across multiple courses...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) demonstrated its commitment to reaching communities in need through the turnover of ChariTimba food packs to the Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns (POMC) on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is pushing for faster intelligence-sharing and joint operations as a routine among Asean member states after information exchange helped authorities intercept a shipment of illegal…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said the only way to strengthen the country’s “backdoors” is through better enforcement tools, emphasizing the government is already procuring them…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, turned over Charitimba food packs and medical devices for residents of the 2nd District of Albay, the 4th…
Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt”), the parent company of the group behind GCash, the Philippines’ number one finance super app, today began trading on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (“PSE”) under the ticker GCASH…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Wednesday urged Philippine government officials to speak with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan in person. Padilla recently described Jing as “educated, gentlemanly, and…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla has asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division to dismiss the malversation case filed against him over an alleged P92-million ghost project in Bulacan. The request was…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over ChariTimba food packs to Mayor Dann Isaiah Lusterio of Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, during a ceremony on October 5, 2026, at the PCSO Main Office on Shaw…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the Oklahoma City Thunder are “hungry” for more success after exacting a small measure of revenge on the San Antonio Spurs in their NBA season-opener on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander launched…
From navigating US immigration procedures to making hospital arrangements, a Korean mother’s e-book offering a roadmap to giving birth in America has sparked heated online debate. According to posts circulating on…
LeBron James said the Philadelphia 76ers still had plenty of room for improvement after launching their NBA season with an impressive opening night victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. James, 41, launched his…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over mobility aids, medical devices and Charitimba food packs to the National Commission of Senior Citizens-National Capital Region (NCSC-NCR) during a ceremony…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 44-year-old farmer allegedly hacked and wounded his 58-year-old neighbor, a barangay tanod, after an argument over the noise of the farmer’s motorcycle when it recently passed by the tanod’s…
Park Jihyo of Twice has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 21 years with the agency, becoming the third member of the K-pop girl group to leave the company. Park shared the news in a handwritten letter…
The shark stranded for more than a month in a canal at Busan’s North Port may have only two weeks to live, a marine expert has warned. The three-meter-long dusty shark, named “Bukang-i,” was seen slamming its head into…
The NBA will make what it calls the biggest investment ever into European basketball when it starts a new league there in 2027, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said in a meeting with reporters on Tuesday. Tatum, speaking…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Supreme Court signed an agreement on Wednesday to establish a centralized database of foreign divorce laws, a move aimed at making it easier and less…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) donated medicines to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Cainta, Rizal through Medicine Donation Program during a ceremonial turnover held on September 24, 2026, at the PCSO…
I would be completely remiss if I did not dedicate a piece to the absolute sonic powerhouse that is the 90s-infused soundtrack of ‘Street Fighter’ (2026). Beyond the fact that this cinematic outing functions as a…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has removed one drug-related killing from its trial brief, following…
SAN ANTONIO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season…
Singer-songwriter Ejae, who rose to global fame with the hit song “Golden” from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” has married producer and songwriter Samuel Kim, also known as Sam Kim, in Seoul. The couple…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a fourth-year option on third-year center Yves Missi, as well as third-year options on both of their 2025 first-round draft picks: guard Jeremiah Fears and forward…
“Pinoy Big Brother” has officially unveiled the new facade of Bahay ni Kuya ahead of the upcoming “Collab 3.0.” ABS-CBN Corporation chief operating officer for broadcast Cory Vidanes and GMA Network Inc. senior vice…
WASHINGTON — Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa will miss the season opener for the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night with a sprained ankle. Coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that Dybantsa would not play against the Milwaukee…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a proposed bill that seeks to recognize, prevent, and penalize violence against women in politics, including the more alarming online and technology-facilitated…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell deeper into the 63-per-dollar territory on Wednesday, ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) next rate-setting meeting. The local currency opened at 63.01 against…
Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha is giving back to her alma mater by way of a fundraising concert on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for its scholars and to support the school’s various initiatives. Dubbed “An evening with…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday urged the government to declare a national state of emergency in response to the adverse effects of the Super El Niño. Pangilinan made the call during a…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities are tracking three active micro scam hubs in Metro Manila that are allegedly linked to dismissed police and military officers, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday…
The doors are open, and the season is ready to receive you. The Podium extends its finest welcome with “The Grand Arrival,” a festive decor concept inspired by the timeless elegance of the refined world. At the heart of…
LONDON — King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding…
ROME — Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. Some luxury brands have kept their shops…
DETROIT — Paul George looks like he’s still got it. He scored 38 points — the most by a Boston Celtic in his debut, and the fifth-most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise — in a 121-113 collapsing defeat…
NEW YORK — LeBron James got the business from Knicks fans still gloating and riding an emotional high from an NBA championship banner celebration. As he stepped to the free-throw line for the Philadelphia 76ers early in…
DETROIT — Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has issued 40 subpoenas in connection with the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted from…
MANILA, Philippines – Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson Dir. Jose Maria “Joey” Reyes on Wednesday suggested lowering cinema ticket prices to encourage more people to go out and watch movies…
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday. Tyrese Maxey…
NEW YORK — The NBA championship banner kept rising high above everyone on the court, just like OG Anunoby did the last time the New York Knicks played a meaningful game at Madison Square Garden. And just like that night…
by: Lyle Andales CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government on Wednesday, October 21, approved the temporary suspension of the P20 terminal fees at the Cebu North and South Bus Terminals to ease the burden…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Army’s Eastern Visayas commander has urged young people to stay informed about issues affecting the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and guard against disinformation amid renewed…
MANILA, Philippines — While most Filipinos remained undecided on whether Vice President Sara Duterte should be convicted in her ongoing impeachment trial, the number of those favoring either conviction or acquittal…
At the urging of his archbishop, a prominent Catholic exorcist in the Denver Archdiocese is taking a one-year break from public speaking and interviews which have garnered millions of views on social media. Instead, the…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul played the saxophone at a government reception attended by about 3,000 guests in Bangkok last Friday (October 16), welcoming international financial leaders with music and a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged a P271.47-million discrepancy between the approved budget and the winning bidder’s price for a learning management system under Cebu Normal University’s…
Virginia Food, Inc. is bringing Sanrio character designs to its Christmas Bag of Treats this holiday season through its “A Smile in Each Hello” campaign, combining a familiar Filipino Christmas offering with characters…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to send home Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, who the senator described as “arrogant, insulting, crude and insolent.” Jing has…
NEW YORK — Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn’t have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed…
There was a time when watching a television show was like entering and committing to a long-term relationship. 22 episodes could take you from July to January of next year. There used to be holiday specials, ridiculous…
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday. Tyrese Maxey…
NEW YORK — The first basket of LeBron James’ career with the Philadelphia 76ers was a simple one. He took a feed from Joel Embiid in the paint and went up strong for an uncontested right-handed layup. Just two points…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is considering selling the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in Morong after the Department of Energy (DOE) reported encouraging results from efforts to revive the…
Seventy years since the normalization of ties between Japan and the Soviet Union, residents of one of the Russian-controlled islands north of the Japanese archipelago that was to be returned to Japan under the 1956…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos can expect scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Rosal moves across the Philippine Sea, with its outer circulation also bringing gusty winds to parts of…
KUÇOVA, Albania — At 117, Qamile Marra is not particularly concerned with proving she may be the world’s oldest woman — or even persuading Albanian pension officials that she is not dead. For a woman born under Ottoman…
Cebu is evolving into an interconnected system of specialized cities, destinations, and gateways rather than a single market. Cebu City remains the metropolitan anchor, while Mandaue handles manufacturing and trade…
EDMONTON — Canada’s province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a win for unity as the country faces worsening ties with the United States. Public broadcaster…
PARIS — France’s police striving to identify and arrest looters who shattered shops in last weekend’s unrest are relying on one tool to trigger their forensic follow-up: social media. “We are working the social…
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DETROIT — Paul George looks like he’s still got it. He scored 38 points — the most by a Boston Celtic in his debut, and the fifth-most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise — in a 121-113 collapsing defeat…
New York, United States—US officials gave final approval Tuesday to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, certifying the latest long-delayed version of the popular single-aisle aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a…
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria said Tuesday it had recorded its first Ebola case of Africa’s latest outbreak, as Kenya declared its ninth case, prompting a regional health official to warn of “an extremely serious threat”…
MANDUE CITY, Cebu – Over 100 homes were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City, early evening on Tuesday, October 20. Initial reports estimated the damage caused…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Volodymyr Zelensky to make a deal with Russia — redoubling pressure on the Ukrainian leader even as Moscow grinds on with the war it launched four years ago. Trump…
MANILA, Philippines — Arresting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been ordered arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being a co-perpetrator in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, could…
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remained in effect over six areas in northern and southern Luzon as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly picked up speed while moving east of…
New York, United States—US aviation giant Boeing’s commercial plane fleet is composed of four different aircraft families. The company had 6,863 plane orders at the end of September. Here are the four aircraft families…
MANILA, Philippines —President Marcos is being pressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros and nine other House lawmakers to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, saying his warning that China could “easily win” a confrontation…
NEW YORK, United States — Duncan Robinson scored 21 points to spark a fierce second-half fightback and the Detroit Pistons beat visiting Boston 121-113 on Tuesday in the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Cade…
This is the Daily Gospel of October 21, 2026, which is the Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth week in Ordinary Time.
The Philippines has just taken a significant step toward achieving its ambitions to be a major player in the international carbon market. This, after President Marcos issued Executive Order No. 127 that calls for the…
Following the money meant that when former President Joseph Estrada fell, no one was prepared to catch him. The country only experienced an urban insurrection when the age-old rule of victor and vanquished in our…
One of the odd things about retirement is finding myself busier than when I was in full-time employment. When the discipline of daily routine disappeared, and I found myself with a lot of “free time,” I accepted too…
The Senate has ratified our Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with France. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. cited that France is a worthy partner, being a major global arms supplier and a vocal supporter…
Last week, my creativity students took their first steps in independently carrying out human-centered design. We began with brainstorming about pain points, or visible struggles that the students had seen or…
Whenever I am asked what I want five or 10 years from now, or how I envision the life I desire, I always respond that I want to be financially independent and do what I want. But in my mind, it’s a very simple wish—one…
The air in the Legazpi City public market is thick—salty from the ice, sharp with the metallic tang of wet concrete, cut through by the rhythmic thunk of a meat cleaver echoing off the corrugated iron roof. I set my…
MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has already left the country through the “backdoor,” Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla told reporters on Tuesday. He declined to provide additional details on…
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 99 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been repatriated so far from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following missile attacks launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels, according to the Overseas Workers…
NAGOYA—Team Philippines got a second gold in the pool on Tuesday after Ariel Joseph Alegarbes seized the men’s 100-meter backstroke S14 title in the Asian Para Games, coming a day after another shark, Ernie Gawilan…
Despite playing a big role in Capital1’s second straight win, Vanie Gandler was quick to deflect all credit to “ever-reliable” teammate Bella Belen after the Solar Spikers survived another five-set thriller in the PVL…
University of the Philippines seeks a repeat over a University of Santo Tomas side that could be coming in at full force for their rematch on Wednesday as second-round action in Season 89 of the UAAP men’s basketball…
Gab Manotoc hasn’t opened a pro tournament in this swashbuckling way before, but swears he’s had better ball-striking days. “Scoring was pretty good out there for me today; that’s the difference,” the 29-year-old…
Written by: Linda B. Bolido The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) once again leads the Philippines’ Best Employers list for 2027, building on its first-place finishes in 2024 and 2026. The government agency ranked first…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has once again emerged on top, leading the Philippines’ Best Employers list for 2027 and building on its first-place finishes in 2024 and 2026. The government…
MANILA, Philippines — It is not unusual these days to find as many as four generations working closely together. From baby boomers to Generation X, millennials and Generation Z, these cohorts come with different…
MANILA, Philippines — A winning culture at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) begins with a shared sense of purpose among its employees: to serve the Filipino people through active pursuit of the institution’s…
MANILA, Philippines — A meaningful part of a person’s life unfolds at work. Confidence is built there. Ambitions take shape. An employer’s decisions reach into households, influence family plans, and help determine how…
MANILA, Philippines — In hiring an executive, the signed offer letter is often treated as the finish line. After years of placing leaders across Philippine and regional organizations at Viventis Search Asia, I have come…
MANILA, Philippines — What makes a company a great place to work? Is it compensation, benefits, career opportunities or a pleasant working environment? All these matter. But after more than five decades in business, I…
MANILA, Philippines — Agribusiness Banking Corporation – A Rural Bank (ABC-RB), known as AGRIBANK, has been named among the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027 by Statista and the Inquirer. The bank described the…
MANILA, Philippines — Digital access is growing in the Philippines, but the divide remains real. In 2024, fewer than half of Filipino households had internet access at home. By 2025, DepEd reported that nearly seven in…
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with DMCI Homes to let its US-based property buyers pay through their American bank accounts, simplifying overseas payments and the developer’s…
MANILA, Philippines — GCash parent Mynt Inc. debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday following a P53-billion initial public offering (IPO), the largest in Philippine history, drawing strong demand from…
MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Energy official said Tuesday that the super El Niño will drive power demand above this year’s levels in 2027. Based on data from the DOE, electricity demand for next year may reach…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) sees no need yet to revisit the government’s tax revenue targets for the year despite the mixed performance of its two main collection agencies, with the Bureau of…
MANILA, Philippines — Further cuts to banks’ reserve requirements remain an option for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), but its ongoing campaign to raise interest rates to tame inflation means the move is not an…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government might opt to sell the Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP) in Morong, as the Department of Energy (DOE) saw encouraging results in reviving the mothballed facility. Speaking…
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has secured Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to P670 million to help finance fleet…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ shift toward countercyclical fiscal policy, in which government spending rises during economic downturns, could support long-term development and ease the burden on the central…
MANILA, Philippines — The Razon Group is consolidating its stake in a company with oil and gas exploration contract in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a disclosure on Tuesday, Apex Mining Co. Inc. said Prime Oil and…
MANILA, Philippines — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is counting on a year-end sales recovery to at least match its 2025 performance, as the broader Philippine automotive market prepares to face its first annual…
MANILA, Philippines — Share buybacks are usually welcomed by investors, especially when a stock appears undervalued. When a company buys back its own shares, the number of shares outstanding falls, so the same amount of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy monitored 31 Chinese coast guard and naval vessels around four key features in the West Philippine Sea from Oct. 13 to 19, up from 27 the previous week, the Armed Forces of the…
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CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor…
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday…
ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation…
KABACAN, Cotabato – Classes in a school in Barangay Lower Paatan here were suspended following Wednesday’s attack that led to the killing of a village councilman and his brother. Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid…
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In a…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force…
MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand…
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by keeping its…
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to revisit…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes and work in government offices were suspended in some areas on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. As of 9 p.m. on Oct. 21, classes at all levels in public…
Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said…
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution will question the authenticity of any alleged prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, will be questioned. House…
ILIGAN CITY — The city government of Iligan is moving to modernize its solid waste management system through a proposed 23-hectare integrated “circular economy” facility aimed at reducing landfill waste, boosting…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption of Vice President…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the NBI, these are in…
MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach springs and other…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of…
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday beside a gasoline…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday named the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony at Malacañan Palace. This year’s awardees were selected…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered the dismissal of a Dagupan City treasurer over the alleged “ghost” purchase of two wooden motorboats worth almost P1 million. Romelita…
MANILA, Philippines — A civic group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the exit agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded on Tuesday the rollout of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (Yakap) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that any criminal or administrative liability in the illegal increase and transfer of funds by lawmakers in the 2024 and 2025 national budget should be filed in…
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for the Marcos administration to “start working and stop politicking.” Duterte had accused the…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla said an examination of the evidence against him presented by special prosecutors before the Sandiganbayan calls for his acquittal in the malversation case. He made this…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and a Mindoro native has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure…
MANILA, Philippines—Traffic and road management preparations for Undas will begin earlier than usual this year as the observance coincides with the activities for the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)…
IBA, Zambales — Four containers of suspected smuggled cigarettes were found at an illegally constructed pier in Palauig town in Zambales province, which has been under a cease-and-desist order since 2022, authorities…
MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation on the possible lapses in the reported departure of gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang from the country. Interior and Local Government Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — Six more officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been removed from their posts amid the recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file cases…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A 54-year-old farmer died after being gored in the head by an agitated carabao while plowing a field in Barangay Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the…
COTABATO CITY – Institutions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have condemned the successive shooting incidents in Maguindanao del Sur that claimed the lives of two Non-Moro Indigenous…
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Taal Volcano in Batangas logged a minor phreatomagmatic eruption Wednesday morning, generating a plume rising about 250 meters above its main crater lake, according to the Philippine Institute of…
MANILA, Philippines — Two to four tropical cyclones are expected to develop in or enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) from November 2026 to April 2027 amid the presence of El Niño, the state weather bureau…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, to surrender to avoid bloodshed. The…
MANILA, Philippines—Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he has been getting information about gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang leaving the country through the “backdoor” since last year…
COTABATO CITY — Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a village councilman and his brother in Barangay Lower Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato, before dawn Wednesday. The Kabacan municipal police office said the shooting of…
LUCENA CITY – The Calamba City government in Laguna urged residents on Wednesday noon to take extra precautions against extreme heat after the heat index reached 38°C. According to the latest monitoring, the heat index…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Iloilo City government has placed its disaster response operations on blue alert status effective Wednesday, as authorities brace for possible heavy rainfall and strong winds from Super…
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday asserted that based on immigration records, gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang is still in the country. Vida’s statement came a day after Interior…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it is set to begin implementing farm-to-market road projects after taking over these from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The three-day search for a missing bamboo gatherer ended in grief on Wednesday morning after his decomposing body was found downstream along the Manupali River. The victim, 38-year-old Rocky…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ trade deficit with China reached $29.13 billion in 2025, exceeding its combined deficits with its next four largest deficit-generating trading partners and highlighting the…
MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips were cancelled on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 21) due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Northern Luzon, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In its 12 p.m. advisory, the PPA listed…
MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Wednesday hailed the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) restricting unprogrammed funding as a major victory for fiscal transparency. However, de…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized over P425 million worth of fake luxury goods in a series of operations across Metro Manila. According to the NBI, its Intellectual Property Rights…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police operatives arrested on Monday two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels listed among Surigao del Sur’s top wanted personalities during an operation in Tagbina town, a police…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday urged the public to collect rainwater from Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi), echoing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s advice to do so…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) here hoisted an “extreme caution” warning on Wednesday as the heat index reached a scorching 41°C. But CDRRMD’s two-day forecast…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will tap the sun’s power to help fishery stakeholders cope with the super El Niño by providing solar-powered aeration systems for fish cages and…
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) will bring heavy rains and gusty winds over several areas in Northern and Southern Luzon from Wednesday to Friday. This forecast was given during…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has temporarily suspended voyages of vessels with a gross tonnage of 250 and below along the Northern Samar coast due to strong to gale-force winds from Super Typhoon Rosal…
MANILA, Philippines — The House Dangerous Drugs Committee is set to probe the attempted smuggling of 521 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) valued at P3.5 billion intercepted in Laos bound for the Philippines, its…
LUCENA CITY — A 34-year-old man with a speech impediment was wounded after he was shot over a personal dispute in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on Tuesday, police reported. The victim was walking home from work when the…
MANILA, Philippines – Here is INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. Super Typhoon Rosal maintains its strength as several areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and 2, prompting residents to stay alert…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranks 15th among 60 countries assessed for their efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children, but its weaker performance in prevention highlights the limits…
MANILA, Philippines —The Office of the Solicitor General will file a motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court to challenge its declaration that the 2024 and 2025 budgets are unconstitutional. Palace Press Officer…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales— The heat index in Olongapo City reached 44.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, remaining at dangerous levels as temperatures felt hotter than usual in parts of the city. Data from the City Disaster…
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 was raised over Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) moved east of northern Luzon on Wednesday morning, according to the state…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Soldiers intercepted at least P29 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during an early morning patrol in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, on Wednesday. Troops from the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division to dismiss his malversation case over an alleged ghost project in Bulacan worth over P92 million. The division’s clerk of court…
COTABATO CITY – A Maguindanao del Norte village chairman has miraculously survived 17 bullets fired by riding-in-tandem suspects in a daylight ambush in Barangay Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat town on Tuesday afternoon…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday called for the declaration of a national state of emergency amid the adverse effects of the Super El Niño. Pangilinan issued his call during a Senate…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said that an automated fare collection system (AFCS) may be implemented before 2026 ends. This is to promote a hassle-free commuting for…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Two more individuals died from dengue in Agusan del Sur, bringing the death toll to 18 as of Tuesday, data from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) showed. Since January 1, authorities…
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors have submitted their formal offer of evidence to the Senate impeachment court in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, prosecution adviser Robert Ace Barbers said on…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A specialized Philippine Coast Guard scuba diving team from Cagayan de Oro City reinforced the search and retrieval operation on Wednesday for a farmer who went missing at a river here. Rocky…
MANILA, Philippines — The graft trial of former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Jesus Fernandez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division began on Wednesday. The prosecution further trimmed its number of witnesses…
MANILA, Philippines – The newly appointed commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has drawn scrutiny from the public for her fashion-forward lifestyle and lavish trips abroad, which appear…
MANILA, Philippines — While most Filipinos remained undecided on whether Vice President Sara Duterte should be convicted in her ongoing impeachment trial, more Filipinos expressed support for either her conviction or…
MANILA, Philippines — The General Appropriations Acts (GAAs) for 2024 and 2025 will go down in history as the worst budgets approved by Congress, Sen. Panfilo Lacson declared on Wednesday. This came after the Supreme…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) has launched an investigation to determine the administrative liability of two police officers whose government-issued firearms were stolen from their parked…
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded another phreatic, or steam-driven, eruption within the past 24 hours, bringing to five the number of reported eruptions this month, according to the Philippine…
COTABATO CITY – Four members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have surrendered along with their firearms, embracing peace under the government’s “Balik-Loob Program” in Maguindanao del Sur. Lt…
MANILA, Philippines — Due to the size of Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi), heavy rains and strong winds are expected to affect several parts of Luzon on Wednesday, even though the storm is not expected…
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Tourism-Negros Island Region (DOT-NIR) has urged tourism stakeholders to take proactive measures in preparation for the impacts of very strong El Niño, which could bring warmer…
MANILA, Philippines – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has scored the “hypocrisy” of groups claiming to champion the poor while allegedly discrediting Iloilo’s Barangay…
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 (TCWS) remained hoisted over six areas in northern and southern Luzon as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly accelerated over east of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets for violating constitutional limits on government spending, ruling that Congress cannot increase the…
MANILA, Philippines — A college degree in biology, earned only two years ago at that, is not the kind of credential that usually comes to mind when filling a ranking position on the Presidential Commission for the Urban…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding access to selected first-line antituberculosis (TB) medicines through its Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed on Tuesday that arresting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been ordered arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being a coperpetrator…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) failed to collect around P521.26 million worth of fees from the use of forest lands, foreshore and…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was a no-show at the budget hearing of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at the Senate on Tuesday. OVP Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez, along with other staff…
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN, Philippines — “Bangus” (milkfish) producers are struggling to recover their production costs as expenses rise and farm-gate prices of the country’s national fish decline. The sharp drop in…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — This city is proposing a P4.143-billion budget for 2027, up 13 percent from this year’s allocation, as the mountain resort city seeks to sustain economic growth and advance its shift toward a…
BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — A 14-year-old student wounded in the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School is slowly recovering at home but continues to struggle with impaired vision more than a month…
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara is set to issue guidelines directing schools nationwide to prepare for the anticipated effects of El Niño in School Year 2026–2027, with measures to protect…
MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, on Tuesday questioned the Duterte family’s image of simple living amid reports of alleged mansions and expensive purchases linked to…
MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, on Tuesday questioned the Duterte family’s image of simple living amid reports of alleged mansions and expensive purchases linked to…
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon, on Tuesday questioned the more than P200,000 restaurant bill allegedly charged to the credit card of lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio…
MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, said Tuesday that the prosecution was ready to turn over evidence from Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to the…
Hearthstone’s latest expansion latest expansion, Reign of the Black Empire is officially live! The expansion adds 135 cards and introduces Assemble, a new keyword that allows players to create custom minions. It also…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can now have digital documents notarized online. The Supreme Court began offering electronic notarization (eNotarization) on Monday, October 19, 2026, through three accredited platforms…
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