MANILA, Philippines—Reinhard Jumamoy had plenty of motivation on Sunday when National University took on defending champion La Salle in the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. Aside from…
RIYADH – An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an “attempted attack”, the Saudi energy ministry said on Sunday, with eyewitnesses telling AFP the skyscraper sustained damage, after the Saudi-led coalition…
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette got candid about her sexuality as she admitted that she identifies as a pansexual. The 52-year-old musician shared the revelation in the recent episode of the “Handsome”…
MANILA, Philippines — Alpha Insurance and Savouge extended their respective winning streaks to three games, boosting their semifinals chances in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at FilOil EcoOil…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors extended their winning streak to three games after routing the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars, 69-47, in their rematch in the second…
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas snapped a three-game losing streak after escaping Far Eastern University, 86-85, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. It was a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers got their revenge on the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons, pulling off a 74-69 victory in the Cebu Schools…
TEHRAN, Iran – Three oil tankers caught fire on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran regularly targets ships that transit without its authorisation, the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement. Since the outbreak…
MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag admitted Choco Mucho’s back-to-back losses were “very degrading,” but they must find a way to rediscover their winning touch with two matches remaining in the elimination round of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— A restobar brawl in Barangay Poblacion 3, Carcar City turned violent on Sunday, November 8, leaving a 25-year-old college student wounded and leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old man. Police…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stressed that diplomacy remains the Philippines’ primary tool in addressing disputes, saying the phone call between Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Veteran bowler Sylvia Tesch topped the Cebu Tenpin Bowling Association (CETBA) weekly tournament on Saturday, November 7, at the SM City Cebu Bowling Center. Tesch outplayed 31 other bowlers…
KRAKOW, Poland – Krakow’s Main Market Square remained sealed off Sunday as mourners brought candles in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. The…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—National University strengthened its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage after edging La Salle, 84-80, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
Claire Liu overpowered Alexandra Eala in the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open final on Sunday, November 8, winning her first tour-level title in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0. The 26-year-old American didn’t drop a set…
LIVE: Alex Eala vs Claire Liu – Hong Kong Open final MANILA, Philippines–What could’ve been a second WTA title for Alex Eala turned into a breakthrough victory for American Claire Liu on Sunday night. Eala came up short…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Toledo-Xignex Trojans continued their impressive campaign in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup, scoring back-to-back victories over the Rizal Batch…
Rapper and singer-songwriter Kiyo takes center stage in a new music-focused campaign, “Rumdam,” exploring how friendships and self-expression shape the experiences of young Filipinos. The artist, whose real name is…
Jared Bahay delivered another spirited performance along with Kieffer Alas for Ateneo de Manila University, but their efforts went unrewarded as the Blue Eagles suffered an 82-74 defeat to the University of the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City’s barangays are coming together for the 2026 Mayor’s Cup basketball and volleyball tournaments, which opened on Saturday, November 7. The tournament opened in the Cebu City Sports Center…
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University-DN Steel turned to unsung heroes Charles Absin and setter Rhodson Du-ot to deal ClearSkiiin’s first defeat, 27-29, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21, in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational…
Pedro Taduran remained king of the minimumweight division after turning back unbeaten Spanish challenger Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision to successfully defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world title…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has defended its legal authority to issue Philippine visas, rejecting anew Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s claim that such powers belong exclusively to…
Girls aged 9 to 14 in Mandaue City are being given free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines as the local government expands its school-based immunization efforts to reach more children, including those enrolled in…
Cebu City is planning temporary adjustments to elementary school schedules to reduce learners’ exposure to extreme heat amid the Super El Niño, including earlier face-to-face classes from Monday to Thursday and distance…
Cebu has secured ₱1.365 billion in national government assistance to rebuild infrastructure and public facilities....
MANILA, Philippines — A updated agreement between the Philippines and Taiwan is expected to create more employment opportunities for qualified Filipino workers, particularly in the hospitality sector, according to the…
Every detail behind Ballet Manila’s staging of “The Nutcracker” tells a story long before the first notes of music play. Intricate set pieces take shape in the wings. Hand-crafted costumes fill the dressing rooms…
PORTLAND, Oregon — Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points and led the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-103 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Devin Vassell added 15 points for the Spurs (8-2) along…
Cebu City must strengthen fire and fireworks injury prevention measures as well as its emergency response preparations ahead of the Chrfistmas and New Year celebrations....
Second seed Alex Eala aims to win her second WTA title as she faces American Claire Liu in the Hong Kong Open final. SCHEDULE: Alex Eala at Hong Kong Open November 8, Sunday – Center Court 4:oo p.m. – Alex Eala vs…
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 24 points, including seven straight to break a late tie, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday night. Booker broke a 95-all tie with a basket with just under…
Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt is back in the Philippines, this time bringing some of her Victoria’s Secret model friends for a tropical getaway. “Feels good to be back home,” Merritt wrote in a recent Instagram…
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry converted a three-point play with 1:38 left in overtime that put Golden State ahead then scored a layup in the final minute to finish with 41 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the…
World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday due to a viral illness. Defending champion Rybakina said in a statement that she was “not physically ready to compete” in the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to protect workers displaced by artificial intelligence (AI), amid reports of widespread layoffs as companies increasingly integrate the technology into…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) seeks possible local accomplices of Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, who was arrested in Florida over alleged possession of child sexual…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A fire that struck a mall warehouse in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, on Sunday morning caused an estimated P1.6 million in damage, according to the Cebu City Fire Station (CCFS). The fire at…
TOKYO – The Japanese government is considering paying its 2027 contributions to the International Criminal Court ahead of schedule, in light of US sanctions against the ICC, government sources said Friday. In October…
CLEVELAND — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 and the New York Knicks made big plays when they needed them in a 109-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in a rematch between…
MEXICO CITY — Nikola Jokic scored 10 of his 19 points in the first quarter and the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City. Jokic also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out eight assists, while…
The official Sinulog 2027 logo, which the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. unveiled, has drawn criticism over alleged inaccuracies and suspected use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its design....
MANILA, Philippines — The defense lawyers of former President Rodrigo Duterte are opposing the admission of two supplemental studies cited by a prosecution expert witness, arguing that the materials lack substance. In…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Luxembourg are exploring a labor cooperation agreement that could open up more overseas employment opportunities for skilled Filipino workers in the European country, the…
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is pushing for the accelerated development of the Philippine Marine Corps. ...
South Korean actor Park Bo-gum achieved a new milestone as he officially became a licensed hairdresser after passing the national certification examination on his second attempt. The Korea Times reported, citing tvN…
Singer-songwriter Hayley Williams has sent Asian music fans into high gear after seemingly teasing a 2027 Asian leg for her ongoing solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show.” Speculation caught fire online following a…
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer died after a suspected drone attack hit the Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf last Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Department…
For lawyer Ruben Carranza, Zalameda’s past decisions in prominent cases showed that he was willing to serve “whichever dynasty is in power.” ...
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is pushing for the accelerated development of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and an expanded strategic presence in the Kalayaan Island Group as the country…
BATAM, Indonesia — Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry on Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting as data centers spring up to power the global artificial intelligence boom. The…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala looks to put the icing on the cake on her breakthrough season on Sunday in the Hong Kong Open final. Eala, who rose from top 50 to a career-high World No. 17 and captured her maiden tour…
A Polish man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police shot and wounded him, authorities said....
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect generally fair weather, with possible isolated rains on Sunday, November 8, as the easterlies continue to affect the Visayas. Pagasa said Cebu will experience partly cloudy to…
John Lloyd Cruz and Alden Richards are among the celebrities that the housemates of “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0” would want to see inside Bahay ni Kuya. The reality show’s housemates were asked during a segment at…
China-born action star Jet Li and his youngest daughter, Jada, recently paid a visit to Bhutan, where they met the Himalayan kingdom’s king and queen. The 63-year-old actor attended a ceremony marking the start of…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he had directed the Justice Department to investigate Democratic threats to impeach members of his administration. Trump is now facing a significantly…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence and urged young people to “dare” to get married, on the second day of his South American…
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About 3 million persons with disabilities (PWDs) ID holders will be required to register under a new unified digital identification system designed to replace existing physical IDs within three years and weed out…
We tried the soon-to-be-available Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses. Here are our first impressions...
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MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to focus on preparations for the May 2028 national and local elections following the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling affirming the constitutionality of the…
Artist JJ Jarin reframes the mundane for his first solo show in three years at West Gallery...
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence, as he visited the most crime-ridden neighborhood in the South American country. Just…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s defense team has yet to present an expert witness who could challenge the prosecution panel’s financial findings, lawyer Lorna Kapunan said Saturday. Kapunan, a…
LONDON, United Kingdom — A British monarch has made only one state visit to China: Queen Elizabeth II’s trip four decades ago. King Charles III would consider making a second visit, according to a palace aide. “If the…
MANILA, Philippines — Rainy and cloudy conditions may persist in parts of the country on Sunday, Nov. 8, as three weather systems continue to influence the country’s weather, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 p.m…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was offering a press secretary role to mixed martial arts executive and “violent fighter” Dana White. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ordering the Justice Department to examine Democratic threats to impeach members of his administration. Trump faces a radically transformed and…
The American ambassador has dismissed talk that a major announcement on the US-led Pax Silica project would be made “during or after” the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, which US President Donald…
Some of the business, labor and civil society organizations that earlier warned the Philippines would suffer more than China if bilateral relations deteriorated further said on Saturday that they were backing the…
More than 2,600 suspects have been repatriated through joint Philippine-Chinese law enforcement efforts since 2023, Beijing said following the deportation of 115 Chinese arrested last month for suspected illegal…
His sister, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, takes charge of “We Built This City,” a musical tribute to Gen X...
No one could blame Paolo Hubalde for not stringing together a decent statement during the postgame interview on Saturday. “I have no words,” the former professional playmaker said. He didn’t need any. The silver lining…
CARMONA, CAVITE—Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club will open its gates to spectators free of charge for the 108th Philippine Open, giving Filipino golfers a chance to draw support from home fans when the $1-million…
HONG KONG—Alex Eala advanced to the Hong Kong Tennis Open final on Saturday after overcoming former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari of Greece in the semifinals, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, extending the Filipino’s impressive run in her…
Converge clinched its first semifinal appearance in franchise history, and the scene that erupted after the buzzer looked like the team had just won the championship. It began with Calvin Abueva, who had been ejected in…
Nxled’s Italian coach, Ettore Guidetti, doesn’t mind working late at night, going over different rotations and player combinations. “They (the Chameleons) deserve my best,” he said. The players have been responding with…
Hundreds of pet owners recently encountered a horror story when they found out that the remains of their pets had been dumped in a vacant lot in Bulacan instead of being cremated. The discovery happened ahead of…
Few United States elections have been watched abroad as avidly as the Nov. 3 midterms. This global attention says a lot about the multiple contexts from which people around the world view its significance. It was…
The story is told about a little girl who observed her grandmother going to church often. When she asked the grandma about it, the latter’s reply was: My child, I am cramming now for my “final exams”! —————- In today’s…
San Sebastián, or Donostia as locals call it, is one of those destinations that makes you wonder why you haven’t visited sooner...
MANILA, Philippines — A House impeachment prosecutor said Saturday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, must explain his alleged lavish credit card spending as the defense begins…
MANILA, Philippines — At 23, Robina Gokongwei-Pe joined Robinsons Department Store as “bodegera,” a receiving clerk who manually counted inventory. It was 1984, and she was paid a daily wage of P60—equivalent to P600 in…
MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Ayala Land Inc. is positioning for stronger growth in 2027, banking on higher recurring income, a more active but selective residential launch program and a stronger balance sheet…
MANILA, Philippines — Businesses have spent the past decade racing to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. Much of the business world’s talk about AI has centered on its promise to slash costs…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Check these out....
MANILA, Philippines — It’s still premature to say that there is already a number enough to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte as her impeachment trial remains ongoing, according to Sen. Risa Hontiveros. “I…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱500.61 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱92.85 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto…
MANILA, Philippines – Counsel for the House prosecution panel Atty. Lorna Kapunan has questioned how Cale88 Foods Corp. organized its banana-chip export operations, pointing to workforce entries and production-inventory…
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel over the weekend said Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers failed to challenge the authenticity of key financial records during the impeachment trial, focusing…
MANILA, Philippines – The House impeachment trial prosecution panel believes Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers may argue that she was unaware of certain bank accounts and financial transactions linked to her and…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— The Caraga (Region 13) police arrested 26 wanted individuals in a series of coordinated operations on Saturday, November 7, highlighted by the capture of the region’s fourth most wanted…
TACLOBAN CITY — Police are continuing the probe into the shooting of a known anti-mining advocate at his residence in MacArthur, Leyte, on Nov. 6 as an environmental group condemned the attack and called for the…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Online protests and strong opposition from residents, community advocates, and tourism stakeholders met the imposed ban on skating, vendors and gatherings / activities on the iconic…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes are suspended in some parts of the country on Monday, November 9. Classes in all levels (for public and private schools) are suspended in Cavite City to give way to the disinfection of…
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka intensified into a typhoon Sunday afternoon ahead of its expected entry into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau. In the…
COTABATO CITY — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has committed to work with the national government to fully deliver the promises of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), saying it wants more than…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The family of a 20-year-old nursing student found dead in a vacant lot in Barangay Sapul here is seeking justice, vowing to continue speaking out until the truth behind her death is…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A 20-year-old college student from Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, whose body was earlier found in a vacant lot in Barangay Sapul, Calapan City, is now being mourned by her school community…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan called on communities to take concrete action against environmental destruction and protect vulnerable populations, saying the lessons of Super Typhoon Yolanda…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police operatives arrested a 36-year-old woman for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license during an entrapment operation at her home in Santiago, Agusan del Norte. Brig. Gen…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao (Region 10) has extended farm equipment assistance to the city government and farmers’ groups here worth around P6.6 million to boost…
LUCENA CITY – A 40-year-old businessman was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding gunmen in Lumban, Laguna, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, police said. In a report on Sunday, the Police Regional Office 4-A said the victim…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Authorities will file criminal charges against two warring families that clashed on Saturday in Picong, Lanao del Sur, which stranded hundreds of motorists for several hours along the national…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Sunday said she expects Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the budget deliberations of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) just like the heads of other government…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched a cybercrime probe into a fraudulent Facebook account posing as its chief, while cautioning the public against fake social media profiles impersonating police officials…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The clash between the Super El Niño and the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” is bringing cooler nights and scorching daytime temperatures to Pangasinan, where the heat index has reached 40°C and…
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka maintained its strength on Sunday morning ahead of its expected entry into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), when it will be given the local name Samuel…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s conviction is unlikely to spark massive protests, with a survey showing that half of Filipinos would accept the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling, according to Bicol…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has transitioned to monitoring operations in Barangay Ipag, Mariveles, Bataan, after its active response efforts recovered 1,660 kilograms of oil-contaminated waste as of Nov. 7. —Photo…
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) wreaked havoc in parts of Visayas, the Diocese of Borongan has called on the faithful to reject destructive mining…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will release transcripts of 2027 budget bicam proceedings to boost transparency, alongside continuous livestreaming of the proceedings, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Sunday. Lacson said the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill that seeks to provide safeguards for employees displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) amid reports of massive layoffs as companies adopt AI in their operations…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues a show cause order against a passenger bus driver and its operator following a fatal accident in Atimonan, Quezon, where a pedestrian was killed after being struck by the…
LUCENA CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) turned over a community water depot to the local government of the island municipality of Alabat in Quezon province on Nov. 7, to help residents cope…
COTABATO CITY — Police killed the Bangsamoro region’s most wanted fugitive and his companion before dawn Sunday, Nov. 8, after they allegedly resisted arrest and engaged lawmen in a gunfight in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del…
COTABATO CITY — Three soldiers were wounded after responding to a rido, or clan, war in Picong, Lanao del Sur, on Saturday, Nov. 7, police said. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in a vacant lot along a road in Barangay Sapul, Calapan City, early Saturday, Nov. 7. The Calapan City Police…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Sinait in Ilocos Sur distributed financial assistance to 1,593 tobacco farmers in recognition of their contribution to the agriculture sector and local economy…
LUCENA CITY — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel launched search and rescue operations for a 60-year-old fisherman who went missing in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, on Friday, Nov. 6. In a report, the PCG-Northern…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Anti-narcotics agents arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized around 50 grams of suspected shabu worth P340,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Dipolog…
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Sunday evening or early Monday morning, when it will be named Samuel, but it will not directly affect the…
COTABATO CITY — Police in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, arrested three men on Saturday afternoon for allegedly stealing a pistol from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) member. Authorities also recovered other firearms from the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur are among the provinces that have recovered from African swine fever (ASF), marking progress in efforts to revive the local hog industry. The provinces have moved…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police said two armed men shot a 39-year-old man several times in a mangrove area in Bataraza, Palawan, on Saturday night, Nov. 7, wounding him in both legs. The victim, identified only…
Original poker cards owned by former President Manuel Quezon are on display at the Quezon Memorial Shrine in Quezon City as part of an exhibit revisiting his decision to shelter Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution…
About 3 million holders of persons with disabilities (PWDs) IDs will have to enroll in the new unified digital ID system that seeks to phase out the old physical IDs in the next three years and flag bogus ones. Signed…
A court has fined a former AirAsia senior cabin crew member for refusing to transport deaf passenger Khalil Haj in 2017, ruling that there was no genuine safety concern to justify treating him differently because of his…
Lawmakers have finalized the provisions of the proposed National Children’s Nutrition Act, which will establish an expanded National Children’s Nutrition Program that aims to address stunting among Filipino children. In…
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines for the distribution of more than 231,000 laptops to public school teachers ahead of a nationwide rollout on Monday. “We want to ensure these laptops go to…
BACOLOD CITY — The cannons roared, wooden rifles were raised, and “revolutionaries” marched through the streets of Bago City, bringing to life a daring episode in Negros Occidental’s history when an army armed with…
Nov. 9, 1965 The province of Samar was divided into three separate provinces—Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar (subsequently named Samar)—through a plebiscite which ratified Republic Act No. 4221, approved…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Mayor Rolando Uy has canceled City Hall’s 2026 year-end party, shifting the local government’s resources from holiday festivities to survival measures ahead of the anticipated “Super El Niño” In a…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities swooped down on a suspected illegal mining operation masquerading as a quarry in the hinterlands of this city before dawn on Friday, November 6, seizing some P45 million worth of heavy…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Some 16 local government units in Soccsksargen or Region 12 have received a total of P520 million in national government assistance to help rebuild communities damaged by the magnitude…
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros First CyberCentre here is following into the footsteps of an increasing number of establishments in the country seeking green options as it officially transitions to clean energy following the…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Police arrested two siblings tagged as “high-value individuals” and seized more than P125,000 worth of suspected crystal meth, locally known as “shabu,” during a buy-bust operation in…
COTABATO CITY – The preparation of the 2027 expenditure program as well as refinements in a proposed revenue code for the region topped the agenda of the first meeting of the Bangsamoro Cabinet on Friday. Chief Minister…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A former radio personality is refusing to back down after a Bukidnon court ordered his arrest for cyber libel, claiming the charges are direct retaliation for his outspoken advocacy. Rodel Claro…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Police arrested a 43-year-old man and seized a haul of suspected shabu and a .45-caliber pistol during the implementation of a search warrant in Kabacan, Cotabato on Friday, Nov. 6. The…
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