SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra drew first blood over San Miguel Beer in their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series with a 104-95 victory on Tuesday at Smart…
GUANGZHOU, China— Tennis great Venus Williams fell to 0-13 in singles matches this year at age 46 after losing 6-2, 6-2 to teenager Lilli Tagger in the Guangzhou Open first round on Tuesday. Their 28-year age gap was…
TOKYO–Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday. The former world number one is appearing at…
MANILA, Philippines — A 50-year-old suspect allegedly involved in the fatal stabbing of an Indian businessman in Muntinlupa City was arrested, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said. The suspect, alias…
MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho vented its ire on winless Galeries Tower, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-15, to regain its winning ways in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference on Tuesday night at Ninoy…
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao commended the resolve put up by his team in completing a come-from-behind 124-120 win over Converge in Game 1 of the…
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine battled back from a 21-point deficit in the first half to take down Converge, 124-120, and gain a head start in their best-of-five series…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — US Defense Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to fly to Cebu on Wednesday, October 28, to attend high-level talks with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense…
Coco Martin believes Filipino films could gain greater recognition on the international stage if the government equips the local film industry with proper support. Martin made the remarks during an interview with select…
MANILA — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling for an investigation into nearly P700 million worth of suspected smuggled rice seized at the ports of Davao and Limay, Bataan, citing the apparent lack of prosecutions…
BRUSSELS, Belgium—The European Union wants to beef up its border agency with powers to handle deportations under plans to strengthen the bloc’s response to irregular migration presented on Tuesday. The European…
Now celebrating its 31st anniversary with a special dubbed “TrenDta’y Uno,” “Bubble Gang” continues to see push the boundaries of comedy...
MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College strengthened its hold on third place in Group B with a 96-64 rout of San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Danao City is looking to expand its tourism industry through new destination developments, stronger community partnerships, and efforts to preserve its cultural heritage. These initiatives were…
Parols light up homes, familiar holiday treats fill the table, and gatherings call for something special to wear. Across these traditions lies a shared appreciation for things that make Christmas undeniably Filipino…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Multiple explosions were heard in the Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh on Tuesday, AFP journalists said, following weeks of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Residents received a text-message…
OSLO, Norway—Norway‘s main media organizations said Tuesday they had taken legal action to block Meta from enforcing new user terms, which they claim threaten their rights to their journalistic content. According to the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday received the credentials of newly appointed non-resident ambassadors to the Philippines from Jordan, Chad, Fiji and Burundi. The first was His Excellency…
MANILA, Philippines — Determined to keep Akari winning, Eli Soyud unconsciously poured in 30 points in familiar territory at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, where she once had her heroics in the previous PVL All-Filipino…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is expected to arrive in Cebu on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a high-level gathering of defense ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to hold oral arguments on a petition to abolish the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) Postponement Law. He filed…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Tenpin Bowling Association (CETBA) successfully staged one of its major tournaments of the year, the CETBA–RICH Banana Catsup Bowling Cup, over the weekend at the SM City Cebu Bowling…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano badminton ace Lyrden Laborte kept his promise of building a legacy at Ateneo de Manila University, delivering the decisive victory that propelled the Blue Eagles to the UAAP Season 89…
CEBU CITY — A team from at least three police stations stopped an inter-island robbery ring early Tuesday morning, October 27, ending a week-long manhunt for two men from Luzon who allegedly targeted local Small-Town…
MANILA, Philippines — VNS Laticrete beat Armed Forced of the Philippines, 30-28, 25-20, 25-21, to book its first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Tuesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Veteran Jau…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday confirmed that United States authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, had reached out amid investigation into the alleged child…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — City councilors here are questioning the priority of a proposed P7-million refrigerated van for farmers, saying the city should first address water shortages in upland barangays as El Niño…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Panalay, or “ligang labas basketball,” has become one of the most popular forms of sports entertainment in the Philippines these days, particularly in rural communities where local tournaments…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) capped its campaign with eight gold medals, 13 silvers, and nine bronzes in the Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) 4th Quarter National Dancesport…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau declared the start of the “amihan” or northeast monsoon season on Tuesday, anticipating cooler weather, cold surges, and rough sea conditions. According to the Philippine…
Whether it’s a business that needs restocking, a child’s school expenses, or an unexpected gap in the household budget, life has a way of throwing financial needs when we least expect them. For many Filipinos, access to…
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University overcame the absence of star Chris Hubilla in its 81-78 win over Lyceum in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. With Hubilla out…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The finishers’ medals for the Cebu Marathon 2027 have arrived at the organizers’ warehouse, more than two months before race day, marking an early step in the new organizing team’s efforts to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ next phase of economic growth will depend on whether its cities and surrounding growth corridors can function as integrated regional economies, the World Bank said, arguing that…
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is likely to extend into December as the Senate prepares to accommodate both the defense’s presentation of evidence and deliberations on the proposed 2027…
Most people these days spend a good chunk of their time wearing earphones or headphones to listen to their favorite music, podcasts, audio books, and even take calls while on the go. And while it’s great to have that…
GMA Network issued a statement alerting the public of unauthorized recruitment activities involving individuals using the name of the network’s Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes. “GMA Network would like to…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks snapped a three-session losing streak on Tuesday as investors bought battered shares, supported by a recovery in regional markets despite the peso’s slide past P64 against the dollar…
MANILA, Philippines–The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas expects Bennie Boatwright to be available for his much-awaited Gilas Pilipinas debut next month in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers after completing the process…
If you have been reading my entertainment column since the beginning, you know that I am a firm believer in the power of a single, culture-shifting riff. There are songs that define an era, and then there are songs that…
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers flying in and out of the Philippines in early November may need to pay more for tickets, as airlines will raise the allowable fuel surcharge to its highest level since May. In an advisory…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has ordered construction to stop at Oslob Town Plaza, where the municipality plans to build a sports and cultural center. In an October…
MANILA, Philippines — Eli Soyud erupted for 30 points in Akari’s come-from-behind 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12 win over Farm Fresh in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday at Ninoy Aquino…
What was supposed to be a night of tributes and prayers for a departed friend became a moment that Filipino artist Joscephine Gomez would remember for the rest of her life. The year was 2024, and Gomez was with a group…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, hitting another record low as economic uncertainty and external pressures weighed on the local unit. The currency fell…
MANILA, Philippines — Approximately 1.25 million passengers are expected to pass through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during the Undas holiday travel rush from October 27 to November 4, prompting airport…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala shoots for a quarterfinal spot in the Pan Pacific Open against Australia’s Talia Gibson. The match will be a first between Eala and Gibson at a WTA Tour-level event. They’ve met twice, but…
Japan guard Yuki Kawamura was on Monday named to the training camp roster of the San Diego Clippers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers. The NBA club signed the 25-year-old to a non-guaranteed…
MANILA, Philippines – The wife of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Nancy dela Rosa, has asked the “powerful few” not to use her husband for their personal agenda, expressing that the senator needs help, not persecution…
Halloween is creeping around the corner, and what better way to get into the spooky season than to indulge in films and shows that offer a few good scares? This year, viewers can look forward to several titles that are…
Karen Davila recounted facing backlash after she moderated the 2016 presidential debate, admitting it “traumatized” her and prompted her to take a break from social media. The veteran broadcast journalist spoke about…
LAS VEGAS — Rafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark his first time playing in the U.S. since retiring two years ago. The 22-time Grand Slam champion will headline “The MGM…
With blood smeared across their faces and clothes, zombies roam the streets of downtown Seoul, creeping toward a sightseeing bus filled with tourists. As the bus makes its way through the city, the bloodied figures…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The police force in Northern Mindanao on Tuesday assured the safety of Japanese expatriates and those looking to visit or invest in the region. The Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) rolled out the…
BEIJING–Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. “Our company firmly opposes and…
DENVER — Yaxel Lendeborg had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 134-114 in the NBA on Monday night for their first win of the season. The big night from the rookie out of…
SALT LAKE CITY— Cedric Coward tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz in the NBA on Monday night — their second in four games over Utah. Ty Jerome, who…
HOUSTON– Alperen Sengun had 29 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten with a 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Monday night. The Rockets are 4-0 this season and…
MILWAUKEE— Tyler Herro had 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday night for their first win of the NBA season. The Bucks avoided their first 0-4…
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday night for their third win in four games to open the NBA season. Starters Coby White…
OKLAHOMA CITY— Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 125-114 in the NBA on Monday night. Jared McCain scored 18…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender, warning him against becoming a model for other fugitives. The Palace’s appeal followed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) called for stronger enforcement against illicit cigarettes, particularly in Mindanao, despite a decline in the share of collected packs classified as illicit…
Ayala Malls Central Bloc held AFTERDARK: The Other Side of The Bloc, a Halloween event that centered on Filipino folklore and mystical traditions rather than conventional Halloween imagery, on October 24, 2026. The…
BOSTON — Payton Pritchard made all five of his 3-point attempts during Boston’s big third quarter and finished with 28 points, to lead the Celtics to a 134-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls the NBA on Monday night…
A fictional North Korean invasion of Seoul is becoming fodder for a real political battle in South Korea, with the latest installment of the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise drawing politicians into a debate over…
Filipino rap icon Gloc-9 celebrates his 29th anniversary in the music industry with “Mga Ani ni Gloc-9,” his first-ever vinyl record featuring 11 of his greatest hits from different record labels throughout his…
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will conduct a public auction of 11 luxury vehicles in Manila on Oct. 30, aiming to generate some P226 million in revenues. “The Bureau of Customs, through the Port of…
SAN FRANCISCO— Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots. And that crazed, violet-clad “Ballhalla” home crowd roared at every…
PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia — Sudarsono shuddered as he inhaled from an oxygen tank while being evacuated from his small house in Palangkaraya on Indonesian Borneo, yellow, acrid wildfire smoke billowing all around. The…
Robinsons Malls, the Commercial Centers Division of Robinsons Land (RLC), has earned national recognition for its efforts to promote responsible energy use, being named as an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Champion…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has suspended its contentious order requiring taxpayers to display their registration seal badges on digital platforms amid growing scrutiny over data privacy…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The self-confessed killer in the Isaac Viernes murder case is out of jail after posting bail in two separate pending criminal cases not related to the murder of Isaac Viernes. The suspect is out…
DAVAO CITY — The 20 Chinese nationals arrested in the Davao Region for alleged illegal mining and immigration violations were airlifted to Manila Tuesday morning aboard a Philippine Air Force C295 plane. Col. Rosa Ma…
MANILA, Philippines — Power interruptions may hound Visayas consumers on Tuesday as the grid continues to suffer from insufficient electricity supply. In an advisory, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Maritime security and regional defense cooperation are expected to headline discussions among Southeast Asian defense leaders at two Asean defense meetings in Lapu-Lapu City, from Oct. 28 to 29…
The Board of Investments (BOI) on Tuesday has approved P900.06 billion worth of investments in the first nine months of the year, putting the country’s leading investment promotion agency on track to achieve its…
WASHINGTON — A US federal judge ruled on Monday to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees were felled in Donald Trump’s pet project. An avid golfer who owns…
JERUSALEM — A deeply divided Israel heads to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the…
American singer Chris Brown avoided jail Monday, Oct. 26, as a UK court handed down an eight-month suspended sentence after he admitted taking part in a 2023 brawl at a London nightclub. The judge ruled that the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City could collect more than P2 billion in delinquent real property taxes, according to the City Treasurer’s Office, which is validating its records as it prepares to auction nearly 200…
Melissa Arnot Reid first came to Nepal in 2008 as an assistant guide on an Everest expedition. She was 23 and had been guiding for only three years. She had arrived, by her own account, with “an incredible level of…
Ram Kumar Bhandari and his seven-member family have returned, after two months, to the same house that was buried by mud and debris in the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood. Their safety there remains uncertain. After the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rohan Ardiente has built his public identity around his surname. The Spanish word ardiente means burning, and the bio he wrote for himself defines its English cousin, “ardent,” as a person of…
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday he plans to meet with his South Korean counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and partner countries later this…
Having AI-generated music is already a big deal in today’s time, how much more if an AI-generated music group attempts to enter the scene? Recently, the K-pop community has been in shock over the debut of a boy group…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man, who allegedly held a grudge against a motorcycle-for-hire driver (habal-habal driver) over a near-sideswiping incident involving the man’s mother, shot and killed the driver on Sunday…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday pushed back against calls for it to halt the processing of visa applications. The reaction followed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s remarks in a…
JAKARTA – When heavy rain finally swept across parts of Palembang on the afternoon of Oct 24, many residents of the South Sumatran capital did not run for cover. They reached for their phones. Within hours, videos of…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz kicked off a five-day tour of Asia on Monday, traveling to Singapore before his scheduled visits to Japan and South Korea. Merz is accompanied by an entourage of 30 senior…
MANILA, Philippines – Former Senate President and representative to the Inter-Parliamentary Union Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel expressed support on Tuesday for Emirati diplomat Lana Zaki Nusseibeh in her bid to become…
Big news for all the Gleeks out there! ‘Glee,’ the beloved musical comedy-drama series, is coming back more than a decade after its original run ended. Through the show’s official social media accounts, Disney+ and Hulu…
MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Malls reduced its reliance on grid electricity through energy efficiency and conservation efforts, avoiding about 5.8 million kilowatt-hours in grid power imports from April to June 2026…
Pay&Go is expanding its nationwide network with new kiosks at selected locations of Watsons, The Generics Pharmacy (TGP), Premium Bikes, and Novo in Metro Manila; Gaisano in Cagayan de Oro; and Cecile’s Pharmacy in the…
Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show this February in Los Angeles, the NFL announced Monday, Oct. 26. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company has produced the star-packed Super Bowl halftime…
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SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence poses an “unprecedented” threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, Australia’s cyber security agency warned on Tuesday. The…
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg had 29 points and 11 assists, plus blocked a shot that would have given Miami the lead in the final moments, and the Dallas Mavericks sent the reeling Heat to 0-4 with a 113-109 win on Monday night…
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) steps up its monitoring of suspected illegal recruitment for overseas military jobs after three Filipinos were intercepted at the Davao International Airport…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened past the 64-per-dollar level for the first time on Tuesday, extending its record-breaking slide as investors braced for a busy week of major central bank decisions. At…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu local government units (LGUs) along major northern and southern highways have been directed to enforce stricter traffic controls and rerouting schemes to ease congestion during Kalag-Kalag…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s strategy for the US midterm elections has one main ingredient — more Donald Trump. But his historic unpopularity may hinder Republicans instead of helping them. Trump has blitzed…
Veteran theater actress-singer May Bayot-De Castro passed away after battling primary myelofibrosis, her sister Lani Misalucha confirmed. The Asia’s Nightingale paid tribute to May through her Facebook page on Monday…
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell had 26 points, including five points in overtime, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 despite 47 points from Anthony Edwards. James Harden added 19…
In the decades immediately following World War II, the Philippines was widely regarded as one of Asia’s most promising economies. During the 1950s and early 1960s, it enjoyed relatively high income levels, strong…
Unilab, Inc., the country’s leading and most-trusted pharmaceutical company, ranked first in the Drugs and Biotechnology category and 28th overall in the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027 list compiled by the Philippine…
DUBLIN, Ireland — US rapper Macklemore on Monday, Oct. 26, launched his new “Free Palestine Tour” in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian comments. Standing…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has tasked newly installed City Administrator Briccio Boholst with reviewing P130 million in Binaliw-related billings and identifying transactions that the city can…
SYDNEY — Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has taken up a post at a major Australian university. Ms Ardern, who was her home country’s leader from 2017 to 2023, will soon begin guest-lecturing, running…
U.S. Air Force’s combat wing at Kadena Air Base in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture said Monday it has banned vehicles made by China’s automaker BYD from the facility due to security concerns. The move is believed to be aimed…
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg had 29 points and 11 assists, plus blocked a shot that would have given Miami the lead in the final moments, and the Dallas Mavericks sent the reeling Heat to 0-4 with a 113-109 win on Monday night…
Palangkaraya, Indonesia—Sudarsono shuddered as he inhaled from an oxygen tank while being evacuated from his small house in Palangkaraya on Indonesian Borneo, yellow, acrid wildfire smoke billowing all around. The…
Solar energy solutions are becoming more accessible to Cebuanos as LONGi, Sungrow, and DJ Solar Corporation bring their latest offerings to SM City Cebu for the Solar Technology Roadshow on October 24, 2026. The event…
Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams will need surgery to repair a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle, the latest significant blows to a Thunder franchise that has dealt with a number of injury-related issues in…
LONDON — A stretch of London’s iconic Oxford Street was made traffic-free “forever” from Monday, as pedestrians took over the country’s most famous shopping street, absent of the capital’s red double-decker buses and…
Malacañang on Monday said President Marcos had no involvement in the P50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, attributing the decision solely to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Philippine…
GENEVA — Parts of a man’s body were found in the Rhine river near Switzerland’s border with Germany, police said, adding investigators suspect he may have been the victim of a violent crime. The remains were found on…
Michelle Dee said she still has more to show on the international pageant stage as she is set to participate in the upcoming Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars 2026 competition. Dee’s participation was announced…
SYDNEY — The Pentagon has assigned the USS Colorado as the first US nuclear-powered attack submarine to join a rotating force to be based in western Australia. The 377-foot (115-metre) Virginia-Class submarine, armed…
Grace Lee beamed with gratitude as she announced her pregnancy with her first child at 43, two years after tying the knot with her non-showbiz husband Alex Tiu. The former TV host and disc jockey made the announcement…
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opposed the prosecution’s request to admit as evidence the recorded testimonies of two witnesses…
LILOAN, Cebu – While families prepare to lay colorful blooms on the graves, light votive candles, and offer heartfelt prayers for their dearly departed during Kalag-kalag, cemetery caretakers will spend the season…
SEOUL – Dating rumors involving Blackpink member Lisa and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat have gained traction on social media after the two were reportedly spotted together in Bangkok. Photos circulating online showed Lisa…
The lawyer of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr., 72, said on Monday that Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, was the private complainant in the cyberlibel case that led to Lustre’s arrest over the…
Theater actress Shiela Valderrama will play Intergalactic Queen Femina Suarestellar Baroux in the 20th-anniversary staging of the Filipino musical “Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Parteeeh!” in April 2027. Queen Femina, the ruler…
LONDON, United Kingdom — Harry Kane became England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating out stiff competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City was once known as the “Summer Escapade Capital” of Cebu before Mactan Island overtook it in popularity, said Marben Bascon, a history researcher and instructor. Bascon said Talisay was…
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role as Pavel Chekov on the groundbreaking television show “Star Trek” and in the franchise’s first seven movies, has died at age 90, his representative said Monday, Oct. 26…
BRAZIL — Regional and world leaders congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after he defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win an unprecedented fourth term. Latin America’s left-leaning leaders…
Harry Kane became England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating out stiff competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Generally fair weather is expected across the Visayas on Tuesday, October 27, although localized rain showers or thunderstorms may occur, according to Pagasa. In its daily forecast, Pagasa said…
Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week’s race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion. The 20-year-old Italian delivered a…
MANILA, Philippines — Obed Mukaba gave full justice to the “blocker” in middle blocker during the National University-Archipelago Builders’ perfect week in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference. With the…
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria said the death toll in Monday’s strikes in its south had risen to eight, as Jordan said it had targeted “terrorist organizations” after a deadly jihadist attack on a church. Health officials said…
CEBU CITY — What began as a petty convenience store altercation spiraled into a calculated execution and a clandestine burial. This was how police summed up the killing of 23-year-old Isaac Viernes as authorities…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role as Pavel Chekov on the groundbreaking television show “Star Trek” and in the franchise’s first seven movies, has died at age 90, his…
MANILA, Philippines — At the start of a busy trading week, the Philippine peso extended its losses. It edges closer to 64 per dollar on Monday as investors braced for a series of major central bank decisions amid…
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UNITED STATES — US President Donald Trump hit back at Barack Obama on Monday after the former president jokingly said his successor’s White House looked as if it were a cheesecake restaurant run by Saddam Hussein. “For…
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When historians eventually write about LGUs in the 2020s, Quezon City under Mayor Maria Joy Belmonte will deserve a chapter of its own — not for grand slogans, but for a quieter, harder achievement: running the…
Isn’t that like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted? People might ask of the belated timing of the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down key provisions in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national…
WASHINGTON – Democratic lawmakers called on Monday, eight days before crucial US midterm elections, for the appointment of a special counsel to probe President Donald Trump’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey…
I’ve written before of how we have nearly double the number of farm cooperatives than Thailand has, yet only about a third of our farmers are co-op members, versus almost all (95 percent) in Thailand—a difference that…
The government has offered P50 million for information leading to the capture of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is wanted under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant concerning alleged crimes against humanity…
It was arguably the most important election of the year. Latin America’s biggest nation, and one of the world’s largest democracies, pulled off yet another electoral shocker by handing Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva a…
Birthdays are big in the Philippines. Those working in the government (including the University of the Philippines) are even entitled to claim paid leave on birthdays. But birthdays are cultural, interpreted and…
Cotabato City—Now that the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been concluded, everyone waits with bated breath for what happens in its aftermath…
As a small-town lawyer accustomed to boundary line disputes between neighbors, I step into public international law with no small measure of trepidation. Maritime geopolitics lies far beyond my modest jurisdiction. Yet…
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Diesel products have increased for the second straight week, while gasoline prices recorded another rollback as geopolitical conflicts continued to trigger oil price volatility. The Department of Energy (DOE) said…
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA—When fall arrives, and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, “Farmer Mike,” also known as the “Picasso of Pumpkin…
The two other quarterfinal series of the PBA Governors’ Cup start on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, headlined by an early playoff showdown between powerhouse sister squads Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer. The…
UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Brazil’s elections were “rigged” and “so corrupt” after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva beat Trump’s right-wing ally Flavio Bolsonaro. The 45-year-old…
TOKYO—Alex Eala made short work of British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic, cruising to a 6-1, 6-2 victory Monday to reach the round of 16 of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The eighth-seeded Filipino star needed just 75…
Farm Fresh and Akari look to build on morale-boosting victories on Tuesday as the race for four semifinal berths intensifies in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Foxies and…
DAVAO CITY—The Philippine Golf Tour and Ladies Philippine Golf Tour wrap up their regular seasons Tuesday at Apo Golf and Country Club, with two championships and the men’s and women’s Order of Merit titles at stake in…
MANILA, Philippines — The P305.12 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot is still unwon, with no bettor guessing the correct winning number combination for the Oct. 26 draw, said the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office…
MANILA, Philippines — Taiwanese industry groups see strong potential to tap into the Philippine restaurant and processed-food sectors. However, they expect that higher prices and supply constraints will limit Taiwanese…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) distributed P34.66 million worth of farming equipment to boost seaweed production in the Zamboanga Peninsula and strengthen the Philippines’…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso extended its losses at the start of a busy trading week, edging closer to 64 per dollar on Monday as investors braced for a series of major central bank decisions amid…
MANILA, Philippines — Local power regulators are seeking to further reduce the retail choice threshold that will allow all Filipino households to choose their own electricity supplier by 2031. The Energy Regulatory…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has pushed for the restructuring of the excise on sweetened beverages, arguing that beverages made with natural cane sugar should be subject to lower…
MANILA, Philippines — Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. seeks to sell its electronics subsidiary to an Indian company for $20.2 million, with proceeds earmarked for debt payments and the working capital needs of its…
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) plans to raise at least P5 billion through sustainability bonds to finance or refinance eligible green and social projects. The Ayala-led bank said its planned…
MANILA, Philippines — Despite high airfares weighing on travel sentiment, the operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) still expects a slight increase in passenger traffic during this year’s observance of…
MANILA, Philippines — Criminal networks operating across Southeast Asia are hurting the region’s investment appeal, a new report warned, which flagged four “criminal hubs” that it said are exploiting legitimate…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may hold fire at its final policy meeting of the year after delivering a jumbo increase this month, German lender Deutsche Bank said, as the central bank…
MANILA, Philippines — Villar-led Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) of P24.2 billion in 2025, meeting its full-year target as it renewed its…
SAN FRANCISCO, United States – Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Monday, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money…
VATICAN CITY, Holy See – Pope Leo’s trip to South America next month will go ahead as planned, the Vatican said Monday, confirming the papal visit nearly two weeks after the pontiff’s lung-cancer surgery. “The Holy See…
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MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the House to explain the nearly 7,000 infrastructure projects worth P190 billion that were added to the…
MANILA, Philippines — A 42-year-old driver and his 11-month-old child died after a dump truck crashed onto their motorcycle on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed. Based on initial…
MANILA, Philippines — Two candidates for chief justice have outlined contrasting yet complementary perspectives on the bar examination, considered one of the country’s most grueling licensure tests. During the public…
MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over a mismatch in records of confiscated assets, including 52 seized vehicles in Port of Manila (POM) worth over a billion…
MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) upgrades its La Mesa water treatment facilities to strengthen its preparations for the strong El Niño phenomenon in the coming months and reduce its reliance…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been checkmated in her impeachment trial as the evidence presented against her is hard to debunk and dispute, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers said…
MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the public will be seeing more project inspections from the heads of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation, as DOTr Sec. Vince Dizon…
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱449.84 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution expects Vice President Sara Duterte to explain, through her defense team, the items, both cash and properties, that are not in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The “Kasama…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace Press Officer…
MANILA, Philippines — Returning Transport Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday vowed to implement reforms in the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as well as prioritize the commuters’ welfare and road safety to improve the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it seized P62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs and arrested five individuals in three separate operations. Its joint operation…
MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? Former Rep. Robert Ace…
KORONADAL CITY — South Cotabato is looking to expand markets for its tilapia industry as it launched its first five-day Tilapia Festival on Monday, Oct. 26, to help fish farmers reach more buyers and boost their…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bishop Crispin “Bai” Barrete Varquez pledged transparency and accountability in managing the Church’s resources as he was formally installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran on…
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed on Monday the Department of Budget and Management’s approval of the creation of 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the newly established…
MANILA, Philippines — Flight operations at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town, Iloilo province were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The suspension comes as the Civil Aviation Authority of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s legal team on Tuesday reiterated that the lawmaker did not have insertions in the 2025 national budget. Earlier in the day, former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel…
KORONADAL CITY — Classes were suspended Tuesday afternoon at Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) here due to a bomb threat that prompted police to cordon off and inspect the campus. Lt. Col. Harold Cornel, Koronadal…
MANILA, Philippines — Here are our top stories for today, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Peso closes beyond 64 The Philippine peso weakened past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, hitting another record…
CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government has allowed the shipment of live hogs intended for lechon production, subject to protocols and biosecurity requirements. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro issued Executive Order (EO) No…
MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not there is a prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio, the evidence presented during her impeachment trial is enough to merit a…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without them giving clear and voluntary consent to their respective companies…
MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, a contender for the chief justice post, said public officials responsible for increasing unprogrammed appropriations under the national budget should…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday issued guidelines requiring delivery platforms to implement safety measures as heat levels rise, including limiting or suspending deliveries…
MANILA, Philippines — A public works engineer who admitted to collecting and counting alleged kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects said on Tuesday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was not among the…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday officially declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which is expected to cause cooler weather, episodes of cold surges, and rough sea…
MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned the public against individuals posing as priests to solicit money for religious services during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas)…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to set up hydration stations and cooling centers in public spaces amid Super El Niño. Hontiveros, head of…
MANILA, Philippines — Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday asked Secretary Giovanni Lopez to closely monitor flood control projects and other developments in Bulacan as the latter assumes…
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon ‘amihan’ is forecast to affect several parts of Northern Luzon until Wednesday, according to state weather bureau. READ: ‘Amihan’ season expected…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday likened fake news peddlers to “gremlins” that multiply, even when it is not raining. This playful comparison came as Castro vowed a fiercer fight…
MANILA, Philippines — The findings of a new international study challenge the familiar belief that corporal punishment produces more disciplined children, with the lead researcher in the Philippines pointing out that…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — How much consumers pay for seafood in the Caraga region depends heavily on whether they live by the sea or deep inland, regional market data showed. A price monitoring report by the…
LUCENA CITY — Four men were arrested for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized transfer and trading of petroleum products during an anti-illegal fuel operation in the Batangas town of Bauan on Tuesday (Oct. 27), police…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 129, increasing the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn this year from 220,000 metric tons (MT) to 500,000 MT. Executive Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist police in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa if requested, its spokesperson said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday extended its condolences to the families of four Philippine Air Force pilots who died in a midair collision during a training flight in Batangas, assuring them of the…
MANILA, Philippines—A teacher from Mindanao has filed an administrative complaint against her live-in partner, a police corporal assigned to Camp Crame, accusing him of repeatedly abusing her over nearly nine years, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Tuesday vowed to continue and strengthen the reforms in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lopez made the…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed across Mimaropa to secure cemeteries, transport hubs and other public areas during All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday debunked a circulating report that she could be appointed as next associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC). The unconfirmed report also said…
LUCENA CITY — Calamba City in Laguna recorded a heat index of 43°C on Tuesday, placing the city under the “danger” category and prompting local authorities to warn residents against prolonged exposure to extreme heat…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday defended the condition of its SF-260 training aircraft following a midair collision in Batangas that killed four pilots, saying the planes remained within…
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to health concerns and preparations for the first Bangsamoro Parliament session and Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
CITY OF MALOLOS—Expressway managers advised motorists to plan their Undas travel as they project vehicles to reach more than 750,000 each day across major superhighways bound for different destinations in Northern…
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Henry Alcantara received at least P5 billion worth of alleged kickbacks from contractors intended to be delivered to project…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Does an indigent patient need a congressman’s face on a piece of paper to get treatment? A Surigao del Sur lawyer is demanding answers from health and state audit officials over referral…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said it was “too premature” to discuss who would succeed Vice President Sara Duterte if she were convicted in the impeachment trial. Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to solicit donations. The DOH said it received reports of messages from…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — To secure the hundreds of thousands expected to pour into congested graveyards and sprawling memorial parks this week, Northern Mindanao’s police force will deploy over 7,200 officers and…
LUCENA CITY — A 20-year-old college student died after his motorcycle collided with a passenger bus along the Maharlika Highway in Gumaca, Quezon, early Tuesday morning. Quezon police said the victim, a resident of…
TUGUEGARAO CITY – The flag-draped coffin of 1st Lt. Angeleo Adrian Peñaflor, who perished along with three other pilots in the October 23 Lipa City midair collision in Batangas, arrived in a Philippine Air Force C-130…
BACOLOD CITY — Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has endorsed a shift to electric vehicles as part of efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on petroleum, improve local air quality, and…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday told Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa not to set an example for other fugitives, as it once again urged the senator to surrender. The call came after Interior Secretary Jonvic…
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has opposed the prosecution’s bid to have two witness testimonies admitted as evidence in his…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Iriga City government distributed metal detectors to 51 public schools on Monday to strengthen security and prevent prohibited or potentially dangerous items on school campuses. Mayor Wilfredo Rex…
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed P677.8 million so far under its Uplift Disaster Assistance Program to assist small sugarcane farmers and laborers across the Negros…
MANILA, Philippines —Former Department of Public Works and Highways chief Vince Dizon on Tuesday turned over to his successor documents of DPWH personnel linked to corruption. Dizon on Monday was reassigned as…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Budget and Management chief Amenah Pangandaman was supposedly aware of the so-called “leadership fund” within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for 2025, while…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – By implementing programs and projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pangasinan provincial government raised its SDG score from 50 in 2019 to 89 in 2024…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate of the Philippines and the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13) on Tuesday launched Senate TV, a channel dedicated to broadcasting the upper chamber’s proceedings. In a…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — At least 6,400 police officers, security forces, and civilian volunteers will be deployed across Caraga (Region 13) to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day and…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Mangyan artisans and educators called for stronger protection of their indigenous crafts, traditional knowledge, and cultural identity, stressing that preserving their heritage also…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has appealed anew to supporters of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte to pray for his health and eventual return to the country. Duterte has been detained by the…
MANILA, Philippines —Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has over P7 billion in “congressional initiatives” in the 2025 budget, former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said in written testimony submitted to the Sandiganbayan Fifth…
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will once again be placed under red and yellow alerts on Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to insufficient power supply, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said. In an…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public against the gathering, selling, and eating of shellfish from Carigara Bay in Leyte after seawater samples tested positive for a…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano clarified on Tuesday that his colleagues in the upper chamber remain free to make their own decisions should they be offered the role of vice president…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists using the seven-kilometer Cavitex R1 Extension (Zapote to Kawit) will be charged higher toll rates starting Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved the collection of…
KORONADAL CITY — Thirteen children here were hospitalized after experiencing vomiting, dizziness, and stomach pain several hours after eating the fruit of a tuba-tuba plant (Jatropha curcas) in Barangay Topland…
MANILA, Philippines — Oil prices at local pumps will have a mixed adjustment Tuesday, with diesel and kerosene prices rising while gasoline prices drop amid continued volatility in the global oil market. The Department…
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested a 59-year-old barangay councilor from Barugo, Leyte, after officers discovered two sachets of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Cayare, San…
COTABATO CITY – A 10-year-old Indigenous girl was found dead, naked, with her hands and feet bound and tied to a tree in a remote village in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, police said Tuesday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit…
KIDAPAWAN CITY —The Diocese of Kidapawan has mourned the desecration of a parish church in M’lang town, after unidentified thieves robbed its tabernacle and dishonored the Blessed Sacrament. In a decree issued on…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Mimaropa encouraged all tourism establishments in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan to implement…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife, Nancy dela Rosa, has pleaded to the “powerful few” not to use her husband for their personal agenda, stressing the senator needs help, not persecution. She also…
LUCENA CITY — The body of a missing 9-year-old boy was recovered from the Pansipit River near the municipal boundaries of Agoncillo and Lemery in Batangas on Monday afternoon (Oct. 26), a day after his disappearance was…
MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and light rain are expected in parts of northern Luzon on Tuesday due to northeasterly wind flow, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
President Marcos on Monday swapped the chiefs of the country’s two major infrastructure agencies, returning Vince Dizon to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and transferring Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez to the…
The lawyer of Philip Lustre Jr. on Monday identified Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the private complainant in the cyberlibel case filed against the 72-year-old veteran journalist who was…
Malacañang on Monday distanced President Marcos from the P50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying the reward was ordered solely by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and the Philippine…
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said he would order the antigraft body to form a study group in a bid to pin down those who “gamed” the budget in the past few years. Remulla made this remark after the Supreme…
National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag on Monday sought the inhibition of the Davao City head prosecutor from the libel and cyberlibel case filed against him last week by Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong”…
Less than a week before “Undas,” prices of flowers at the Dangwa Market in the City of Manila remain at P450 to P1,500 per bundle. But vendors expect the flower prices to rise further by Wednesday. As of Monday, a…
Discussions about Vice President Sara Duterte’s possible removal from office while her impeachment trial is ongoing are “uncalled for” and “premature,” some senators said on Monday. “It’s as if there’s already a…
The Sandiganbayan’s First Division on Monday denied the move of former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to bar Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Officers Dawnavi Lae Lacsado and Abegail Conchada, from…
BACOLOD CITY—Labor and business leaders in Negros Occidental have expressed dissatisfaction with the daily minimum wage increase of P40 to P45 for private-sector workers in Western Visayas, with labor groups calling the…
DAGUPAN CITY—Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas urged the Marcos administration to remain “firm and unyielding” in defending the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), “without provoking…
KORONADAL CITY—For as little as P5 per grave, youths and adults living beside Koronadal City Public Cemetery earn extra money by cleaning tombs and lighting candles for visitors ahead of “Undas” (All Saints’ Day and All…
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