MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to halt unprogrammed appropriations releases that violate the Supreme Court’s…
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian rejected calls on Friday to recall the proposed 2027 National Budget, assuring that the Senate will comply with constitutional requirements during the spending bill’s consolidation…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured that the government is preparing extensively to cushion the country from the impact of the super El Niño. In his speech during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump…
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines. “We are constantly being…
ALL top officials of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), except Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro, have submitted their courtesy resignations, PCO Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed on Friday. Cayetano…
FORMER Bangsamoro parliamentarian Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, alleged to be the financier of the botched attempt to smuggle drugs from Laos, took to social media on Friday to deny involvement in the operation. “‘Yung…
THE Supreme Court has set up a system to accredit and financially support nonprofit legal organizations serving marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Approving en banc the rules on “Institutionalizing Support for…
DAVAO City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte filed libel and cyberlibel complaints on Friday against National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., and…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) said human-centered innovation is crucial to reaching Filipinos overseas. “Technology must remain people-centered if it is to help transform the diaspora’s…
A TOTAL of 248 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia after another 49 workers arrived safely from Dammam on Friday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said…
DIESEL prices are expected to go up, while the cost of gasoline is projected to go down next week, local oil industry sources said Friday. Diesel prices, they said, are expected to increase from P2.00 to P2.50 per…
LEPTOSPIRA bacteria, which cause leptospirosis, were detected in Estero de Paco in Manila by researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Philippine Genome Center. Researchers Dr. Windell Rivera…
TRANSPORTATION Secretary Giovanni Lopez has set a deadline for bus operators to implement the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) long-standing directive — the "EDSA Busway Left-Side Door Policy." Under this measure…
A JOINT anti-smuggling operation in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, led to the confiscation of about 8,875 reams and 418 packs of illegal cigarettes worth approximately P8.5 million, authorities announced on Friday…
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go extended additional assistance to 349 residents affected by a fire in Barangay 20, Tondo, Manila, as he renewed calls for stronger disaster preparedness and sustained government support for…
SEN. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan demanded a full investigation and an immediate overhaul of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) digital tracking systems after a budget watchdog exposed several multimillion-peso…
STALLED railway projects in the Philippines have revived questions about the country's decision to drop Chinese financing, with a geopolitical analyst arguing that the government risks missing out on economic…
SANTA TERESITA, Cagayan — A barangay captain died of alleged suffocation while digging a deep hole here in Sitio (sub-village) Paribalat, Barangay Dungeg on Friday, Oct. 23. The police identified the victim as Barangay…
ILOILO CITY — Delayed construction, terminated contracts, and idle agricultural facilities have hampered the implementation of multimillion-peso rural development projects in Iloilo, with millions of pesos in grants…
AUTHORITIES intercepted smuggled cigarettes with a combined worth of P37.68 million in two separate anti-smuggling operations in Zamboanga del Sur and Negros Occidental. Law enforcers confiscated 448 master cases of…
BALER — Aurora province has logged 2,799 dengue cases as of Oct. 17, 2026 — more than double the 1,119 infections recorded in the same period last year — as health officials warn of continued transmission, particularly…
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas — Police are investigating a Facebook post allegedly threatening the students and personnel of Tanauan City Integrated High School here on Friday. School principal Purification Legaspi Agquiz…
CEBU CITY — Businesses should not have to fight through government red tape just to operate, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said, pledging to help Cebu entrepreneurs address corruption, permit delays and…
ISABELA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 20 passengers and crew members aboard the wooden-hulled cargo vessel ML Niesah after it lost propulsion due to a broken propeller shaft off Pangasaan in Lantawan…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the North Manila Bay Nature-based Solution Pilot Project of the city government of Malolos during the 2026 Galing Pook Awards held at the Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. The…
CEBU CITY — With names from various political parties emerging as possible contenders for Cebu governor in the 2028 elections, Gov. Pamela Baricuatro finds herself halfway through her first term with her political…
STA. CRUZ, Laguna — Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones is among those set to be honored as one of the Most Trusted Governors in the Philippines at the upcoming Dangal Lingkod Awards. Aragones is being recognized for her…
JAYVE Diaz, a millennial, grew up listening to some of Air Supply’s timeless hits. It is no coincidence that the Australian duo was invited to perform live in Ilagan City, where Diaz serves as vice mayor. “I love their…
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur — A strong-motion monitoring station at Davao del Sur State College is generating earthquake data that engineers can use to design safer buildings and structures, the Department of Science and…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — With El Niño threatening agricultural production and straining energy and water resources, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased Filipino-developed technologies to help…
LIFE on Earth may offer lessons for surviving in outer space, but Filipina space biologist and biomedical scientist Florence Pauline “Pauli” Basubas is also exploring how research beyond Earth could improve life on the…
UNION Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) on Friday reported a 53-percent increase in net income in the first nine months of 2026 to P9.9 billion and also announced plans to absorb digital banking subsidiary…
ROLLS-ROYCE is nearing a deal for British government subsidies of up to £200 million ($267.9 million) to help fund the development of a new engine for short-haul aircraft, with an announcement possible as early as next…
HOUSTON ─ QatarEnergy is in advanced talks with Venture Global for a long-term supply deal to buy at least 3 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year, three people with knowledge of the negotiations told…
FAR Eastern University (FEU) Manila has completed its transition to renewable electricity across all eligible accounts on its main campus, the listed educational institution said on Friday. The shift was completed with…
STOCKHOLM — Volvo Cars swung to an operating loss in the third quarter as a slow production ramp-up of its new EX60 electric SUV and weak demand in China and the United States hit sales, and said on Friday it will cut…
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may raise interest rates anew in December as persistent inflationary pressures and a weakening peso provide a good scenario for an even tighter monetary policy, an international…
DIGITAL banking giant Maya could pursue a dual listing in the Philippines and overseas to seek higher valuation, Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President and CEO Ramon Monzon said. Speaking after the listing of Mynt…
TOKYO-BASED Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) maintained its investment-grade rating with a stable outlook on the country as it expects a mid-3 percent growth by the end of this year despite internal and external…
SMART-BUILDING technology could give office landlords an edge in attracting and retaining corporate tenants, as Makati’s Yuchengco Center becomes the first building in the Philippines to earn certifications for its…
WHEN private motor vehicles are all stuck in traffic, it makes sense to free up part of the road space so that public transportation can move efficiently in an exclusive lane, liberated from traffic. As Enrique Penalosa…
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday ordered all distribution utilities (DUs) that are implementing bill deposits to stagger them into three equal installments in order to protect consumers from sudden bill…
FOR the fourth straight day, the Philippine peso plunged to another record low against the US dollar on Friday, while the stock market experienced its second day of decline as persistent currency weakness, elevated oil…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing mandatory safety certification for light electric vehicles (LEVs) and their batteries to address electrical hazards, overheating, power malfunctions and fire…
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Friday issued red and yellow alerts for the Visayas grid amid a power supply shortfall. A yellow alert for Mindanao was lifted at 1 p.m. after some power plants…
CITICORE Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has secured P35.014 billion in syndicated financing from three banks to develop five solar projects in Batangas with a combined capacity of 900 megawatts-peak (MWp). Bank of the…
THE European Union and the Philippines have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) industry lab to help businesses adopt AI, improve productivity and compete in global markets. Backed by 40 million euros in funding…
GROWING sales should be good news for any small business. But when orders rise faster than cash comes in, success can put a strain on the very enterprise it is supposed to sustain. For Filipino entrepreneurs, building a…
PHILIPPINE National Bank (PNB) reported a 15-percent increase in net income to P21.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P18.5 billion a year earlier, supported by loan growth and improving asset quality. “Our…
JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS) plans to acquire 37.05 billion common shares of listed Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. (OPMC) from its wholly owned subsidiary, JG Summit Capital Services Corp. (JGSCSC), to…
CEBU Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has opened Astra Lifestyle Center in Mandaue City, Cebu, adding a retail and dining component to its mixed-use Astra Center development as the company expands its commercial offerings in the…
SPACEX said on Thursday its potential merger with Tesla will require controlling investor Elon Musk’s approval, even though the entrepreneur has recused himself from talks between his two companies because of conflicts…
SINGAPORE Exchange Ltd. (SGX) CEO Loh Boon Chye on Friday called for the bourse operator to start planning for an eventual leadership transition, although no date had been set for his departure. In a statement delivered…
TAIPEI — Hundreds of workers at a Micron Technology plant in Taiwan have rejected the US memory chip giant’s proposal for a new profit-sharing system, the union representing the employees said on Friday, declaring the…
TOTAL global greenhouse gas emissions climbed by 2.3 percent to hit an all-time high of 57.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) newly released Emissions…
PARIS — French cosmetics group L’Oreal beat third-quarter (Q3) sales forecasts on Thursday, as shoppers around the world indulge in more pricey haircare and premium skin products. The Paris-based maker of CeraVe…
SOMETIMES, people can be so inured or desensitized to a harmful daily occurrence in their lives that it needs art to shake them out of their stupor. Take, for example, single-use plastic and its adverse impact on our…
MULTI-AGENCY fire suppression teams across Indonesia continue to battle stubborn forest and peatland blazes entering the final weeks of October, as satellite observations reveal extensive blankets of light-absorbing…
PARIS — Gucci sales fell in the third quarter as shoppers stayed away from its stores, its owner Kering said on Thursday, blowing hopes of a rapid return to growth for Luca de Meo, who took over as CEO last year. The…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — After a decade of construction and development, Etihad Rail inaugurated the passenger line between Dubai and Abu Dhabi last Sept. 30. The high-speed train has cut the land travel time…
QUANTUM computing company Quantinuum announced that its trapped-ion “Helios” quantum system achieved a world-record 99.9995 percent logical fidelity, representing just five operational errors per million quantum…
SYDNEY, Australia — Sales of Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, began on Friday, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market in the same way the iPhone did for…
SOUTHEAST Asia’s journey toward a sustainable energy future literally rests on a bedrock of untapped potential. As the region grapples with rising energy demand and the urgent need to decarbonize, part of the answer…
JAPAN has launched a spacecraft on a five-year mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, in an effort to resolve a long-standing mystery about the origins of the small celestial bodies and gain new…
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to the speeds it had before restrictions that disrupted front-line operations for more than a week, Ukrainian President…
MILAN — Soldiers spread out in Milan and luxury boutiques were boarded up in the Italian fashion and finance capital as protesters launched fresh demonstrations on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with…
BEIJING — Rescuers combed through a remote area in the Chinese region of Tibet on Friday after a magnitude 7 earthquake killed at least 16 people, injured 76 and collapsed hundreds of homes, according to Chinese state…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — First lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged, Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky so that humanitarian aid can be delivered and civilians can be…
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case. Attorneys for Kirk's widow…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan, as well as downing trees and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of people as the storm's strong winds and rains continued…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called for Cubans to make "discreet" contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist…
SYDNEY, Australia — A 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning on Saturday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "Based on the preliminary earthquake parameters... hazardous tsunami waves are…
ROME, Italy — Security forces are deploying massively in Italy on Saturday for protests planned in eight cities including Rome and Milan after some demonstrations turned violent last weekend. The demonstrations come…
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, called on Friday for a swift return of inspectors to Iran, warning of growing fragility in the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. The…
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) is a self-confessed fan of K-pop sensation ENHYPEN and this week, he got the chance to tell them so in person. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met the band’s six members…
The UN said on Friday it was “extremely alarmed” by intensifying violence in the occupied West Bank, as Israel moved to seal off the territory following a deadly attack on its soldiers in Hebron. Two Israeli soldiers…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Defense has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on American university campuses, a threat to US national security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said…
NEW YORK — Storytelling economy can be in short supply at the movies, but Paweł Pawlikowski has made a career out of a concision that now seems almost radical. His last three films — “Ida,” “Cold War” and his latest…
WASHINGTON — Two former FBI officials were charged Friday with lying to Congress about their involvement in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, the latest in a series of…
SENATOBIA — The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press…
MIAMI — Hurricane Vance rapidly strengthened into a Category 2 storm Friday as it neared Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Vance had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (170 kph) as it churned…
WASHINGTON — US First Lady Melania Trump said in a surprise announcement Friday she had brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged city of Oleshky, where citizens are trapped and running…
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Thousands of students across Indonesia have protested for days over the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and spread across Southeast Asia in recent weeks. On…
HEBRON, Palestinian Territories — Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a prolonged shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a…
BEIJING — China ordered an “all-out” rescue effort in a remote area of Tibet on Friday after an earthquake there killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more, state media reported. Footage showed rescue workers…
TAIPEI — Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of the powerful storm. The typhoon is expected to sweep past…
PARIS — France on Friday was bracing for a weekend of new protests after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago, as President Emmanuel Macron sought to reclaim…
LAGOS — The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday that Africa faced a “complex” Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will not attend a peace gathering at Assisi next week on doctors’ advice as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said on Friday. “To support recovery following last Tuesday’s…
SEOUL — South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to "mutually confirm the precise location" of their border and discuss restoring communication channels after an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone…
MAROS-PANGKEP, Indonesia — The world's oldest cave paintings on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi are under threat as heat and smoke from the country's worst wildfires in more than a decade risk accelerating the…
KUALA LUMPUR — Navigation app Waze on Friday rejected Malaysia's allegations that it allowed the exploitation of users' personal data, after the Southeast Asian country banned civil servants from using it over its…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Creamline def. ZUS (3-1) Bernadeth Pons Player of the Game #PVL2026
MANILA, Philippines -- Carlos Yulo finished eighth and last at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships men's floor exercise final in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Saturday. Placing second in the qualification…
MANILA, Philippines – Clyde Mondilla is back in the winner’s circle, and he intends to make the most of his return. Fresh from ending a two-year title drought with a hard-earned victory at South Pacific Golf Club…
MANILA, Philippines -- National University dominated Adamson, 79-43, at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym Saturday for its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament. After a 20-19 first quarter lead…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament NU def. Adamson, 79-43 Tebol Garcia Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines -- Alex Eala of the Philippines faces wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic of Great Britain to begin her campaign at the WTA 500 Tokyo Open in Japan. World No. 20 Eala takes on No. 308 Stojsavljevic likely on…
MANILA, Philippines -- Ateneo de Manila University protected its homecourt at the Blue Eagle Gym Saturday with a 75-72 win over Far Eastern University to snap its 3-game skid in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball…
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Ateneo def. FEU, 75-72 Kieffer Alas Player of the game #UAAPSeason89
MANILA, Philippines — The PLDT High Speed Hitters finally found their groove in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series. Considered one of the top teams in the league, the…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Nxled def. Galeries Tower, 3-1 Savi Davison Player of the Game #PVL2026
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee captain Christian Yelich tripled in one run and scored another to lead the Brewers over Tampa Bay 3-2 in Friday's opening game of the 122nd World Series. Yelich did his damage in the first inning…
FILIPINO-AMERICAN chess Grandmaster Wesley So topped the 2026 United States Chess Championship for the fourth time, beating top American players, including world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana, who ruled the four previous…
TWO-TIME Olympic champion Carlos Yulo will have a chance to win the gold medal in floor exercise at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam on Saturday at 8 p.m. (Manila time). The 26-year-old…
DEFENDING champion Creamline aims to extend its winning streak to three when it battles winless ZUS Coffee in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at the Filoil…
MILWAUKEE — On the eve of the World Series, there is a realization these may be Major League Baseball’s last games for a while. Owners are pushing for a salary cap, and that could prompt a lockout starting Dec. 2 and…
LOS ANGELES — Caleb Williams threw two touchdowns and finished with 308 passing yards as the Chicago Bears finally edged clear of the New England Patriots to clinch a 30-24 victory at Soldier Field on Thursday (Friday…
NOT many coaches is willing to take the risk on a player who has been sidelined by multiple knee operations, but coach Yeng Guiao and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are more than willing to make that gamble on Luis…
LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-106, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in NBA superstar LeBron James’ first home game since landing in Philly as a free…
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Chandler Blanchet made a pair of eagles, one from 50 feet and the other from 5 feet, to post his best score of the year — a 9-under 62 — and hold a one-shot lead after the first round of the…
MANILA, Philippines — A new batch of housemates entered the revamped Bahay ni Kuya as “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0” premiered Saturday, bringing together personalities from different backgrounds for the latest…
MANILA, Philippines — Singer Klarisse de Guzman is mourning the death of her mother, Esnobie de Guzman, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram on Saturday. The singer posted a black-and-white photo of her mother in…
LOS ANGELES — With "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to the guerrilla-style comedy that catapulted him to global fame -- but this time, the character has faced criticism. The film, which marks the…
After 11 years apart on television, Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino are set to reunite for a candid conversation about health, family, love and politics as the “Queen of All Media” joins the “King of Talk” for his birthday…
Celebrating 35 years of sisterhood, Assumption High School Batch 1991, the Jade Jubilarians, returned to the Velada stage with hearts still ready, true to their batch motto, Paratum Cor Meum (“My heart is ready, O…
Filipino craftsmanship and creativity was on full display at the launch on Thursday of Kultura Atelier at SM Makati. The one-stop shop of the country’s largest department store chain is known for its wide range of…
An evening of elegance, gratitude and celebration unfolded at The Cove at Okada Manila as Perpetual Help Medical Center–Las Piñas marked its 50th anniversary. The hospital marked five decades of dedicated health care…
TODAY, Oct. 24, marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, an institution born from humanity’s determination to prevent the horrors of war and promote international cooperation. While it may be…
BEIJING is allegedly considering sanctions against Filipino politicians, restrictions on oil and fertilizer supplies, measures affecting Filipino workers, and even the forcible removal of the BRP Sierra Madre from…
THAT is my first spy thriller based on events in Budapest and Manila. My templates are the novels of Graham Greene and John Le Carre. Here are excerpts. * * * He shot himself for four minutes before he shot the room…
IT has always been said that water is colorless. These days, the water necessary to produce food for a fast-expanding world population is discussed as an issue of “blue” water for irrigation, referring to water people…
THE ABBA classic “Super Trouper” blared over the sound system. In the distance, two sisters danced and playfully toasted ice cream cones. “Boy, the vice president really knows how to throw a party!” the woman exclaimed…
REPUBLIC Act (RA) 6716 was approved on March 17, 1989, more than 37 years ago. It directs the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to construct water wells and rainwater collectors, develop springs and…
Last of two parts BUT then again, quite as by rote, what we get from all the above are generalities, the stuff of which geopolitical analyses are made. For instance, the Philippines is lumped with the rest of the…
WHEN the Supreme Court declares major budget provisions unconstitutional, the question is no longer simply who inserted the billions, but who approved them, who controlled their release and who must answer to the…
Second of three parts SESSION for session, a congressional investigation can cost as much as an impeachment trial. The former seeks information that may lead to legislation; the latter seeks to establish facts that may…
ATHENS — On a recent visit to Athens, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio extolled ancient Greece as the foundation of Western civilization and drew inspiration for the US today as the leader of the West…
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