A fire swept through the mountaintop retreat built for Adolf Hitler and known as the Eagle’s Nest as emergency services struggled to tackle the blaze in snow and wind, and a man was arrested on suspicion of arson…
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Creamline remained unscathed after overcoming the strong challenge of ZUS Coffee, 25-19, 16-25, 26-24, 25-17, to keep their share of the lead in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo big man Sultan Baruwa had one of his best games of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. Baruwa’s breakout…
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro offered prayers on behalf of Filipino Catholics for Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, during a meeting with a senior Vatican official…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—While Reinhard Jumamoy is arguably National University’s top guard, the Bulldogs showed they have more than one capable playmaker in…
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX officially secured the No. 1 pick in the 2027 PBA Rookie Draft following Blackwater’s elimination from playoff contention in the season-ending Governors’ Cup. Blackwater’s 101-96 loss to Ginebra…
Cebuano guard Jared Bahay bounced back from a dismal shooting performance in Ateneo de Manila University's previous game, helping the Blue Eagles hold off Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 75-72, in the UAAP Season…
MANILA, Philippines— Carlos Yulo failed to secure a medal in the floor exercise at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Yulo placed last in the apparatus final with a mark of…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—National University continued its dominance in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, easing past Adamson, 79-43, on Saturday at…
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just making the physical change of literally turning that frown…
The Cordova Catholic Cooperative School (CCCS) Beagles bounced back from a winless start to their campaign, dominating the Cebu Sacred Heart College (CSHC) Hearters, 66-45, to score their first victory in the junior…
SHANGHAI–Top-ranked Elena Rybakina closed in on her fourth WTA title of the year as she beat Diana Shnaider on Saturday to set up a Ningbo Open final against Leylah Fernandez. Three-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina, the…
MANILA, Philippines — JM Ronquillo rallied ClearSkiiin back from two sets down beat VNS Laticrete, 31-33, 21-25, 25-18, 25-20, 15-9, and stay unbeaten in three games in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on…
Walking slowly into the hall, Kidlat Tahimik chanted a familiar graduation cadence that grew louder as campus journalists enthusiastically joined in. Garbed in a red-and-blue, geometrically patterned “habing Iloco”…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In preparation for the expected influx of visitors in cemeteries on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Bureau of Fire Protection in Central Visayas (BFP-7) has launched an intensified fire…
SHANGHAI–Leylah Fernandez defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets on Saturday to reach the 2026 Ningbo Open final and is one victory away from her second WTA title in as many months. The Canadian world number 30 won…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala takes on British teen Mika Stojsavljevic in the round of 32 of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Japan. The match marks the first-ever meeting between Eala and the 17-year-old…
Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) overcame a rough start to extend its unbeaten run to six games, routing Cebu Eastern College (CEC), 67-56, in the high school basketball tournament of Cesafi Season 26 at the…
(Updated as of October 23) MANILA, Philippines–The 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup has reached the playoffs stage, with eight teams vying to advance in the title race. The matchups in the crossover quarterfinals pit the NLEX…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo protected its home court with a 75-72 win over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Blue…
MANILA, Philippines — With a lot of pressure on contender team PLDT, Savi Davison rediscovered her scoring touch to restore order and barge into the win column in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Davison…
ANTIPOLO—Coach Tim Cone summed up how Barangay Ginebra made the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals the hard way, and at the cost of having to face San Miguel Beer in a best-of-five series. “It’s consuelo de bobo,”…
A passenger bus operated by Vallacar Transit veered off the road and crashed into a rocky hillside in Barangay Liki, Sogod, northern Cebu, around 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. ...
ANTIPOLO—Phoenix coach Charles Tiu lamented his team’s late swoon heading into the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals, where the Fuel Masters will face the NLEX Road Warriors. The Fuel Masters finished the group stage…
Hotels, restaurants, transport operators and small businesses in Camotes Island benefited from the influx of visitors for the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT), according to Cebu Provincial Sports Commission (CPSC)…
Director Rodina Singh hopes to show that queer stories can be funny, romantic and entertaining as her film “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)” begins its nationwide theatrical release following its successful run at the…
MANILA, Philippines—On Friday, the law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. Torreon and Partners asked in a statement posted in…
Rica Peralejo has backed calls for more transparency in government spending, questioning why taxpayers should not be able to track public funds as easily as they are now required to verify their tax registration…
MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison came out firing with 28 points to end PLDT’s woes, outlasting Capital1, 21-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil…
National team members Eric Hechanova and John Patrick Ciron finished 1-2 in the National Age Group Duathlon held in the Municipality of Tudela on Camotes Island on Saturday, October 24. ...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed Saturday that four of its pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday....
ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao expects a different Converge team that will come out this time when the two independent squads face off in the quarterfinals of the PBA Governors’ Cup. Their best-of-five series…
Authorities found about 200 Vietnamese nationals, allegedly involved in online financial scams and other cyber-enabled fraudulent activities, in a raid of a suspected online scam hub here....
MILWAUKEE — Norman Powell had 25 points, rookie Caleb Wilson added 21 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 on Friday. The game was played four hours earlier than originally scheduled because of the…
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China’s border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Saturday. The announcement…
AUSTIN, Texas — Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama’s game-tying layup attempt with less than a second remaining and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night. Fred VanVleet…
Security forces are deploying massively in Italy on Saturday for protests planned in eight cities including Rome and Milan after some demonstrations turned violent last weekend....
SAN FRANCISCO — Cameron Boozer made a go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds left and finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies came from 12 points down over the final 3:47 to beat the Golden State…
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is banking on a report by an “expert” and prerecorded testimonies of three additional witnesses to help build the evidence in the trial for…
The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) is urging the Marcos administration to scrap fees at roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminals and allow the construction of more expressways to address connectivity issues…
Angel Guardian commended fellow Filipino-Palestinian beauty queen Gazini Ganados for standing up for Palestine despite the potential consequences of speakilng out on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During the recent…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) clarified that there are no confirmed African swine fever (ASF)-positive cases in Barangay Sapangdaku, following reports of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) clarified that there are no confirmed African swine fever (ASF)-positive cases in Barangay Sapangdaku, following reports of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) clarified that there are no confirmed African swine fever (ASF)-positive cases in Barangay Sapangdaku, following reports of…
SALT LAKE CITY — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Darryn Peterson made the go-ahead free throws with 50.5 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on Friday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Employees required to work during the November holidays may receive higher pay depending on the type of holiday, the number of hours worked, and whether the holiday falls on their scheduled rest…
LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves had 28 points and nine assists, Walker Kessler added 22 points and six blocked shots, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night for their second win to…
WASHINGTON — Scottie Barnes had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors continued their stellar defensive start to the NBA season with a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. RJ Barrett…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, GMA Network and its officials and journalists over allegations of bribery that he…
ORLANDO, Florida — Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday night. Rudy Gobert added 14 points and nine rebounds for the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Workers who develop heat-related illnesses due to their working conditions may qualify for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP), under new guidelines issued by the…
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan said Friday, Oct. 23, she was “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had possessed images of child abuse, adding she had blocked contact between him and her children over previous…
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Emergency crews scrambled on Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of households in Taiwan after Typhoon Champi’s fierce winds battered the island. This calamity happens as the storm moves…
Isabelle Daza has fulfilled her promise to help a village in Tanay, Rizal, gain access to clean drinking water after a water pump and solar panels were finally installed in the community. Daza took to Instagram on…
From an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo to a bronze in Paris, Nesthy Petecio has established herself as one of the most accomplished boxers in Philippine sports history. She now begins a new journey as an ArenaPlus…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The entire Visayas region is expected to experience cloudy skies, scattered rains and thunderstorms on Saturday, October 24, as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to affect the…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The local government of Minglanilla in southern Cebu has announced that it will cancel its annual Christmas party this December. Mayor Lheslen Enad said the funds allocated for the event will…
MIAMI — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami’s season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night. Former Heat guard Duncan…
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias…
Combo InterActive, the online game publisher behind CABAL: Infinite Combo and CABAL: Ultimate Combo, hosted CABAL: Revolution Night to unveil its new title, CABAL: Revolution. The MMORPG features a rebalanced experience…
INDIANAPOLIS — Dallas forward Cooper Flagg exited early in the Mavericks’ win over the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury on Friday night. Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year was injured late in the first half…
ATLANTA — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she’s already become the team’s emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first…
There is a familiar way of describing solo mothers: strong, resilient, self-sacrificing. But while these words are often meant as compliments, even these positive labels can sometimes become a kind of box, reducing a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents and caregivers are urged to take preventive measures to protect children from lead exposure and poisoning at home. Lead is a toxic element that can affect virtually all organs in the…
LemFi, the financial platform for people building lives across borders, today announced the launch of its new global brand platform, “Ambition has no passport”, alongside a completely rebuilt app, launching the largest…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A taxi driver escaped a robbery attempt unharmed after keeping his composure and immediately calling for assistance, leading to the arrest of the suspect who held him at knifepoint. The incident…
The dining table is set, and you and your family are gathered around it for dinner. Your family is craving Korean food tonight, so your table is filled with different foods and ingredients prepped for making…
LILOAN, Cebu — Two graduates of the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) were among the topnotchers of the October 2026 Mining Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination (MECBLE), the Professional…
Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.Ap said his new EP, “PPP” (Power to the Pilipino People), serves as a message to leaders and people in positions of power to prioritize the Philippines and its people. Released under GMA…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro will retain her role as the Marcos administration’s chief spokesperson despite a recent leadership shake-up at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO…
LILOAN, Cebu — Two graduates from Cebu-based universities have made it to the top list of the October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination (EELE) and Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ETLE)…
Diesel prices are expected to rise next week amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said in an advisory on Friday that diesel may become more expensive by P2 to P2.50 per liter. In…
GENEVA, Switzerland—The first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo began Friday, the head of the World Health Organization said. The DR Congo‘s worst-ever Ebola…
CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy accused of grooming minors online and urging them to participate in violent activities, including school shootings, has been placed under the custody of state social workers, the National…
ROME, Italy—Security forces are deploying massively in Italy on Saturday for protests planned in eight cities including Rome and Milan after some demonstrations turned violent last weekend. The demonstrations come amid…
MANILA, Philippines—Three bettors shared the P15-million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while the P430.86-million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot remained unwon, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office…
Written by Ruben “John” Basa, Program Director of Sustainable Health Care at Unilab Foundation Universal health care will depend heavily on how local leaders utilize the resources and responsibilities entrusted to them…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre by force would be considered an “act of war” against the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Rescuers were searching for seven people feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya’s capital on Friday, the interior minister said. Videos shared online showed a…
ANTIPOLO—Coach Yeng Guiao remained adamant that any opponent will be a tough customer for Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. “You can’t afford [to take] any team [for granted] from the group because…
NAGOYA—King James Reyes bagged a bronze medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T46, delivering the Philippines’ first athletics podium finish at the fifth edition of the Asian Paralympic Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Authorities raided a suspected online scam hub here and found about 200 Vietnamese nationals who were allegedly involved in online financial scams and other cyber-enabled fraudulent activities. The…
National U aims to keep its winning form when it opens its second-round campaign in Season 89 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament against dangerous Adamson at Blue Eagle Gym in Katipunan, where the Bulldogs hope to…
Although Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu share the same position as opposite hitters—a setup that would normally limit their individual opportunities—the two have found a way to thrive together for Farm Fresh under…
As a child, I noticed girls the same way I noticed boys. I admired them, thought about them, wanted their attention. Long before I learned the words for how I felt, my heart had already figured itself out. The world…
Here are two scientific facts: (1) poverty as experienced by Filipino families has been stubbornly high in recent years; and (2) the main explanation behind its time-pattern is a high rate of inflation in the cost of…
Over in Auckland, where I live now, taking public transport comes with a quiet luxury: predictability. The digital boards tell you when the bus is coming, and if it’s more than five minutes late, the system actually…
HEBRON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in an attack near Hebron, days ahead of Israeli elections…
JERUSALEM — The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. “Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely,” Tom Barrack, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines grew its nine-month net income by 53 percent to P9.9 billion as wider lending margins and higher fee earnings lifted revenues. On Friday, the Aboitiz-led bank also…
MANILA, Philippines — State-run LandBank of the Philippines returned to profit growth in the third quarter, as stronger interest earnings and foreign exchange gains helped offset the impact of waived digital transfer…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a cooperation deal to support infrastructure development programs across various sectors. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestlé Philippines will work together to bolster coffee farming in Northern Mindanao, targeting yields of 1 metric ton per hectare. On Friday, both parties…
MANILA, Philippines — Puerto Princesa is courting private investors to develop an integrated meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) district, anchored by a convention center that could accommodate up…
MANILA, Philippines — Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) secured its largest syndicated financing to date, amounting to P35.014 billion, to help the group roll out five solar projects in Batangas. On Friday, the…
MANILA, Philippines — AboitizPower-led Subic EnerZone Corporation has renewed its power distribution partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, extending its management of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone’s power…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to another record low on Friday, capping a bruising week for the currency as concerns over rising inflation at home threatened to prolong its slide ahead of the US Federal…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may have more interest rate increases in store as it battles stubbornly high inflation, analysts said, a move that could change how Filipinos spend, save and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has made its first foreign investment after putting $200,000 in US government Treasuries, with newly appointed President and CEO Victor Limlingan planning to raise…
MANILA, Philippines — JG Summit Holdings Inc. plans to acquire 37.05 billion shares in Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. from its wholly owned subsidiary, placing the investment directly with the parent company. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank (PNB) saw its nine-month net income grow by 15 percent to P21.3 billion as lending expanded and the share of soured loans declined. On Friday, the Lucio Tan-led bank said…
MANILA, Philippines — The US government is providing $34.1 million (about P2 billion) in funding to advance the development of the Philippine ube industry in the next few years. Lee Lipton, Washington’s Ambassador to…
MANILA, Philippines — International passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) has held up in the year so far, even posting modest growth despite flight disruptions and soaring airfares that have…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president and CEO Ramon Monzon is setting his sights on a local listing for Maya, hoping GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s stock market debut will help persuade its rival to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) said the Philippine economy is likely to remain highly resilient to external shocks despite mounting tariff pressures, citing the country’s strong foreign…
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MANILA, Philippines — Fifty delisted party-list groups seeking to join the 2028 elections must prove their track records and qualifications to regain accreditation with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Comelec…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) logged significant gains in its anti-criminality campaign, seizing nearly P2 million worth of illegal drugs, arresting 14 individuals, and securing 17 firearms…
MANILA, Philippines — Have you ever observed that everyday consumer products marketed toward a specific gender are frequently more expensive than identical items targeted at another, despite being practically the same?…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas has approved P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private-sector workers, which is…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is not moving fast enough to strengthen its defenses, Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned on Saturday. Teodoro said ambitious national security plans should have been laid out…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A majority coalition in the Bangsamoro Parliament has secured the backing of all five provincial governors in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Moro…
MANILA, Philippines—No player bagged the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result: 22-39-14-17-54-10…
TACLOBAN CITY — The expanded Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport in this city is targeted for completion by February 2027, ahead of the Holy Week travel season, as the national government seeks to improve passenger…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Hog raisers in Soccsksargen or Region 12 on Thursday called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to stop pork importation, as they are already reeling from low farmgate prices and high…
TACLOBAN CITY — The El Niño-induced dry spell has caused an estimated P300 million in agricultural losses in Eastern Visayas, affecting more than 6,400 farmers and nearly 8,000 hectares of farmland, mostly planted with…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested three drug suspects and seized nearly P120,000 worth of suspected “shabu” or crystal meth alongside an unlicensed firearm during separate entrapment operations across the…
COTABATO CITY — The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) facilitated on Saturday, Oct. 24, the surrender of a soldier suspected of killing two village officials in Kabacan, Cotabato, on Oct. 21, the military said. Brig…
QUEZON, Bukidnon — A heated argument between live-in partners ended in tragedy after a 25-year-old man allegedly shot his 24-year-old partner in the head inside their residence in Barangay Butong here early Saturday…
MANILA, Philippines—Palace press officer Claire Castro on Saturday said there would have been no need for a P50-million bounty for the capture of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa if no one helped him leave the Senate…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Press Club (NPC) on Saturday condemned the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. and urged authorities to provide a clear explanation on the circumstances of the charge…
MANILA, Philippines — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Secretary and Director General Jose Francisco Benitez on Saturday said he did not authorize anyone to make a P5-million allocation fund…
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday warned taxi operators and drivers against overcharging, refusing passengers and other violations as millions of travelers…
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of Manila Water Company, inaugurated a Water Asset Installation and Rehabilitation project on October 15, Global Handwashing Day in Mandaluyong…
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of birds have found a feeding and resting ground at Canarem Lake Bird Sanctuary in Victoria, Tarlac, where a recent bird-watching activity recorded 3,907 birds, highlighting the wetland’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The investigation into the Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft crash that killed four pilots in Batangas will examine flight planning, pilot training, maintenance and command leadership, Defense…
ILOILO CITY — Some 41,868 people from 13,441 families have been affected by Super Typhoon Rosal in Northern Luzon and the Bicol region, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its…
MANILA, Philippines—Members of the Senate minority on Saturday urged authorities to hold a dialogue with Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, following the announcement of a P50-million bounty for his capture. In a statement…
MANILA, Philippines — A critically endangered kingfisher and several threatened and endemic wildlife species were recorded in Bicol Natural Park during biodiversity monitoring conducted in the second semester of 2026…
TACLOBAN CITY — A 15-year-old student died after he was reportedly struck by lightning while hiking with companions at Mt. Sayao in Barangay Villa Consuelo, Naval, Biliran, on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified…
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran ournalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday morning by virtue of a warrant of arrest for cyberlibel issued by a Davao court. Police arrested Lustre in a restaurant…
KORONADAL CITY — The police arrested three drug suspects and seized and estimated P439,892 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kenram, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, on Friday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Police arrested a 33-year-old businessman in a drug buy-bust operation in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, on Thursday. In a report on Friday, the Sarrat Municipal Police Station seized five heat-sealed…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Human rights lawyers in Mindanao welcomed a Supreme Court (SC) issuance establishing formal institutional backing for developmental and public-interest legal practice across the country. The Union…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Some 600 soldiers took part in a four-day joint military exercises in Dinagat Islands starting Thursday, October 22, a drill designed to test and improve the readiness of troops and local…
MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The PAF has temporarily…
MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The PAF has temporarily…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An organization of domestic shipping operators is urging the Marcos administration to scrap the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees to reduce huge transportation costs. The group also…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan dl Sur — Indigenous communities across Butuan City converged on Friday to mark the National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month. They are also celebrating the 29th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples’…
LUCENA CITY — A woman was arrested after allegedly being caught with more than P1 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) in a buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. The Police Regional Office 4A said…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police operatives arrested a 47-year-old alleged drug peddler during an entrapment operation here on Friday night, October 23. Law enforcers also confiscated P68,000 worth of suspected…
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Zambales — A shipment of 150 pregnant dairy cattle imported from Australia by the National Dairy Authority (NDA) has arrived in Subic. This cargo is part of the government’s efforts to boost the…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Anti-narcotics agents and naval intelligence personnel seized around one kilo of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth an estimated P6.8 million. The confiscation was done during a…
OLONGAPO CITY—For small-scale fishers in Balayan Bay in Batangas, the annual fishing ban means two months away from their traditional fishing grounds. The prohibition period will take place just as their families face…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named “Champi,” exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, October 24. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 15-year-old student was killed while two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded after an unidentified gunman opened fire in Talacogon town. This occurred as the victims were…
MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips bound for Batangas and other provinces in the Southern Tagalog region were cancelled on Saturday morning, October 24, due to Typhoon Rosal, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)…
BAGUIO CITY—Police arrested the pines city’s No. 4 most wanted person during an operation in Barangay Andres Bonifacio. In a report Thursday (Oct. 22), the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) said the 46-year-old man was…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday revealed that he “unequivocally” turned down a P5-million worth of allocation fund allegedly offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat partially submerged off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, on Friday, Oct. 23, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named ‘Champi,’ is forecast to bring rains and gusty winds over Batanes on Saturday, October 24, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. weather advisory, the…
BULAKAN, Bulacan—For a second time, youth groups and local folks at a coastal village in the Bulacan town of Bulakan turned their river into a colorful playground reliving their childhood memories of sailing their…
Second of three parts PART I: The state of Philippine news: Trust falls amid changing media habits MANILA, Philippines — The press faces an immense challenge in reaching more people at a time when fewer Filipinos trust…
MANILA, Philippines — The government on Friday placed a P50-million bounty on the head of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as the Philippine National Police gave its former chief one week to surrender to face trial in the…
COTABATO CITY — A former member of parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) denied allegations by law enforcement officials that he was behind the recent foiled shipment of illegal…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration’s chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). PCO acting chief…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over allegations of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). “Through public-private partnership, we…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027…
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key…
A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ…
CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol’s iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion…
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