MANILA, Philippines — Impeachment prosecutors at the House of Representatives are expected to press their argument that Vice President Sara Duterte’s continued role as a corporate director while in office violated…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied knowing a former policeman and security aide of then speaker Lord Allan Veasco who alleged that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to her…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has postponed the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) three days before the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs). In a press briefing in Ilocos Norte on Friday…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, the former overseas Filipino worker who spent almost 15 years on death row in Indonesia before being transferred to a correctional facility…
AFTER a series of sharp spikes, the prices of diesel and gasoline are expected to go down next week. Sources in the local fuel sector project diesel to drop by P7 to P7.50 per liter and gasoline by 50 centavos and P1…
THE signing of the free trade deal between the Philippines and the European Union has attracted the attention of Belgian commercial interests, the ambassador of Belgium to Manila said Friday. Ambassador Vladislava…
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed Friday interference by Chinese vessels during a routine resupply mission for soldiers manning the BRP Sierra Madre. The AFP said MV Lapu-Lapu, along with Philippine…
THE Philippines topped the list of countries at risk from disasters worldwide, according to this year’s edition of the World Risk Report. The report, released earlier this week, said that the Philippines topped both…
THE legal team of former House speaker Martin Romualdez said it will submit a petition for bail on Monday. “We were just waiting for the pre-trial proceedings to finally terminate. The petition for bail has actually…
THE hypothetical 2028 tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robinhood Padilla leads over the tandem of former vice president and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Bam Aquino by 12 percentage points…
MORE than 11,000 projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be published on the agency’s Transparency Portal for public scrutiny as part of reforms to strengthen accountability in the use of…
THE Philippines is pursuing an independent foreign policy anchored in national interests, international law, and diversified partnerships as strategic competition intensifies, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa…
PHILIPPINE membership in Brics would not necessarily undermine the country’s treaty alliance with the United States and could instead help Manila diversify its international partnerships, according to a foreign policy…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) called on consumers to be cautious when buying rice that may be repacked into fake branded sacks, saying the scheme could mislead buyers about the staple’s quality and source. PNP…
TWO female immigration officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) face sanctions for their involvement in a physical altercation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday. Immigration…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Peace implementing panels from the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), along with key political stakeholders, convened for a high-level special review…
BACOLOD CITY — Law enforcers in Negros Occidental seized P8.93 million in illegal cigarettes and arrested four men in separate operations on Friday. In Isabela town, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)…
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — Private workers in Cagayan Valley have been pushing across-the-board 100-peso daily wage increase amid what they called ballooning family and personal expenses and other financial obligations…
CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government will bring back its four-day workweek starting Monday, Sept. 28, as part of efforts to reduce electricity consumption. Under a memorandum issued by Gov. Pamela Baricuatro on…
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. believes the peace gains in Sulu, a province long held captive by conflict and extremism, should be sustained through development. “This is the greatest gift parents can give to…
CEBU CITY — A viral road-rage confrontation along Escario Street has prompted separate administrative and police investigations, with the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) placing a driver’s license…
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — Raising road levels without simultaneously upgrading drainage, pumping and water-retention systems could worsen flooding in lower-lying homes, a Canadian earth scientist and hydrologist in…
CEBU CITY — The Spartan Trail, a popular hiking route here, is getting a time off to heal as authorities investigate reported vandalism and improper waste disposal along the route. The Department of Environment and…
ORMOC CITY — A 75-year-old widower was found unresponsive in his residence in Purok 5, Barangay Libertad in a suspected suicide incident on Thursday and was later declared dead by attending physicians at the hospital…
ILOILO City Mayor Raisa Treñas welcomed the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to 2028, saying the extended terms of barangay officials should translate into more work for their…
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft on Friday unveiled a new vision for how it will integrate Word, Excel and Powerpoint into its AI-powered assistant Copilot, in an effort to make AI the entry point for its famous suite of…
TECHNOLOGY skills and training provider Radenta Academy has partnered with cybersecurity company Fortinet to offer its official certification courses in the Philippines, targeting individual IT learners and corporate…
THE 1,200-megawatt (MW) Ilijan power plant has resumed receiving natural gas from the Malampaya gas field after four years. Supply resumption followed the rehabilitation and restoration of the Ilijan natural gas…
ARKIA Israeli Airlines will begin operating direct flights between Manila and Israel in January 2027, opening a new air link expected to boost tourism and strengthen family, business and people-to-people ties between…
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) have signed an agreement to expand the use of weather, climate and…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Friday that it was set to launch the upgraded Negosyo Center Online Portal 2.0, which will combine a number of essential services, including business registration…
THE Private Sector Advisory Council Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Infra) has urged the government to delay implementation of real property valuation reforms, citing the need to ease cost pressures on owners and support…
ONLINE sellers, merchants and other covered taxpayers have until the end of October to comply with a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) requirement to post proof of registration on their websites, e-commerce platforms…
RESIDENTIAL property prices in the Philippines markedly slowed in the second quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday. The 0.4-percent year-on-year expansion, down from 4.5 percent in the first…
MOST of my life as a student — from primary school to college — was at the Loyola Heights campus of the Ateneo de Manila University. As an urban and transport planner, I’m saddened by the worsening mobility environment…
THE United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its Philippine rice production forecast due to expectations of a stronger El Niño and persistently high fertilizer costs. In its latest Grain and Feed…
THE National Food Authority ( A) could miss its 2026 palay procurement target of 790,000 metric tons (MT) amid an intensifying El Niño that threatens local rice production. But the agency nevertheless expects to…
A RECENT conversation with a Filipino business owner reminded me of something we sometimes forget when we talk about economic growth: businesses are not just numbers on a spreadsheet. They are made up of people. I…
BUDGET utilization by government agencies slowed in August amid possible delays in procurement and project implementation, according to data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The utilization rate stood…
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its Philippine growth forecasts, citing the impact from the continued war in the Middle East, tighter global financial conditions and weaker investments. “The Philippine…
PNB Holdings Corp. debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Friday, bringing a portfolio of prime commercial properties in Makati and Pasay in a listing by way of introduction, a mechanism that allows a company…
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines is looking to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December, subject to approval from the Indian government. “Opening services to Delhi and Mumbai will strengthen…
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Friday said that it had finalized the full acquisition of Brazilian ports solutions provider iTracker Logistica Inteligente to support future related investments…
FIRST Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH), the Lopez Group’s holding firm for its core businesses, plans to continue its share buyback program to shore up the company’s shares and improve shareholder return. FPH President…
HONG KONG — Chinese electric vehicles' ultrafast charging is only getting faster. On Wednesday, Geely Auto unveiled technology that can charge an electric vehicle battery from 10 percent to 70 percent in just 4.5…
ANTHROPIC is asking shareholders to approve a new corporate structure that would award CEO Dario Amodei and his six co-founders a combined 50.1 percent of voting power, The Information reported on Thursday, citing…
PEPSICO is set to raise prices for some chips to keep pace with inflation, a spokesperson for the company said, as the Lay's maker works to revive sales in the United States. PepsiCo is navigating shifting consumer…
GENERAL Motors and Ford Motor have lost more market share in the United States than any other automakers so far this year as buyers prioritize fuel efficiency amid high gas prices, an industry forecast shows. Ford’s…
AIRBUS said on Thursday it had identified and contained a "quality issue" in the fuselage structure of its A321neo aircraft, but that planes could continue operating because it did not pose a safety risk. The defect…
CHRISTA De La Cruz, a Palanca Award-winning writer and well-traveled journalist, has seen firsthand the beauty of the country’s natural wonders and how human abuse and neglect have spoiled them. She chose poetry to…
ARTIFICIAL intelligence safety cannot be reduced to cybersecurity, monitoring or rules governing the release of increasingly powerful models, according to Yoshua Bengio, one of the pioneers of modern deep learning, who…
THE Philippines is not lacking in climate ambition. What remains uncertain is whether it has the systems, financing and institutional capacity to convert that ambition into sustained action. That tension shaped the…
A FAIR transition to a low-carbon economy cannot be built on broad promises alone. It requires something less visible but just as important: reliable, detailed and shared data. The Philippine Just Transition Framework…
OPENAI is set to preview a cybersecurity-focused AI model, GPT-6 Cyber, within days and launch a new product designed to help customers deploy it more securely and automatically, Fortune reported on Thursday, citing…
AS one of the world’s most ecologically vulnerable regions, Southeast Asia faces unprecedented exposure to anthropogenically-driven climate disruptions. These environmental stressors do not exist in a vacuum; rather…
VINTAR, Ilocos Norte — In Barangay Alejo Malasig, the rice field itself has become a classroom. On Sept. 15, farmers stood beside researchers in muddy paddies, watching as Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)…
WASHINGTON — China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping…
BANGKOK — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological…
The White House signaled Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip, the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment…
PARIS, France — Thousands of worshippers cheered Pope Leo XIV on Friday as he stepped up to pray and called those gathered at a stadium near Paris the "saints of France", after urging world peace and warning against an…
SAO PAULO — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nailbiter election in which he is seeking a fourth…
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tasia Fortune was apparently killed in a drug dispute before her body was hung in a tree in a “staged” lynching behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective…
PHOENIX, Arizona — A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that has already cost it…
TRENTON, New Jersey — New Jersey ’s Democratic lieutenant governor resigned Friday after the governor demanded he step down over accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and ethics lapses. Gov. Mikie Sherrill…
OREM, Utah — A new report on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn’t properly…
UNITED NATIONS — Nepal’s prime minister scolded fellow world leaders Thursday, saying the nation’s recent deadly flood reminds a warming world that climate change keeps hurting people who didn’t cause the crisis but now…
NEW DELHI — A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women’s safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence. Hundreds of…
SYDNEY — Even before a rogue OpenAI bot breached the database of Australia’s health system, the government was escalating its rhetoric about the need to tighten regulation. The incursion on one of the country’s most…
ALMATY — Kazakhstan on Friday said two more bodies had been found after an accident a day earlier during naval drills on the Caspian coast, bringing the final death toll to 14. The accident happened on Thursday in the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday, after a day of pomp and ceremony that masked deep tensions between the rival…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions, including Mecca, as France vowed to send “military means” to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of…
ROME — Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. Church bells around the…
NEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations…
MANILA, Philippines — National University held off University of the Philippines, 72-64, at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday to claim its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament. The…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament NU def. UP, 72-64 Macmac Alfanta Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday as she prepares for the 20th Asian Games. "Proud and excited," said Eala in a quick interview at the airport as posted by the…
MANILA, Philippines — Asian Games bronze medalist Albert Ian delos Santos dedicated his medal to his late father after delivering a podium finish at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Delos Santos lifted 141…
MANILA, Philippines — San Beda University secured its second straight victory after holding off Jose Rizal University, 65-62, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament San Beda def. JRU, 65-62 Sean Torculas Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament FEU def. UE, 93-70 Kirby Mongcopa Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University hammered the University of the East, 93-70, at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday to take its first win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament. Kirby Mongcopa pumped…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympian Nesthy Petecio scored a knockout victory (referee stops contest) against Jordanian Mays Alreem Abukhadijah to enter the 20th Asian Games women's boxing 60kg quarterfinals at the…
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran hitter Regina Jurado showed the way as University of Santo Tomas got off to a great start with a 25-21, 25-12, 25-18, victory over College of Saint Benilde in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League…
MANILA, Philippines — World Junior Championships record holder Albert Ian Delos Santos secured the bronze medal in the men’s 70-kilogram (kg) weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games held at the Nagoya City Trade and…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Ateneo def. Adamson, 73-68 Jared Bahay Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila held off Adamson, 73-68, to bounce back in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday. Jared Bahay poured in 18 points including the…
MANILA, Philippines — 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam kicked off his 2026 Asian Games campaign on a strong note, overcoming a spirited challenge from India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam via a 3-2 split…
MANILA, Philippines — Art Arbole’s confidence is soaring after finally ending a 14-year title drought – and for a change, he knows he won’t be sneaking up on anybody. The newly crowned ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic…
MANILA, Philippines — Bataan turned hot in the third quarter and beat Pasig City, 83-75, to book a playoff seat in the North Division of the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the…
MANILA, Philippines — Model-influencer Chloe San Jose was once again in the stands to cheer on Carlos Yulo as he achieved a historic double-gold sweep at the 2026 Asian Games, following his iconic double-gold victory at…
MANILA, Philippines – A heavy 8-game schedule marks the start of the men’s volleyball competition on Sunday with Alas Pilipinas Men hoping for an encouraging start to their campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala seized the top seed and a first-round bye in the 20th Asian Games women's singles tennis at the Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Japan. The Philippine Tennis Association…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is set to receive a base of P4 million from the Philippine government after winning two gold medals at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Yulo ruled the men's artistic…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala was voted as the WTA Star of the Hard-Court Swing. The WTA released the poll results on Friday, showing Eala as the landslide winner with 78 percent of the votes…
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James said his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign a two-year, $8 million…
FAVORED to win the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games, tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala faces more pressure to deliver in Nagoya, Japan after her early exit in the Singapore Open. Eala, ranked 18th in the world, played…
KAYLA Sanchez was so close to ending the 28-year medal drought of the Philippines in the swimming event at the Asian Games. The two-time Olympic medalist, however, missed the podium by a hairline in the 100-meter…
FRESH from watching Filipino athletes compete in the ongoing Asian Games, Sen. Bong Go said he is backing the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) plan to bid for the hosting of the 2038 edition, saying the country…
THERE was a time when ruling the Asian Games men’s basketball tournament was the ultimate target of our sports leaders. Back then, restoring Asian supremacy was the priority. Prior to winning the Asian Games gold medal…
NAGOYA, Japan — Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China’s 32-year run as Asian Games men’s team champions in a nail-biting final. China had won gold…
MEDINAH, Illinois — Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday (Friday in Manila) in the Presidents Cup. Min Woo…
NEW ORLEANS — Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. He was 93. Pettit’s alma mater, LSU, announced Thursday…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Star running back Bijan Robinson rushed for an explosive 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons thrashed the Green Bay Packers, 35-14, on Thursday. Robinson’s destructive…
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro is bidding goodbye to her vacation home in Baler, Aurora, after eight years of creating memories with her family. De Castro announced on Instagram Friday that…
MANILA, Philippines — Thailand’s broadcaster Channel 3 and international production company Voxovation on Friday announced that Thai TV personalities Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host the inaugural edition…
LOS ANGELES — Cities and states across the US celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday — 9/25 — a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits. Parton died last month at the age of 80…
NEW YORK — A woman who alleged that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13 has said she made "false accusations" and never met the US rapper, according to a court filing seen Friday. The woman, who has not been identified, had…
PARIS — Enthused believers hailed Pope Leo XIV as he waved to the crowds from a popemobile in the French capital on Friday, after calling for peace and warning against losing humanity in an AI-driven "paradise of…
Entertainment journalist and television host MJ Marfori has teamed up with entrepreneurs Marga Arenas Vargas, JR Marfori and Mikee Arenas to launch Gutta Glow, a Filipino functional beverage brand that aims to make…
The “love local” movement that started over a decade ago continues to gain ground with Filipinos proud to wear their heart on their sleeve. Whether it’s a modern barong Tagalog, a beautifully made terno or simply a…
A Filipino-owned jewelry store with over five decades in the industry recently opened its flagship store in Makati. F&C Jewlery in Glorietta is a compact, well-lit space lined with display shelving flush against the…
Owndays Philippines is turning an everyday eyewear accessory into a platform for environmental advocacy through its Cases for Change 2026 campaign that supports initiatives focused on protecting the air, land and sea…
The "BER" months mark the start of the country's most anticipated holiday season. As families prepare for gift shopping and festive celebrations, making every peso count becomes important when planning meaningful…
Birthday celebrant Tessie Amparo marked her special day with a simple yet delightful celebration attended by almost all of her close friends. Adding sparkle to the gathering were her special guests, lawyers Lorna…
PRETTY Skin & Lamelin Philippines has welcomed EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa to its growing network of authorized resellers, expanding access to Korean skincare products in the country. The partnership was formalized…
ON Wednesday this week, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) presented its September update to its Asian Development Outlook (ADO), which is perhaps the most comprehensive economic forecast available to the Philippines and…
THE Supreme Court’s decision on Congress’ decades-long failure to enact an anti-political dynasty law is significant not simply because it confronts one of the most persistent failures of Philippine democracy. More…
THE novel, “Ashura: A Filipino Reckoning” by Quintin Jose V. Pastrana, deals with contemporary Philippine politics from several lenses. Pastrana is an energy entrepreneur, library builder and writer. He graduated with…
NEWS coming from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) last month concluded that the world has no chance to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels and that this “climate…
“TEODORO seeks expeditionary Navy to secure maritime resources,” goes a broadsheet banner. It is the qualifier “expeditionary” to the lead item “Navy” that must terrify the nation. It necessarily depicts an imagery of…
THERE is an old joke about statistics: With the right denominator, you can make almost any number tell the story you want. The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court in the trial of Vice President Sara…
First of two parts THE government is racing to take control of social media platforms with the goal of protecting the youth, preserving the public square and policing the latter. The National Privacy Commission (NPC)…
Fifth of seven parts POPE Francis (Mario Bergoglio, 1936-2025), the first Jesuit pontiff, enriched Catholic social teaching with Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home) in 2015. I was once a researcher at the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Picture a company that hands a hard problem to a large team, locks each team member in a separate room, and tells them to solve it alone. Somehow, they find a way to talk anyway, swap tips, work out…
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