MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday took a swipe at Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero over delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte…
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday alleged that more than P319 million from Chinese government-linked entities and corporations operating in China flowed into CALE88, a company owned by…
FORMER senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Thursday he had asked the House prosecution panel to withdraw his name as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying this would relieve the…
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned former speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, and invited Vice President Sara Duterte and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte to appear before the bureau on…
THE government has allocated billions of pesos to mitigate the effects of the looming super El Niño, noting that government spending will continue to spur economic growth. In a press briefing on Thursday, Palace Press…
SEN. Francis Escudero is calling for the overhaul of the 54-year-old Republic Act (RA) 6552, or the Realty Installment Buyer Act, to strengthen protections for Filipinos buying homes and other real estate through…
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday deployed a patrol vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research vessel operating inside the country's exclusive economic zone off Batanes, prompting a China Coast Guard…
INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thursday that he is open to a dialogue with street gang True Brown Style (TBS 13), but authorities will still pursue their arrest for criminal activities. “The dialogue must come…
THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said Indigenous peoples (IPs) from across the Philippines will bring their cultures to Intramuros in this year’s Dayaw, set Oct. 13 to 15. Dayaw is an indigenous…
THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) honored 35 loyalty awardees and retirees during its Civil Service Awards at the Sequoia Hotel, as part of the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service 126th…
THE Dapat Isa Lang (Just One) coalition on Wednesday launched a digital petition supporting their version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act. Members of the People’s Initiative Coalition Against Dynasties, namely retired…
SEN. Bong Go has renewed his support for technical-vocational education and skills training, saying such programs can help Filipinos secure jobs and improve their economic prospects. Go made the statement during the…
IBA, ZAMBALES — The provincial government of Zambales is looking to declare the famous beach destination Liwliwa and parts of the coastal tourism area in the municipality of San Felipe a danger zone. The plan emerged…
CEBU CITY — Former Cebu 3rd District Rep. and Deputy Speaker Pablo John "PJ" Garcia, brother of former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia, is keeping his options open for a possible 2028 gubernatorial bid as he continues…
Police recovered a .45 caliber pistol and ammunition from a 15-year-old Grade 10 student following a report of illegal possession of a firearm inside Catarman National High Schooll in Barangay Dalakit, Catarman…
BENGUET —Seven small-scale miners died on Sept. 30 after they were allegedly poisoned by gas inside a pocket-mining tunnel in Sitio Dontog-Manganese, Dalicno, Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet. The Police Regional…
MANILA, Philippines — Around 200 individuals, identified as Chinese citizens, were found during simultaneous raids on suspected scam operations in two towns of Zamboanga Sibugay early Friday, with authorities seizing…
CEBU CITY — Passengers taking provincial buses from Cebu are now paying higher fares following the implementation of the new public utility vehicle fare rates on Sept. 28, 2026. Vallacar Transit Inc., operator of Ceres…
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas could face a potential water crisis as rainfall is expected to fall below normal from December 2026 through March 2027 due to the El Niño phenomenon, said the Philippine Atmospheric…
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) have conducted a joint briefing and inspection of Clark Station and key facilities of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)…
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has demanded that the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) order its contractor to immediately fix major defects hounding the P300-million rehabilitation of the…
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deployed 3,258 police personnel and force multipliers for the 47th MassKara Festival that opened on Thursday, Oct. 1. The police personnel have been stationed across…
NATIONAL Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) Bantay ng Bayan Foundation said it will train 200 youth leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on good governance monitoring. In…
MALACAÑANG said the administration is ready to comply with the Supreme Court’s directive requiring the government to comment on the petitions challenging the newly signed law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang…
ILOILO CITY — Eight individuals, including two high-value individuals (HVIs), were arrested and P3.366 million worth of shabu was seized in a buy-bust operation in Estancia, Iloilo on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Among those…
NATIONAL Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) Bantay ng Bayan Foundation said it will train 200 youth leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on good governance monitoring. In…
Some 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk, and drivers hauling agricultural produce will get P3 billion in fuel subsidy starting this month as part of a package of assistance directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to help…
MANILA, Philippines — Diesel prices are initially estimated to go down while gasoline is expected to rise next week due to lack of supply caused by the conflict in the Middle East, local oil industry sources said on…
NEW YORK — Engineers and technicians at Boeing voted in favor of the latest contract offer, the union announced Thursday, removing the risk of another bruising strike at the aviation giant. The Society of Professional…
MANILA, Philippines — Mynt Inc. on Friday set the final offer price for its initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per share, according to a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange. The final price covers the public…
NEW YORK — Nike plans to cut an undetermined number of jobs and establish a new campus in India as it seeks to accelerate a turnaround following another downcast quarter. The sports giant unveiled the plan as it…
PETROWIND Energy Inc. on Wednesday said that it had signed a renewable energy payment agreement with National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) for the Green Energy Auction tariff of its 13.56-megawatt Nabas wind power…
NEW YORK, United States — General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter auto sales Thursday on plunging electric vehicle transactions, while both Toyota and Hyundai rode greater hybrid demand to sales increases. GM…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are stepping up support for the sugar industry which is grappling with pest infestation, drought risks, rising production costs and…
MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. on Thursday said that subsidiary Megawide Dreamrise Residences Inc. (MDRI) had topped off two towers of a socialized housing project in Dasmariñas, Cavite under the government’s Expanded…
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in Novaluxia/Novaluxia Innovation Corp., which it said was soliciting investments without the necessary license or authority. In a…
PHILIPPINE home appliance maker Hanabishi expects continued growth in the years ahead amid economic conditions that have created a currently cautious market, top executives said late Wednesday. Hanabishi President…
AVERAGE retail prices of well-milled rice and fresh pork declined nationwide in mid-September, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Wednesday. Well-milled rice retailed at P56.07 per kilogram (kg) from Sept…
TOKYO — Factory activity across Asia expanded in September thanks to the global AI boom, private surveys showed on Thursday, offering some relief to policymakers who are concerned about nagging cost pressures…
PHILIPPINE manufacturing activity contracted in September as weaker demand and stronger international competition weighed on production and new orders. S&P’s Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index…
TAXPAYERS seeking refunds of excess or unutilized creditable withholding taxes will have to meet stricter filing and documentation requirements under new Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rules. The changes were…
BANK lending and liquidity growth both picked up in August, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Thursday. Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks expanded by 11 percent, preliminary central…
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Thursday signed a compromise agreement to end years of litigation over permit and regulatory fees. ERC Chairman Francis…
THE National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has opposed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to reclassify frozen pork jowls from edible offal to regular swine meat, which would subject imports to a higher…
HANOVER, Germany — Volkswagen terminated several wage deals with IG Metall on Wednesday, raising the possibility of strikes at the start of next year as Germany’s top industrial union vowed to escalate its dispute with…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday announced a new top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) model to anchor its Gemini 4 generation of models in a fresh bid to catch up to rivals Anthropic and…
MYNT, the parent of Philippine mobile wallet GCash, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per share, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday, in a deal that will raise about P53…
MATTEL’S longtime CEO Ynon Kreiz, who led the toymaker’s transformation into a broader entertainment company, is stepping down and will join Paramount Skydance as co-CEO following its $110-billion Warner Bros deal. The…
PRYCE Corp. said Thursday it was transferring its pharmaceutical business to its retirement fund through a transaction valued at P7.5 million as part of efforts to streamline operations. In a disclosure, Pryce said the…
MUNICH, Germany — BMW set out a restructuring plan on Wednesday centered on artificial intelligence (AI), management cuts and two new model launches as the German luxury automaker seeks to restore investor confidence…
THE Philex National Mines and Allied Workers Union (Namawu) has voted to go on strike over an alleged deadlock in its negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Philex Mining Corp. Philex said…
BEIJING — Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone series on Thursday, betting on its in-house operating system and redesigned chip architecture to boost its performance in the face of US curbs on shipments…
"Our goal is to share our knowledge not only within our community but also through various government agencies that invite us. We have already trained associations, students, out-of-school youth and fellow farmers on…
IMPACT investing may sound like finance jargon that requires a lengthy explanation. At its simplest, however, it means putting capital to work with two goals: earning a financial return and deliberately creating a…
STARBUCKS’ strained relationship with its US union is facing fresh scrutiny from a shareholder proposal filed on Friday by New York City’s comptroller that has not previously been disclosed. The proposal, which follows…
ATHENS, Greece — A 58-year-old German tourist died after being struck by lightning on the Greek island of Rhodes, reports said Friday as the Aegean Sea was pummelled by a storm front for a second day. State agency ANA…
LISBON, Portugal — Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, faces "dire consequences" after having his protected…
MIDDLE EAST — The Indian airline captain who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight said in a live video call that he knew he had to get back on his feet to save passengers after being stabbed by…
NEW YORK — New York’s governor and attorney general were set to give an update Friday morning about the investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house. Gov…
NEW DELHI — Hundreds of supporters of India's “Cockroach” youth movement held new protests in the country's financial hub of Mumbai on Friday to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner over the…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record. The fresh arrivals include a Canadian whose wife…
JERUSALEM — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but they will be heading to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party…
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday dropped out of the final televised debate ahead of a tense first round of voting, accusing the electoral court of "censorship." The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon on Thursday announced the award of a $24.4 billion contract for Raytheon to accelerate production of SM-6 missiles as Washington works to replace the large amount of munitions expended…
Despite regulations requiring it, an air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five…
WASHINGTON, United States — Top US diplomat Marco Rubio will visit Iceland next week, the State Department said Thursday, as Washington continues building its Artic presence following a security agreement with…
MEXICO — Two teenage brothers armed with knives and fireworks killed a female assistant principal and injured three other people in an attack Thursday at a school in northern Mexico, local authorities said. While…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he’s away. SpaceX launched…
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow's long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons" in its arsenal. In remarks at a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States officials believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s instructions for his military to be ready by next year to take…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday it was probing a possible “terrorist” link to an apparent attack by a pilot on board a flight to Israel that saw passengers reroute the plane…
TOKYO — Japan on Thursday toughened requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come into…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses and was hospitalized on Thursday, her lawyers said, marking the state’s second failed execution in months and prompting it to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the US had slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at “accountability.”…
KABUL — Pakistan’s military launched rare deadly strikes on Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand on Thursday, the Taliban government and residents told Agence France-Presse (AFP). Afghanistan and Pakistan went to…
BRASÍLIA — A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ordered the messaging platform Discord to do more to protect underage users after detecting shortfalls that allegedly led to the suicide of a 13-year-old girl. South America’s…
SINGAPORE — Singapore has launched a dating platform for public officials, the Southeast Asian city-state’s latest experiment meant to tackle declining marriage and historically low fertility rates. The…
JAPAN — Hosts Japan won their third straight Asian Games women's football gold on Friday, edging North Korea on penalties after a 2-2 draw in a dramatic final. Yuzuho Shiokoshi scored the decisive penalty as Japan, who…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament San Beda def. San Sebastian, 85-55 Aldous Torculas Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
NAGOYA, Japan — Alexandra Eala admitted on Friday that she gets "overwhelmed sometimes" by the huge weight of expectation placed on her as a trailblazer for tennis in the Philippines. The 21-year-old leaves the Asian…
MANILA, Philippines — Olympian Kurt Bryan Barbosa bowed to Kazakhstan’s Tamirlan Tleules, 2-0, and settled for the silver medal in men’s under-58kg taekwondo at the 2026 Asian Games at the Toyohashi City General…
MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Tachiana Mangin faltered in the gold medal match against world taekwondo champion Jingyue Ma of China in the women’s under-49 kilogram (kg), 2-0, to cop a silver medal in her Asian Games…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament EAC def. Lyceum, 89-79 EJ Castillo Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Jenna Kaila Napolis bested Mongolian foe Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0, to secure the bronze medal in the women’s under-52 kilogram (kg) jiu-jitsu event at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday afternoon…
The Philippine women’s softball team closed the preliminary round with a 9-3 victory over Hong Kong on Friday and will vie for the bronze medal against Chinese Taipei on Saturday in the 20th Asian Games at the Anjo…
MANILA, Philippines – Refusing to buckle under pressure, Jhonnel Ababa staged a dramatic late-round comeback, birdieing the final two holes to edge Jeffren Lumbo by one and capture the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge title…
20th Asian Games medal tally as of 2:18 p.m., October 2, 2026.
MANILA, Philippines – After a chaotic battle for control – and a fierce test of will and character under ever-changing weather conditions – an emerging star from Sarangani stood tall. Yet a band of proven winners…
MANILA, Philippines — Carlo Paalam, the last man standing in Philippine boxing here, bowed to Japan’s rising star Rui Yamaguchi via split decision in the men’s 55kg final at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday afternoon at…
MANILA, Philippines — The young pair of Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara gifted the Philippines its first ever Asian Games medal in beach volleyball. Progella and Pagara copped the bronze medal in the 2026 Asian Games…
The Youth Team scored a runaway 28-8 victory over the Legends Team in the 3rd DG’s Cup: Youth vs. Legends chess duel on Thursday at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center in Pasay City. Fresh from the 46th FIDE Chess…
20th Asian Games medal tally as of 12:13 p.m., October 2, 2026.
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Jeus Gabriel Yape delivered the fourth gold for the Philippines after defeating Ngoc Tuyet Sang Chau of Vietnam, 2-0, in the mixed individual virtual taekwondo event at the 2026 Asian…
Beijing — Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open on Wednesday, extending his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian was…
MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Juliana Mykhail Candelaria finished with a silver medal in the women's individual poomsae on Thursday afternoon at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The 18-year-old Candelaria…
FILIPINO Olympian Carlo Paalam will vie for the men’s 55-kilogram (kg) boxing gold medal in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Friday. The last Filipino boxer standing in the ongoing games, Paalam will take on…
GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said the team has not decided who to field as naturalized player — Justin Brownlee or Bennie Boatwright — for the November window in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The…
ARCHER Amaya Amparo Cojuangco bagged the silver medal in the compound women’s final at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday morning at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square. The 40-year-old Cojuangco fell short of…
IS Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao thinking of packing his bags and heading to Cardiff, Wales? Rumors have surfaced indicating that Pacquiao might appear on the undercard or co-main event of the Dec. 11 battle…
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) as the Philadelphia Phillies produced a late home-run…
LONDON — Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight showdown at a pre-fight press conference in London. The British two-time world champions will…
COPENHAGEN — Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped…
NAGOYA, Japan — A gold medal for two South Korean golfers at the Asian Games would mean more than a chunk of metal to dangle around their necks. For Kim Joo-hyung and Kim Seong-hyeon, winning gold at the Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — The new challengers are ready to test their poker faces as “LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines” returns for its second season on Oct. 30, with Vice Ganda once again serving as host and 10 comedians…
MANILA, Philippines — Rein Entertainment’s crime dramas “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” and “Salvageland” won four National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026 and will represent the Philippines…
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean stars T.O.P and Nana are dating, their agencies confirmed Friday after Dispatch reported that the pair had grown closer following their work together on T.O.P's music video. According…
Whether human or robot, family is forever — and Vision is about to find that out the hard way. Marvel Studios has unveiled a new trailer for “VisionQuest,” the upcoming solo series centered on the synthezoid Avenger as…
Viva One is bringing the popular Korean series “Fight for My Way” to Filipino audiences with Ashtine Olviga and David Licauco taking on the lead roles in the streaming platform’s first Korean series adaptation. The two…
Jarren Garcia and Kolette Madelo are among the featured vocalists bringing the emotions of love, heartbreak and healing to life in ABS-CBN Teatro Kapamilya’s “The Art of Breaking Up,” a production that explores the…
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has released ratings for six films, which opened this week, helping moviegoers choose age-appropriate viewing for the weekend. “Digger,” a black comedy…
I found “Digger” funny and entertaining. I assumed everyone would find it funny too. It takes jabs at US politics, at larger-than-life figures, and at the impending doom we’ve set ourselves up for. Parts of it reminded…
Cerelac turned its commitment to action with “Tambalang BIG Sustansya sa Barangay,” an interactive caravan that visited four barangays in the Philippines in August and early September, bringing nutrition education…
In the Philippines, massage has become a popular way to unwind after a long day. After hours at work, a tiring commute or a busy day caring for the family, many Filipinos turn to spas and massage establishments for a…
MANILA, Philippines — What if a social media troll could actually help save lives? This is the idea behind “Ate Rose,” the latest health awareness campaign of Asian Hospital and Medical Center aimed at educating the…
A PROPOSAL in the United Nations last week to establish an “International Panel on Inequality” has been gaining traction in the international community. The proposal has been tabled by the UN General Assembly for formal…
THIRTY-ONE trial days in, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has collapsed under the weight of what it never had: a witness who can say, under oath, that Sara herself stole money, ordered someone else to…
BEHIND every nurse who cares for a patient stands an educational system that first cared enough to prepare that nurse well. And behind Philippine nursing education stands a community of leaders who have carried that…
IF you read any mainstream corporate governance article from the West, they extol the virtues of professional management versus family-controlled companies, with the former being presented as more objective, having…
First of a series THE color yellow was first associated with the late former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. when he returned to the Philippines in 1983. For context, Aquino was among those arrested immediately after…
IN this season of extraordinary monsoon rains frequently assaulting the country, the accompanying flooding and mobility problems come with lethal landslides. Landslides of various kinds have in the near past and present…
IN July 2025, or six months before her birthday, senior citizen Lola Norma filed her eligibility with the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) office at her local government unit. She had been following up…
LONDON — Following repeated security debacles at OpenAI and Anthropic — both of which have developed agents that ended up hacking external systems — artificial intelligence (AI) safety researchers in both firms have…
LONDON — Following repeated security debacles at OpenAI and Anthropic — both of which have developed agents that ended up hacking external systems — artificial intelligence (AI) safety researchers in both firms have…
FOR years, the geopolitical architecture between Washington and Beijing has functioned on a predictable, dangerous treadmill of escalation. Every quarter brought a fresh cycle of semiconductor restrictions, naval…
FOR years, the geopolitical architecture between Washington and Beijing has functioned on a predictable, dangerous treadmill of escalation. Every quarter brought a fresh cycle of semiconductor restrictions, naval…
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