Countries spend fortunes on tourism campaigns hoping a few seconds of footage will stick in a traveler’s mind. Hosting the ASEAN Summit gives the Philippines something better: thousands of visitors who will see the…
UNITED STATES — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns, in a spectacular downfall for the longtime head of the chipmaker, a vital player in the…
MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza lamented Creamline’s miscues, especially in the fifth set, as the Cool Smashers dropped their highly anticipated match against Choco Mucho in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pressing ahead with its domestic case build-up against Thomas Markle over his alleged violations of Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM), even…
MANILA, Philippines — After Caitlin Viray nailed the game-winning attack, an emotional Deanna Wong dropped to the taraflex and pounded the floor in celebration, fired up after Choco Mucho’s big win over longtime…
Pope Leo XIV returned to Peru on Wednesday, the country he considers his second home, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary priest and bishop. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo…
MANILA, Philippines — Playing through minor back pain, Eya Laure almost didn’t finish another Choco Mucho-Creamline showdown after only starting in the first set and missing the next three. But when her number was…
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and its government and private sector partners launched the “SURE Ka Na Ba?” campaign on Thursday to raise awareness and strengthen efforts against cyber fraud. The Department of…
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting a 5-percent increase in registered voters across the Negros Island Region (NIR) following the resumption of voter registration for the 2028 elections…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Saint Cecilia’s College (SCC) Maestros showed why they are the defending champions of the Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL), clobbering the Cebu Sacred Heart College (CSHC)…
NEW YORK — At least eight people have died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday, as firefighters kept digging through the rubble to…
The first phase of flood-control works along the Mananga River in Talisay City is now 90% complete, with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continuing construction of gabion structures and drainage…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Lapu-Lapu City government will maintain modest Christmas and fiesta celebrations as part of its efforts to practice frugality amid the El Niño phenomenon while ensuring that planned activities…
MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho overcame its sister team Creamline, 23-25, 25-13, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13, to keep its semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Thursday at Smart…
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team was placed in a tough draw for the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be played across three windows starting in April 2027. The Filipinas will…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Fans of American pop-rock band LANY were left disappointed after the group’s much-anticipated Cebu concert was postponed on Thursday, November 12, the same day it was scheduled to take place. The…
“If AI only helps us predict who will have a claim, we have built a better risk model. If it helps us prevent that claim, protect more people, and make insurance more accessible, then we have built a better insurance…
Singer and actor Nick Jonas recently shared his struggles with diabetes, saying he resents having to live with the chronic disease. On Instagram, the third of the Jonas Brothers admitted that despite his public…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is keeping its hopes alive for the possible finalization of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. This is despite reports that the COC will be unlikely to be settled during…
MANILA, Philippines — Razon-led Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. said the local market’s only natural gas field has hit its highest delivery in five years after unlocking new gas supply. On Thursday, the group…
Former mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has questioned the City Council's scrutiny of ₱50 million in confidential funds released under his administration, pointing to the current administration's proposed ₱40-million…
Erwan Heussaff reflected on the bittersweet coincidence of his 9th wedding anniversary falling on the same day as his late father Louis’ memorial service, sharing how he has learned to embrace joy and grief at the same…
MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is again raising the prospect of consolidation among the country’s four major telecommunications companies as they grapple with rising costs, sluggish revenue growth…
MANILA, Philippines — GT Capital Holdings Inc.’s consolidated net income fell 10 percent to P23.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as economic growth slowed and high inflation weighed on consumer sentiment. On…
MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. posted an uptick in earnings in the first nine months as it benefited from stronger results from its renewable energy assets. On Thursday, First Gen said in a statement…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Davaoeno Braebon Ali Thompson continues to lead the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament as the second…
MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp. has dropped 12 wind and solar service contracts in Luzon, letting go of nearly 5,000 megawatts (MW) of potential capacity, as the government continues to purge idle renewable projects…
The “lavish spending” on the part of lawyer Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, is contrary to the constitutional requirement for public officials and their spouses to live modest lives, the House…
MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific sank deeper into the red in the first nine months of 2026, posting a P12.8-billion net loss after a double whammy of soaring jet fuel costs and a weakening peso. This…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is eyeing the P3-trillion collection mark before the end of November––a goal that it plans to achieve through stronger tax compliance. On Thursday, the BIR said…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — With hotter temperatures and increased fire risks expected during the El Niño phenomenon, the Mandaue City Fire Station has started inspecting fire hydrants across the city to ensure they can…
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of Commerce (BankCom), an affiliate of San Miguel Corp., grew its unaudited net income by 15 percent to P3.17 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as higher interest earnings offset a drop…
CEBU PROVINCE, Philippines—Action in the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament is heating up, and so is the race for the top individual honors. At the end of the elimination round, five players found themselves…
MANILA, Philippines—The August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) joined groups opposing US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit for the 49th Asean Summit and Related Meetings. The organization said Trump should not be…
MANILA, Philippines — Bigger shopper spending per transaction and more visits to its S&R warehouses lifted Puregold Price Club Inc.’s consolidated net income 18 percent to P8.67 billion in the first nine months of 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported a 13.9 percent increase in profits in the first nine months of 2026, driven by investment income and member contributions. On Thursday, the…
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) said it is reviewing more than 100 complaints it has received from viewers regarding scenes and interactions in recent episodes of “Pinoy Big Brother…
A Cebuano-made short film highlighting the sacrifices of a father has taken home the Famas Best Short Film award....
MINNEAPOLIS— The Minnesota Timberwolves were forced to put their grand plan of pairing Anthony Edwards in the backcourt with LaMelo Ball on temporary hold when the knee injury nagging Edwards got to the point where…
MANILA, Philippines — First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) is selling its entire 90.74-percent stake in Rockwell Land Corp. to Crème Investment Corp. for P15.9 billion, in a deal that would shift control of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University-DN Steel dominated the winless Armed Forces of the Philippines, 25-16, 25-20, 25-10, to complete back-to-back wins in less than 24 hours in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf…
Five Mrs. beauty queens are stepping into a new spotlight as they make their big-screen debut in “Titulada,” an upcoming Filipino advocacy film that explores women’s struggles, resilience and empowerment. Directed by…
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Thursday as investors digested corporate earnings and a downgrade to the country’s economic growth outlook. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 32.65…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said the government is ready to be audited over its P22.9-billion allocation for the Philippines’ hosting of the 48th and 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)…
MANILA, Philippines — Despite steady revenues, Citicore Energy REIT Corp. (CREIT) grew its net income by 6.6 percent to P1.03 billion in the first nine months, up from P966 million a year earlier. The Saavedra-led…
NBA scores today: Spurs, Lakers, Celtics extend winning streaks NEW YORK— James Harden is a three-time NBA scoring champion who averaged more than 30 points in each of those seasons. So when he was managing half that…
NBA scores today: Spurs, Lakers, Celtics extend winning streaks HOUSTON— Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday night’s NBA game against Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police and other government agencies are coordinating their security and deployment plans for the religious and cultural activities of the 2027 Sinulog festivities, with preparations covering…
MANILA, Philippines — In front of her PLDT teammates and coaches, Kath Arado got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Allan Joseph Moral on Wednesday. The members of the High Speed Hitters shared congratulatory messages…
The Filipino musical drama UNFILTERED held its premiere screening on November 8, 2026, at TriNoma in Quezon City, bringing together cast members, the production team, guests, and mental health advocates. Through…
ANGELES CITY — Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested a 47-year-old Korean national and his 31-year-old Filipina girlfriend for allegedly duping other Koreans into giving them…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When a person is identified as using illegal drugs, rehabilitation does not necessarily mean immediately being placed in a treatment facility. Depending on the person’s assessed level of drug…
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people, including a general surgeon, and wounded at least a dozen more, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. The strike…
MANILA, Philippines — Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged Southeast Asian leaders gathering in the Philippines this weekend to increase pressure on Myanmar’s military junta to end attacks on civilians, lift…
MANILA, Philippines–Initial tests on Jonah Sabete-Escamillan’s injured left leg came back negative, giving Nxled hope that its veteran wing spiker did not suffer a serious injury. Escamillan hurt her leg after an…
MANILA, Philippines —Philippine businesses are far behind the curve in adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as data, talent, and cost constraints leave their capabilities closer to the 2024 global average than the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former world title challenger Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob has revived the possibility of a world title showdown with Japanese champion Shokichi Iwata after reclaiming the No. 1 spot in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese former world title challenger Kyosuke Takami will add international flavor to the upcoming “Fist of Fury 13” as he sees action in a special attraction bout this Saturday, November 14…
MANILA, Philippines — Higher residential sales and a jump in commercial revenues from its acquisition of Alabang Commercial Corp. lifted Rockwell Land Corp.’s net income attributable to the parent company by 21 percent…
BEIJING – Beijing accused the United States on Thursday of using spurious spying claims as a pretext to impose a technological “blockade” on China, following claims that Nvidia boss Jensen Huang was the victim of a…
Winwyn Marquez turned emotional as she opened up about experiencing mom guilt over being away from her only child, Luna, while staying inside the “Pinoy Big Brother” house. The actress-beauty queen was reminded of her…
MANILA, Philippines — Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) grew its nine-month net income by 5 percent to P22.3 billion in 2026, driven by stronger brandy sales and higher leasing and hotel revenues, which boosted earnings…
DALLAS, Texas — Rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 11, of hiring the gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 in a brazen daylight attack on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020. Yella Beezy, 35, whose real…
Actress Katrina Halili recently traveled to the United States with her daughter, Katie, to reunite with her partner, R&B singer Kris Lawrence. Halili shared glimpses of their overseas bonding on social media…
MANILA, Philippines —Lower residential revenues pulled Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) net income down 4.8 percent to P3.47 billion in the first nine months of 2026, despite a jump in home reservations. On Thursday, the…
Apo Hiking Society has released their latest single “Woman Divine,” a love song first written in the 1980s but was only completed in 2026. OPM artist Jim Paredes, one-half of the group alongside Boboy Garrovillo, shared…
LIMA — Pope Leo XIV arrived in his “beloved” Peru on Wednesday, a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old…
Mikha Lim of P-pop powerhouse BINI received both support and backlash after the incident involving her use of a cellphone while driving, that prompted the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to suspend her driver’s…
Cebuano standouts Nic Cabañero and Kenny Roger Rocacurva sparked a spirited comeback by Biñan Tatak Gel, but their efforts fell short as the Lagunenses bowed to the Quezon Huskers, 81-67, in Game 3 of the SportsPlus…
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled made history with its first-ever semifinals appearance in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. The Chameleons remained dominant in six games and became the first team to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has welcomed the government’s 60-day restriction on certain pork imports but questioned the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) delay in implementing the measure…
James Reid described his upcoming horror film “Haunted Carnival” as the most physically and emotionally demanding project he has worked on so far. During the film’s mini press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Reid said…
South Korean police on Wednesday apprehended a man on suspicion of murdering a teenager who was a victim of an alleged sexual crime committed by his son. The man in his 50s was placed under emergency arrest at around…
Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp presented a witness to dispute allegations that she registered unusual credit card spending. ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said that it would place some of its police units under full alert status ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit…
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva stormed past Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 to reach the last four of the WTA Finals on Wednesday as Elina Svitolina kept her bid on track with a three-set win over Karolina Muchova…
Globe Telecom introduced a new way for Filipinos to explore artificial intelligence (AI), making some of the world’s leading AI tools accessible through its newly announced Globe Free AI Fiesta. The announcement took…
Nepal’s diplomatic push to secure a dedicated place for the climate crisis facing the Himalayas and other mountain regions in global climate negotiations has suffered a setback, with its proposal for a separate mountain…
JAKARTA, Indonesia — From culinary entrepreneur to Indonesian vice president, Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reinvented himself many times and is rarely far from controversy. On Thursday, the 39-year-old’s term in office…
It happens all the time, says Kholoud al-Ameri, an Iraqi journalist and the editor of a news website. “Female journalists here are often getting messages, and mostly from men,” she explains. “They somehow find you…
Carmelle Collado. Image: Instagram@/starmusicph Rising Filipino powerhouse vocalist Carmelle Collado is gearing up for the biggest stage of her career as she prepares to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday warned that they would disperse and take action against anyone who may trample on foreign delegates and leaders visiting the country during the 49th…
MANILA, Philippines — The fuel price rollback of up to double digits per liter should be fully implemented by the Department of Energy and oil companies. The rollback was something that a Solon described Wednesday as…
Pag-IBIG Fund is bringing more than 20,000 housing units from over 45 participating developers to the Mindanao Housing Fair 2026 on November 12–13 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City, giving Filipino workers and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is closing the year with another sweeping leadership shakeup. Two of the country’s largest revenue-collecting agencies under the Department of Finance (DOF) and two…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Devotees preparing to join Cebu’s 462nd Fiesta Señor can now plan their participation. The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu has released the general calendar of religious activities…
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to expand its Special Registration Anywhere Program (SRAP) to more municipalities nationwide, allowing more Filipinos to register or transfer their…
LEXINGTON, S.C. — An 11-month-old South Carolina boy who authorities say was buried alive in a dog crate by his father was found by rescuers after about 24 hours, crying and covered in dirt, his grandfather said about…
MANILA, Philippines– The 2026-27 NBA season continued Thursday, November 12 (November 11 in the US), with San Antonio Spurs extending their winning streak to 10 games, Los Angeles Lakers claiming their seventh straight…
PORTLAND, Oregon— Damian Lillard scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA on Tuesday night. Deni Avdija added 24 points…
Coca-Cola Philippines has launched “Coke Natin ‘To,” a new campaign celebrating the people, communities and shared experiences that have made Coca-Cola part of Filipino life for generations. At the center of the…
LOS ANGELES, United States — The San Antonio Spurs rallied from 22 points down to beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Wednesday, notching a 10th straight NBA win and keeping the pressure on the league-leading Los Angeles…
HOUSTON— Kevin Durant scored 20 points, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson added 19 and the Houston Rockets snapped Golden State’s eight-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory on Wednesday night. The Warriors played…
SALT LAKE CITY— Franz Wagner matched a career high with 38 points and had eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-108 victory over Utah in the NBA on Wednesday night, the 10th straight loss for the Jazz…
At 66, Rosalinda Caparanga wanted more than a way to fill her days. She wanted responsibilities of her own, the independence of earning an income, and the satisfaction of contributing through her work. She found that…
CHICAGO — Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, Dylan Harper had 18 points, 10 assists and four steals and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th straight game, overcoming a 22-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls…
NEW ORLEANS— Egor Demin returned from a six-game injury absence to score 22 points, Michael Porter Jr. also scored 22, and the Brooklyn Nets beat New Orleans 145-111 in the NBA on Wednesday night, handing the Pelicans…
ANTALYA, Turkey — The world has failed to slow or stop global warming trends in the past five years because plans weren’t realized and efforts that would have helped were canceled out, a report said Thursday. The grim…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) may still change its controversial 2027 festival logo after public criticism over its depiction of the Señor Santo Niño. Councilor Paul Labra, speaking on…
MANILA, Philippines — Industry leaders in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam have launched a regional partnership to speed up the shift from diesel to small solar-plus-storage systems in remote areas. The member…
TAIPEI — The woman accused of spying for Beijing during an affair with Nvidia founder Jensen Huang visited Taiwan a total of eight times in 2024 and 2025, a Taiwanese government minister said Thursday. Taiwan, a…
MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Jamal Murray scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 in the NBA on…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Government is planning a disaster preparedness campaign that would encourage households to keep essential supplies for at least three days during emergencies. The proposed…
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is optimistic it will surpass its target of registering 3 million additional voters for the 2028 national and local elections after recording nearly 80,000…
North Korea is unlikely to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit set to be held in China next week, a South Korean presidential official said Thursday. “It would be difficult to say there is zero…
TORONTO — Jayson Tatum made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining and the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 in the NBA on Wednesday night, extending…
MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing giant Grab is getting a new boss for its Philippine operations as its managing director exits after more than eight years. Grab Philippines on Thursday named CJ Lacsican as its new…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the public to bear with temporary inconveniences brought about by the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
Fyang Smith reacted to being called the next “horror princess,” a title often associated with Kris Aquino and Kim Chiu, saying she considers it a big responsibility given the legacy of those who came before her. Smith…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recorded a sharp increase in micro taxpayers benefiting from its One-Time Abatement Program, reaching 5,210 beneficiaries and P353.75 million in taxes and…
NEW YORK— James Harden scored a season-high 32 points, more than double his average during a tough start to the 2026-27, season and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Wednesday night. Donovan…
INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 28 points and Ivica Zubac finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 114-101 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Siakam was 7 of 17 from the…
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will leave his post to lead the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in another shake-up of key government agencies under the…
MILWAUKEE — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and Austin Reaves 18 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hog raisers in Medellin, Cebu, will have a municipal reference buying price of P190 per kilogram of pork carcass, while pork belly will carry a recommended minimum selling price of P240 per…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation next week, his national security adviser said Thursday. The South Korean…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3-percent monthly cap on credit card finance charges while allowing banks to impose higher fees on installment loans and cash advances…
MANILA, Philippines — A military coordination mechanism involving the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia is already operating as the four countries seek to strengthen joint operations and information…
With nearly 30 million Spotify streams and a No. 59 peak on the global chart, the rising artist is also set to headline his first solo concert. Filipino singer-songwriter SHEAN continues to make headlines as his debut…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Threats of violence, harassment, or even death can cause fear and distress and may signal the risk of further harm if left unaddressed. Recently, a 41-year-old pharmacist was shot dead along V…
Singer-actress Karylle Tatlonghari opened up about the persistent societal expectations placed on women regarding marriage and motherhood, firmly rejecting the idea that a woman’s worth is diminished by her personal…
Horror movies may be part of John Arcilla’s decorated filmography, but he said fictional monsters are not what frighten him the most, but corrupt politicians and people who kill others. Arcilla spoke about his fears…
WASHINGTON — After his party suffered a midterms hammering, President Donald Trump faces a new challenge: proving he is still the boss of US foreign policy on the global stage. With Trump politically hamstrung as he…
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a “Hunger Games” adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his…
NEW YORK, United States — One person was killed and several others injured Wednesday after a three-story building collapsed near a construction site in New York, city authorities said. Images from the scene showed…
Cebu City, Philippines — The Senate resumes the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, November 12, as senators continue deliberations in the historic trial. Follow CDN Digital’s live…
Kris Aquino once again underscored her determination to stay alive, saying she continues to draw strength from her family and place her trust in her medical team amid her ongoing health battle. The Queen of All Media…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Preparing for one professional examination can consume months of a graduate’s time, but Jose Emmanuel Sy Cañete took on two demanding certifications at once. He balanced his preparation for the…
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the son of former President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, resigned Wednesday amid controversy over his eligibility for office, political sources said. Gibran…
Featuring Music from All Three Seasons of the Hit Anime Series, Including an Exclusive Season 3 Encore Created for the International Tour. Performed Live to Film by the Filharmonika Orchestra Led by Music Director Emily…
NEW YORK — One person was killed and several others injured Wednesday after a three-story building collapsed near a construction site in New York, city authorities said. Images from the scene showed firefighters sifting…
Following a successful year in music, IV OF SPADES continues to make waves with compelling new singles, including the new alt-pop track “Susundan,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment. The new IV OF SPADES single will…
MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. clarified that the country is not picking fights or seeking confrontation when it stands up for its rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Unang una, and…
MANILA, Philippines — China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude decades of consultations and negotiations this year as agreed, three regional…
MOSCOW — Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at age 66 after one and a half years in the job, Moscow’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday. The ministry called Darchiev an…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial government is considering limiting live hog shipments from Negros Oriental to help local raisers cope with falling farmgate prices and competition from outside suppliers. Gov…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — An estimated 80,000 condominium units remain unsold in the National Capital Region (NCR) alone, according to a report. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said these units could be put to better use if…
MANDUE CITY, Cebu — Nathaniel Chua, lead convener of the Cebu Consumers’ Rights Advocates (CCRA), raised concerns over the 17-hour water interruption that affected consumers served by the Metropolitan Cebu Water…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Generally fair weather is expected across Cebu on Thursday, November 12, although isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may develop later in the day. In its daily forecast, Pagasa said the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court resumes proceedings on Thursday, with the defense set to present Bank of the Philippine Islands Senior Vice President Atty. Paul Roderick Ysmael as its fifth witness in…
Korean actress Lee Se-young is drawing attention lately not only for stealing Emperor Sovieshu away from Empress Navier in “The Remarried Empress”, but also for her scene-stealing portrayal of a scheming slave who has…
MANILA, Philippines—The ₱357 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot drawn on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, was not won by bettors, as shown by the results of the major draws that day of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office…
DUBLIN, Ireland — US envoys will separately meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday as they seek to capitalize on “openings” from two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the war in…
Seasoned journalist Connie Sison has been making the rounds of broadcasting for close to 30 years, covering some of the most important political and social issues. But if there is one topic that she is most passionate…
Designer Lulu Tan-Gan brings piña into everyday dressing with Tailored Traditions, her latest collection on view at her Rockwell pop-up....
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran Wednesday at a US Veterans Day commemoration that saw his defense secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum. “The bravery and…
WASHINGTON, United States — A US military guard was seen loudly reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group on Veterans Day, after they laughed and chatted near a sacred tomb at Arlington National…
It’s business as usual for President Donald Trump’s deportation offensive despite the Republican wipeout in the midterm elections. In Los Angeles, masked immigration officers in body armor blocked a hospital emergency…
PERU — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday, making a nostalgic return to the country where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old…
“Status: Rejected” follows a senior citizen who dreams of reuniting with her son in the United States, which feels like an impossibility after her fourth US visa rejection....
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened to strike US bases beyond the Middle East, including in Europe, if they are used to launch attacks against the Islamic republic. “If American aircraft…
LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV headed for Peru Wednesday on a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old pontiff was…
This is the Daily Gospel of November 12, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Thirty-second week in Ordinary Time.
While acting has brought her more visibility and earned her leading lady status, Aubrey Caraan is grateful that she still gets to return to her roots as a solo singer....
MANILA, Philippines — One became the voice of Kim, the young Vietnamese mother in “Miss Saigon,” who gave everything for her child. The other became the face of Lara Croft, the fearless archaeologist whose adventures…
DESTIN, Florida — An ocean liner that is longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas is headed to a final home on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico as the world’s largest artificial reef. The SS United…
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyers of drug war victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked the Trial Chamber (TC) III to limit the appearance in court of one of the prosecution witnesses to spare her…
MANILA, Philippines — China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude decades of negotiations this year as agreed, three regional diplomats said on…
University of Santo Tomas scribbled a new name on its active roster list and just like that, University of the East’s good vibes—generated by a win that snapped a two-year, 30-game losing streak—came to a thudding end…
Creamline and Choco Mucho seek to regain their winning ways and strengthen their semifinal bids when the sister teams clash in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Cool Smashers and…
DAKAR—Pi Durden Forward Wangkay wasn’t among the favorites to reach the podium in the men’s 200 meters at the Youth Olympic Games. But the Filipino sprinter saved his best for last. The De La Salle standout entered the…
The inclusion of Rhenz Abando on the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers may have come as a surprise to some. But not to Gilas coach Tim Cone. “Not a surprise,” Cone said…
CARMONA—After hitting his drive into the first cut of rough on the 11th hole on Wednesday, Micah Shin—the Korean-American who has been embraced as a local—stared into the distance before answering a tough question. “No…
The strange saga of Alice Guo—in which a Chinese national was able to acquire fake Filipino citizenship and construct a fake Filipino background, allowing her to rise to a position of power in the country’s politics and…
As the gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen, and as the ranks of the middle class continue to thin out, the need for a major rethink of the economic policies that have been persistently followed by our…
I generally reserve the lesson on family therapy late into the semester. As I told my class, if individual therapy was like playing chess, then family therapy was like playing 3D chess. Building a therapeutic…
MANILA, Philippines — For using her cellphone while driving, Pop girl group BINI member Mikha Lim has apologized, calling her actions “careless and irresponsible” and vowing to be more mindful on the road. Addressing…
Although our country contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Philippines has committed to helping curb global warming through our mitigation targets, coupled with adaptation strategies that…
The 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit will take place in Manila, Philippines, in November 2026. The regional organization is currently confronted with numerous challenges of a geopolitical…
The Ramon Magsaysay Awards are conferred annually in honor of Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh president of the Philippines, who served from 1953 to 1957. His administration was known for clean government, rural…
By enforcing constitutional limits on appropriations, the Supreme Court has strengthened fiscal discipline and opened the way for a more transparent, consultative budget process between the executive and Congress. The…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Check these out.
MANILA, Philippines — A jumbo rate hike may still be on the table for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) despite the sluggish economic growth in the third quarter, with the primary goal of cooling off hot inflation…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) admitted that taxpayer profile data may have been exposed in a cyber breach while continuing to investigate the incident and assess its privacy impact. “The BIR…
MANILA, Philippines — Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) to the Philippines rose to a seven-month high in August, though the overall investment picture remained challenging as global headwinds continued to…
MANILA, Philippines — SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) remained resilient despite weaker economic growth as it saw its earnings grow by 9 percent to P70.2 billion in the first three quarters of this year. SMIC’s consolidated…
MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp., the energy arm of the Ayala Group, finished the first nine months strong, with its profit soaring by 84 percent amid a surge in power output. The renewable energy producer said its net…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has relaunched its controversial coal mine bidding, with the award set for early next year, even as investors raised concerns about the asset-surrender rule. The DOE…
MANILA, Philippines — International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) extended its strong 2026 run, boosting its bottom line by 20 percent in the first nine months as newly integrated terminals drove brisk cargo…
MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. is preparing to switch on the first of its three new international submarine cable systems by 2027, as it seeks to beef up its network capacity and redundancies against…
MANILA, Philippines — To be effective in protecting farmers, the government should implement a system that is complete. This was the position given by organizations engaged in the pork industry during the Department of…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest investment promotion agency (IPA) is confident of ending the year with at least P1 trillion in approved investments, enough to meet its full-year target. Board of Investments…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy may have to wait until 2027 for a meaningful growth recovery, but weak momentum from this year is expected to spill into next year and limit the pace of the rebound…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) is targeting the approval before year-end of $250 million in financing from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to fund the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has reminded government agencies to exercise “judicious and prudent” use of public funds in conducting year-end celebrations and other events, citing…
MANILA, Philippines — Industry groups in Brazil and the Philippines are urging the Philippine government to reconsider the two-month suspension of pork imports, warning that the measure could affect not only retail…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine agriculture has suffered another significant setback, with El Niño-related damage and losses reaching nearly P10 billion and affecting more than 324,000 farmers nationwide. The losses…
MANILA, Philippines — Shell Pilipinas Corp. posted a net loss from January to September amid a sharp rise in expenses driven by higher fuel prices. In a regulatory filing, the oil giant said it had recorded net losses…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently unveiled a greenhouse facility in Aklan province to improve high-value crop production. The Value Chain Enhancement of High-Value Crops through Smart…
MANILA, Philippines — Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has launched three new routes from regional gateways in Clark and Cebu as it seeks to capture a larger share of the surging travel demand among Filipinos visiting…
MANILA, Philippines — ABI Pascual Foods Inc. is extending its support for the Philippine government’s milk feeding program through 2027 to help sustain efforts to address malnutrition among schoolchildren nationwide…
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PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Anti-narcotics operatives on Thursday destroyed P162.52 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs and regulated medicines in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, in a bid to…
MANILA, Philippines — Two different weather systems are forecast to bring rain over various parts of the country on Friday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and…
MANILA, Philippines — The outcome of Naga City’s upcoming plebiscite on its proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) remains uncertain, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said on…
MANILA, Philippines — The 43rd day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial ended with the defense having dropped all of its originally scheduled bank witnesses and the court adjourning until after the…
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder hit the jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, November 12, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Super Lotto 6/49 draw result…
MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua accused Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers of setting up a defense that is more of a Korean drama (K-drama), claiming that they are trying to gain…
MANILA, Philippines — Nine areas in Luzon and the Visayas were gripped by a dangerous heat index on Thursday amid the effects of the El Nino phenomenon, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso has offered a P2-million cash reward for credible information leading to the identification and arrest of the gunmen behind the deadly attack on an…
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida defended the bounty offered for any information that could lead to the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa has been in hiding since last May, when…
MANILA, Philippines— Rather than viewing recognition as a measure of personal success, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe sees it as a renewed responsibility to work harder and remain worthy of the Filipino…
MANILA, Philippines — Charlito Martin Mendoza thanked President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday for his new assignment as Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief, which is part of the administration’s latest sweeping leadership…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) College of Law on Thursday condemned the deadly attack on Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Joseph Wee Sit, calling on authorities to ensure…
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the prosecution panel believe the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team to withdraw the presentation of a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official was brought by a…
MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle taxi riders’ group Metro has called for a review of rider limits, saying these should be based on passenger demand and not restrict drivers’ livelihoods. Metro co-convener Jayson Luna…
MANILA, Philippines—The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has filed a civil forfeiture case that covers the bank accounts of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on…
DANGCAGAN, Bukidnon — Two more living centenarians in southern Bukidnon received P50,000 each in cash incentives from the provincial government on Wednesday, November 11, as part of its continuing recognition of the…
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the vital role of public-private partnerships in driving nationwide digital transformation. DepEd issued that statement on Thursday, as public schools…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers have yet to dispute bank accounts and balances that formed part of the P817.87 million in alleged unexplained wealth identified by forensic accounting…
COTABATO CITY — The Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) deployed troops, backed by armored personnel carriers, on Thursday to a village in Aleosan, North Cotabato, to pacify warring armed groups identified with the Moro…
MANILA, Philippines—Former Public Works-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara has returned another batch of cold cash to the Bureau of Treasury, increasing the pot to P866.4 million. Justice Undersecretary Deo Marco…
BACOLOD CITY — Two students were killed while five others were injured after a motorcycle collided with a hearse van along the national highway in Barangay Iniban, Ayungon town, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday night…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution believes the “lavish spending” on the part of lawyer Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, is contrary to the constitutional requirement for public officials…
MANILA, Philippines — The City of Manila on Thursday announced that it had acquired eight adjoining properties along C.M. Recto Avenue from the Land Bank of the Philippines worth P975 million, which will serve as the…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fisherfolk are experiencing skin problems, heat-related illnesses and reduced fishing hours as extreme heat affects their work at sea, prompting an environmental group to urge the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sandiganbayan Third Division Chairperson Associate Justice Karl Miranda on Thursday scolded an official of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) over her statements regarding the…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has turned over P17.8 million worth of medical equipment and two patient transport vehicles to the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Wind power generated in Puerto Galera is helping stabilize the province’s electricity supply amid critically low power reserves and recurring forecasts of Red Alert conditions, power…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano on Thursday said she could not hide her “disdain” on the line of questioning of the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte when it touched on the…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Thursday strongly condemned the fatal ambush of a Basilan-based trial court judge, calling on law enforcement agencies to conduct a…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday bristled at accusations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was making Filipinos suffer for his supposed “vanity,” as the president hosts the 49th…
MANILA, Philippines — A financial investigator from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has observed that no cash inflows of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were traceable to the Department of Public Works…
MABALACAT CITY — The Central Luzon police have prohibited drones from flying over the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit…
BUTUAN CITY— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has launched containment and cleanup operations for an oil spill triggered by the sinking of a landing craft tank off Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, on Tuesday. In a report…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that they are looking into the cases handled by Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit to investigate the possible motive for…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said vendors whose stalls will have to be temporarily closed as part of security measures being implemented for the Asean Summit…
MANILA, Philippines — The young basketball players and their guardians “deserve” the free shoes they received from Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, a defense witness told the Senate…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A network of lawyers in Mindanao has strongly condemned the dawn assassination of a Basilan regional trial court judge in Zamboanga City, calling the ambush a “chilling strike” against the region’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The friend of lawyer Manases Carpio testified to the Senate Impeachment Court that he has no proof of pitching in for the P200,000 meal in Japan. He made the statement after he said that the…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del — Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman has strongly condemned the brazen killing of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2 Judge Joseph Wee Sit, calling the assassination a direct assault on the…
LUCENA CITY – Taytay town in Rizal recorded a heat index of 45.90 degrees Celsius at 9 a.m. on Thursday, placing it in the danger category, according to the local government. “Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to…
LUCENA CITY – Police are investigating the killing of a 38-year-old woman who was shot by two unidentified motorcycle-riding men in Majayja, Laguna, on Wednesday night. The victim, a resident, was found lying in a…
COTABATO CITY – Another member of the Islamic State-aligned Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group (DI-HG) was killed, and two others were wounded in a clash with military and police forces during a law enforcement operation in…
MANILA, Philippines — Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday urged the government to roll out residential solar installation subsidies modeled on Thailand’s incentive program. He said that financial…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has granted the defense’s move to cancel the scheduled trial on Friday since they no longer have a slated witness to testify that day. Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison…
LEGAZPI CITY — Public elementary and secondary schools in Oas, Albay, will shift to a class schedule that starts at 6 a.m. and ends at noon starting Monday, Nov.16, to protect learners and school personnel from extreme…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla dared the prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to investigate him, following repeated remarks during the proceedings that public officials…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pursuing a wider investigation to identify and dismantle the drug network behind the seizure of 67 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P455.6 million in…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police activated a special investigation task group (SITG) to track down the gunmen behind the fatal ambush of a judge Thursday dawn in Zamboanga City, regional police officials said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court is looking into the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit and has vowed to support his family. The high court said in a statement that it is…
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was adjourned on Thursday and is set to resume on Nov. 19, after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. “Trial is adjourned…
MANILA, Philippines — The witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to dispute allegations of unusual credit card spending has admitted being close to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and…
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua created two advisory offices on Thursday under the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) to strengthen the autonomous region’s moral governance framework and…
MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness on Thursday showed a photo of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, buying shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team in early 2025. It was the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A regional trial court judge based in Isabela City, Basilan, was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen early Thursday morning in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Police…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intends to expand the use of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in water-insecure communities as the country copes with a strong El Niño. Social…
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded P2.814 trillion in gross revenue collections from January to October 2026, an increase of P149.86 billion or 5.63 percent compared with the same period…
MANILA, Philippines – A witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte testified on Thursday that 11 people chipped in for a P200,000 meal in Tokyo, which was paid for using the credit card of Duterte’s…
BAGUIO CITY — One of the first female graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and its first female summa cum laude has been promoted to Army Brigadier General. Army Brig. Gen. Leah Lorenzo Santiago was…
MANILA, Philippines – Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday reminded his fellow senator-judges to refrain from threatening witnesses with the use of their contempt powers or…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up security operations nationwide ahead of an expected influx of travelers during the extended holiday break, which coincides with the country’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte will no longer present a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official as a witness before the Senate Impeachment Court, defense team spokesperson Michael…
Despite the Philippines spending hundreds of billions of pesos annually on social assistance programs, poverty, environmental degradation, watershed decline, biodiversity loss, flooding and climate vulnerability…
MANILA, Philippines — The Coast Guard District (CGD) of Palawan on Thursday, Nov. 12, continued the temporary suspension of sea travel for small vessels due to rough sea conditions. In an advisory, the CGD-Palawan said…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Thursday that electric Love bus operations would be suspended from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Police seized around P16 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a high-value target in a buy-bust operation early Wednesday in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Lt. Joy Necesario…
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 43rd day on Thursday, with her defense team set to present four witnesses, led by Bank of the Philippine Islands Senior Vice…
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or amihan, may bring cloudy skies with rains over Northern and Central Luzon, while the easterlies may continue to affect the rest of the country on Thursday, Nov. 12, the…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — It’s a special non-working day on Friday, Nov. 13, in Pangasinan as the province commemorates the 130th birth anniversary of former House Speaker Eugenio Perez. Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III…
MANILA, Philippines — The Senior Vice President of the Bank of the Philippine Islands will testify as the fifth defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Thursday. BPI SVP Atty. Paul Roderick…
MANILA, Philippines — A member of the pop girl group BINI became the latest content creator to be penalized by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for distracted driving. Mikha Lim, whose group is behind hits such as…
MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has wiped out nearly P10 billion in farm produce, according to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) latest tally. In an advisory on Wednesday, the DA said the prolonged…
MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court has quashed, for insufficient evidence, the various criminal charges filed against eight individuals who allegedly “kicked and grabbed the shields” of police officers during the…
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday the Sandiganbayan Third Division’s 90-day preventive suspension against his client did not mean that he was…
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the motions filed by former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his coaccused to dismiss the malversation case filed against them over an alleged…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has found deficiencies in the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) implementation of its aid program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), noting that at least P62.23…
MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness’ corporate ties came under scrutiny at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, as the court examined whether the payments Duterte received from GenCorp…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte received P2.14 million from GenCorp Industries Inc. between 2022 and 2025 as what a defense witness described as a “return of capital” on a “loose investment” in a…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A resurgence of violence greeted the start of the regular government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Council for Climate and Conflict Action Asia…
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Widowed farmer Nelly Boot would have spent this week harvesting palay alongside her neighbors at Barangay Patin-ay in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Instead, her rain-fed…
CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — The provincial government of Bulacan has approved a P2.5-million allocation for the protection and care of the province’s nearly half a million pet dogs and cats during a “very…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The police destroyed around P38.78 million worth of suspected illicit and untaxed cigarettes at the Bacolod City Sanitary Landfill in Barangay Felisa on Wednesday…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Confirmatory tests conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) revealed that 10 Negros Occidental provincial government employees tested positive for illegal drug use…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Personnel of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) arrested 32 individuals and seized some P2.29 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in a series of coordinated operations across Western…
MANILA, Philippines – What if you could receive a letter from Heaven? St. Peter wanted to answer this question when it began offering a digital, interactive, AI-assisted experience. St. Peter launched the “If Heaven…
MANILA, Philippines – Days after its September 21, 2026 launch, the Philippine government’s AI assistant, Kuya A, incorrectly named US President Donald Trump as the Philippine president. When challenged, it named former…
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