Filipino historical thriller “Sisa” has been chosen as the closing-night film of the 30th Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF), set for Nov. 14 at ScotiaBank Theatre Vancouver. VAFF announced that “Sisa” will close its…
Diamond Star Maricel Soriano and Maris Racal both brought home their Best Actress Awards after tying at the 42nd Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies for their respective movies. Soriano and Racal…
MANILA — Artificial intelligence (AI) and citizen-developed digital tools are speeding up the Senate’s scrutiny of the proposed PHP7.2-trillion national budget, giving Filipinos an online platform to track congressional…
SEOUL – Dating rumors about Blackpink member Lisa and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat have swept social media after the two were reportedly spotted together in Bangkok. Photos circulating online showed Lisa and Pongtiwat…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo-Xignex Trojans split another set of back-to-back matches in the Philippine Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup over the weekend, defeating the Camarines Soaring…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City is targeting to distribute P10,000 in cash assistance to each public school teaching and non-teaching personnel under the Department of Education (DepEd)-Mandaue in December, following…
MANILA, Philippines — Most surfers in the World Surf League (WSL) Philippines Pro Championship Tour (CT) in Siargao will be meeting the famous right-hander for the first time. Jayuard Alciso has been reading it since he…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A new 40-bed shelter near the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) is now ready to accommodate patients’ watchers needing a place to rest overnight. The Pasilongan Center, located along…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Khient Patrick Gamao of Compostela, Jhon Verny Donque of Ginatilan, and Eric Enjaynes of Tuburan led their respective teams to victories with double-double performances in the ongoing Governor’s…
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 117 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia returned to the Philippines through government-assisted voluntary repatriation amid continuing tensions in the Middle East. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Oct. 31 compliance deadline for the mandatory online posting of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration Seal Badge has been suspended until further notice. BIR Commissioner Charlito…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the Oct. 26 deadline to Oct. 29 for the filing of tax returns and payment of corresponding taxes under BIR Form No. 2550Q — the Quarterly…
MANILA, Philippines–Adrian Nocum and Rain or Shine are set for another quest for a PBA championship that has eluded them so many times in the last two seasons. But Nocum is hopeful that the time for a breakthrough…
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX’s Deonte Burton and San Miguel Beer’s George King emerged as the early contenders for the PBA Governors’ Cup Best Import award through the end of the group. Burton tallied 55.0 Statistical…
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Corp. affiliate Bank of Commerce has launched a bond offer to raise at least P5 billion to support balance sheet management, diversify funding, and fund general corporate purposes. On…
The first 100 customers who successfully pre-order the vivo V80 through vivo Philippines e-store will secure a VVIP ticket to the vivo V80 Lights Up Christmas with ENHYPEN JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON on November 12…
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX’s Robert Bolick became the early frontrunner in the race for the Best Player of the Conference in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Bolick had 37.1 Statistical Points through the end of the group stage…
Basking in the spotlight of a breakout year, Chinese-American alternative pop singer/songwriter Emei uncovers her anxiously awaited new 2-pack ‘Night At The Opera: Intermission’ out now via Atlantic Records in…
MANILA, Philippines–Facing an opponent for the first time, Alex Eala still had British teen Mika Stojsavljevic all figured out in a masterful 6-1, 6-2 win in her Toray Pan Pacific Open debut on Monday in Tokyo, Japan…
MANILA, Philippines —The planned transfer of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Public Works Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez will not affect the 2027 budgets of their respective agencies, Sen. JV Ejercito said…
ManilART’26 marked its 18th edition with Where the Line Begins, exploring the line as a fundamental element of artistic expression and a thread connecting Filipino illustration, komiks, indigenous traditions, and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration’s pace of budget releases still lagged at the end of the third quarter, leaving more than P260 billion in allotments yet to be released as the government enters a…
MANILA, Philippines — Public and private motorists should budget for fuel purchases as diesel prices will rise again this week. In contrast, gasoline prices fell again as geopolitical conflicts continued to drive oil…
MANILA, Philippines — Public and private motorists should budget for fuel purchases as diesel prices will rise again this week. In contrast, gasoline prices fell again as geopolitical conflicts continued to drive oil…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Marvin Villar captured the coveted “Bowler of the Month” title with Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) after prevailing in a hard-fought monthly championship on Sunday at the SM Seaside Bowling…
Food content creators Cody Yap, Gwen Sy, Kelby Uy, and Mico Cruz spill whether feeding the algorithm is enough to pay the bills...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may tap massive financial support from the United States (US), up to $5 billion, for its nuclear energy development, a local official said. In a media briefing on Monday, Department…
Julia Montes admitted that taking on business responsibilities alongside her acting career has been challenging, as she continues to find her footing as an executive producer of the TV series “Sigabo” and CEO of health…
Diesel prices are expected to rise this week amid escalating geopolitical tensions, with increases projected at P2 to P2.50 per liter, according to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas. In an advisory on Friday, Bellas…
ANTIPOLO—Coach LA Tenorio saw what he expected from TNT as Magnolia went down convincingly in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals on Sunday here. The Hotshots were beaten, 92-70, at Ynares Center after the…
MANILA, Philippines — Truck operators hauling agricultural products have until Oct. 31 to enroll in a government program that would grant them a 5-percent discount on toll fees in November, intended to help alleviate…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) will examine four boxes of personal belongings and electronic devices turned over by the son of a foreign national over alleged child abuse materials. Earlier…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday that the bureau would seek to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa with minimal use of force, but acknowledged the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles spoiled Don Bosco Technology Center’s (DBTC) for a cakewalk to another championship title, scoring a 2-0 victory to keep the CESAFI…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has disqualified five money service businesses operating without prior registration, barring their owners from running other sole proprietorships as well. The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – John Ver Espra came into the fight as the underdog against Big Yellow Boxing Promotions prospect Mark Anthony Sarino, but he left the ring with a stunning upset. The Cebuano Espra scored a…
MANILA, Philippines — The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines is putting nearly P12 billion behind five solar projects by Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) in Batangas as it expands its solar footprint…
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for strengthening ties between Japan and China but who struggled to manage affairs in a divided Diet during his one-year stint through September 2008, has died, the…
Thailand’s Culture Minister Sabida Thaised on Oct. 25, 2026, rejected Cambodia’s demand for the return of artifacts, asserting that Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Khana, two temples along the Thai-Cambodian border, belong to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Nine award-winning bars from across Asia will come together at NUSTAR Resort Cebu on November 15, 2026, for Asia Icons: The Fiesta Closing Party, the grand finale of The Philippine Cocktail…
A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a powerful cyclone, bringing cloudy skies to Nepal from Wednesday and increasing the likelihood of rain from Thursday, according to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The CESAFI Season 26 men’s basketball tournament is getting more interesting by the game, with upsets piling up and the race for the top spots becoming increasingly unpredictable. Adding to the…
Andres Brillantes revealed that she suffered from a burst eardrum while deep-sea diving in Oslob, Cebu for her new movie “Laya.” During a recent chat with some entertainment reporters, the actress said the incident…
Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing beloved “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. His family confirmed his death in a statement posted on his official Instagram…
MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loan releases climbed 20 percent in the first nine months of the year as financing for minimum wage and low-income members nearly tripled under the government’s socialized…
GEORGE TOWN – Malaysians in the northern states woke to a wet morning on Oct 26, with satellite imagery showing heavy cloud cover over all of Penang and much of Kedah and Perlis. It had been raining in the states since…
It might be a business lunch that sparks a great conversation, a long-overdue catch-up with friends, or a celebration dinner that turns an ordinary evening into a memorable one. No matter the occasion, dining out has…
On a chilly October afternoon in Myeong-dong, Seoul’s bustling tourist shopping district, Vietnamese tourist Nguyen Lan was browsing the shelves of a pharmacy for red ginseng, a favorite dietary supplement for many…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based Boholano filmmaker Gerard Jamora swept the SineBohol Film Festival 2026 on Oct. 23, directing “Ayo-ayo sa Nangayo” to a festival-topping eight awards. Jamora personally bagged Best…
SEOUL — North Korea sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council accusing Seoul of fabricating a landmine explosion that injured three South Korean soldiers, its state media reported Monday. Tensions between the…
CEBU, Philippines, 26th October 2026 – SM J Mall, Japanese-inspired destination in Mandaue City, continues to redefine the mall experience for Cebuanos by bringing together dining, lifestyle, and leisure in one vibrant…
GRAMMY-Award winning artist Anderson .Paak and GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rapper Cordae release their collaborative album, ‘Heavy Is the Crown’, available now via APESHIT / Hi Level / EMPIRE. Building on a…
Film Concerts PH brought UNDERTALE to life through a symphonic performance by the Filharmonika Orchestra at Proscenium Theater in Greenhills on October 17. The concert offered fans an immersive, nostalgic experience…
MANILA, Philippines — Investors looking to expand in the Philippines face mounting economic and political uncertainties, as a new report flagged “elevated” risks in the country’s business environment and warned that…
NEW YORK — Franz Wagner scored 21 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic dropped the reigning champion New York Knicks to 0-3 with a 111-102 win Sunday night. Wagner, who started 1 of 10 from the…
There is something about gathering around a table, sharing good food, discovering a remarkable bottle, and raising a glass with friends that never goes out of style. For Philippine Wine Merchants (PWM), that spirit of…
A peace agreement can end a war. An elected Parliament can give people a voice. But neither guarantees better governance or a more peaceful future. This is the challenge facing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday warned that traveling abroad could expose Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to a greater risk of arrest, as the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against the…
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 27 minutes to lead a hot-shooting home opener for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 117-94 victory Sunday over a Toronto Raptors team missing star Kawhi Leonard. LaMelo…
Alex Eala takes on British Mika Stojsavljevic in the WTA 500 Toray Pan Pacific Open round of 32 in Tokyo, Japan. SCHEDULE: Alex Eala at Pan Pacific Open October 26, Monday – Center Court 4:o0 p.m. (tentative) – Alex…
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) ended its three-day Annual Conference at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on October 23, gathering over 1,400 participants in an event aimed at preparing the human…
Marian Rivera has denied a long-circulating rumor that she once locked a fellow actress inside a restroom, insisting that the alleged incident never took place. Rivera addressed the issue during her guest appearance on…
SM City Cebu ushered in the 2026 holiday season on October 24, 2026 with the launch of A Celestial Christmas, featuring a 30-foot Christmas tree, cosmic-inspired decorations, and a fashion showcase by Cebuano designer…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is safer in the Philippines than in other countries with his international warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Monday…
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin America…
Sunlight Air has cemented its position as a key player in the Philippines’ boutique aviation scene, offering travelers seamless access to some of the country’s most stunning islands. While the carrier is celebrated for…
Record low turnout in Sunday’s Bulgarian elections mean voters are expected to head to the polls on November 1 to cast ballots in a presidential run-off. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. (0500-1800…
A 90-year-old Japanese-Filipino woman who regained her Japanese nationality this year received a passport at the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Friday, saying she hopes to visit her father’s hometown as early as…
Nine award-winning bars from across Asia will come together at NUSTAR Resort Cebu on November 15, 2026, for Asia Icons: The Fiesta Closing Party, the grand finale of The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta 2026. Taking place at…
Klook Philippines celebrated the standout champions of local tourism at the annual Klook Partner Awards on October 6, honoring its top-performing partners. The awards recognized excellence across Klook’s three primary…
For more than half a million Roma in Czechia and Slovakia, October 15, 2026, marks an important milestone. That day, an exhibition on a largely forgotten chapter of Czech history opened at the Museum of the Romani…
Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for portraying iconic “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46. His family announced his death in a statement shared on his…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso’s record slide continued on Monday as markets focused on the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting. The local currency fell to an intraday low of 63.8 as of 9:33 a.m. after it…
CARACAS — Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the…
SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. In the first 50-point game this season in the NBA, Doncic made…
PHILADELPHIA — Cade Cunningham scored 26 points, and John Collins had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons stay unbeaten with a 106-93 win over LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night…
Giovanni Lopez takes over as DPWH chief while Vince Dizon returns to the Department of Transportation. | PNA file photo MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is sending Vince Dizon back to the Department of…
Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday night, after suffering a serious injury to his lower left leg while getting fouled in a scene that moved some of his teammates to…
Ahead of Tuesday’s elections, party advertisements greet people arriving by train to the outskirts of the western Israeli city of Sderot. Campaign posters with various slogans promote the right-wing Likud and the…
You can take it as a powdered drink, or in a snack bar. Puddings and certain breads are also promoted as “sources of protein,” and protein-enriched products like Kindershake and Teen Balance are specifically designed to…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 51-year-old tricycle driver visited a bank in Barangay Poblacion in Naga City in southern Cebu on Saturday, October 24, not to do any bank transaction, but to smash the bank’s glass door with…
Marian Rivera has addressed a long-standing rumor that she locked a fellow actress inside a comfort room, saying the alleged incident never happened. Rivera made the denial during her guest appearance on “Gandang Gabi…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Daily News Digital (CDND) drew nearly half of the combined website traffic among four regional news and information sites from January to September 2026, leading its competitors in visits…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A Chinese Navy carrier fleet was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) disclosed on…
MADRID — Police arrested 128 people overnight in Barcelona over alleged acts of vandalism, damage to public property and looting, Catalan regional police said on Sunday. Seventy-three of those arrested were minors and…
Alden Richards declared that he is a “good person” and urged others to protect their kindness amid the controversy he’s facing. Richards made the remarks as he opened the Hero For All 2026 awards ceremony on Sunday…
Unilever Beauty & Wellbeing brought six of its beauty and personal care brands together for Beautyland, a two-day creator and affiliate activation held on October 24 – 25, 2026 at Mandani Bay in Mandaue City, Cebu…
Prosecutors indicted a 20-year-old U.S. Marine on Sunday on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman in Okinawa Prefecture earlier this month as the case renews anti-base sentiment among locals burdened with hosting…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called on his fellow senator-judges to commit to rejecting the vice presidency if Vice President Sara Duterte is convicted in her impeachment…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday rejected calls for the agency to stop processing visa applications. This comes after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, in a radio interview, accused…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso continued its record slide on Monday as markets focused on the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting. The local currency opened the new trading week at 63.535 before falling to an…
MANILA, Philippines — Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. plans to sell its wholly owned electronics subsidiary to an Indian company for $20.2 million, freeing up funds to reduce debt and support its remaining core…
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipinos who were allegedly offered military work in Eastern Europe were intercepted at the Davao International Airport before their scheduled departure, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said…
PRAGUE — Several thousand people gathered in Prague on Sunday to protest against plans to change the funding system for public television and radio, accusing the government of stifling press freedom. The Czech lower…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourists will no longer be allowed to visit Tumalog Falls in Oslob, southern Cebu, starting Oct. 28, as the municipality temporarily closes the attraction due to the effects of El Niño. In an…
SYDNEY — Aviation enthusiasts seized their chance to be part of history as the first flight from Australia’s newest airport took off. Western Sydney International Airport, also known as Nancy-Bird Walton Airport, opened…
BELGRADE — Serbia’s ruling party lost parliamentary snap elections, veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic said Sunday, citing preliminary results showing the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – At least 100 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, apprehended during the raids on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hubs will be transported to Manila from the Pagadian City…
MADRID — Police made 128 arrests overnight in Barcelona for acts of “vandalism”, damage to public property” and “looting”, the regional Catalan police said on Sunday. Seventy-three of those arrested were minors, with…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Beneficiaries of the government’s Uplift assistance program can expect their third and fourth cash payouts from late October to November, depending on their beneficiary group and salary credit…
Thirteen fisherfolk groups in Claveria, Cagayan, received vital fishing equipment, boats, and post-harvest facilities through a joint livelihood assistance initiative of the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries…
MADRID— A bus crash in the Barcelona area of Spain injured more than 80 people, local emergency services said Sunday. The Catalan medical emergency services said 83 people were injured, including seven people seriously…
SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. In the first 50-point game this season in the NBA, Doncic made…
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that keeps some distance between Latin America’s biggest economy and…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Following days of scattered rains, the Visayas can expect fair weather beginning Monday, October 26, the state weather bureau said. In its daily forecast, Pagasa said the region would experience…
URDANETA CITY—Barangay Catablan residents in Urdaneta City are mourning Capt. Raymart Cabangcala, their village’s first Philippine Military Academy graduate. Cabangcala was among four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Litanies are some of the oldest prayers in the history of Christianity. They normally begin with invocations to the Most Blessed Trinity and pleas for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin…
AUSTIN, United States — Kimi Antonelli moved to within striking distance of his first world championship title as he powered to an emphatic victory at the US Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday. It was his ninth win of the…
A fresh ultimatum has been issued on Sunday by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender or face an intensified manhunt. “We’ve been talking for a year. Enough talk. Surrender or…
This is the Daily Gospel of October 26, 2026, which is the Monday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time.
In May this year, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla challenged the entire Philippine National Police force, which is under his department’s supervision, to intensify its manhunt for high-profile fugitives. He didn’t…
Recall that during my appearance as amicus curiae in the Senate Impeachment Court, I explained how to tackle—in lay language—the legalistic ways of interpreting the constitutional provision: “two-thirds of all the…
In the eventuality that you need to make a decision, do not resuscitate me. I do not want any wake to happen. Call a priest to say Mass before I get cremated and send a text message to everyone the next day to say I…
At last month’s 2026 Asian Games, a spectator threw his cap toward tennis player Alex Eala to get her autograph. She immediately called out the fan, telling him that he shouldn’t throw things at players. Eala said she…
Since 2006, I’ve periodically returned to a scene straight out of Walt Disney’s “Song of the South,” in particular, the fable of “Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby.” A fox gets the goat of a rootin’ tootin’ but rather vain…
I would choose falling asleep to long speeches from a livestream of a Senate plenary session over the brawls, shouting and tantrums of the “Senateflix.” Or the bland city government school suspension announcements, than…
The corrupt behavior of certain powerful individuals constitutes an absurd and inhumane act against us all. The collusive, corrupt interplay between an oligarchic minority from the realms of politics and business…
A 41-year-old South Korean fugitive is facing deportation proceedings after being arrested in Taguig City for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday…
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Brazil voted Sunday in a knife-edge election between right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro and leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who called for voting hours to be extended over…
ANTIPOLO—Robert Bolick acknowledged the easier path NLEX may take in order to at least get to the Finals of the PBA Governors’ Cup. It is something that Bolick and the Road Warriors are determined to take advantage of…
University of the Philippines is continuing to show dominant form early in the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, and the Fighting Maroons have their first round struggles to thank for…
Jia de Guzman continues to be amazed by the PVL’s rising level of competition every time she returns from national team duty with Alas Pilipinas to her mother club Creamline, where she relishes the sisterhood that has…
Chanelle Avaricio has all the momentum she needs—and great memories to look back to—when she opens defense of her ICTSI Apo Golf Classic title starting Tuesday as the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour season comes to a close…
SIARGAO—For the first time ever, the Philippines plays host to the World Surf League Pro Championship Tour—surfing’s crown jewel—as the event brings the sport’s elite straight into local shores. At the center of this…
MANILA, Philippines — Interest rate cuts may be pushed further into the future after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) signaled it was prepared to raise rate further to choke off rapid inflation, economists said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso’s slide to back-to-back record lows is breathing new life into the country’s once-stagnant manufacturing sector, HSBC said, though curbing inflation and logistics costs will be…
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas has emerged as the “preferred” location for Vingroup’s planned $500-million electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Philippines, which would mark the Vietnamese conglomerate’s entry into…
MANILA, Philippines — UK digital bank Revolut remains in active talks with Philippine regulators as it seeks a license to enter the country’s digital banking market, potentially adding to competition in the fast-growing…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine aviation industry leaders are heading to the United States this week to explore advanced airport safety and security technologies, as the country seeks to modernize its aviation…
MANILA, Philippines — My competitors aren’t doing much about artificial intelligence (AI). We’re already ahead of them. Why should I hurry?” A family business owner said this when I raised the urgency of transforming…
MANILA, Philippines — Before the 24th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO Conference was held, its chair Alma Jimenez wrote in this space that our greatest strategic risk may lie less in…
LEGAZPI CITY — A municipal councilor of Oas, Albay, was arrested following a hit-and-run incident in neighboring Libon town on Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old cyclist and injuries to three…
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Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱305.12 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. According to…
BAGUIO CITY— Police arrested all five regional-level most wanted persons in the Cordillera Administrative Region during manhunt operations conducted across the region in October, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Environmental and human rights advocates on Monday urged the Marcos administration to adopt a national industrial policy and enact an alternative minerals management law, warning that…
MANILA, Philippines — As early as Monday, Oct. 26, the Manila North Cemetery has started its preparations for Undas — the Filipino term encompassing All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, which are commemorated on Nov. 1…
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed P677.8 million in assistance to more than 66,000 small sugarcane farmers and laborers affected by the red-striped soft scale insect…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called out the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) after an unscheduled power outage hit the city during the turnover of a P12-million…
MANILA, Philippines — Two bus drivers tested positive in initial drug screenings conducted at transport terminals in Parañaque and Cubao as authorities stepped up safety inspections ahead of the Undas long weekend, the…
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) has reaffirmed its commitment to comply with the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, which prohibits hospitals from requiring deposits before providing basic emergency…
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to audit government appropriations following the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring provisions of the 2024, 2025, and…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is pushing for reforms in criminology education and stricter screening of aspiring police officers amid concerns over the character of future law…
MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly did…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes…
MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be addressed at the bicameral…
MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M’lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that is kept in…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as “a big paradox.” “After hearing all the grievances and problems, you…
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Classes were suspended Monday at the Bukidnon National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS) campus here due to an alleged violent online threat. Police authorities and education…
MANILA, Philippines – Endless “thank yous” reverberated at the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he…
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because the complainant…
ILIGAN CITY — College student volunteers from the Higaonon ethnic group in the city brought school supplies, books, clothes, and basic health services to children in remote Sitio Limunsudan, Barangay Rogongon, on Oct…
MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected “pork,” the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC shared its analysis of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Mindanao may experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the state weather bureau said. In its 24-hour public…
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares for the looming strong El Niño conditions that may extend into the first semester of 2027, the company continues to strengthen its water supply resilience by leveraging the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered the preventive suspension of a passenger bus that overturned after colliding with a pickup truck in Bangui, Ilocos…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday said it junked the move of special prosecutors to ask its member, Associate Justice Ronald Moreno, to voluntarily inhibit from the malversation case trial…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday reminded drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to ensure their units are roadworthy and comply with regulatory requirements ahead of…
LUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay’s water level continues to decline due to prevailing dry conditions associated with El Niño, falling to 12.08 meters on Monday, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). In…
CITY OF MALOLOS—Bulacan’s agriculture sector needs P500 million to mitigate the effects and anticipated damages of a Super El Niño on the province’s farmlands, according to Bulacan experts in a report. Gloria Carillo…
MANILA, Philippines – The Isabela State University (ISU) – Echague reminded its constituents that vaping inside the campus is strictly prohibited. “Violations of this policy are classified as major offenses and may…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday said she will become bolder in defending the Marcos administration from fake news peddlers and destabilizers. She made the remarks following…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not order the P50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, which the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the…
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive proactive guidelines to help schools prepare for a strong to very strong El Niño, which the state weather service predicts will persist…
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino consumers prepare for Undas and the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of 190 monitored basic necessities and prime commodities will…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday that the bureau will arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa with the least possible violence, noting that an “encounter”…
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has called out members of the Duterte family for the cyber libel cases filed against members of the media, saying that if they were able to do it before…
MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila has suspended in-person and online classes from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The La Sallian, DLSU’s official student publication, said the…
MANILA, Philippines — Less than a week before Undas, flower prices at Dangwa Market in Manila remain at P450 to P1,500 per bundle, but vendors expect prices to rise by Wednesday, Oct. 28. One vendor told INQUIRER.net…
KORONADAL CITY — The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) will deploy 4,790 personnel across Soccsksargen (Region 12) to help ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during the observance of All Saints’ Day and…
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Family poverty in Agusan del Sur has dropped sharply from 23.4% in 2023 to 13.9%, putting the province ahead of schedule on its medium-term development roadmap, Gov. Santiago B. Cane Jr…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said it was uncalled for to preempt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and limit his choices for a possible replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte should she be removed from…
MANILA, Philippines — Several House of Representatives lawmakers from the National Unity Party (NUP) are pushing for a bill that seeks to create a body that would manage advanced industries in the country, like the…
MABALACAT CITY — Police officers from Taguig City rescued on Sunday eight-month-old twin boys who were sold for P71,000 to a couple in the Pampanga town of Candaba. The mother of the twins sold her babies for P30,000…
MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several schools in Luzon and Visayas on Tuesday, October 27, due to various reasons. The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) – Main Campus in Quezon City…
MANILA, Philippines — Sec. Vince Dizon swapping posts with Sec. Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez won’t affect the 2027 budget of the two concerned agencies, according to Sen. JV Ejercito on Monday. Dizon will return to the helm…
OLONGAPO CITY — Five female green sea turtles were accidentally caught in fish corrals and were rescued, tagged, and released into Casiguran Bay in Aurora Province after local fisherfolk reported the incidents to…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila recorded nine new cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) on Monday, Oct. 26, bringing the city’s total to 2,692 since the start of the year, amid a reported increase in flu-like illnesses…
ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday announced that 1,315 farmers would benefit from the P1.49-billion Alfonso Lista Pump Irrigation System (ALPIS), which he inaugurated in Barangay Sto…
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation of the national budget was filed at the Senate on Monday. Senate finance committee chairperson, Sen. JV…
MANILA, Philippines — Mody Floranda, national president of transport group Piston, on Monday denounced the reappointment of Vince Dizon as Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary, saying the leadership reshuffle…
MANILA, Philippines — Top justice officials on Monday vowed to turn inter-agency cooperation into concrete action against graft and corruption, warning that agreements must lead to results. The Justice Sector…
MANILA, Philippines— Lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, was the complainant in the cyberlibel case that led to the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. over the weekend. The case…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will recommend to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the filing of obstruction of justice, cyber libel, and publication of false news complaints against…
TAGBILARAN CITY — A simple celebration will mark the installation of Bishop Crispin “Bai” Barrete Varquez as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has extended assistance to the family of a Filipino migrant worker from Pangasinan who died in an October 21 drone attack at Saudi Aramco’s…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to strengthen security at transport terminals and prepare emergency assistance for stranded passengers during Undas, as millions of…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Anti-narcotics agents arrested a 41-year-old man after seizing from him around 15 grams of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Siloh, Diay, Zamboanga Sibugay…
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan on Monday called on the public to observe cleanliness and order during their visit to their loved ones’ graves ahead of Undas—or All Saints’ Day and All…
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag will file a motion for inhibition on Monday against the Davao City prosecutor handling the libel and cyberlibel complaints recently…
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday said he will order the anti-graft body to form a study group in a bid to pin down those who “gamed” the budget in the past few years. Remulla made…
SINGAPORE — Inquirer Group of Companies chair Ms Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, who is also Asia-Pacific chair of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), formally opened the 6th Asian Media Leaders Summit (AMLS)…
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — Most households in this South Cotabato town typically serve tilapia grilled, fried, or cooked, but at this resort, the fish is served cold and creamy as ice cream. The unusual dessert gives…
MANILA, Philippines — The Kilicao-Binitayan bridge in Daraga, Albay will be open to the public on Friday, October 30, after its construction was stalled for 15 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
TACLOBAN CITY— The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) in Catarman, Northern Samar, has exceeded its maximum bed capacity, prompting the facility to suspend additional admissions and urge patients to seek…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the new solar pump irrigation project (SPIP) in Pamplona, Cagayan, could reduce monthly irrigation costs from P400,000 to as low as P50,000. Marcos…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday said an investigation had been launched following an aircraft incident in Batangas that killed four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots. The PAF…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan First Division on Monday denied a motion filed by the camp of Francisco Duque III to disqualify two Department of Health (DOH) officials from testifying in his graft case. Duque…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he is willing to give Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director-General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez the benefit of the doubt that he…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reassigned Vince Dizon to head the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and appointed Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
KORONADAL CITY — A fire that hit an ukay-ukay (used clothes) market in General Santos City late Sunday night destroyed at least 30 stalls and about two dozen houses, causing an estimated P1.75 million in damage, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged his fellow senator-judges to declare that they would refuse the vice presidency should Vice President Sara Duterte be removed from office…
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed under a yellow alert on Monday, Oct. 26, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said. In an advisory, the NGCP said the yellow alert would be in…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In a bid to bolster its operational readiness and territorial defense capabilities, the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion (39IB) has opened its newly constructed command facilities in the erstwhile…
MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net remained the most visited Philippine news website in the first nine months of 2026, recording 76.87 million visits from January to September, according to data from web traffic…
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions starting Oct. 26, due to maintenance activities. According to Maynilad Water Services Inc., the maintenance work will affect…
MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and rain are forecast over the western parts of Mindanao on Monday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine…
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Sunday issued a fresh ultimatum to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender or face an intensified manhunt. “We’ve been talking for a year. Enough talk. Surrender or face the…
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. said his arrest over the weekend had a procedural flaw and was an operation that specifically targeted him. The arrest has led lawyers to warn that it could create a climate of fear…
The Senate will tackle with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) the P5-million “allocation fund” that the agency allegedly offered to Sen. Panfilo Lacson. “We’ll clarify it with Tesda during…
ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Sunday insisted that the House of Representatives recall its version of the 2027 P7.2-trillion spending measure to fix provisions similar to past ones in previous budgets that were…
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday ordered all its units to intensify bomb threat awareness campaigns in Metro Manila schools, emphasizing coordinated responses, prompt threat assessments and…
“Bagani,” a Hiligaynon term for “hero,” was how those who knew slain community journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma would describe him for his work in defending the environment. “Hakus bagani, that’s RJ. A hero’s embrace. A…
A slight increase was monitored in the water levels of five out of nine dams in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in an advisory on…
Photographers and camera enthusiasts can now use their professional cameras in Intramuros, Manila without the need to first secure a permit, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Sunday. “The historic Walled City of…
URDANETA CITY—Residents of Barangay Catablan here are mourning Capt. Raymart Cabangcala, their village’s first Philippine Military Academy graduate, who was among four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots killed in a…
STA. JOSEFA, AGUSAN DEL SUR—For many years, farmer Nilo Dalid had resigned himself to modest returns from his 1.2-hectare (ha) farm in Barangay Concepcion in this town, usually hauling in an average of 76 bags of palay…
TACLOBAN CITY—The provincial government of Northern Samar is developing a coconut-based, ready-to-eat “champorado” (chocolate rice porridge) that could provide a convenient food option for families affected by typhoons…
SORSOGON CITY—Five people died in a fire that gutted the Sorsogon City Public Market late Saturday night, as authorities worked to identify the victims and the provincial government prepared a temporary trading area for…
BAUANG, La Union — The municipal government is seeking the cooperation of private landowners and business establishments to improve drainage systems and restore waterways in flood-prone areas along the national highway…
LEGAZPI CITY — A municipal councilor of Oas, Albay, was arrested following a hit-and-run incident in neighboring Libon town on Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old cyclist and injuries to three…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Iloilo and other parts of Western Visayas are among the agricultural areas affected by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, which has resulted in P8.57 billion in nationwide agricultural losses and…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The police captured one of Bukidnon’s most wanted murder suspects during a targeted operation in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 56-year-old Grego…
MANILA, Philippines – The suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada will be held in abeyance pending the final resolution of their motions for reconsideration…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III is pushing for a more comprehensive and coordinated government approach to help former inmates rebuild their lives. Senate Bill No. 2281, or the…
Porsche has officially introduced the all-electric Cayenne to the Philippine market. This transitions its flagship SUV line to a high-voltage battery architecture. The launch coincides with the brand’s 30th anniversary…
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