LOS ANGELES — The Philippines will showcase its rich culinary heritage, featuring flavors such as ube, calamansi, coconut and coffee, at the LA Times Food Bowl on Oct. 23-24 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival is eyeing a budget of up to ₱100 million for Sinulog 2027, with the festival’s ₱3-million grand prize and other cash awards expected to remain unchanged as organizers weigh…
MANILA, Philippines–Lhey Manginsay and Wilfred Redulla captured silver in mixed doubles Class XD17 on Thursday, giving the Philippines its first table tennis medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in eight…
The iconic Cable Car No. 17 is once again rolling through the streets of San Francisco in celebration of Filipino American History Month, paying tribute to the Filipino community’s rich heritage and contributions to the…
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino runner Cyril Cloyd Ongcoy lost his bronze-medal position after a jury overturned the disqualification of Uzbekistan’s Fakhriddin Khamraev at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan…
The International Criminal Court and officials working at the tribunal have won the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, an official said Thursday. ...
MANILA, Philippines —Refusing to suffer the same fifth-set heartbreak, Trisha Tubu took matters into her own hands to bring back Farm Fresh to its winning ways in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference. After…
MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu caught fire in the fifth set to complete Farm Fresh’s reverse sweep of Choco Mucho, 20-25, 26-28, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference on…
STRASBOURG, France — Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union’s top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. READ: Trump at…
Mayor Nestor Archival said the city government will tighten background checks on its personnel following reports that two suspects in the killing of 24-year-old Isaac Vergel Viernes were job order (JO) workers at City…
Pageantry is still a booming industry in Southeast Asia, but the region will have fewer representation in the upcoming 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico next month. Over the weekend, the pageant opened its…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Sakharov Prize for the International Criminal Court comes as the institution endures the toughest period in its history, reeling from a damaging sex scandal, hemorrhaging members, and…
YEREVAN, Armenia — Nearly all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs face an “extremely high risk” of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is conducting a nationwide investigation into cases involving foreigners who fraudulently obtained birth certificates, passports and other documents to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu animal welfare advocates are seeking investigations into the reported euthanasia of healthy dogs and alleged neglect in government pounds, urging provincial officials to inspect facilities…
SHANGHAI–World number one Elena Rybakina reached the quarter-finals of the Ningbo Open on Thursday on her return from injury when opponent Polina Kudermetova retired. The top seed and defending champion was cruising 5-0…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court (SC) said that Congress had distorted the national budget by shifting funds away from programs in the President’s original proposal. The SC ruling declares the increases…
A familiar world. Three connected communities. And a teaser that leaves one question hanging: what is coming to CABAL? Combo Interactive, the publisher behind CABAL: Infinite Combo and CABAL: Ultimate Combo, is stirring…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) will deploy around 500 police personnel to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. MCPO Director Police Colonel Cirilo…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle forward Mason Amos had plenty of praise for University of the East after their grind-it-out overtime duel in the UAAP Season 89…
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Yeng Guiao insisted that Rain or Shine had all the intentions of getting a win over Magnolia amid the impression that it avoided an early playoff showdown with TNT in the 2026 PBA Governors’…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala dropped a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4 loss to Diana Shnaider in the round of 16 to conclude her campaign at the 2026 Ningbo Open in China. Eala saved several match points in the 10th game of the…
Alexandra Eala put up a valiant fight against Diana Shnaider but lost in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, in the Ningbo Open, where Shnaider reached the finals three years ago. Shnaider, the tournament’s sixth seed, will…
Manila, Philippines — VinFast VF 3, the best-selling electric mini-SUV of VinFast Philippines, has claimed the top spot in the local BEV segment after recording 2,906 units sold from January to August 2026 according to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has required candidates in the Nov. 28 Batanes special election to register their official online campaign platforms by Nov. 16. In a social media post, the…
The first reactions to “Clayface,” DC Studios’ first horror thriller, are now available and it looks like fans are in for quite a horrifying treat. Directed by James Watkins (“Speak No Evil”) and co-written by Mike…
MANILA, Philippines–Zavier Lucero and Magnolia are embracing the underdog status in their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series with TNT, which has had the Hotshots’ number in recent playoff battles. “We’re the…
Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in November 2026! November 5, Thursday – Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (Columbia Pictures, SM Cinemas exclusive) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — La Union’s shores are set for a weeklong celebration of music, culture, and seaside adventures during the La Union Surfing Break 2026 (LUSB). The municipalities of Agoo, Bacnotan, and San Juan…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday acknowledged the continued presence of small-scale Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) and scam hubs despite an existing ban on such operations. A…
ANTIPOLO—The last playdate of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round on Friday will finally determine the remaining questions surrounding the composition of the best-of-five crossover quarterfinals. Rain or Shine…
MANILA, Philippines — National University-Archipelago Builders swept Alpha Insurance, 25-20, 25-20, 25-23, to stay unscathed in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena. Obed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) is hoping to file the long-delayed general tax amnesty program in Congress by the end of the year, according to Finance Undersecretary Rolando Ligon. “We are…
As Michael V. continues to host “Family Feud Philippines” in place of its original host, Dingdong Dantes, he rediscovered the fun of hosting and how to properly deal with criticism on social media Michael V. admitted…
Do you remember a time when everyone seemed to wish for a life straight out of a Wattpad story? Young readers would imagine themselves living in luxury, studying at prestigious schools, finding their perfect circle of…
Three of the most acclaimed performers in Philippine musical theater are coming together for Die Beautiful The Musical. IdeaFirst Live has officially announced that Audie Gemora, Karylle, and Esang de Torres are joining…
Plans were announced Tuesday for a huge new visitor attraction that backers say will give Liverpool a tourist draw about its famous sons ...
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks retreated on Thursday as investors locked in gains after a five-day rally and awaited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy decision. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday rejected the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) criticism of its social media remarks, which the Philippine agency described as having an “escalatory and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans absorbed an upset 8.5–12.5 loss to the Isabela Knights of Alexander but bounced back with a dominant 17–4 rout of the IIEE-PSME Quezon City Simba’s Tribe in the ongoing…
Following the success of their hit drama series “Dating Alys Perez,” Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji are still riding high on the popularity of their love tandem. Weeks after “DAP” aired its last episode in September…
Watsons Philippines and Unilab are bringing back Share the Alaga Run for its second year on February 20, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, inviting Filipinos to lace up, move for their well-being, and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Pasay City government announced that it will implement a partial lockdown starting Saturday, Oct. 24, ahead of the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Leaders’ Summit in…
Analyn Barro has no qualms about potentially being sexualized for starring in the romantic comedy “He’s Dating a Bold Star,” saying she has now become comfortable with her sexy image. During the film’s recent media…
MANILA, Philippines — The influential Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has formally asked the Senate to restore the P1.756-billion budget for the EDSA Busway, which received zero funding in the proposed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the registration of 50 party-list groups, including Bayan Muna, for failing to meet participation or electoral performance requirements. Under…
Kobe the dog trots beside his owner’s hearse. | Screengrabbed from video courtesy of Kris Tin CEBU CITY, Philippines – For nearly five years, Kobe had accompanied her owner wherever she went. In what became their final…
NBA scores today: Wizards, Timberwolves, Lakers win openers LOS ANGELES— Yaxel Lendeborg has only played one NBA game, yet he’s already started a feisty feud with Luka Doncic. The Golden State Warriors rookie began his…
MADRID, Spain — Veteran Hollywood director Woody Allen is shooting his latest film on the streets of Madrid as the Spanish capital seeks to burnish its status as a global cinema hub. The US director-screenwriter-actor…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities will likely ask the Laotian government to commute any death sentence imposed on a Filipino arrested in connection with the seizure of a private aircraft loaded with half a…
MANILA, Philippines — Embattled Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. has denied allegations of conflict of interest involving government contracts worth more than P1.5 billion…
SAN FRANCISCO— Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is not expected to be around the Warriors after all as he deals with an undisclosed health matter. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Porzingis isn’t going to be…
Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan’s Nagoya this week, prompting the mayor to apologize just days after the city hosted the mishap-plagued Asian Games. The Asian Para Games…
The hit musical comedy-drama series “Glee” is officially returning, with its original cast members potentially reuniting for the upcoming reboot. The show’s official social media accounts announced the news on…
The Cebu Greats must find a way to counter the depth and cohesive play of the defending champion Quezon Huskers after absorbing a 77-67 defeat in Game 1 of their best-of-three South Division semifinal series in the…
MANILA, Philippines — The national government’s budget deficit held nearly steady at P248.9 billion in September as stronger revenues offset higher spending, but the nine-month gap remained above target. The Bureau of…
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled turned to Jonah Sabete-Escamillan this time to fend off Galeries Tower, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena…
Watsons Philippines and Unilab are bringing back Share the Alaga Run for its second year on February 20, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, inviting Filipinos to lace up, move for their well-being, and…
MANILA, Philippines — The 2026-27 NBA season continued Thursday, October 22 (October 21 in the US), with the new-look Miami Heat and Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors…
KATHMANDU — Nepal has made an emergency appeal to the UN’s loss-and-damage fund, which has yet to disburse any money. Meanwhile, families wait for relief, and the country takes on more loans to rebuild. When Urika…
The administration of US President Donald Trump has stepped up diplomatic efforts this autumn to revive stalled negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Washington has increased pressure on Kyiv and its…
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Thursday of “new counter means” along the inter-Korean border, adding propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts against South Korea will be ready…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected China’s claim that it had approved the latest Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super bantamweight champion Gabriel Santisima will return to Japan for a challenging title defense against hometown fighter Kaitao…
ATLANTA — Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s first WNBA championship. They know there is still work to do. But with a huge Atlanta crowd behind them and…
INGLEWOOD, California— Darius Garland scored 30 points and the Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 121-96 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles’ first NBA season opener without Kawhi Leonard since 2019. Brook Lopez added…
PORTLAND, Oregon— Damian Lillard scored 25 points in his first regular-season game since rejoining the Trail Blazers, leading Portland to a 124-83 season-opening rout of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA on Wednesday night…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered an outsized half-point interest rate hike on Thursday, taking a more aggressive stance against stubbornly high inflation. The Monetary Board, the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motorcycle rider caught spitting at a public bus driver during a road altercation in Talisay City faces possible administrative sanctions. This comes after the Land Transportation Office in…
LOS ANGELES— Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds during his auspicious debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA on…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sought to admit the recorded testimonies of three more witnesses…
HOUSTON— Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets used a big second quarter to build a huge lead and coast to a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the…
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) has exceeded its full-year target, as approved investments from January to October already reached P309.63 billion. That performance also puts Peza…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter rally enroute to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in the NBA season opener for both teams…
Will Ashley said he and Mika Salamanca are choosing to focus on the positive aspects of their careers and their budding romance amid criticism of their personal relationship. In a recent ambush interview following the…
NEW ORLEANS— Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, including 12 in the final quarter, Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists in his first NBA regular-season game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon 16 months…
MANILA, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Thursday said it was still verifying reports of a Filipino’s death in a drone attack in Saudi Arabia. This follows international reports…
TORONTO— Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also had 23 apiece and the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 135-92 on Wednesday night in the NBA season opener for…
NEW YORK — Naz Reid had 20 points and 11 rebounds in his Charlotte debut, Grayson Allen added 21 points off the bench and the Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-103 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Dennis Schroder scored…
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino was killed in an intercepted drone strike in Saudi Arabia, the country’s Ministry of Energy reported on Thursday. According to the Saudi authority, a drone attempting to hit a Shaybah…
Globe is calling for telecommunications restoration to be made a national priority alongside power and other essential utilities during disasters, through a proposed National Utility Resiliency Plan that would address…
The icon turns 20. This milestone took center stage during Kojie.san’s recent 20th-anniversary celebration. Evolving from the cult-favorite kojic soap that started a skincare revolution, the brand is celebrating more…
MIAM — Anthony Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and scored 45 points to join an elite club, LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut and the Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game with Miami by beating…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government will provide eight buses for free rides for passengers needing assistance and deploy police personnel to cemeteries across the province as part of its preparations…
JERUSALEM — Gadi Eisenkot, the man who could unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, almost always dresses in plain black, speaks halting English and, reflecting the military culture that shapes him, responds…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rebuked the Chinese Embassy over what it called “escalatory and undiplomatic” social media posts, warning that the remarks undermine mutual trust…
WASHINGTON– Anthony Davis had 34 points and 12 rebounds in his debut with Washington, and the new-look Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116 on Wednesday night in the NBA season opener for both teams. It was the…
“Harry Potter” author JK Rowling vowed to keep voicing her opposition to “trans activism” and financially supporting women taking legal action over their rights, in a new essay published Wednesday, Oct. 21. Rowling, 61…
Puerto Princesa City — The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of the Palawan provincial government warned the public on Thursday about another Long March 8 rocket the People’s Republic of China is set to…
Alex Eala takes on Diana Shnaider of Russia in the WTA 500 Ningbo Open 2026 round of 16 in China. SCHEDULE: Alex Eala at Ningbo Open October 22, Thursday – Center Court 4 p.m. (tentative) – Alex Eala vs Diana Shnaider…
SEOUL — A woman was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for abandoning her ailing father, who died of malnutrition, the Incheon District Court said Tuesday. The court found the 39-year-old guilty of…
PARIS, France —Police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after student and other rallies degenerated into some of the worst street unrest in years…
Stepping into a hardware store used to be about buying tools, nails, and traditional brass padlocks. But in today’s fast-paced world, a home is no longer just a physical structure—it is a personal sanctuary. As modern…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said she welcomes the growing list of potential candidates for the 2028 elections, noting that it gives voters more choices, but also stressed that her priority…
Tokyo, Japan—Artificial intelligence (AI) has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government is preparing unified guidelines for class suspensions amid fluctuating air quality, following concerns that differences in government agencies’ pollution standards…
BANGKOK — Thailand has advised its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to parts of Europe rocked by protests, while Malaysia also warned its nationals about visiting France. France has been hit by some of the…
KUCHING, Malaysia – The police have detained a 16-year-old student who reportedly injured a teacher with an axe at a private school in Kuching on Oct 21. Sarawak acting police commissioner Saifullizan Ishak said the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing prospect Joperson Trazo will put his name to the test when he makes his overseas debut against Thai veteran Thananchai Charunphak for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council will seek an internal review of the heated exchange between Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and Councilor Joel Garganera after councilors opposed referring the incident to the…
LOS ANGELES — Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Wednesday, Oct. 21. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles…
For a company whose work is closely tied to the movement of people across the world’s oceans, growth is measured not only in ships and destinations, but also in the opportunities created for the people who keep the…
Tokyo, Japan—Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan’s Nagoya this week, prompting the mayor to apologize just days after the city hosted the mishap-plagued Asian Games. The Asian…
MANILA, Philippines — Fresh from its stock market debut, GCash operator Mynt Inc. is turning investors’ attention to its upcoming third-quarter results, which analysts expect will provide a clearer picture of its growth…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro will lead a provincial delegation to South Korea from October 28 to 30 to promote Cebu as a tourism, education, and investment destination and seek to regain the…
Legit Status Varsity, a Filipino street dance and hip-hop team, made history by becoming the first Filipino team to win the 18-and-Under Advanced Category at the UDO World Street Dance Finals, held n August at…
As Sauron gathers his army, so did he transform into an armored menace as he paves a path of chaos across the Middle-Earth, powered by the One Ring, a new Season 3 trailer of the “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso sank past 63.4 per dollar to hit a fresh record low on Thursday, as investors braced for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) next policy move amid persistently high…
It is imminent and unavoidable that the rise in global temperatures above preindustrial levels will exceed 1.5 C due to decades of insufficient climate action, a U.N. Environment Program report said Wednesday, calling…
Los Angeles, United States—Angel Reese produced another dominant all-round display as the Atlanta Dream routed the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is intensifying efforts to locate three suspected “micro-scam hubs,” as criminal groups allegedly shift to smaller, concealed facilities to evade…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano basketball star Nic Cabanero delivered the game-winning basket at the buzzer to lift Binan Tatak Gel past Rizal XentroMall, 72-70, and move a win away from the South Division finals of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipinos can now have eligible electronic documents notarized through Supreme Court–accredited online platforms, allowing them to complete certain legal transactions through video calls or…
The country’s leading property developers brought more than 50,000 ready-for-occupancy homes, including condominiums, closer to Filipino workers and their families as the biggest-ever National Housing Expo opened Oct…
Globe Platinum members welcomed the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro series with an exclusive midnight launch at The Pig & Palm, combining the latest in mobile technology with a curated dining experience. Globe Platinum…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Laboratory tests have found no evidence of further African swine fever (ASF) infections in Ginatilan, Cebu, after veterinary personnel checked pigs in 12 barangays outside the two areas where the…
A river in the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Akita swelled and overflowed on Wednesday prompting Japan’s weather agency to issue an emergency flood warning, its highest-level alert, and urge residents to take…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Witkoff made the comments as…
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers face brownout risks across the Visayas as the grid remains under red alert for a third straight day amid tight power supply. The country’s grid operator placed the Visayas under red alert…
Austin, United States—Max Verstappen is set to be a party-pooper this weekend as he seeks to delay Kimi Antonelli’s title celebrations by notching a third consecutive win with another triumph at the United States (US)…
Boy Abunda shared that Bimby Aquino has expressed his commitment to taking care of his older brother, Josh Aquino, and hopes to find a girl who can understand that responsibility. During a conversation with select…
MANILA, Philippines — No Filipinos were injured in the most recent attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said Thursday. On Wednesday evening, an…
From bibingka and puto bumbong after Simbang Gabi to Cebuano torta, budbud, and other familiar delicacies shared over merienda, food is part of how Cebuanos experience Christmas. These Filipino Christmas food favorites…
Another Filipino reference to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been dropped as boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was mentioned in the third episode of Marvel’s “VisionQuest.” The episode, released on Wednesday, Oct. 21…
LIMA — Forest fires fueled by El Niño have killed 12 people and left hundreds homeless in Peru since June, authorities in the Andean country said Wednesday. Most of the victims were farmers who died of injuries…
VATICAN CITY— Pope Leo XIV got good news from his doctors: The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday warned of possible further diplomatic action as it rebuked the Chinese Embassy for its social media attacks against Philippine officials and…
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has tapped consumer banking head Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go to succeed Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco as president and CEO next year. On Thursday, the Ayala-led…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested a second principal suspect in the killing of 24-year-old Isaac Vergel Viernes, whose remains were found buried beneath cement in Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City, after…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — One Saudi resident was killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam in eastern Saudi Arabia on the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela fired back at former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos after she told him to shut up and called…
Every real estate development is built on the collaboration of architects, builders, and suppliers—partnerships cultivated over many years. In Bacolod, Robinsons Land (RLC) is drawing on these longstanding relationships…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Boholano boxing champion Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob expressed gratitude to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) after being named its Boxer of the Month for September, saying the…
Riding on the rise of vertical series followings among mobile phone users, the inaugural Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines will have its winners appear in their own “microdramas” to take a slice of the ballooning…
WASHINGTON — The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen’s…
Axel Nocom became the first Filipino to ever line up at the FIA Karting World Cup and came away with a hard-fought 9th-place finish....
LIMA, Peru — Forest fires fueled by El Nino have killed 12 people and left hundreds homeless in Peru since June, authorities in the Andean country said Wednesday. Most of the victims were farmers who died of injuries…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela accused former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos of failing to defend the country’s rights in the…
The Philippine peso drops to another record low on Wednesday. The drop to a new record level came as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) bolstered the dollar, while investors awaited the next policy…
WASHINGTON, United States — Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large…
Vatican City, Holy See – Pope Leo XIV will not need therapy following an operation last week to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung, his doctors said in a statement released by the Vatican on Wednesday. Test results…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two neighbors will likely be roommates in jail after they were caught stealing power cables owned by the Metropolitan Cebu Water District in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, northern Cebu. As of…
In response to super El Niño, the Marcos administration will be distributing water filtration kits to vulnerable communities...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Parts of the Visayas will experience rains and thunderstorms on Thursday, October 22, due to Super Typhoon Rosal and its trough, the state weather bureau said. In its daily forecast, the Visayas…
Fear is universal. How a movie in the horror genre utilizes that is what separates it from the rest....
This is the Daily Gospel of October 22, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Twenty-ninth week in Ordinary Time.
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 meant to ease the costly and…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) has updated its trial brief for the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte, but with no changes made in the list…
MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police has issued 40 subpoenas as it continues to investigate the foiled attempt to smuggle into the country 521…
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipino lawmakers on Wednesday urged President Marcos to send Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan back to Beijing and declare him persona non grata as the word war between the two countries…
ANTIPOLO—San Miguel Beer may have fallen short of securing the No. 1 spot in Group A despite its come-from-behind win over NLEX on Wednesday. But coach Leo Austria hopes the manner in which the Beermen pulled off the…
Seasoned South Korean Lee Song certainly did not pick up from where he left off, as he bounced back from a final hole miscue in the first round with a seven-under-par 65 to keep two members of the local youth brigade at…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round There was a shortage of basketball minutes on Wednesday, with the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball doubleheader needing extra periods to get things done…
Get swept in your first game. Watch Bella Belen and Capital1 swallow your six match points and hand you another defeat. Akari could have let those two painful losses get to it in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab…
Sen. Robin Padilla profusely praised Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after they met at a function on Monday evening, calling Jing “educated, gentlemanly, straightforward” and adding that “it’s good to have personal and…
I was invited to speak at the opening of a special art exhibition entitled “Dekada ng Sama-Samang Pag-alala” at the Ateneo de Manila University last week. The exhibit is a moving commemoration of the 10th year since…
If we want to use force, we may easily win, but no, we will not choose force, and we love peace.” These were the words of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan that provoked condemnation from numerous Filipino lawmakers, with…
The world leaders will gather in Antalya, Türkiye, next month (Nov. 9 to 20) for the United Nations climate summit, an annual conference that seeks ways to combat the global climate crisis, including aligning on actions…
The Philippines is committed to protecting its national interests as well as the common security of the Southeast Asian community. Far from being a troublemaker, as falsely claimed recently by the Chinese ambassador…
The Makati Business Club (MBC) celebrated its 45th anniversary last week. It’s an opportune time to reflect on the past and, more importantly, chart a course for the future. MBC was established in October 1981 by a…
A retirement account asks a worker to make a decision today whose result may become clear decades later. The tax incentive is easy to advertise. The cost of using the account can be harder to compare, especially when…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested a second principal suspect in the killing of 24-year-old Isaac Vergel Viernes, whose remains were found buried beneath cement in Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City, after…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecutors in the International Criminal Court (ICC) are asking that the old written accounts of three more witnesses be admitted as evidence as they hold key information on “Oplan Tokhang”…
The Philippine peso fell to another record low on Wednesday as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) bolstered the dollar, while investors awaited the next policy move of the Bangko Sentral ng…
MANILA, Philippines — Hotel101 Global, the Nasdaq-listed hospitality subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., is positioning itself in Africa by building one of Egypt’s largest hotels, with a project value pegged at P6.44…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) has signed the long-delayed joint administrative order (JAO) aimed at addressing port congestion, but it has yet to take effect as it awaits approval from other…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine agriculture sector may incur P20 billion in losses due to a potentially strong El Niño expected by early 2027, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). “With values up now…
MANILA, Philippines — A more aggressive half-point increase in the policy rate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) merits “serious consideration” to help anchor inflation expectations and contain the risk of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has secured more than $100 million in investment pledges for the agriculture sector during a global event staged by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s energy chief refuted claims of “unfair” coal mine bidding, as Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) had alleged that the rules were designed to exclude it from the auction. “If…
MANILA, Philippines — Vingroup, the Vietnamese conglomerate behind electric vehicle (EV) brand VinFast, is investing $500 million to establish a manufacturing facility in the Philippines, with plans to serve both the…
MANILA, Philippines — MediCard is expecting its healthcare claims cost per member to grow by only single digits this year, as it banks on its upgraded MediGo app to expand access to care and encourage earlier treatment…
MANILA, Philippines — A group of meat importers has pushed back against an initial inquiry by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on additional tariff measures, saying this will stoke food inflation and disrupt raw…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila and Tokyo might conclude negotiations to update their bilateral trade agreement this month, potentially paving the way for even more favorable tariffs on Philippine exports entering the…
MANILA, Philippines — A budget should follow strategy. But if budget guidelines are followed too strictly and not creatively, the strategy will fail. This is especially relevant at this time, when Congress is deciding…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose a moratorium on road excavations from Nov. 1 until midnight on Dec. 23. The moratorium aims to limit road disruptions during…
Pokwang‘s award-winning Cinemalaya movie “2 Valid IDs” has earned P15 million in box office sales after it was screened in local cinemas nationwide since October 14, and will now eyeing its international debut at the…
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The municipal government of Tampakan in South Cotabato has created a task force to prepare for the possible effects of Super El Niño, including drought, water shortages and damage to…
BACOLOD CITY — The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Occidental has intensified its palay procurement program to bolster its dwindling buffer stock, an official said on Thursday, Oct. 22. NFA Negros Occidental…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines could lose up to P603 billion annually, or nearly 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), to fraud involving money mule accounts, according to a joint whitepaper by trust tech…
MANILA, Philippines — Refusing to compromise his independence in his bid for the top judicial post, Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, during his public interview before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)…
BACOLOD CITY — Dengue-related fatalities in Negros Occidental have climbed to 23 as total infections reached 4,208, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported Thursday, Oct. 22. The figures from January 4 to October 17…
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos closely followed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte compared with past impeachment proceedings, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported. According to its survey…
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the jackpots in Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 or 6D Lotto during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Thursday, Oct. 22. According to the PCSO results…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The coastal municipality of Del Carmen on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, earned national acclaim after its flagship food security and climate-adaptation program, “Farm-to-Spoon,” was…
MUNAI, Lanao del Norte — For 35-year-old Anisah Madkura, getting medicines for her allergies without spending money was a welcome relief as rising healthcare costs continue to burden families with limited means. Madkura…
MANILA, Philippines — There was no conflict of interest in the P1.55 billion in e-government contracts now under investigation, as they went to companies of the PLDT group, the country’s largest telecommunications…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday urged Congress to clarify the Supreme Court’s ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, particularly provisions that may infringe on its…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Military reservists in the Davao region received a much-needed boost to their disaster response capabilities on Wednesday (Oct. 21) as the soldiers respond to the earthquakes and flash floods that…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal has slowed down and may continue to weaken into a severe tropical storm by Saturday, Oct. 24, the state weather bureau said. A Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities must use science-based forecasts and historical data to make informed decisions and develop specific measures to prepare for El Niño, University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience…
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Thursday (Oct. 22) issued guidelines for people going to Bagbag and Novaliches public cemeteries for the observance of All Saints’ Day (Undas). In an advisory, it said…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1272 — or the proposed Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act — which seeks to cut the cost of securing employment by granting discounts and fee waivers on essential…
MANILA, Philippines–The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) ruling confirming that unprogrammed appropriations are constitutional as a budgetary mechanism. At the same time…
MANILA, Philippines — Classroom construction strategy and allocations must be data-driven to be responsive to school needs and should be applied to areas facing the most severe shortages, Education Secretary Sonny…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ leadership has not discussed recalling the record spending bill passed by the lower chamber last week, according to Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday said it is conducting a fact-finding investigation into the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on an alleged discrepancy in Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture and other related government agencies should prioritize setting up water impounding facilities to prepare for the impact of the so-called Super El Niño, Sen. JV…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has restricted sea travel in parts of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Rosal threatens the Bicol region with strong winds and rough seas. Lt…
LUCENA CITY — The heat index in Talisay, Batangas reached 41 degrees Celsius, while Calamba City, Laguna, registered 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Oct. 22. To help residents cope with the prevailing heat, the…
LUCENA CITY — The Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) filed a murder complaint on Oct. 21 against eight suspects in the killing of village chief Dennis Austria in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. Police said the suspects…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finance subcommittee approved the proposed P2.9-billion 2027 budget of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and its attached agencies on Thursday. The endorsement covers the…
MANILA, Philippines — Court operations in some places in Luzon are suspended on Friday (October 23) due to various reasons, according to the Supreme Court. Here are the branches: Judicial Region (JR) 1: READ: Walang…
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested six individuals, including two high-value individuals (HVIs), and seized P2.1 million worth of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) in three separate buy-bust…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 was quickly approved at the Senate finance committee level on Thursday. Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug presented the budget for the chamber…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing another company allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, as part of its inquiry into her alleged…
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally known as Champi, weakened into a typhoon Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, the state weather bureau reported. In its weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric…
ORION, Bataan – The Bataan chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines remains opposed to the national government’s plan to rehabilitate and eventually operate the mothballed 40-year-old Bataan Nuclear…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance chairperson JV Ejercito on Thursday appealed to the House of Representatives not to recall its version of the 2027 House General Appropriations Bill (HGAB). This comes after…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives dismantled a local supply link in this city Wednesday morning, seizing nearly P750,000 worth of suspected shabu from a man police tagged as a high-value target. Police…
MANILA, Philippines—While saying that the Senate will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday expressed concern over its decision to strike down certain provisions…
MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay cop faces a complaint from the National Police Commission (Napolcom) after his live-in partner accused him of repeatedly beating and threatening her throughout their nearly six years of…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police in Soccsksargen (Region 12) have rolled out “Speak Up Boxes” in schools to give students, teachers, and other school personnel a way to report threats and suspicious activities…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Antonio Tinio on Thursday believes that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must be held accountable for implementing the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets. His remark comes…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday assured the public that it has adopted a stricter vetting process for infrastructure projects included in the proposed 2027 national…
MANILA, Philippines — A prosecution witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that he saw former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co give a shirt as a “gift” to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, not…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Supreme Court’s ruling against unprogrammed appropriations in previous national budgets has vindicated the late Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman’s challenge to the controversial budget mechanism. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched a nationwide probe into foreigners’ fraudulent procurement of birth certificates, passports and other documents used as proof of Filipino…
MANILA, Philippines — Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe on Thursday advised the executive branch to defer the use of certain 2026 budget funds while awaiting the final ruling of the Supreme Court (SC). “Our advice to…
COTABATO CITY- Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were shot dead by two unidentified gunmen along Roman Vilo Street in Poblacion 6 here at noon on Thursday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police…
Philippine agriculture stands at a critical crossroads as it confronts shrinking farm sizes, rising production costs, climate change, weak market integration and increasing dependence on imported food and agricultural…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it will be on full alert nationwide from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas, with over 140,000 personnel from various…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Hog raisers in Oriental Mindoro have joined a nationwide three-day “pork holiday” from Thursday to Saturday (October 22 to 24) to protest the continued drop in farmgate prices of hogs…
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara has a “secret room” in his office where the money for alleged kickbacks were counted and stored. A witness disclosed…
QUEZON, Bukidnon — A head-on collision between two motorcycles along the national highway in Barangay Puntian claimed two lives and left a woman injured early Thursday morning. Traffic investigator PMSgt. Roldan Perez…
MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said cleaning the ranks and decongesting court dockets would be his top priorities if he is named the next chief justice. During his panel…
COTABATO CITY — The head of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has objected to the indiscriminate use of the term “Lumad” to refer to the Indigenous Peoples (IP) of Mindanao, saying that no outside…
MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips were canceled on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, due to rough seas brought by Super Typhoon Rosal, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In its 12 p.m. advisory, the PPA…
MANILA, Philippines – It is inconclusive to claim that a vessel carrying more than a ton of shabu (methamphetamine) intercepted by Thai authorities was headed to the Philippines. This statement comes from Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will question whether the Supreme Court (SC) committed “judicial overreach” in its ruling declaring certain provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national…
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Thursday urged the House of Representatives to recall the approved P7.2-trillion budget bill. This call comes following the declaration of the Supreme Court (SC) that…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Where chainsaws and slash-and-burn farming once tore through ancestral frontiers, provincial leaders are now betting that specialty coffee can brew an economic turnaround for isolated…
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water service interruptions beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, as Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. conduct maintenance and service…
MANILA, Philippines – The individual previously identified as the financial backer of an intercepted P3.5-billion shipment of shabu (methamphetamine) from Laos is now considered the “mastermind” behind the smuggling…
MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes in several areas have been suspended on Friday, Oct. 23, due to the expected impacts of Super Typhoon Rosal. This is a running list of class suspensions: According to the 11…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Port of Subic has received its first shipment of BYD passenger vehicles intended for sale in the country, with authorities hoping the initial delivery would lead to more car imports through this…
MANILA, Philippines — A study by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) found that most Salmonella isolates recovered from retail chicken meat in Metro Manila were…
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) further weakened on Thursday morning, said the state weather bureau, as it continued to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. According to the…
COTABATO CITY – Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders have called on the kin of slain IPs, estimated to reach 110 individuals in the past several years, to refrain from retaliating, calling on the government to bring…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Anti-narcotics agents arrested a 61-year-old drug suspect, seizing around P340,000 worth of suspected shabu from him during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Silal, Payao town…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—A bomb threat at the Our Lady of Fatima University campus in Pampanga prompted school and police officials to suspend classes on Thursday morning. The bomb threat was conveyed in a note left in one…
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly half of the Philippine population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, with an estimated 52.6 million people unable to pay for enough nutritious food after covering other essential…
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed on red and yellow alerts on Thursday, Oct. 22, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, the NGCP said the Visayas grid will be…
KORONADAL CITY — The city government here has filed a robbery complaint against a former employee for allegedly stealing rice and other supplies from its warehouse, Mayor Erlinda Araquil said. Araquil said they filed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) are planning to pilot test fully electric and hybrid ferries on select routes in the country to reduce carbon…
MANILA, Philippines — The alleged kickbacks delivered to former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co from former Public Works engineer Henry Alcantara have acknowledgment receipts (AR), a witness told the Sandiganbayan…
LUCENA CITY — Quezon province is pursuing Geographical Indication (GI) status for its iconic coconut-based liquor, lambanog, to protect the product’s identity and heritage, strengthen its market recognition, and expand…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri dared Agriculture Sec. Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to crack down on pork price manipulators, smugglers and excessive meat imports amid struggling hog raisers and falling farm…
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have partnered to strengthen flood management in Metro Manila through research, technical assistance…
MARAWI CITY — Around 1,000 student journalists and campus publication representatives gathered here on Tuesday for a forum on responsible journalism, democracy, and regional stability in Lanao del Sur. The Ranaw Campus…
BACOLOD CITY – Dengue-related deaths in the Negros Island Region have reached 36, even as overall infections dropped by 18 percent this year, the Department of Health reported Tuesday, Oct. 20. A total of 6,406 dengue…
BACOLOD CITY – Veteran journalist and mentor Allen V. del Carmen was honored with the MassKara Legacy Award for his decades of “writing, teaching, mentorship, and service to journalism.” Having mentored hundreds of…
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro groups and their supporters will hold a rally at Mendiola in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 22, to urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to back a “rainbow parties coalition” led by Moro Islamic…
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Bukidnon provincial government has officially registered 58 centenarians under its Provincial Centenarian Cash Incentive Program as of Wednesday, honoring the province’s oldest living residents…
MANILA, Philippines — Nine individuals were injured after a fire broke out during the celebration of Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday evening. According to the Buglasan Festival…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Zamboanga City local government suspended classes from pre-school to Grade 12 in both public and private schools Thursday, October 22, as the heat index reached a dangerous 43…
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded two more minor phreatomagmatic eruptions between Wednesday night (Oct. 21) and early Thursday morning (Oct. 22), generating plumes that rose to as high as 3,000…
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 2 remains raised over Batanes and parts of the Babuyan Islands, said the state weather bureau Thursday morning, as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) continued to move…
BAGUIO CITY – The cities of Baguio in the Cordillera and Ormoc in Leyte were named flagship local governments and top-performing project partners in circular economy initiatives under the European Union-Philippines…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Daraga Community College in Albay has inaugurated its solar-powered building on Wednesday (October 21), providing a more environment-friendly learning facility for its more than 6,000 students…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) is opening a campus-based store selling Mangyan-made handicrafts and indigenous products on Thursday (Oct. 22), as part of its celebration of…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Zero Illiteracy and Innumeracy Program for Mangyan communities in Oriental Mindoro was among 10 local governance initiatives recognized by the 2026 Galing Pook Awards, which honor…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s admission that gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang had managed to leave the…
MANILA, Philippines — They should be charging less, not more, to stay afloat. Two major voices in the Philippine movie industry on Wednesday asked lawmakers to help find ways to reduce theater ticket prices in order to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged P242.358 million worth of idle medical equipment in 2025 mainly because recipient government hospitals and health centers were not operationally ready yet…
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 — At least P467 billion in disputed funding increases in the 2024 and 2025 national budgets will not be returned to government coffers, even as the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the increases…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol has launched cloud-seeding operations to help farmers cope with drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, as initial agricultural damage in the province approaches P300…
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A key leader of the sugar sector in Bukidnon province on Wednesday urged industry regulators to peg raw sugar prices to at least P2,800 per 50-kilogram bag for farmers “to earn…
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — More than 8,000 endangered fruit bats have been recorded at a roosting site in Aurora Memorial National Park in the Sierra Madre mountain range, highlighting the importance of protecting the…
TOKYO, Japan — For Christopher “kiririn51” Ortiz, game director and co-founder of Sukeban Games, .45 Parabellum Bloodhound started with a battle system from the past. Sukeban Games is best known for VA-11 HALL-A, the…
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Davao Region named Filipina space biologist and biomedical scientist Florence Pauline “Pauli” Basubas a science ambassador on October 15 during the…
The conversation around data centers in the Philippines has gotten louder. As someone covering enterprise tech, there seems to be the noise over Pax Silica and the misconception of data centers being one monolithic…
Data sovereignty is not as simply as we thought When the government passed Executive Order 119 to push for data privacy and sovereign data in Philippine soil, there’s more to the context than just having physical data…
I am a PHP developer myself. For years, I have heard the familiar joke that “PHP is dead.” Yet the language continues to power websites, online stores, and business applications that people depend on daily. For many…
MANILA, Philippines – BioWare, the studio behind Baldur’s Gate, Dragon Age and Mass Effect, said on October 21 that it is closing after more than 30 years. Early development on the next Mass Effect game is ending. The…
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