MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast isolated rains or thunderstorms in Metro Manila for Tuesday. In the 5 p.m. weather update, Pagasa…
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Sunday that 10 seamen arrived in the Philippines on Saturday after their vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the DMW said the sailors were repatriated…
THE national government plans to allocate a record P3.75 billion for the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) in 2027 to help more Filipinos access essential cancer services as the disease continues to claim nearly 200 lives…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is investigating the collapse of a riverbank protection structure in Pampanga barely two years after it was built, as it accelerates work on two long-delayed bridges in…
PASIG City Police Station operatives arrested a 37-year-old truck driver facing various criminal offenses in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Regions 3 and 4. Pasig City Police chief Col. Hendrix Mangaldan said the…
THE Philippine Truth Commission has welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) ruling that former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity, saying the decision clears the way…
THE Supreme Court has ruled that probate courts can compel banks to explain withdrawals from a deceased person’s accounts. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul Inting, the Court’s Third Division…
THE Philippines urged countries to translate climate forecasts into early action and preparedness ahead of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), warning that intensifying El Niño conditions could…
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go called for increased government investment in sports, saying public funds should prioritize programs and facilities that directly benefit Filipino athletes. Go, chairman of the Senate…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. backed Mitsubishi Corporation’s planned $700-million investment in Ayala Corp. and renewable energy developer Vena Energy’s P52-billion expansion, which will add 1.29 gigawatts of clean…
SEN. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday warned power generation companies and distribution utilities against imposing unjustified rate increases or delivering substandard service as the country braces for a potentially severe El…
BEHIND a trawl fishing boat, a vast net can spend hours scraping the seafloor, funneling schools of fish toward a narrow bag at the back. A single tow can bring tens of thousands of pounds of seafood aboard. That…
SEN. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called for the same level of public scrutiny and accountability for agricultural smuggling as for the flood control corruption scandal, saying both involve abuses that harm ordinary…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered intensified intelligence gathering and operations to detect and disrupt new methods used by drug syndicates to transport illegal narcotics into the country. The order…
A NEW transit lounge for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been opened at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) opened the lounge in…
CEBU CITY — Eleven local government units in Cebu suspended face-to-face classes on Monday, Oct. 12, as Metro Cebu’s air quality reached “very unhealthy” level anew. The suspensions covered Cebu City, Mandaue City…
ILOILO CITY — A 29-year-old man who is a second cousin of Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas was wounded after police officers shot at his vehicle when he allegedly attempted to ram responding law enforcers during a pursuit…
SUBIC, ZAMBALES — Fishers from Zambales and Bataan who rely on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for their livelihood have expressed concern following allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases…
SEN. Bong Go has reaffirmed his support for financially struggling students as 331 learners from Rizal province received educational assistance during a ceremony at the Ynares Event Center in Antipolo City on Thursday…
BACOLOD CITY — If the city does not change how it handles its garbage, it would need 123 hectares of land — equivalent to 172 football fields — just to dump its waste for the next 30 years. City Administrator Mark…
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo province’s swine inventory continues to improve, pushing its sufficiency level to 86.1 percent despite the ongoing threat of the African swine fever (ASF) to the hog population. Iloilo Gov. Arthur…
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya — As the southwest monsoon (habagat) brings heavy rains to this gold-deposit-rich upland town, the listed firm OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. (OGP) has upgraded its monitoring system for the…
MAGALANG, Pampanga — More complaints had been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Magalang Mayor Malu Lacson and four others. Employees of Kingsmen Manpower Agency accused Lacson, her husband Odilon Lacson…
TUGUEGARAO CITY — Sixteen motorcycles, bought under the Unified 911 program, have been blessed and distributed to police stations in Cagayan and Isabela provinces during a turnover ceremony at the Cagayan Valley…
CEBU CITY — The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) defended its one-watcher-per-patient policy following online criticism over viral photos showing relatives of hospitalized patients sleeping by the roadside…
CAMP AKA, Luuk, Sulu — The Philippine Army’s 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade shifted its core mission from heavy combat to safeguarding the fragile peacebuilding conditions and fortifying civil governance across the…
HONG KONG — China's passenger car exports surged 64% in September from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported Monday, as Chinese automakers increasingly focus on exports to drive growth amid sluggish…
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – Teachers in Samar are receiving new digital tools to improve classroom instruction and expand access to educational resources through an artificial intelligence-enhanced learning platform…
SEOUL — A South Korean container ship completed the country’s first commercial round trip to Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as authorities bank on the route helping turn the port of Busan into a global maritime hub…
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of businessman Joseph Cue Sy after posting a ₱900,000 bond, directing Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials to comply with the order while…
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday announced that diesel prices would go down while gasoline and kerosene would increase this week due to the G7’s planned diesel reserve release, and China’s…
ELECTRIC mobility has evolved rapidly — moving beyond vehicle preferences, availability, and accessibility. Today, with more electric vehicles (EV) in the market, an entire ecosystem — one that considers how people…
REMITTANCES — a key pillar of the Philippine economy — will likely post slower growth as global uncertainties weigh on overseas employment and income prospects, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said…
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide a $500 million loan to the Philippines if the country declares a state of emergency due to El Niño. The assistance will come from the Disaster Risk Improvement…
THE Philippines’ NSIC Rc218 rice variety, also known as Mabango or Dinorado, won a bronze last week at the World’s Best Rice 2026 awards. The result, however, was lower than the silver secured a year earlier and marked…
SHORT-TERM foreign investments turned negative in August amid global uncertainties, latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. Foreign investments registered with the central bank through authorized agents…
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is expected to remain under pressure this week as elevated inflation, rising global bond yields and a weak peso weigh on sentiment, with investors also watching for signals…
THE United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its Philippine raw sugar production forecast for marketing year 2026–2027, as pest infestation, El Niño, and rising costs weigh on output. In its Oct. 8…
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) expects to meet its target of 6.4 million tourist arrivals this year despite higher airfares and weaker appetite for travel, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said. The target is…
THE Philippines will join Green X Expo 2027 in Yokohama, Japan to expand horticultural exports, attract investment and showcase climate-resilient agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday. Announced at…
MORE local hog industry groups have urged the government to immediately raise pork import tariffs and restrict shipments, warning that depressed farmgate prices are causing heavy losses and could force farms to close…
JOINT venture partnerships signed under the Asean Food Security Alliance (AFSA) are expected to strengthen Philippine agriculture by linking farmers and agribusinesses with overseas markets, Agriculture Secretary…
PHILIPPINE National Bank (PNB) is considering a bond issuance next year to support potential loan expansion, although the timing, size and currency of the offering have yet to be determined. PNB President and CEO Edwin…
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) on Sunday said it would review the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) decision on its new distribution rate, which was lower than expected. “While we have yet to receive a copy of the…
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is easing financial reporting requirements for smaller businesses while advancing sustainability disclosure standards as part of efforts to align Philippine corporate…
BENGALARU, India — Construction of a massive Google data center in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from residents who fear the impact on the environment and their lives. But the tech giant…
NVIDIA is in talks to deepen its investment in open-source startup Reflection AI or acquire it, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Saturday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. Talks are at an early…
SHANGHAI — China’s securities watchdog held a seminar with market participants over the weekend in the government’s latest attempt to support a struggling stock market. China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)…
BANGKOK — The World Bank is in discussions with 30 to 40 countries about potential crisis aid to help them manage energy shocks and price increases triggered by the war in the Middle East, its president, Ajay Banga…
STOCKHOLM — This year’s Nobel Prize awards concluded Monday after two economists won the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on models that help manage economic shocks. The award ceremonies will be held…
PARIS, France — Two paintings by impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France and later discovered hidden behind a wall, have sustained slight damage, prosecutors said on Monday…
CAIRO — Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation to determine how its air defenses failed to intercept a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, including an attack on Riyadh airport that…
NEW DELHI — India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to protest a purge of voter lists they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, after police detained thousands of activists over the…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would have an operation "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung, saying it had been located "at a very early stage." "During recent medical checks, a nodule on…
BRUSSELS — The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and…
STOCKHOLM — Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilize disruptive economic fluctuations. The two were…
MARSEILLE — French authorities arrested a 14-year-old suspect on Monday after a middle school headmaster and teacher were shot with a hunting rifle, police and prosecutors said. A third person was grazed in the shooting…
PARIS — A fire has destroyed the French capital's oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue named after red-clad orphans, authorities said on Monday. The Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais…
SINGAPORE — Singapore rolled out subsidies for haze-related medical treatment on Monday and schools were closed in parts of neighboring Malaysia, as both countries grapple with persistently unhealthy air quality due to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time since its creation in 2010, bringing the number of people affected to 1.2 billion, the United Nations Development Program reported Monday. In the…
11 October 2026 Migrants and Refugees At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with a further 84 people still missing, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Sunday. The toll rose from 109…
PARIS — French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Sunday celebrated high school students whose protest movement has shaken France as he called at a campaign rally for lowering the voting age to 16 and…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy…
President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the…
WASHINGTON, United States — A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film is based on testimony from 24…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, a day after an attack claimed by the Yemeni group killed at least a dozen people and forced authorities to suspend operations…
MONTREAL, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday expressed strong support for an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia during a call with US President Donald Trump. Carney reiterated Ukrainian…
NEW DELHI, India — Two Indian sailors were missing after a commercial vessel was hit by a "drone attack" Sunday off the coast of Oman, New Delhi's shipping minister said. Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the…
WASHINGTON, United States — Seven US senators from both parties issued a statement Sunday questioning the legality of President Donald Trump's deal to allow Russian diesel exports despite a US ban in place since…
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, adding it was important to put Moscow’s tampering on the record because countries across…
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to “get a new leader” after Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Washington’s easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks…
PENSACOLA, Florida — Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast…
CHITRE, Panama — Residents near the epicenter of a major earthquake in southern Panama began cleaning up on Saturday, traumatized by the previous day’s heavy shaking that left widespread damage but so far, no reported…
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Justice is investigating five television networks after they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump, US media reported on Saturday. Trump barred CNN, MS NOW…
NEW DELHI — The founder of India’s youth-led online “cockroach” movement and two other leaders were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained to thwart a major protest against the election…
JAKARTA— Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday. The apes were saved from…
KATHMANDU — Residents along the Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal evacuated on Sunday as flash flooding destroyed homes and other structures in the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
NAHA, Japan — A week after a US marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman in Okinawa, resident Takako Kakazu is clear what she wants: American soldiers to leave. The case has prompted public…
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino tennis ace and world No. 19 Alex Eala suffered her worst lost of the 2026 season after falling to Chinese qualifier and world No. 217 Shi Han, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, in the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open at…
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University (JRU) cruised to its fifth straight win after taking down Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC), 84-74, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. EAC 84-74 Chris Hubilla Player of the game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua University refused to back down from the fight and outlasted Colegio de San Juan de Letran in overtime to notch its fourth consecutive victory, 69-67, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Mapua def. Letran 69-67 Lance Nitura Player of the game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines – Yvon Bisera turned a shaky start into an impressive surge, unleashing a blistering back-nine charge capped by three straight birdies from No. 15 to shoot a four-under 68 and seize a commanding…
MANILA, Philippines — Import Jordan Murphy’s first-ever "Manila Clasico" experience didn’t go as planned on Sunday night. Just two games into his PBA stint, the American reinforcement struggled against Magnolia’s…
MANILA, Philippines – Russell Bautista weathered the sweltering heat, shifting winds and a talent-laden field to wrest solo control with a five-under 67 in Monday’s opening round of the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship…
MANILA, Philippines — The UAAP basketball commissioner’s Office has suspended National University assistant coach Paul Du from all basketball-related activities, including 5-on-5 and 3x3 across all divisions, for the…
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta aims for its sixth straight victory when it battles winless Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament at the FilOil Arena in San Juan…
MANILA, Philippines -- Noy Remogat helped lead the way as University of the Philippines defeated last year's Finals tormentor De La Salle, 80-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia…
LONDON, United Kingdom — San Francisco scored three touchdowns off Seattle turnovers and the unbeaten 49ers edged the reigning Super Bowl champions 32-29 on Sunday while Minnesota improved to 5-0 as well. Eddy Pineiro's…
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala slipped one spot to No. 19 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) official rankings on Monday. Dropping from a career-high rank No. 18, Eala…
MANILA, Philippines — Colegio de San Juan de Letran, the Group B leader in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament, needs to overcome Mapúa University in the crossover round to retain its hold on top of the…
FILIPINO sensation Alex Eala is on track for a rematch against Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova or a rubber match against Canadian Leylah Fernandez at the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open in China. World No. 18 Eala needs to get past a…
ADAMSON University cruised past the University of the East, 67-50, to notch its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Women’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City…
PHILIPPINE volleyball icon Alyssa Valdez remains thrilled that, years after her career-defining stint with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, she is still playing the sport she loves. On the Premier Volleyball League’s (PVL) 10th…
COMING off back-to-back runner-up finishes that exposed the fine line between victory and heartbreak, Jeffren Lumbo returns to the Philippine Golf Tour with renewed hunger and a steeled resolve, seeking to turn painful…
SHANGHAI — A mustached Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo, 6-3, 6-3, to kick-start his title bid at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, days after winning the Tokyo Open for his first trophy since returning from…
MIAMI — Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United, 4-0, on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team. Four nights after…
BARCELONA — Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision…
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Adam Scott and Justin Thomas moved into contention at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Saturday night, one stroke off the lead after three rounds at the Yokohama Country Club. Scott…
MANILA, Philippines — The 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has completed its Magic 8 lineup, with four more films officially announced Monday, bringing the total number of entries to eight for the 2026 edition…
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Sarah Lahbati marked her 33rd birthday with family and friends, sharing glimpses of the celebration on social media that also fueled speculation about her rumored relationship with concert…
MANILA, Philippines — Ryzza Mae Dizon's family has expressed fear and concern after receiving threatening emails. The unidentified sender allegedly demanded money and threatened to harm the television host and her…
The Jessica Chastain horror "Other Mommy" topped the North American box office this weekend with a bigger audience than expected, while "The Social Reckoning" got off to a lackluster start. 'Other Mommy' is another win…
At Watsons, women’s health and wellness are at the heart of its commitment to supporting women at every stage of life. Today’s modern woman rarely fits into just one role. She moves between different priorities…
THE full-scale fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen has for the moment taken the focus away from the bigger war between the United States and Iran. Last week, a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh’s…
THE Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, is a constitutional instrumentality sui generis, it has often been declared. In what its peculiar character consists is more difficult to point out. Nixon v. United States…
ACCORDING to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the “single biggest environmental threat to human health.” Particle pollution exposure, says the United States Environmental Protection Agency (Usepa), can…
THE controversy over whether the Senate can reduce the votes required to convict an impeached official from 16 to 14 raises a question far more consequential than the fate of Vice President Sara Duterte. If senators can…
STUDYING abroad is an option to pursue higher-quality education not available locally, to gain globally recognized credentials, open pathways to international careers — and migration. While there may be comparable…
“WHERE is the country going” is the meaning of the above Latin sentence, Quo haec patria tendit. That seems to be the question of every Filipino citizen watching the gravely disconcerting political development unfolding…
THE University of Santo Tomas suspended four student activists after they faced disciplinary complaints following a confrontation with military personnel at a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit on campus on April 21…
NEW YORK — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington in September produced no major new agreement. But it did result in an extension of the trade truce that Xi and US President Donald Trump struck in…
DONALD Trump’s US administration has announced sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and spark fresh transatlantic tension. AFP breaks down the likely impact of…
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