Nation
Sandigan court rejects Revilla’s second bid to remove Justice Miranda from case
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division denied Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s second motion seeking the inhibition of Associate Justice Karl B. Miranda, finding the plea “without merit.” Third Division clerk…
Baste Duterte arrives at Senate to testify in VP impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Tuesday arrived at the Senate to testify in the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate impeachment court, presided over by…
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies expected in NCR, thunderstorms possible
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast fair Tuesday weather in most of Luzon including Metro Manila. "Here is our latest satellite image…
Davao exec appearing at impeach court Tuesday
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian Duterte is set to appear before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday after he asked for more time to gather and prepare documents covered by a subpoena issued to him. On the 30th day of…
Gracioso’s allegations to be probed – Remulla
INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Monday that authorities would seriously investigate the allegations of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered billions of pesos in cash to Vice President…
Lacson warns Dizon vs Taguig cover-up
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday warned Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon that any attempt to cover up anomalies in infrastructure projects in Taguig City could expose those involved to possible criminal liability. Lacson…
3 agencies to combat agricultural smuggling
THE Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Customs (BOC) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have established a joint front against agricultural economic sabotage. The three agencies on Monday signed an agreement…
Supreme Court urged to rule swiftly on vote threshold
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged the Supreme Court to resolve as soon as possible questions surrounding the vote threshold for convicting an impeached official, saying continued uncertainty…
Marcos wants PH education system to be world’s best
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he aspires for the country’s education system to become the best in the world. Speaking at the President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino National High School in Pasay City during a…
Pangilinan seeks better El Niño preparation
SEN. Francis Pangilinan has called on the national government to immediately develop province-by-province preparedness plans for the expected intensification of El Niño, warning that drought and water shortages could…
PCG flags AIS spoofing by Chinese research vessel off Batanes
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday flagged possible AIS spoofing by a Chinese research vessel detected loitering inside the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Itbayat, Batanes, after it failed to…
Marcos on Duterte’s accusations: Nonsense
MALACAÑANG on Monday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte for saying the Marcos administration is "desperate" to bring her down and to grab power from her, calling her accusations “nonsense.” In a press briefing, Palace…
Philippines earns recognition in global skills competition
THE Philippines bagged a bronze medal in hotel reception and the title of Best of Nation at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai. In a statement on Monday, the Technical Education and Skills Development…
BuCor seeks court files before prisoner release
THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) wants additional court documents before releasing Cedric Lee and Deniece Cornejo, despite a Court of Appeals order directing their immediate release. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio…
Manibela demands tax cuts, lower fuel prices
THE transport group Manibela called for lower prices of petroleum products and the removal of excise taxes during the start of its planned three-day strike on Monday. Manibela Chairman Mar Valbuena said the protest was…
SC adopts ‘victim-survivor’ term in sexual violence cases
THE Supreme Court has adopted the term “victim-survivor” in sexual violence cases, saying it recognizes not only the harm suffered but also the resilience and dignity of those who endure such abuse. The Court made the…
Regions
Police seize P202K worth of shabu, arrest 5 in Eastern Visayas
PALO, Leyte — Police arrested five suspected drug dealers and seized more than 29 grams of suspected shabu in separate operations across Eastern Visayas on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. The biggest haul came from Tacloban…
NGCP seeks inventory of rooftop solar installations
ILOILO CITY - The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking an inventory of rooftop solar installations in households and government offices to help it manage changes in electricity supply and…
Labor groups slam Region 7 wage hike
CEBU CITY — A P42 increase in the daily minimum wage in Region 7 (Central Visayas) has failed to satisfy labor groups, with one coalition calling for a P200 legislated wage hike and another demanding a P1,200 national…
Pampanga ramps up flood control efforts
THE government is moving to deepen and widen the Pampanga River and its tributaries as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders faster, more aggressive flood-mitigation works in one of Central Luzon’s most flood-prone…
FPIC key to mining disputes in Kasibu
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Tense encounters between law enforcers and residents opposing mining activities in Barangay Pao, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, have placed on the spotlight the unresolved issue of free, prior and…
2 marijuana traffickers sentenced to life
BENGUET — Two marijuana traffickers were sentenced to life imprisonment after a court found them guilty of selling nearly 20 kilograms of dried marijuana in a buy-bust operation in this province. The Philippine Drug…
Iloilo schools heighten security due to online threats
ILOILO CITY — Three schools in Iloilo were placed under heightened security measures on Monday, Sept. 28, following reported online threats, including an alleged death threat against a public school in Leon and a…
Report says construction blunders led to building collapse
ALTERATION of the approved construction plan and overstressing of structural components caused the collapse of the nine-story building in Angeles City, which resulted in the deaths of 30 individuals, mostly construction…
PCG investigates cargo accuracy in June Aster
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will determine whether any cargo aboard the fire-gutted MV June Aster was misdeclared, as it clarified Monday that the captain’s cargo declaration serves as the basis for the agency’s…
DA declares Quezon free from bird flu
THE Department of Agriculture has declared the province of Quezon free from avian influenza or bird flu. Through the issuance of Memorandum Circular 45 signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sept…
Authorities hunt alleged online recruiter linked to Banga school shooting
AUTHORITIES are hunting an alleged online recruiter who reportedly influenced the 14-year-old student who carried out the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Interior and Local Government…
Transport strike to push through in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod Alliance for Commuters, Operators and Drivers–Manibela (Bacod Manibela) announced on Monday it will not implement the newly approved fare increase, even as the Kolektibo Nagkakaisang Tsuper at…
26th Bahandi Fair puts MSMEs in the spotlight
PALO, Leyte — The 26th Bahandi Eastern Visayas Trade Fair is putting the spotlight on the creativity, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial potential of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The…
Business
Geotab makes vehicles become data sources
A VEHICLE used to tell a fleet operator only what could be seen from the driver's seat or discovered during a maintenance inspection. Today, a connected vehicle can tell its operator much more: where it is, how it is…
Stocks drop and oil rises as Hormuz hopes fade
HONG KONG — Asian stocks mostly fell and oil prices extended gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade amid expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again next month. Hopes for…
Top gold producer Burkina Faso opens first refinery
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery on Monday, pushing ahead with plans to better organize the commercialization of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers. The west…
US and China detail list of products agreed under $30 billion tariff cut deal after Trump-Xi meeting
HONG KONG — The United States and China released Monday reciprocal lists of products worth about $30 billion that will see tariff cuts, in a deal expected to boost bilateral trade. The details came days after Chinese…
Trump announces a new $15B Iowa steel plant and claims it will be the nation's biggest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new $15 billion steel plant being built in Iowa, highlighting an economic victory in a key battleground state where Republicans face competitive midterm…
DA rolls out P64M farm aid in Camarines Norte
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday distributed nearly P64 million worth of farm inputs, machinery and postharvest facilities in Camarines Norte to address gaps in production, storage, processing and…
Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform designed to stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue, saying it sets “boundaries” that could have stopped previous breaches. The announcement of the…
Bad weather dents August auto sales
MOTOR vehicle sales slumped in August following the previous month’s year high, with automakers blaming bad weather as having disrupted dealer operations and consumer spending. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers…
Roque: Prices of basic goods remain stable
PRICES of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain stable and manufacturers have also held off from requesting increases amid renewed uncertainties arising from the war in the Middle East, Trade Secretary…
LPG, kerosene excise taxes again suspended
EXCISE taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene have again been suspended with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) implementing an order issued by Malacañang last week. Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC)…
WB urges reforms, sees substantial gains
BOLD tax and spending reforms could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) annually for the Philippines, World Bank officials said on Monday. The estimate of a 3.6- to…
A historic milestone for Philippine-European prosperity
WITNESSING the substantial conclusion of European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (EU-PH FTA) negotiations is a watershed moment for the European-Philippine business community and a defining chapter in our…
CAB hikes airline fuel surcharge for October
AIRLINE passengers can expect higher fares in the first half of October after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel surcharge amid rising jet fuel prices. In an advisory on Monday, CAB said the passenger and…
How the resort business stays afloat
THE Philippines would seem to offer ideal conditions for the resort business. Its long coastline, thousands of islands, tropical climate and large domestic tourism market give resort owners a natural advantage few…
Sugar regulator wants task force for pests, disasters
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) wants the creation of a national task force to address pest infestations, declining sugarcane growth, falling production and weather-related threats to the sugar industry. SRA…
DTI, Veterans Bank to help MSMEs buy electric vehicles
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) signed an agreement Monday to expand financing for small businesses and electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership aims to improve access to…
No impact from Brazil crackdown – DigiPlus
DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. said Monday that Brazil’s latest regulatory crackdown on betting was not expected to have a material impact on operations or finances as it moves to comply with the government directive. The…
Semirara: Auction rules should be fair
NEW coal auction bidding rules must be fair and not depend mainly on which company submits the highest offer, Semirara Mining and Power Corp. said. “The new bidding rules for the [Semirara] coal [contract] should ensure…
Fintech, digital infrastructure assets seen driving Globe growth
GLOBE Telecom Inc. is looking to its fintech and digital infrastructure businesses for growth as it expands beyond its traditional telecommunications operations, an analyst said. Joel de la Peña, market strategist and…
DITO CME Holdings Corp. announces annual stockholders’ meeting
White House sets product list US, China could tax less
SAN FRANCISCO — The White House released Sunday (Monday in Manila) lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China affecting $30 billion in goods in each direction, without…
Momenta, Stellantis form JV for driver assist tech
BEIJING — Momenta, a Chinese maker of autonomous-driving software, has agreed to work with a Stellantis joint venture to develop advanced driver-assistance technology, it said on Monday, adding Jeep and Peugeot to its…
Automakers seek lifeline from defense boom
LONDON/PARIS/DETROIT — Western automakers are chasing a defense spending boom as a way to sell more vehicles and make use of underemployed factories, though executives say military work will not make up for slowing car…
Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at Washington
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump said he will have a late dinner Sunday night (Monday in Manila) with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the top artificial intelligence (AI) executive who has cautioned about the…
Connecting architecture, culture, and community at Intramuros, Manila
A BUILDING can become architecture only if it is shared. That sharing means engaging with the greater community, which in turn means respecting the culture and lifestyle of the people in it. From a wider perspective…
Armani open to more than one investor for sale of 15% stake
MILAN — Italian luxury group Armani is open to involving multiple investors in the sale of a 15-percent stake earmarked in founder Giorgio Armani’s will, CEO Giuseppe Marsocci said on Sunday. “It is not written in stone…
Choosing the perfect venue: enhance event flow and guest experience
A WELL-CHOSEN venue shapes the rhythm of an event. It influences how guests arrive, how they move through a program, how they interact with one another, and ultimately, how they remember the occasion. It is a reason…
Soldivo Bond Fund Inc. announces annual stockholders’ meeting
Foreign banks express interest on UBS merger
ZURICH — Several major foreign banks have expressed their interest in a possible merger or combination with Switzerland’s UBS, a Swiss newspaper said on Sunday. At least eight banks have signaled interest to UBS, Blick…
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. announces annual stockholders’ meeting
Cebu Landmasters expands with mixed residential project in Bohol
A WELL-CHOSEN venue shapes the rhythm of an event. It influences how guests arrive, how they move through a program, how they interact with one another, and ultimately, how they remember the occasion. It is a reason…
Soldivo Strategic Growth Fund Inc. gives notice of annual stockholders’ meeting
World
News groups seek court order blocking White House access ban
Three news outlets that President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved, saying the administration has “persisted in…
A TV journalist is set to be crowned as king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — A journalist was on Tuesday set to be crowned as the king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro…
Ex-world snooker champion jailed for 7 years for child sex crimes
LONDON — A court in Scotland on Tuesday sentenced former world snooker champion Graeme Dott to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two children. The 49-year-old was sentenced at the High…
US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry
NEW YORK — US prosecutors reopened an investigation Monday into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University following claims the elite college failed to properly punish the men involved. The alleged victim said in a…
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
WASHINGTON — U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including…
8.3M refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts — UN
GENEVA — Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to "severe" funding cuts…
Trump disputes his ambassador's account that he asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump disputed that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States, contradicting an account from the US ambassador to China. Trump on Monday…
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not "fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be…
Argentina's Milei threatens arbitration over Falklands oil project
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina's President Javier Milei threatened Monday to sue the United Kingdom over an oil project near the Falkland Islands, the British-administered territory over which Buenos Aires claims sovereignty…
Flooding, power cuts and evacuations as Hurricane Polo slams Mexico
PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico — Power was cut to part of Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Monday as Hurricane Polo prepared to roar ashore on the Pacific Coast, causing flooding as the sea breached coastal defenses…
Trump denies he offered Iran sanctions relief, release of frozen funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Monday denied a report by the news outlet Axios that he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds, as the Mideast war drags on. "Axios just released a…
Netanyahu secretly visits Abu Dhabi, meets Emirati leader
Benjamin Netanyahu traveled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend to ask its leader to deny reports he'd warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant…
Trump offered to sell arms to Xi – US envoy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that…
South Korea seeks Ukraine apology over POWs transfer
SEOUL — South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an apology from Ukraine for denying an agreement to keep the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul confidential. The row was ignited by Ukrainian…
Tolls rise in Thailand, Myanmar floods
BANGKOK — Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said Monday as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in neighboring…
Pope Leo to speak on Europe's future
METZ, France — Pope Leo was to speak on Monday about the future of Europe and its integration, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France, which has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation. The…
Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak
KATHMANDU — At least two people have been killed and 14 remain missing after an avalanche at Nepal’s Himlung peak, an official said on Monday, as rescuers resumed their search. The avalanche swept through the base camp…
Brazilians vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro son
BRASILIA — Brazilians vote Sunday in a nail-biter election pitting leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The election will determine if Latin America’s biggest economy…
EU debates on answer to Russia ‘hybrid attacks’
BRUSSELS — EU defense ministers on Monday discussed whether the bloc needs its own NATO-style emergency mechanism to bolster coordination against “hybrid attacks” by Russia. European governments say Moscow is stepping…
SpaceX Starship tries to enter Earth’s orbit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three years after its first test flight, SpaceX’s Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth’s orbit, a key step in the development of the massive launch vehicle designed for future missions…
Heavy rainfall kills 62 people in India
LUCKNOW, India — At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000…
Sports
Eala, Rivera hold off Hong Kong rivals, enter women's doubles 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine bets Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera held off their Hong Kong rivals Lai Ching Laam and Liu Kallista, 6-1, 6-3, at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center Indoor Court B in Japan Tuesday evening…
LOOK: JRU def. Letran (94-69)
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Letran, 94-69 Jahmir Eligado Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
LOOK: 20th Asian Games medal tally as 8:00 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026
Eligado shines as JRU bombs Lyceum for rebound win
MANILA, Philippines -- Jamhir Eligado led the detonation as the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers bombed the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates, 94-69, for a rebound win in the NCAA Season 102 men's…
Bronny James unbothered by father LeBron's departure, eager to be his own man with younger Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, California — Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James' decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left his son behind to do it. Bronny is still with the Los…
EJ Obiena sets new Asian Games pole vault record for successful title defense
MANILA, Philippines — Not even the drizzle could shake and stop Ernest John "EJ" Obiena from defending his men's pole vault title at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Obiena seized the gold medal with a new meet record of…
Victoria Bossong seizes bronze in Asiad women's 800m
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino runner Victoria Bossong seized a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women's 800m final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan Tuesday evening. Under wet conditions due…
Blu Girls blank Thais for 2nd straight win in Asian Games
After beating Korea on Monday, the Philippine women’s softball team made it two in a row after posting a 7-0 victory over Thailand on Tuesday in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed…
LOOK: EAC def. San Sebastian (94-87)
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament EAC def. San Sebastian, 94-87 Wilmar Oftana Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
EAC takes first win, keeps San Sebastian winless
MANILA, Philippines -- Emilio Aguinaldo College took its first win and keep San Sebastian College - Recoletos winless with a 94-87 escape in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena Tuesday…
Japanese volleyball player Ran Takahashi’s brother comes out as gay in rare case
TOKYO — Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi came out as gay on Tuesday, saying he wanted to help others struggling with their sexuality in a country where openly LGBTQ athletes are extremely rare. The 26-year-old…
Ababa grabs ICTSI Iloilo lead as Mondilla falters in wild opener
MANILA, Philippines – Jhonnel Ababa kept his cool under a scorching sun and swirling winds, producing the only bogey-free round of the day to seize solo control of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge here on Wednesday. In…
Last man standing Carlo Paalam faces Kazakh rival to keep PH gold dream alive
MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam carries the country's hopes on his shoulders as the sole remaining boxer for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to break a 16-year gold medal…
Alas men fall to Taiwan, end preliminaries winless
MANILA, Philippines -- Alas Pilipinas fell to Taiwan, 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29, at the Park Arena Komaki in Japan Tuesday to end the 20th Asian Games men's volleyball preliminaries winless. Alas could not sustain the…
Dagoon, Cablitas brace for Zentro Juniors tennis showdown
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s longest-running tennis talent-search shifts to Pulilan, Bulacan this week, with Jan Cadee Dagoon and Astrid Cablitas leading a stellar cast in the Zentro Juniors Age-Group…
Alciso tops fellow Filipino surfer Espejon for Asian Games bronze
MANILA, Philippines -- Jayuard Alciso topped fellow Filipino surfer Toby Espejon, 11.64-8.90, in the battle for third place to claim bronze in the 20th Asian Games men's shortboard in Long Beach Tahara, Aichi, Japan on…
20th Asian Games medal tally
20th Asian Games medal tally as of 9:54 a.m., Sept. 29, 2026.
Basketball, charity mark Mighty Sports courts inauguration
MANILA, Philippines — Basketball and charity took center stage as Mighty Sports inaugurated its new courts at AcroCity in Guiguinto, Bulacan, turning the occasion into a festive gathering where fans got to watch some of…
PH sepak takraw women's doubles team grabs silver in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine sepaktakraw women's doubles team grabbed a silver medal after yielding to Vietnam, 8-15, 4-15, in the final of the 20th Asian Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium in Japan…
PH sepaktakraw women's doubles team grabs silver in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine sepaktakraw women's doubles team grabbed a silver medal after yielding to Vietnam, 8-15, 4-15, in the final of the 20th Asian Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium in Japan…
LeBron James makes 76ers debut
CAMDEN, New Jersey — LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground. “You guys know who I am, right?” James asked. Sure do. No introduction needed…
Wemby ready for NBA Spurs to move rivals in climb to top
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama said he still struggles to sleep sometimes following San Antonio's loss to New York in June's NBA Finals, but the French superstar predicts the Spurs will be tougher this season. "We're…
Clippers apologize to fans amid Leonard scandal
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers on Monday apologized to fans and warned of grave challenges ahead after the NBA franchise was hit with severe penalties for its violations of salary cap rules. Earlier this month…
Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan — Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala was in ruthless mood at the Asian Games on Monday as rain disrupted some events and Japanese organisers faced renewed accusations of mismanagement. Eala…
EJ Obiena seeks to defend Asian Games pole vault crown
ERNEST John "EJ" Obiena seeks to retain his men's pole vault title and deliver the Philippines another gold medal in the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Tuesday. Expected to rule the continental meet anew, Obiena competes…
Sibol snares bronze in Asiad Honor of Kings
PHILIPPINE Esports team Sibol snared a bronze medal in Honor of Kings at the 20th Asian Games after falling to China, 0-2, in the semifinals at Aichi Sky Expo in Japan on Monday. Justine Ritchie Tan, Charles Roman…
PH women’s sepak eyes Asiad gold
THE Philippine women’s sepak takraw doubles team advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Laos, 15-12, 15-10, in the semifinals. Composed of Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and…
‘My forever’: Carlos, Chloe engaged
TWO-TIME Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has publicly announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, model-influencer Chloe San Jose, revealing that the two have been quietly engaged for nine months. Fresh off…
PH claims bronze in Chess Olympiad
THE Philippines downed Panama, 3-1, in the 11th and final round to settle for a Category B bronze medal in the men’s division of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre on Sunday…
USA rallies to capture 11th consecutive Presidents Cup
MEDINAH, Illonois — The United States made a stunning rally to capture an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup on Sunday (Monday in Manila), defeating the Internationals 17-13 in a victory dedicated to US President Donald…
Phillies clinch MLB playoffs berth
LOS ANGELES — Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa blasted home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday (Monday in Manila) as the curtain came…
Nishimura cops first LPGA title
WASHINGTON, United States — Yuna Nishimura captured her first LPGA title on Sunday (Monday in Manila) at the NW Arkansas Championship, doing so in wire-to-wire fashion after firing a final-round five-under-par 66 at…
Ravens grab last-second win in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro as the Washington Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday…
Entertainment
Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'
PARIS — Tom Cruise is taking on one of his riskiest roles in decades, tackling the politics of climate change and corporate greed in new film "Digger" which sees him play an embattled, ageing tycoon. Backed by a…
Rising seas threaten spread of marine invaders, scientists say
PARIS — Sea-level rise driven by climate change could help invasive marine species spread into newly flooded coastal areas, threatening biodiversity and some economic activities, researchers warned in a study published…
Celine Dion wows Paris Fashion Week with surprise gig
PARIS — Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out "I'm Alive" to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance. The Canadian superstar…
Moira postpones concert
MANILA, Philippines — Moira Dela Torre’s “Where It All Started” concert, originally scheduled for Oct. 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, has been postponed, concert organizers announced Tuesday. Ovation Productions and…
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
LOS ANGELES — Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California court to protect…
Casino plus pays out historic ₱122.4-M jackpot in full, reinforcing player-first commitment
CASINO Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has once again demonstrated why it remains the country's most…
Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto film opens Sept. 30 in PH, heads to overseas cinemas
MANILA, Philippines — "Always Yours, Never Mine," starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, opens in Philippine cinemas Wednesday, Sept. 30, before reaching theaters in 11 other countries and Guam beginning in October…
Spruce up your homes with tinsel and lights
That Filipinos have the longest Christmas season in the world has been established and written about countless times. You know the drill; it starts on the first of September lasting all the way until the first week of…
Andre Yllana faces his nerves in first project with mom Aiko
SLOWLY carving a niche in showbiz, Andre Yllana dreams of landing a family project — one that would cast him alongside his parents, Aiko Melendez and Jomari Yllana. Thankfully, his home studio Viva has fulfilled half of…
Opinion
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When continuity becomes exceptional
THE reappointment of Jose V. Camacho Jr. as chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Clement C. Camposano as chancellor of UP Visayas has generated opposition from students and organized employees…
Ticking bomb at the Department of Education
THE past year was a watershed for the Department of Education. With a P1.01 trillion budget, it finished building the last-mile schools that the previous education secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte, failed to do…
Mary Jane Veloso is free, but who fears the law?
MARY Jane Veloso is finally free. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s absolute pardon, granted just last week, allowed her to leave prison after nearly 16 years of incarceration. Her reunion with her family is an ending…
Falling into Q4
IN football — the American kind — there is this trope among coaches to gather together their teams at the end of the third quarter (the game is divided into four quarters of 15 minutes each), and declare, “okay, it’s a…
Borders into markets
A GROWTH corridor is not a slogan painted on a map. It is a decision to treat geography as an asset instead of a wound. Between Mindanao and Borneo lies one of Southeast Asia’s oldest commercial arteries, the Malay…
The last letters of Maypagasa to Pingkian
DESPITE their distance from each other, the love and trust of Supreme President Andres Bonifacio (Maypagasa) in his beloved young commanding general was never broken. From March to April 1897, he wrote from Cavite and…
Acquiring needed space for pedestrians and trees
WALKABILITY is a hallmark of a sustainable and inclusive city. A safe and convenient pathway for pedestrians encourage urban dwellers to walk distances which in many cities can be considered healthy and secure. In rural…
Chinese connection to the Philippine Left
THE rebirth of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Dec. 26, 1968, from a breakaway faction of the old Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP-1930), whose armed wing was led by Luis Taruc’s Hukbong Magpapalaya…
The dates in the Matugas road case matter
DATES do not decide a case. But when allegations involve a government project, public funds and a later financial transaction cited as evidence of a possible connection, dates can tell us what questions still need to be…
Containing Sinophobia
THE Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reports that 40 percent of Filipinos hold a favorable view of China. This figure marks an increase from the 34 percent recorded in the 2024…
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