MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has yet to formally accept an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to visit Brazil next year, according to Malacañang. In a message to reporters on Sunday…
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Criss Cross avoided VNS Laticrete’s upset bid, escaping with 25-19, 23-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13 to book a semifinals berth in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on…
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — An earthquake has struck the Visayas at 9:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. Information from the Android Earthquake Alerts System estimated the tremor to have had a magnitude of 5.3. According to…
MANILA, Philippines–Eight cheerdance squads are set to take center stage on Saturday for the UAAP Season 89 Cheerdance Competition at Mall of Asia Arena. UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe will open the competition, looking to…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu province is reorganizing its economic development efforts through a new department that will handle investment promotion and help local enterprises expand. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro signed…
Ashton Irwin, the drummer of the Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), recently shared a heartfelt tribute to his Filipino fans. In a new YouTube vlog, Irwin documented his experiences during the band’s…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines–University of Santo Tomas scored a crucial 89-84 win on Sunday and eliminated Ateneo from Final Four contention while keeping its alive…
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Maria Concepcion, the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Business and Advisory Council (BAC), concluded the Asean Business and Investment Summit with a commitment to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars stunned the favored University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, 71-55, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s…
MANILA, Philippines — While ties with China on different aspects like diplomatic, economic, trade, and culture must be respected, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon reminded authorities on Sunday that there is a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 41-year-old parking attendant was killed in a shooting outside the Tabunok Public Market along N. Bacalso Avenue in Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City, shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14…
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA—A regional trial court (RTC) in this province rejected a petition filed by a mining firm to stop residents from maintaining barricades they put up on roads leading to their exploration site in…
MANILA, Philippines — Finishing the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will now be in Singapore’s hands, as Philippine authorities lacked the time needed to wrap up several issues, Foreign Affairs Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should prioritize trade, investment, and regional economic integration at the 33rd Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China, moving beyond geopolitical issues to…
MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asian lawmakers must agree on a common message that will bring the concerns of their constituents to leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and strengthen…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should prioritize trade, investment, and regional economic integration at the 33rd Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China, moving beyond geopolitical issues to…
MANILA, Philippines — The revamped Capital1 roster may not have lived up to high expectations after missing the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series semifinals, but Vanie Gandler remains committed to trusting…
The multi-awarded Filipino family drama “Apol of My Ai,” directed by Thop Nazareno, will open in cinemas nationwide on Dec. 2 following its successful run at the 2026 CinePanalo Film Festival. The film won four awards…
Being sassy and outspoken are among the traits that may be perennially attached to the name of Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, but the veteran star recently bared what she feared most despite her fearless public persona…
MANILA, Philippines — Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) member-states have urged state forces and armed groups in Myanmar to de-escalate violence and stop targeted attacks against civilians and civilian…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs turned a tight first-half contest into a comfortable victory, pulling away in the third quarter to beat the University of Southern Philippines Foundation…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles formally claimed the solo lead in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 high school basketball tournament…
MANILA, Philippines — Artificial intelligence (AI) could change how Filipinos work, manage their money, and access everyday services. But will these changes improve people’s lives, or create new challenges? These…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano playmaker Reinhard Jumamoy came through with clutch shooting in the fourth quarter as National University (NU) Bulldogs pulled away from the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors…
Aryna Sabalenka apologized on Saturday after an on-court outburst during her defeat to Ukrainian rival Elina Svitolina at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells. Footage shared widely on social media appeared to show the former…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez has ordered regional directors and district engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct weekly inspections of roads…
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines–La Salle avenged its first-round loss to Adamson with an 84-69 rout to stay in the hunt for third place in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has adopted a new policy framework providing expanded safeguards to migrant workers amid continuous prevalence of scam hubs in the region. In its…
MANILA, Philippines — Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) member-states have adopted a declaration pushing for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) be…
MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu showed why she is the reigning Season Most Valuable Player, spearheading Farm Fresh Foxies’ charge to a second straight semifinals appearance in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab…
ZAÑA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “suffering and humiliation” endured by African enslaved people as he made a tangible show of remorse in Peru following his historic apology for the Holy See’s own role…
MANILA, Philippines — Savouge stunned National University-Archipelago Builders in straight sets, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20, to cruise to its fifth consecutive victory in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on…
Bea Milan-Windorski is always proud to represent the Philippines and bring a piece of home to every event at the 2026 Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. At the “Luz de Esperanza: Universo Rosa en Puerto Rico” (Light…
Cebu City, Philippines — Two men were injured after a speeding yellow sedan lost control and crashed along the Cebu South Coastal Road in front of a coffee shop near Barangay Mambaling at approximately 1:35 a.m. on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public schools in Talisay City, Cebu, will shift to earlier class schedules to reduce students’ and teachers’ exposure to extreme heat, while Tabunok Central Elementary School will have a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents may soon need only one valid government-issued identification card when transacting with city offices under a proposed measure seeking to simplify identification…
Singer-songwriter Isha Ponti has released a limited-edition vinyl record of her debut album, “LIKAS,” marking her first release in the long-playing (LP) format. Released by Ponti Entertainment Production, the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is seeking to strengthen its position in the global critical minerals supply chain by attracting greater investments, expanding regional…
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has underscored the need to strengthen cooperation as he expressed optimism that the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit will provide a…
Mastering the local language is the secret weapon behind Sandara Park’s planned return to Philippine movies, as the South Korean star seeks to trade her old comic-relief parts for dramatic lead roles. During a recent…
MANILA, Philippines–Ninoy Aquino Stadium will play host to the opener of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals on Dec. 4, with Mall of Asia Arena, Ynares Center in Antipolo and Smart Araneta Coliseum serving as other…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, Compostela, and Liloan advanced to the quarterfinals after taking care of business in their respective Sweet 16 knockout assignments in the Governor’s Cup Under-18…
MANILA, Philippines–Sisi Rondina-Rosales relished having a complete Choco Mucho lineup as the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series reaches its crucial phase. With its full roster available, the Flying Titans…
LILOAN, Cebu – Katrina Anne Johnson combines Filipino and Japanese cultures in “Buklod,” her official national costume for Miss International 2026. The national costume pays tribute to seven decades of friendship…
For decades, Indonesia’s police and intelligence agencies have been accused of spying on politicians, journalists, and activists, Now, a widening scandal involving some of the country’s most senior police officers has…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Fiesta Señor 2027 draws nearer, religious leaders at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu have reminded devotees, pilgrims and visitors to take precautions against heat-related…
Haiti has been engulfed in crisis since 2018, with protests, a presidential assassination and widespread gang violence bringing the country to its knees. But earlier this week, Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Kevien Jimenez overcame an equally determined Carlo Diaz VII to capture the Philippine Games and Amusements Board (GAB) minimumweight title in a grueling 12-round showdown in the main event…
European leaders have so far found compromises in response to many of US President Donald Trump’s demands. But they were surprised to hear Trump say that he raised Europe’s security framework with Russian officials…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano table tennis standouts Eljay Tormis and Mikylla Dinauanao kept their respective teams’ title hopes alive after securing semifinal berths in the singles event of the UAAP Season 89…
Young people across Germany and Europe are taking to the streets, voicing fears of a bleak future. But is that really the case? Does Gen Z face greater challenges than Baby Boomers did in the 1990s? What do the two…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. presented the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Prize 2026 to a Myanmar researcher for her work on disaster resilience, as the 49th Asean…
Having enough money to buy anything in a department store sounds nice. Having so much that you don’t bother to check the price tags sounds even better. That fantasy is at the heart of “Hyunbaek-core,” a fashion trend…
Child actor Bryce Nicolo Mercader, who starred in the 2026 Cinemalaya film “Kaka Sa Yawan,” has officially joined Viva Artists Agency (VAA). The nine-year-old actor signed a five-year contract with the talent management…
The 2026-27 NBA season continued Sunday, November 15 (November 14 in the US) with Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets scoring victories. Miami Heat beat Detroit Pistons…
SHANGHAI – A Shanghai traffic police officer has drawn widespread praise online after switching to fluent English to handle a minor traffic violation involving two foreign tourists. The incident occurred around 10pm on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu City councilor is urging the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. (SFI) to review and revise its 2027 festival logo, citing inaccuracies in the depiction of the Señor Santo Niño and concerns over the…
Rap icon Gloc-9 is nearing 50 and has almost 30 years in the music scene under his belt, yet he would be the first one to prove that growth never stops. At a recent media huddle for his new single “Tara G!” with an…
MANILA, Philippines — Canada is pitching its ability to build, power, and run data centers to the Philippines, its newest free trade market, as it seeks to position itself as a more reliable partner that “does not use…
MANILA, Philippines — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that he had invited President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to visit Brazil next year. Lula is in Manila as a guest at the 49th Association of…
NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic had 26 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray added 23 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 116-108 in the NBA on…
CLEVELAND— Tyrese Proctor posted his first triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds and a career-best 10 assists in leading the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 127-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar hopes that the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit will lead to more investments, job opportunities, and other economic benefits…
A North Korean official considered to be one of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s closest aides has arrived in Russia, the North’s state media said Sunday, amid deepening relations between the two countries following…
MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Cedric Coward had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Taylor Hendricks scored a career-high 22 as Memphis built an early lead and defeated the Brooklyn Nets 129-110 in the NBA on Saturday night. A night…
From her gown’s butterfly sleeves to her wide obi sash belt, Binibining Pilipinas International Katrina Anne Johnson was a vision of two cultures fused together by their shared history at the 2026 Miss International’s…
MINNEAPOLIS — Norman Powell scored 23 points, Matas Buzelis added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the short-handed Chicago Bulls won for the second night in a row with a 117-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves…
MANILA, Philippines — The newly signed Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) should, first and foremost, be of benefit to Southeast Asia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a business executive said…
MIAMI— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, some of the spectacular variety, and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 137-117 in the NBA on Saturday night for their fourth straight win…
MANILA, Philippines — Six foreign nationals will face deportation proceedings after being arrested in separate operations over fraud and online gambling activities, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano decorated woodpusher and National Master (NM) Jerish John Velarde continued to make his presence felt in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Chess Championships, delivering a convincing…
MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has directed its personnel to uphold human rights and exercise professionalism as they enforce heightened security measures for the 49th Asean Summit…
Cebu City, Philippines — Personnel from the Parian Police Station 1 of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) arrested six individuals after they were allegedly caught in the act of stealing telecommunications cables along…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should protect telecommunications, power, water and transportation networks as strategic national assets in developing the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), as disruptions…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) will head the Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC-7) from 2027 to 2029, succeeding the Department of Tourism in…
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a Thai delegation to Manila to champion a three-point strategy aimed at strengthening regional integration, boosting intra-bloc trade, and positioning…
MANILA, Philippines — Canada steps up its trade push, using newly concluded free trade agreements with the Philippines and Asean to break its reliance on the US market and open new export frontiers. Asean’s 700 million…
LILOAN, Cebu – What would you do if you found a mysterious hand wrapped around your neck in a photograph? This was the unsettling discovery that the former child star and actress Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez recently…
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investment (FDI) rose to a record $246 billion dollars in 2025, with investment in intangible-related activities accounting for 56 percent of investment projects across Southeast…
MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of the Asean member states proceed to the newly renovated Coconut Palace in Pasay City for the 49th Asean Summit Retreat session. It is a private meeting where heads of state can freely…
Filipino girl group BINI has made history after winning Favorite Global Music Star at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, besting international music stars including Taylor Swift, Tyla and Karol G. The Nation’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) sentenced nine people, including a boat captain and a driver, to prison after they pleaded guilty in two cases under the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. In…
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Australia inked a new defense pact on Sunday, deepening security ties between the two nations that have pushed back against China’s coerciveness in the South China Sea. The…
MANILA, Philippines—Seventy overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia have returned safely to the Philippines as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said…
The government saved an estimated P260.4 million in transportation expenses for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits, thanks to vehicle and logistical support extended by…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 15 to 17, bringing regional leaders together to discuss key political, security…
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged governments and businesses in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to translate regional trade agreements into tangible benefits, including more…
INDIAN WELLS, California — It’ll be rising teenager Mirra Andreeva against veteran Elina Svitolina in the WTA Finals title match, with Andreeva making her first appearance and Svitolina her third overall after a gap of…
KATSEYE member Megan Skiendiel briefly left her chair to join a dance break during the group’s Dallas concert on Nov. 11, just one day after performing an entire show seated while recovering from a concussion. The…
It’s often said that maintaining good relations with your neighbors is essential. So in early November, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi invited his counterparts from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar to…
Negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Canada have reached a “substantial conclusion,” the two sides announced Saturday, paving the way for the 11-member…
US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to China next week, with no diplomatic contact with North Korea on his agenda, news…
LOS ANGELES–Former champion Elina Svitolina powered past Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova 6-2 6-1 on Saturday to book a WTA Finals title clash with Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells, California. Ukrainian veteran Svitolina…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday highlighted more than 100 outcomes and 19 priority economic deliverables under the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
K-pop supergroup BTS took home four major awards during the first day of the 2026 Melon Music Awards (MMA), held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Nov. 14. BTS won Album of the Year (Daesang) for…
Actor and singer-songwriter Wilbert Ross brings star power to Cebu in a special celebration for his contract signing with Enshop Gadgets on November 12, 2026, marking a new beginning in his journey as their official…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Visayas will experience generally fair weather on Sunday, November 15, although heat indices across the region may reach up to 42 degrees Celsius. In its daily weather forecast, Pagasa said…
In the ever-shifting, high-stakes world of modern Hollywood, leadership transitions are often greeted with equal parts skepticism and fanfare. Yet, when Skydance Motion Picture Group officially announced that veteran…
A decision on whether to readmit Myanmar to key political meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is not expected to be reached at the regional bloc’s summit in Manila starting Sunday, according to Asean…
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Sunday accused the Marcos administration of using “desperate ploys” to quell protests against the US-led Pax Silica initiative and US President Donald Trump’s…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists in Lapu-Lapu City should expect temporary road closures and possible traffic congestion on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, as the city holds its annual Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu street dancing…
MANILA, Philippines — Seventeen Filipino seafarers were confirmed safe after the tanker they were aboard collided with an American passenger riverboat on the Mississippi River, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)…
Multi-hypenate Bela Padilla is stepping back from acting to build a mentorship program for aspiring writers, a career pivot made possible by years of strict financial discipline. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Two airports in Central Visayas (Cebu and Bohol) were recognized for their passenger-first, environmentally friendly initiatives at the prestigious Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) against an actress-politician from Taytay, Rizal over alleged distracted driving after a video showed her dancing while behind the wheel. In a…
MANILA, Philippines — The 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits opened in Manila on Sunday, with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. formally declaring the three-day…
The Marcos administration‘s net satisfaction rating fell by 5 points, from +1 in June to -4 in September 2026, although it remained within the “neutral” category, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS)…
MANILA, Philippines — Several foreign leaders in the Philippines for the three-day 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit took time to visit the Manila Cathedral, considered the “mother and head of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged protesters to show Filipino hospitality toward foreign delegates and keep their demonstrations peaceful during the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits…
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign leaders and senior government officials started arriving in Manila on Saturday for the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits, where discussions are expected to focus on regional security…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed Southeast Asian leaders and dignitaries at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on Sunday ahead of the opening ceremony of the 49th…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After acing endurance sports and earning recognition in another, this Cebuano athlete made training for HYROX in Cebu fun. Meet 27-year-old Alessandro Sacris, famously known in Cebu as Coach…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines takes center stage as it hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits from Nov. 15 to 18, bringing together Southeast Asian leaders and…
MANILA, Philippines — A key regional summit opens on Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state facing questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to a who’s who of global…
BANGKOK — A 19-year-old Filipino pop star emerged victorious in the inaugural Asian edition of Eurovision on Saturday, beating competitors in a dazzling show featuring power ballads, dance-pop performances and…
MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will establish its own maritime center in Manila to serve as a regional knowledge hub and support platform for the bloc’s maritime-related…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla bid farewell to Hollywood actress, film producer, and philanthropist Angelina Jolie following her visit to the Philippines, referring to her as his “lover.” Jolie served as a…
SANTA CRUZ DE SUCCHABAMBA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV warned Saturday that the heartland of the ancient Inca Empire was “suffering” as the remote, poverty-stricken communities where he served as a missionary in Peru shrink…
MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Janette L. Garin of Iloilo said on Saturday that witnesses presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team had inadvertently bolstered the prosecution’s case against…
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KYIV, Ukraine — Washington suggested that Kyiv cede land to Moscow in exchange for joining Nato, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in comments released Saturday, adding that his country’s relationship with the Western…
WASHINGTON, United States — Tech giant Microsoft said Saturday it has “restored service” to customers, effectively drawing a close to a massive outage that caused chaos and disrupted public services and business around…
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MANILA, Philippines—No bettor hit the P365.51 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the P19.6 million Lotto 6/42 top prize in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The winning…
BANGKOK — A teenage pop star from the Philippines won the first Asia edition of Eurovision on Saturday after a night of power ballads, pop-dance hits and pyrotechnics from the makers of the cult European kitsch fest…
WASHINGTON, United States — Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Saturday successfully carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, with its Starship vessel returning safely to its launch pad after a day in orbit. The spaceship…
At Teatro Panalo, “The Boy Foretold by the Stars” returns to its theater roots, while “Youngstunna” follows six boys who take to the streets to protest corruption...
Some of the world’s most intractable conflicts will be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders gather in Manila for annual summit meetings starting on Sunday. US President Donald Trump is expected to join them…
Growing trade tensions between the United States and China are reshaping traditional trade relationships while creating an opportunity for Southeast Asia to forge new economic partnerships, Ayala Corp. chair Jaime…
Negotiations for a free trade pact between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Canada have reached a “substantial conclusion,” both sides announced Saturday, bringing the 11-member bloc closer to its…
Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Saturday signed a digital economy pact, which seeks to accelerate the growth of their online economies by easing cross-border friction and…
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CARMONA—Song Min-hyuk knows exactly what kind of effort anyone would need to even come close to taking the Philippine Open title out of his hands as he comes into the final round on Sunday holding a commanding…
Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina beat world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster three-set match on Friday to punch her ticket to the WTA Finals last four, where she’ll face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova. Broken…
It took four sets against an eliminated squad, but Savi Davison could finally look to the next match. “I think coming off their win, they’re also motivated,” the PLDT star said, referring to her team’s next game. “I…
National University coach Jeff Napa didn’t think it was right that his Bulldogs escaped with a victory over a hard-fighting foe. His two left-handed gunners might beg to differ. Tebol Garcia and Reinhard Jumamoy powered…
Juan Gomez de Liaño will be a busy man for the next week—and possibly until the end of the year. With Gilas Pilipinas duties on tap and Converge in the semifinals for the first time, Gomez de Liaño would surely not…
President Marcos could not be blamed for raising expectations that the long-delayed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will be finalized at the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit the…
More than 20 years have passed since the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China signed a declaration meant to prepare the ground for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea that would bind all…
The story is told about a tourist in the Holy Land who wanted to have his picture taken on top of a camel. “It’s free,” said the camel owner, and up the tourist went in glee. But when the tourist wanted to go down, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) brought the magic of a Filipino Christmas to Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig City on Friday, with festive dance performances and musical medleys. With the theme…
MANILA, Philippines — With the year winding down, Filipinos are wasting little time turning their holiday travel wish lists into booked trips. Filipino travelers are shaping their trips around outdoor adventures…
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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Bansud has suspended work in government offices and classes in all public and private schools on Monday, Nov. 16, in commemoration of the 76th founding…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government has formed an evaluation committee to review an unsolicited proposal for the implementation of the Baguio City No-Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP). In a statement Sunday…
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the P537.91 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the P109.18 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026…
COTABATO CITY – As an anti-corruption strategy, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua vowed on Sunday to personally monitor the financial standing and payment obligations of the ministries and offices under the…
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolted the waters off Surigao Del Norte on Sunday evening, state seismologists reported. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police personnel conducted safety drills on active attacks and shooting incidents in four schools in Candon City to strengthen emergency preparedness among teachers and pupils. The activities…
MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) President Renato Reyes has condemned the series of apprehensions against protesters on Sunday, describing it as the “biggest mass arrest in a single day” under…
DAGUPAN CITY — A rough-toothed dolphin found stranded along the coast of San Fabian, Pangasinan, was safely released back into the sea on Sunday, Nov. 15, following a medical assessment by fisheries authorities. The…
LUCENA CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 4A, through its Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group (FPLEG), apprehended two commercial fishing vessels in Tayabas Bay in Quezon province, on…
BULAKAN, Bulacan, Philippines — Intricate paper-cut art called “borlas” featuring Gen. Gregorio “Goyo” del Pilar highlighted the celebration of the hero’s 151st birth anniversary in his hometown on Saturday, Nov. 14…
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a series of coordinated law enforcement operations conducted across the province from November 12 to 14, police units apprehended 10 wanted individuals, highlighted by the capture of a…
MANILA, Philippines—The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) documented at least 22 media workers who reported experiencing police harassment during the demonstrations on Sunday amid the 2026…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A pre-dawn operation to capture Northern Mindanao’s most wanted fugitive ended in a bloody firefight last Friday, Nov. 13, leaving the suspect and a police intelligence officer dead in…
BACOLOD CITY—Four ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday, Nov. 15, triggered ashfall in parts of La Carlota City and La Castellana in Negros Occidental, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to transfer to Quezon City the cyberlibel complaint filed against him by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara…
MANILA, Philippines — Around 300 protesters were detained by police following a protest march in Muntinlupa City on Sunday, according to progressive groups. Lucky Oralleo, spokesperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan…
MANILA, Philippines — Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, is expected to experience a heat index of 45°C on Monday, Nov. 16, placing it under the danger category, the state weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will bring cloudy skies, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga and the Davao region on Monday, the state weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday told protesters not to “tarnish” the country’s reputation amid reports of police arrests and their purported “attacks” during the demonstrations in Liwasang Bonifacio while…
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication (UP CMC) and its official student publication, Tinig ng Plaridel (TNP), have condemned the attempted arrest of two…
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pinaglabanan…
MANILA, Philippines – A Belgium-based firm has proposed to build an oil refinery and depot in the Philippines, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo. According to him, Brightside Industries Group, LLC sent him a letter…
MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos in unused vaccine funds prompted the House of Representatives to redirect part of the proposed 2027 immunization budget to medical assistance for patients. Garin, a former health…
MANILA, Philippines — Bureaucratic delays at the Department of Health (DOH) slow down the implementation of hospital projects, with repeated approvals and paperwork preventing billions of pesos from reaching health…
(Photo: LTFRB) MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned the operator of a passenger jeepney whose driver allegedly fled after hitting a cyclist in Quezon City…
PAGADIAN CITY — A motorcycle abandoned in Barangay Maasin, Zamboanga City has led police investigators to the suspects in the ambush of Judge Joseph Wee Sit early on Thursday. On Saturday afternoon, the police had filed…
MANILA, Philippines — What was meant to be a peaceful protest coinciding with the start of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Sunday escalated into a tense confrontation between rallyists…
CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, Nueva Ecija — At least 400 police officers from the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) have been deployed to the National Capital Region (NCR) to augment security forces for the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipality of Santa Maria in this province was placed under a state of calamity early this week due to extensive damage to agricultural crops caused by a prolonged drought associated…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) said that households and businesses in Mindoro can help manage electricity supply amid a possible strong El Niño by cutting down on…
TACLOBAN CITY — Borongan City and Guiuan in Eastern Samar are expected to record a heat index of up to 42 degrees Celsius, classified as “danger,” on Nov. 15, as high temperatures persist in several areas of Eastern…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has lauded the police for their “silent and disciplined” work in making a breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of Basilan Judge Joseph Wee Sit in Zamboanga City…
LEGAZPI CITY— Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon recorded 438 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours, more than double the 205 reported in the previous advisory, raising concerns over possible steam-driven eruptions. The Philippine…
SAN ILDEFOSO, Ilocos Sur, Philippines — The first sea turtle nest of the season in Bacnotan town, a major nesting site in nearby La Union province, was discovered along the beach in Barangay Pandan on Saturday, Nov. 14…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro suspended all nonreligious activities for its town fiesta on Nov. 24 and 25 as a precautionary measure against the possible…
LUCENA CITY, Philippines —The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives and police have dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested four suspects in this city. According to a report by PDEA Calabarzon…
MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Tacloban and neighboring municipalities in Leyte will continue to be represented and receive services despite the suspension of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Tingog Rep. Jude…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Seaports in Batangas and Southern Luzon recorded increased passenger traffic on Saturday, Nov. 14, as travelers headed to their home provinces and tourist destinations ahead of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The water levels of five out of nine monitored dams across the country have risen slightly over the past 24 hours, according to the weather bureau. In its latest update issued at 8 a.m., the…
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas recorded a spike in volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ending several days of relatively low seismic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
COTABATO CITY—Acting on a tip from concerned citizens, police confiscated P7.8 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Picong, Lanao del Sur, on Friday night, Nov. 13, police confirmed Sunday. Brig. Gen…
COTABATO CITY — A high-value drug suspect was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Marawi City on Saturday, Nov. 14, yielding approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu worth P6.8 million, according to the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) will implement an adjusted holiday schedule from November 16 to 18 in line with the special non-working days declared for the 49th Asean Summit, its operator…
MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of Mindanao on Sunday, while other parts of the country may experience rainshowers and thunderstorms, according to the state weather bureau…
The government saved an estimated P260.4 million in transportation costs for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits through vehicles and logistical support provided by three…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order setting broad parameters and directions for the government as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes part of daily life, giving rise to both…
For nearly a century, the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium has stood at the heart of Philippine sport, its Art Deco façade bearing witness to the triumphs, heartbreaks, and aspirations of generations of Filipino…
Over 26,000 public schools in the country remain without a principal, which can affect the learning development of students and professional growth of teachers, according to the Second Congressional Commission on…
The Marcos administration’s net satisfaction rating dropped by 5 points from +1 in June to -4 in September 2026, but this remained within the “neutral” range, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is accepting nominees for the associate justice post vacated by new Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda. In an advisory dated Nov. 9, the JBC called for applicants who would be the 197th…
The Office of the Ombudsman announced it will intensify the lifestyle checks being conducted on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) over reports that excessive fees were being…
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said as many as 450 buses will ply the Edsa Carousel route by the end of the year, as the government anticipates more commuters during the holiday season. READ: Dizon: Edsa Carousel…
ITOGON, BENGUET—Yesterday’s rice became chocolate mousse, fruit and vegetable peels were transformed into edible leather, and rice crusts became rice crispies at a dining experience that put sustainability on the menu…
Nov. 17, 1965 Carmen was established as an independent municipality in Surigao del Sur by virtue of Executive Order No. 197, signed by then President Diosdado Macapagal. It initially comprised the barrios of Carmen…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police operatives recovered a haul of abandoned contraband cigarettes with an estimated customs value of P5,932,449.60 along the coastal waters of Sta. Cruz Island in Barangay Sta…
TACLOBAN CITY – The upgraded Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport here could begin partial operations in March next year, provided that power supply requirements are completed and newly installed equipment passes…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) has been recognized for its environmental initiatives after winning the Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Philippines award at the 2026…
BACOLOD CITY – About 23 haulers have expressed interest in removing 67,530 cubic meters of lahar deposits clogging Ibid Creek in Barangay Biak-na-Bato, La Castellana town, Negros Occidental, the Provincial Environment…
COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Saturday, Nov. 14, thanked the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for clarifying that there is no…
COTABATO CITY – Government forces are pursuing a still unidentified armed group harassing residents in the town of Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte. Lt. Col. Leonard Jack B. Orbase, commanding officer of the Army’s 1st…
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Farmers in this municipality are set to benefit from science-based weather monitoring following the installation and turnover of an automated weather station (AWS) by the Department of Science and…
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula has issued guidelines for the celebration of the Misa de Aguinaldo, or “Simbang Gabi,” a nine-day Filipino Catholic tradition leading up to Christmas. The…
MANILA, Philippines — A councilor from Taytay, Rizal has been ordered to explain why she should not face sanctions after a video showed her recording herself and dancing while driving. The Land Transportation Office…
MANILA, Philippines – As the country commemorates the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families on Sunday, a transport advocacy group has urged lawmakers to invest more in road…
LEGAZPI CITY— Four members of the New People’s Army (NPA), including two ranking leaders, surrendered to government forces in Masbate, yielding firearms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and hundreds of rounds of…
MANILA, Philippines – A clip went viral among the Tekken community after 13-year-old Cebuano, Martino “Martinski” Kheng beat veteran Japanese pro player, Shinya “PINYA” Yamaguchi on Day 1 of Thaiger Uppercut 2026…
MANILA, Philippines – TTRacing revealed the ORA Sofa Chair BT21 Collection, the company’s first sofa chair. This is also TTRacing’s first collaboration with music, featuring the 8 BT21 characters, CHIMMY, COOKY, KOYA…
What Xiaomi’s factories reveal about its future MANILA, Philippines – It is interesting to arrive at a company hub best known for making smartphones and find cars waiting to greet you. At Xiaomi’s global headquarters in…
MANILA, Philippines – The U.S. midterm elections just happened, and they’re calling it a “blue wave,” insofar as the Democrats crushed Republicans. It’s truly seismic and it could have implications for gaming, if not…
Xiaomi has teased the Xiaomi 18 Pro that may soon make waves in Philippine shores. The new device adds second screen on the back by the camera module allowing for several new possibilities with the phone’s UI. The…
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