TOKYO — Japan said it will provide a coastal surveillance radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a security deal signed Monday, as the two defense partners face growing tensions with China. Japanese…
Los Angeles, United States—A pianist working on a cruise ship was rescued by two fishermen after drifting for nine hours in the Pacific Ocean about 30 kilometers (20 miles) off the coast of California, US media…
MANILA, Philippines — Warning that upholding the law postponing the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is an intentional infringement on the electorate’s constitutional right to vote…
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 Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume the nationwide voter registration on Tuesday for the May 2028 National and Local Elections (NLE)....
MANILA, Philippines–CJ Perez believes San Miguel Beer can still perform beyond expectations even if momentum has swung in their favor going into the deciding Game 5 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) Season 2 brings its games to Cebu City for the first time, with unbeaten Cordova Public College (CPC) Eels seeking to extend their winning…
MANILA, Philippines–Jordan Murphy will look to play a major role in Barangay Ginebra’s bid to avoid a collapse and beat San Miguel Beer in the deciding fifth game of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series on…
MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday expressed concern that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is attempting to muzzle other authorities from speaking on the West…
Stanford University is offering a course on mental health and well-being inspired by BTS leader Kim Namjoon, better known as RM. Titled “Namjooning, and Other Well-Being Inspiration From BTS,” the course is listed under…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine exporters expect overseas sales to reach a record high this year, potentially surpassing the $100-billion mark, barring any policy shifts in Washington that could disrupt the country’s…
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala entered the WTA top 15 to end her breakthrough season. Eala, who began the year at No. 50, set a new career-high ranking of 15th in the world after a runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Open…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ emergency response system could serve as a blueprint for similar services in Cambodia and Vietnam, as the US-based company behind the country’s Unified 911 system looks to expand…
MANILA, Philippines — The defense lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte will present on Tuesday, the city assessor of Island Garden City of Samal as its second witness. Samal City Assessor Engr. John Kenneth…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Healthy Home survived a late-game thriller against Titan, 67-66, while Virtouso and Konstrukt scored contrasting victories as the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 4th Boysen Cup resumed on…
Philippine inflation will remain high through the first quarter of next year due to stagflation-like conditions....
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend stressed the need for the country to maintain friendly relations with China even amid an ongoing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. READ…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Communities living near three rivers in northern Metro Cebu are expected to benefit from additional flood monitoring and warning facilities distributed on Monday, November 9, as authorities…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Job-order (JO) workers of the Mandaue City Government may receive an additional ₱76 in their daily honorarium for three months under a proposal aimed at helping ease the financial burden on workers…
MANILA, Philippines — American banking giant Citi predicts that Philippine inflation will remain high through the first quarter of next year due to stagflation-like conditions and a slowdown in economic growth. In a…
Celebrity siblings Zia and Sixto have given their parents Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes another reason to be proud after showcasing their musical talents in their respective recital performances. The Kapuso couple’s…
The Northeast Monsoon or amihan is expected to bring strong to gale-force wind gusts although typhoon Samuel has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. ...
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the agency has received at least 500 pieces of information related to the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. ...
A Municipal Health Office ambulance driver and former firefighter was arrested in a late-night buy-bust operation against illegal drugs that the police conducted in Albuquerque, Bohol on Saturday, November 7…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine government bond yields may only start easing over the next six to 12 months as inflation peaks and the central bank nears the end of its tightening cycle, Manulife Investments…
Veteran showbiz personality Cristy Fermin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at Claudine Barretto amid the latter’s cyberlibel complaint against her, saying the actress was not enough reason to stop her from continuing…
For children undergoing cancer treatment, care can extend beyond medicines and hospital procedures. Sometimes, it can also mean having the space to pick up a paintbrush, choose a color, and spend a few hours simply…
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a probe into a data security incident that it detected on its platforms on Nov. 6 and that may have compromised individual profile details…
MANILA – A Chinese national allegedly involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain and use Filipino identification documents was arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) intelligence operatives. In a news release Monday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sibonga and Ginatilan bannered the biggest victories in the Cebu Governor’s Cup Under-18 basketball tournament, posting dominant wins in their South Division assignments over the weekend. Sibonga…
MANILA, Philippines — Sixty-one overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by unrest in Saudi Arabia have returned safely to the Philippines, receiving financial assistance, temporary accommodation and transportation…
Actress and content creator Shuvee Etrata opened up about her practical approach to daily living, family responsibilities, and the true meaning of self-care during a recent wellness event. Reflecting on her journey, the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxers John Paul Gabunilas and Justine Trazo of the Chao Sy Boxing Stable suffered contrasting but equally frustrating defeats against their Japanese opponents, with both Filipino…
MANILA, Philippines–Converge active consultant Djordje Jovicic is glad to have played a part in the franchise’s first-ever semifinals appearance by way of taking down Rain or Shine in their PBA Governors’ Cup…
On Monday, senator-judges questioned defense witness Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin’s trip to China along with other local government officials. ...
John Reyes, Justin Francisco, and Dime Ocampo of South Trading Post reflect on the people, moments, and shared experiences that turned a weekend pop-up into a thriving community....
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Veteran bowler Chris Ramil ended his three-year wait for another championship by ruling the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) shootout tournament on Sunday, November 8. Ramil topped the four-game…
The clips shows a solar-powered light illuminating a basketball court, allowing a group of players to continue their game even after dark....
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg had 25 points and a career-high 12 assists for his third consecutive double-double and fourth of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday night. Kyrie Irving…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on poultry imports from Minnesota in the United States after the American state reported confirmed cases of bird flu. The import…
MILWAUKEE — Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 117-97 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. This marked the second matchup between these teams in…
MANILA, Philippines— The Philippines is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines to come up with a strategic and coordinated national response to climate-related loss and damage…
CAINTA, Rizal — Three of the country’s top tenpin bowlers brought a thrilling and exciting finish to the 28th Strike Lane Elite Bowlers Association, Inc. (Sletba) Open championships on Sunday. Merwin Tan, Kenneth Chua…
Cebuano guard Reinhard Jumamoy showed why he is emerging as one of the frontrunners for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after delivering a clutch performance to power National University (NU) past De La Salle…
Dear Seoul, the K-beauty concept store by IFace Inc., officially opened at SM Makati on November 7, 2026. It gathers the Korean skincare brands Filipinos have been adding to cart into one curated destination, with a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province residents seeking urgent financial assistance can now expect faster processing, with the provincial government aiming to shorten the application-to-check issuance period to a…
Argentine authorities arrested a 49-year-old man accused of making death threats against Pope Leo XIV just hours before the pontiff's arrival in the country....
At 37, Enchong Dee’s life looks very different from when the audience first met him as a young actor and former national swimmer. Over the years, that life has expanded far beyond entertainment. He has built businesses…
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ashe is unveiling her new single “Stop The Wedding!” alongside a video directed by Silken Weinberg. The track is her debut release with Atlantic Records; listen/share the track…
Children who serve as witnesses in court proceedings may be allowed to testify through videoconferencing from outside the courtroom....
The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines, Inc. (TRICAP) marked National Indigenous Peoples Month 2026 with an extensive series of nationwide activities in support of the National Commission on Indigenous…
After finishing third in the latest season of The Celebrity Traitors last week, James Blunt returns with his eighth studio album Airplane Mode, out now on Atlantic Records. Listen to Airplane Mode HERE. Photo Credit…
Today, as her almost completely sold-out headlining North American tour takes off, rising pop phenom Alyssa Grace releases her highly anticipated single “washing skin,” out now on Artist House. As vulnerable as anything…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities are considering tighter regulation of drone operations during the Sinulog 2027 festivities, with drone operators expected to undergo screening and secure accreditation before being…
Jade LeMac, the Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music has reached a growing global audience, is entering a new chapter with “Prettier With Your Mask Off,” her new single arriving…
Japan’s genre-blurring luv brings their blend of neo-soul, jazz, and R&B with their debut album wabi-sabi, featuring a collaboration with Australian artist BOY SODA Japan’s rising soul-groove phenomenon luv will…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old construction worker was arrested after his 29-year-old female neighbor accused him of raping her on Sunday night inside her house in Naga City in southern Cebu. The victim is…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can expect a substantial reduction in fuel prices this week, with gasoline prices set to plunge by nearly P17 per liter. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said during a…
Rising Filipino-American indie pop singer-songwriter Rocco returns with “Girl Next Door”, an infectious, nostalgia-soaked pop-rock anthem that captures the butterflies of an almost-out-of-reach crush. The single builds…
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz feels proud of taking “one step forward mentally” after following up his Vienna title last week with a 7-6 (5), 7-5 victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters final on Sunday. The Spanish…
SACRAMENTO, California — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists in the Miami Heat’s 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Antetokounmpo made 14 of 23 shots from the field and…
Bea Millan-Windorski carried the colors of the Philippine flag when she kicked off her journey to the 2026 Miss Univers pageant, where she is on a mission to post the country’s fifth victory. At her departure in Manila…
DETROIT — Austin Reaves thought he had a very fortunate night against the Detroit Pistons. He was the only one in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room who thought so. On a night when the Lakers were playing without…
ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) officially launch the ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026, bringing the season’s biggest tech deals across the country. From November 9, 2026, to January 17, 2027, buyers can join the…
MANILA, Philippines — More than P27 billion in projects were allegedly inserted into the budget for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on the orders of the late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, a…
CHICAGO — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27 and LeBron James had his highest-scoring effort so far in a Philadelphia uniform as the 76ers held off the struggling Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see a significant drop in fuel pump prices, particularly gasoline, reaching up to nearly P17 per liter this week. In a media briefing, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon…
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen healthcare access in communities, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday turned over ₱22.65 million worth of medical…
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg had 25 points and a career-high 12 assists for his third consecutive double-double and fourth of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday night. Kyrie Irving…
DETROIT — Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena without Luka Doncic on Sunday. Doncic (lower-back tightness), who is averaging 45 points…
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine government expects to begin accepting applications for its long-awaited Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (Evis) by January 2027, as it seeks to draw automotive manufacturers and…
Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde is set to represent the Philippines on the international stage after joining the official lineup of artists for South Korea’s ROUND Festival. The annual ASEAN-Korea Music Festival…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) joined the “MANA Mo 2026” initiative held in Barangay Pag-asa, Kalayaan, Palawan, on September 25, 2026, providing 300 ChariTimba food buckets for residents. PCSO…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) distributed mobility aids and hygiene kits to persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and other residents of Baliwag, Bulacan on October 6, 2026, as part of…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) distributed ChariTimba food packs to residents of General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite, on October 19, 2026, at the Gregoria de Jesus Covered Court, as part of its…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) provided ChariTimba food packs, mobility aids, and medical devices to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Bicol Region during a turnover ceremony held on…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over various mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes, to the Create a Job for Disabled Association, Inc. on October 14, 2026, at the…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) donated medicines to Barangay Nancamarinan, Paniqui, Tarlac, during a turnover ceremony held on October 8, 2026, at the PCSO Main Office. The turnover ceremony was…
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WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a resumption of hostilities with Iran was ‘highly unlikely’ as long as negotiations continued, according to an interview with CNN. Trump has…
ANTALYA, Turkey — World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday will begin negotiations on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures, deadly heat waves in Europe and…
MIAMI, United States — LeBron James had his best game yet for the Philadelphia 76ers, who bounced back with a 127-121 win in Chicago on Sunday over a Bulls side that has now lost seven straight NBA games. Veteran…
The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials and how fashion designers transform them ...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A tip from a concerned citizen led to the discovery of an alleged drug den in Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, and a subsequent buy-bust operation on Saturday night, November 7. The operation…
MANILA, Philippines — Showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday to respond to a cyberlibel complaint filed by actress Claudine Barretto. READ: Claudine Barretto…
For two decades, Angel’s Burger has been part of everyday Filipino life, serving affordable meals through its neighborhood stores. With the Angel’s Kadavan campaign, the brand took a different approach to connecting…
Responsible gaming helps sustain PCSO’s funding for healthcare and charity by protecting players, strengthening public trust, and building institutional credibility. This was the central message of the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ foreign exchange reserves fell to a nearly four-year low in October, extending their yearlong decline as the peso weakened, foreign debt obligations mounted and gold prices…
Kiray Celis has ended her partnership with a beauty and wellness business as she prepares to embrace motherhood, its owner announced. Entrepreneur Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa confirmed the development during a press conference…
The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, November 9, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live coverage below for the latest…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economy slumped deeper to 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026 from 2.4 percent in the previous quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Monday. This marked…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu City has designated three lawyers to handle cases involving violations of local ordinances, addressing delays in the filing and prosecution of complaints. The lawyers will oversee the…
Dennis Trillo’s son Calix and Beauty Gonzalez’s daughter Olivia are officially taking their first steps into the entertainment industry after signing with talent management agency Aguila Entertainment. The agency…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy 19,869 police personnel to secure venues, hotels and motorcade routes during the Asean Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. The police force is also stepping up…
WEST PALM BEACH, United States — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was only joking when he offered the role of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White earlier in…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers face the challenge of disproving allegations that she amassed unexplained wealth while in office as her Senate impeachment trial resumes today following a…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Cloud seeding operations in Bohol province generated light to moderate rains over the weekend, benefiting at least 11 localities, the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) said. In a report, the PAO…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Monday warned the public about suspected rocket debris in Philippine waters near Palawan, following another rocket launch in China. According to PhilSA…
SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort,” the company’s board of directors said Sunday. The announcement came after Huang…
JERUSALEM — Israel’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot started the tough task Sunday of forming a government, reaching out to Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies as he warned the veteran prime minister had brought the country…
SUAL, Pangasinan — As Pangasinan and Zambales fishermen lose their fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, marginal fisherfolk in this coastal town are facing a similar problem: the encroachment of Chinese fish cage…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration’s mass deportation campaign against undocumented immigrants may have been “too tough,” according to an excerpt of a CBS…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Leo XIV landed in Argentina on Sunday on the second leg of his South American tour, which includes a highly-anticipated meeting with austerity champion President Javier Milei. The visit is…
The U.S. midterm elections may reshape American support for the Philippines. But protecting our maritime interests requires more than a defense alliance. It also demands stronger institutions, better coordination, and…
AL AYYAT, Egypt — Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing seven people and injuring more than 100 others, according to authorities. Egypt’s railway authority…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu City Council is set to consider a proposed resolution expressing no objection to the establishment of a cockpit arena in Barangay Agsungot, which would become the second authorized…
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s leftist former President Gustavo Petro is facing an investigation after a woman accused him of trading sexual favors for government contracts while in office, the Supreme Court chief said…
(Editor’s Note: This article serves as the second and last part of a two-part series about the popularity of vertical dramas that they could be reshaping the filmmaking landscape.) For the longest time, we have the…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei’s harsh austerity measures on Sunday, insisting that economic growth must benefit everyone in a speech that drew rapturous…
MANILA, Philippines —The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Monday, Nov. 9, marking Day 40 of the proceedings, after a nearly monthlong recess. Her defense team is set to present…
LONDON, United Kingdom — Prince Harry attended a Remembrance Sunday event in a small English town, far from Britain’s main ceremony honoring the country’s war dead, led by his father, King Charles III. Ceremonies are…
MANILA, Philippines — A suspected drone attack hit the Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf on Nov. 5, resulting in the death of a Filipino seafarer, the Department of…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Sunday cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN that it was “highly unlikely” so long as talks progressed. In recent weeks, Trump has threatened to…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was “too tough,” according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Cempaka, which is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday and will get the local name Samuel, is not expected to directly affect the country’s weather, said…
Anne Curtis was one proud mom when her six-year-old daughter Dalhia impressed the audience during her first singing recital with a brave performance of “This is Me.” The actress-TV host and sometimes concert performer…
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Sunday that a new task force is in place to disrupt land routes into Iran that the US military says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. US…
This is the Daily Gospel of November 9, 2026, which is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
Today, the 39th day of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marks the official start of the defense panel’s presentation of evidence. The Vice President’s entire coterie of lawyers will no doubt…
New Chief Justice (CJ) Rodil V. Zalameda, like his immediate predecessor, Alexander G. Gesmundo, is soft-spoken, shy, low-profile, and prefers to work on and write his decisions in privacy, away from the glare of…
I remember witnessing a resident speaking in an abrasive manner to a grandmother who was asking for a clinical abstract. In most instances when a patient asks for such a document, it may be an indication that their…
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that my dog, Horace, was one of the primary reasons I survived the extended lockdown during the pandemic. His daily walks forced me to establish a regular exercise routine, while…
Nothing is more pleasurable to a politician than giving away other people’s money. The only possible exception is stealing the money outright. When lawmakers enacted mandatory discounts for senior citizens and persons…
Chicken inasal is life. My life. It is defined by the parts I have regularly consumed for years: pakpak, isol, pecho, and paa. How I choose which piece to order has become a reflection of my character. I am not solely…
At 1:15 in the morning, I found myself talking with a 90-year-old woman at a funeral wake. “It’s hard to die,” she quipped in Ilocano. Her words startled me. “Yes, Lola,” I replied. “It is difficult. We never know when…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is investigating the extent of Thomas Markle’s alleged child sexual abuse activities in the Philippines, as it traces his local network and urges possible victims to…
BANGKOK, Thailand — Boasting K-pop and Bangladeshi beatboxing, Eurovision stages its first Asia edition this Saturday, bringing the European song contest’s unique brand of kitsch and geopolitics to the world’s most…
Reinhard Jumamoy and Paul Francisco took turns throwing haymakers at the enemy on Sunday, leading National U to an 84-80 conquest of defending champion La Salle that practically assured the Bulldogs of their latest…
Alex Eala’s breakout WTA season ended on a sour note on Sunday when the 21-year-old Filipino superstar lost the last nine games in the finals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open to Claire Liu at Victoria Park Center…
With their semifinals hopes hanging in the balance, the Akari Chargers are embracing the pressure and bracing for the fight to stay in the hunt in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Akari stayed in…
DAKAR—Hilarion Palles III gained valuable experience in his first Youth Olympics Games stint here, as his failure to advance to the finals of the men’s all-around of gymnastics will help drive him even more moving…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine businesses may be dragged back to a harsh reality after this year’s holiday season, which they expect will offer only a temporary balm against mounting domestic and external pressures on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ foreign exchange reserves dropped to a near four-year low in October, extending their annual slide amid compounding pressures from the peso’s weakness, foreign debt payments and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing aviation regulators to lift the ban on turboprop aircraft at the country’s main gateway, arguing that the restriction has made domestic travel more…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government expects to open applications for its long-awaited Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (Evis) by January 2027, as it moves to attract automotive manufacturers and build a…
MANILA, Philippines — A higher inflation outlook this year could keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on a tighter monetary policy path for longer, delaying the start of its rate-cutting cycle until the fourth…
MANILA, Philippines — A business leader I advised was considering a merger. Even the possibility had to remain closely guarded: if word escaped and share prices rose, the deal could collapse. He needed somewhere to…
MANILA, Philippines — As Southeast Asia continues to rise in economic and strategic importance, it is worth asking a simple question: How well do we really understand “Asean?” For many Filipinos, the Association of…
MANILA, Philippines — If you’ve been planning that long-awaited trip to Paris, perhaps now is the time to turn those plans into a booking. Because by the end of January next year, Air France’s Manila-Paris service will…
PARIS, France — Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. In defeating the…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Check these out.
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The city government of Candon has allocated P124 million for agricultural assistance to tobacco farmers, including the provision of farm inputs, fuel support and improvements to…
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is confident that its next witnesses will appear before the Senate impeachment court, amid the withdrawal and request to be excused Monday of the two…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city council urged the City Health Services Office (CHSO) to replace the general term “Igorot” with specific ethnolinguistic classifications in its official forms and patient records to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The municipal government of Santa in this province has set a minimum farmgate price of P180 per kilogram for live hogs, aiming to protect local raisers while promoting fair…
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result…
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will soon launch a transparency platform on its website that will allow Filipinos to scrutinize government-funded projects, including their locations, funding…
A 30-year-old suspect, alias “Cyclone,” was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Ong Yiu, Butuan City on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.(Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office 13) SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur…
BAGUIO CITY—Mayor Benjamin Magalong has urged education leaders to promote the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, emphasizing that the technology should support learning rather than…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution is wondering who will explain the financial records and disputed assets of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, considering that the…
MANILA, Philippines—The upcoming closed fishing season in major fishing grounds across the country could trigger an artificial shortage of fish and drive up market prices, the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang…
MANILA, Philippines — Mati Bishop Abel Apigo was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new archbishop of Davao, succeeding Archbishop Romulo Valles, who already reached the mandatory retirement age for bishops, according to…
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to double the minimum night shift differential for private-sector workers from the current 10 percent to 20 percent of their regular hourly wage has been filed by Sen. Loren Legarda…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The National ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the countryside…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Poverty incidence among families in Caraga (Region 13) dropped to 7.8 percent in 2025, according to preliminary results of the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) released on…
MANILA, Philippines – The heat index peaked at a dangerous 42°C in Palawan and Eastern Samar on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has inspected and prepared its 33 reservoirs across the East Zone as part of ongoing measures to help maintain reliable water service amid the very strong El Niño, which is expected to…
Atty. Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. (Screengrab from video of the Office of the Vice President) MANILA, Philippines — Questioning defense witness Jamie Adalin on his trips to China was improper and unfair, Vice President…
CALOOCAN CITY, Philippines — Public prosecutors indicted the teller and the registered operator of an authorized lotto outlet in Caloocan before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Caloocan on Monday, Nov. 9. The case…
MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday said the Liberal Party (LP) sis till hoping thaf Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo will reconsider her decision to no longer pursue national…
MANILA, Philippines — The Legal Aid Office of the Adamson University College of Law on Monday welcomed the acquittal of two of its clients who were arrested on Sept. 21 last year, in connection with the Baha Sa Luneta…
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Police are probing two separate shooting incidents that rocked this city on Sunday evening, leaving one dead and another wounded. The first victim was a 56-year-old businessman, a resident of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, announced road closures and several traffic schemes from Nov. 15 to 18 as the country hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nation…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, joined by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, started the nationwide distribution of over 231,000 laptops for public school…
MANILA, Philippines — The roughly 4,000 multipurpose buildings proposed under the 2027 national budget represent only 10 percent of the country’s more than 42,000 barangays, House lawmakers said on Monday as they…
TUGUEGARAO CITY – The bullet-riddled remains of a village councilor and a church pastor were found dumped at a mountainous section of Barangay Capissayan Norte in Gattaran, Cagayan last weekend. Responders recovered the…
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez has relieved four district engineers over corruption allegations and irregularities involving infrastructure projects proposed for the 2027…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila recorded 35 new dengue cases on Monday, Nov. 9, bringing the city’s total to 4,769 from Jan. 1 to Nov. 9, according to the latest report from the Manila Health Department (MHD). Dengue had…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday inspected the New Quezon City Jail-Male Dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), where former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is…
MANILA, Philippines — After claiming that lawyer Manases Carpio’s property matched the item declared by Vice President Sara Duterte, the Davao City land assessor was questioned how he was able to make that connection…
COTABATO CITY – Former Sultan Kudarat Rep. Arnulfo Go, who was charged for alleged malversation of public funds and corruption, voluntarily surrendered to police authorities in General Santos City on Sunday, Brig. Gen…
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty senators filed a resolution on Monday urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity over areas affected by the El Niño. Senate Resolution No. 765 was introduced by…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Samuel has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but the Northeast Monsoon or amihan is expected to bring strong to gale-force wind gusts. The Philippine Atmospheric…
MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Monday, Nov. 9, pointed out that the decision not to return to national politics came even before she ran and eventually won as local chief executive of the city…
LUCENA CITY – A 40-year-old man was stabbed to death by his 20-year-old son following a heated argument inside their home in Lipa City, Batangas on Sunday night (November 8), police said. In a report on Monday, the…
COTABATO CITY – Three hundred eleven assorted weapons were recovered and 27 individuals were arrested in the campaign against unlicensed firearms in the Soccsksargen region (Region 12) in October, police said Monday…
MANILA, Philippines—EcoWaste Coalition has urged health product and digital trade regulators to remove online listings of mercury-laced skin lightening products and step up enforcement against their sellers ahead of the…
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives is prepared to join the Senate in striking out from next year’s proposed P7.2-trillion national budget infrastructure line items lacking documentation, lawmakers said…
LUCENA CITY – A 60-year-old fisherman who went missing in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, on Nov. 6, safely returned home on his own, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Monday afternoon. PCG Northern Quezon…
LUCENA CITY – A 40-year-old father and his 22-year-old daughter were found dead inside their home in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, on Sunday afternoon, police said. The wife and mother of the victims, who was working…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Dengue infections here have reached 467 cases as of Friday, with cases logged in all 27 villages since the start of the year, data from the Municipal Health Office (MHO) showed. The death…
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Residents of Baroro, a coastal barangay in Bacnotan, La Union, have asked police and animal welfare groups to look into what appeared to be a rampant poisoning of dogs in their community. Baroto…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A 40-year-old passenger died after he leapt off a commercial vessel that was traveling from Lucena City in Quezon to Marinduque on Sunday evening, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said…
MANILA, Philippines— Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday accused a defense witness of “lying through his teeth” during the 40th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Davao City Assessor Engr…
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua swore in new deputy ministers for four ministries of the Bangsamoro Government on Monday. The new deputy ministers are Atty. Abubakar Katambak, Ministry of…
PULILAN, Bulacan— The former mayor of Pulilan town in Bulacan was involved in a road accident last week that led to the death of a motorcycle rider she may have run over. Former Pulilan Mayor Ma. Rosario Ochoa, 71, was…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 32% decline in focus crimes nationwide from July to October 2026. “Our latest figures show a downward trend in focus crimes over the past four months,”…
MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judges on Monday questioned defense witness Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin’s trip to China along with other local government officials. Adalin’s overseas travel came to light when…
MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco will testify on Tuesday in the plunder bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan Third Division stemming from alleged kickbacks in…
MANILA, Philippines — Seventy four bird species have been documented in the first-ever bird race and photo competition at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) last month. The LPPWP, in a statement on Sunday…
COTABATO CITY – Police authorities in Soccsksargen (Region 12) arrested a total of 192 drug suspects in October and seized suspected shabu worth P7.1 million. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO-12)…
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of homes built for survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) remain unoccupied more than a decade after the storm devastated the Visayas, unleashing storm surges reaching about two…
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Monday presented purported Google Maps views of Vice President Sara Duterte’s property in Matina Crossing, Davao City, as it questioned whether the property was properly declared…
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives rechanneled P115.82 billion from the executive’s spending plan, Bataan Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia said on Monday, revising the previous P116.32 billion figure that a…
MANILA, Philippines – Major political parties in the House of Representatives backed on Monday the full disclosure of congressional district allocations under the proposed 2027 budget. Representatives of majority bloc…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 34-year-old man who spent months impersonating an Army soldier to run an alleged elaborate swindling racket across Mindanao has been arrested, leaving behind a trail of swindled…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed an agricultural economic sabotage complaint against thirteen individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cigarettes worth P13 billion…
MANILA, Philippines — A Davao City assessor testifying for Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team in her impeachment trial was warned on Tuesday that he could be cited for contempt after evading questions about…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said 234 school counselor associates were hired in Pangasinan to strengthen mental health and counseling services in public schools. He made the…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities have taken into police custody the prime suspect in the killing of a nursing student who was found dead at a vacant lot in Calapan City over the weekend, officials confirmed…
MANILA, Philippines — A Davao City land assessor testified that a property owned by Atty. Manases Carpio, which was supposedly not declared by his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, was actually listed in her Statement…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—The National Food Authority (NFA) in the Ilocos Region is buying clean, dry palay at P30 per kilogram in La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur for one week starting Monday, while…
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has an aide who is on call 24 hours a day to attend to his medical needs, a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) official told the Sandiganbayan Third…
MANILA, Philippines — The civil society group August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) slammed the alleged “special treatment” given to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the New Quezon City Jail, questioning why he was…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the nationwide distribution of laptops to public school teachers, beginning with the ceremonial turnover of 209 Apple MacBook Neo units in Dagupan City…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Cempaka entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning and was given the local name Samuel, the state weather bureau said. READ: Amihan to bring cooler weather to…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense counsel and spokesperson Michael Poa said on Monday that it was too early to discuss whether the defense would call Vice President Sara Duterte to testify in her impeachment trial. He made…
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin takes his oath as the first witness for Vice President Sara Duterte as her impeachment trial resumes on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026./dp WATCH: Escudero says Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has received at least 500 pieces of information related to the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. “As I…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has received a list of 24 witnesses from Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team as the trial resumes on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Presiding officer Francis Escudero…
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered 250 kilos of oil-contaminated materials from the shoreline of Barangay Tugas in Tabango, Leyte, following an oil leak involving an underwater submarine cable…
MANILA, Philippines — The defense panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday called a Davao City assessor as its first witness to debunk allegations of Duterte’s unexplained wealth. Davao City…
MANILA, Philippines — Over P27 billion worth of projects were allegedly inserted for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez upon the instructions of late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, a witness told…
ILIGAN CITY — An alleged ban on wearing a hijab, a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, by a college here has stirred controversy in Northern Mindanao (Region 10), prompting the National Commission on Muslim…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, Nov. 9, administered the oath of office to Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda. In a ceremony at Malacañang, Marcos formalized Zalameda’s appointment as the…
COTABATO CITY — Police recovered over P3 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Tacub, Pindolonan, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, following a tip from concerned residents. Authorities earlier received…
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Trucks laden with freshly cut sugarcane filled the industrial yards of Bukidnon’s major milling plants on Monday, marking the official opening of the 2026–2027 sugarcane milling season amid soaring…
LABRADOR, Pangasinan — A community coalition in Labrador, Pangasinan, has asked a House technical working group to exclude their coastal town from proposed nuclear energy investments, citing threats to livelihoods and…
MANILA, Philippines — Much of Luzon is forecast to experience cooler weather on Monday, Nov. 9, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is set to begin presenting evidence as the Senate impeachment trial resumes Monday, Nov. 9, following a nearly monthlong recess, with the panel facing the…
LUCENA CITY — Three motorcycle riders died in separate road accidents in Quezon province on Saturday, Nov. 7, police said. In Calauag town, a 19-year-old male motorcycle rider and his 17-year-old back rider were…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will resume on Monday morning, November 9, marked by the start of the defense’s presentation of its exhibits. With three impeachment articles…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers face the task of disproving allegations that she amassed unexplained wealth while in office as her Senate impeachment trial resumes today, after a nearly…
MANILA, Philippines — Government employees will receive their year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s salary and a P5,000 cash gift with their November pay, with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) directing…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will put the P7.2-trillion 2027 budget on top of its agenda when it resumes session on Monday after its month-long break, with senators vowing tighter scrutiny and greater budget…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — For 38-year-old Marian Edano, moving forward 13 years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) devastated this city does not mean forgetting the husband and relatives…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show-cause order against the driver of a passenger bus and its operator after a loose engine cover flew off and struck a bystander on the side of…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Catholic Church leaders in Western Visayas and Romblon province have renewed their opposition to casino operations in Boracay, warning that gambling could undermine family welfare and expose…
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Cempaka is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning and will get the local name Samuel, but is not expected to directly affect the country’s weather…
MANILA, Philippines — Boom Esports secured the Honor of Kings Philippine Kings League (PKL) Fall 2026 Championship after overpowering JGame Esports, 4-1, in the Grand Finals on November 8 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura…
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