The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items, saying the case record has ballooned to more than 62,000 items ahead…
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) is now nearing typhoon strength as it moves over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will get a P60 daily wage increase starting Saturday, September 26, under a new wage order issued by the Department of Labor and Employment.
Vice President Sara Duterte denied knowing Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and receiving money from him, after the former security aide of ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco alleged that he delivered more than P2…
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) maintained its strength as it decelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday morning.
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste is in France taking care of his mother, Sen. Loren Legarda, who is undergoing treatment for a lung and autoimmune condition.
The military’s rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) did not reach its destination after 15 Chinese vessels shadowed it 60 nautical miles from Ayungin Shoal Thursday night.
A majority of Filipinos feel helpless about corruption in the government, a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
The approved fare hike for public utility vehicles will finally be implemented after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday lifted its earlier suspension.
Sen. Mark Villar will remain with the minority bloc despite his recent vote to alter the conviction threshold denominator in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said…
Unless restrained by the Supreme Court (SC), there is no stopping the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) yesterday defended its relief operation discrepancies after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the agency over inconsistencies, deviations from orders and missing or incomplete…
A new survey by the OCTA Research group showed that more Filipinos prefer the hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla, than Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Bam Aquino, in the…
Questioning the lapsed legal mandate of acting Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the Senate flagged 7,107 Department of Public Works and Highways infrastructure projects worth P251 billion for data anomalies yesterday.
Typhoons could bring unprecedented rainfall as the atmosphere warms, according to a 2026 study by experts from the University of the Philippines.
An official of the defunct New People’s Army shot and wounded by a companion after she sent surrender feelers to local executives, the military and police, is now in a hospital, protected by soldiers and policemen.
Five Grade 11 students died after they were swept away by rampaging floodwaters while swimming in a river in Purok Santan in Barangay New Antique in RT Lim town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Thursday, September 24.
A court in Iligan City had issued a warrant for the arrest of a mayor and 11 others for their alleged involvement in the ambush in January of the mayor of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur that injured four…
The normalization track of the Bangsamoro peace process will proceed alongside the transition to an elected regional government following the successful conduct of the historic parliamentary elections Bangsamoro…
A barangay chairman was wounded in an encounter with three robbers in this city on Thursday afternoon.
A miner died while his companion was injured when their sport utility vehicle (SUV) plunged into a ravine in this town yesterday morning.
Two businessmen were killed while another was wounded in an ambush in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday afternoon.
Criminal charges have been filed against a suspect in the killing of a 30-year-old woman whose body was found inside a refrigerator in Rodriguez, Rizal.
The Bureau of Immigration yesterday confirmed that two female BI officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport figured in a verbal tussle that escalated into slapping, pushing and hair pulling on Tuesday, in full…
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have continued the search for the eight missing passengers of a ferry that caught fire while sailing in the waters off Coron, Palawan.
A special election will be conducted in Batanes on Nov. 28 to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives following the death of Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr., according to the Commission on Elections.
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged pest-infested warehouses of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Northern Mindanao where P106.93 million worth of relief goods are stored.
Six of 51 flood control projects in Davao City flagged by the National Bureau of Investigation have strong indications of being “ghosts” or nonexistent, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said yesterday.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is finalizing plans to secure a permanent site and construct a modern campus for the Manuel Luis Quezon High School-Manila, relocating the school from the second floor of a wet market.
The Cebu provincial government will shift to a four-day workweek starting Monday, September 28, as part of measures to cut energy and fuel consumption amid concerns over the province’s power supply.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has postponed the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, signing Republic Act No. 12326 into law, which extends officials’ terms to five years and resets the polls from…
A box of amberjack fish allegedly caught through dynamite fishing was confiscated during a Market Denial Operation led by the Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) the other day.
Cebu City Councilor Dave Flores Tumulak, chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, has called on fellow public servants to ensure that Cebu City’s 2027 budget reflects discipline, accountability, and tangible…
Rotational brownouts are adding to the problems of some ageing traffic lights in Mandaue City, according to the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue.
Team Brotherhood and the Lightsout squad knocked out their rivals in convincing fashion to arrange a title showdown in the D’Generals Basketball Club Season 4:Camaraderie Cup at the Aulga Citi Sports in Barangay Lawaan…
The University of San Jose-Recoletos Jaguars stunned the previously unbeaten Benedicto College Cheetahs, 62-60, in the first overtime game of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. Season 26 basketball tournament…
Rotational brownouts are adding to the problems of some ageing traffic lights in Mandaue City, according to the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue.
The potential pricing of GCash shares at a lower level could make the upcoming Mynt initial public offering more attractive to a broader base of investors.
The Private Sector Advisory Council Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Infra) is pushing to delay the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) to 2031 amid higher financing and…
Jobstreet by SEEK has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform, designed to help employers make quicker and informed recruitment decisions.
Several national government agencies had yet to fully utilize their cash allocations as of end-August, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) posting…
Residential property price growth nearly stalled in the second quarter, posting its weakest annual increase since the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) began the current data series in 2019 as falling prices outside…
Established under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the fuel marking program serves as the country’s frontline defense against the entry of smuggled fuel by introducing microscopic chemical…
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is strengthening links between the Philippines and India, with plans to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December.
Payment platform SwiftPay has integrated Billease installment payments into its online checkout, giving eligible customers the option to pay for purchases over six, nine, 12, 18 or 24 months.
Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines will begin financing local government units (LGUs) next year to address underfunding and support infrastructure deficits and basic public services.
The Philippines may import up to 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2027 to secure adequate stocks amid the potential decline in production due to El Niño.
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) of the Lopez Group is ready to buy back more shares to boost its stock price, which the company believes is currently undervalued.
A career professional narrated his financial life story. He said he spent his 30s earning well and his 40s discovering that earning well and building well are two entirely different skills.
The auction for the country’s largest coal mine on Semirara Island in Antique is set to be relaunched next month as the Department of Energy (DOE) moves to finalize recalibrated bidding rules.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is buying out its partner in a full intermodal logistics provider that offers eco-efficient solutions to users of the Port of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
PNB Holdings Corp. made its stock market debut yesterday through a listing by way of introduction, opening its shares to public trading as the real estate company prepares to redevelop prime properties in Makati and…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P9.7 billion to fund additional response measures ahead of the “very strong” El Niño episode next month.
The Philippines should abandon plans to rehabilitate the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) and instead build a new facility to ensure the safety of Filipinos, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
Tax refunds to taxpayers and businesses almost doubled to P23.67 billion from January to September, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
The local stock market finally put an end to its bleeding, rebounding from a 10-month low performance as investors capitalized on cheap prices.
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has approved its P4.4-billion investment in the initial public offering (IPO) of GCash operator Mynt Inc.
The 1,200-megawatt Ilijan power plant in Batangas is once again running on indigenous natural gas from the country’s Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project.
Huge upset in the UAAP.
The country's national esports team, Sibol, bounced back from an opening-match disqualification in the Pokemon Unite event at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 to top Pool A.
Complete dominance for Nesthy Petecio.
New coach, same result.
Veteran hitter Regina Jurado showed the way as University of Santo Tomas got off to a great start with a 25-21, 25-12, 25-18, victory over College of Saint Benilde in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup.
Over 15,000 runners have embraced the spirit of adventure at the One Piece Run 2026 on Saturday, turning the SM Mall of Asia Complex into a colorful battleground for running enthusiasts and One Piece fans.
Art Arbole’s confidence is soaring after finally ending a 14-year title drought – and for a change, he knows he won’t be sneaking up on anybody.
Another bronze medal for the Philippines in the 20th Asian Games.
The Ateneo Blue Eagles are back in the win column.
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam is headed to the quarterfinal round of the men’s 55 kilogram boxing in the Asian Games after outlasting India’s Jadumani Mandengbam in a slugfest Saturday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan.
Yuka Saso gave herself a much-needed boost in her long search for top form, closing with a flourish to fire a three-under 68 and stay within striking distance after the opening round of the NW Arkansas Championship.
Mighty Sports is set to inaugurate its new basketball courts at AcroCity in Guiguinto, Bulacan on Sunday, September 27, in an event highlighted by a charity exhibition featuring former PBA players and Xavier School…
Sean Ramos kept bucking the odds and put himself within one round of a career-defining breakthrough, matching Sam Rook’s 66 to remain joint leader after three rounds of the Egypt Golf Series 13.
Alex Eala’s tormentor in the Singapore Open, Tatiana Prozorova, has been withdrawn from the WTA 500 tournament after getting hit by a ball during a doubles’ match Friday.
Mary Joyce Monton makes Philippine cycling history as she competes in the Women Elite race of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships Sunday, September 27 (Manila time), in Montreal, Canada.
Alex Eala will have a first round bye in the Asian Games, as the tournament’s draw has been released.
In the face of unspeakable loss, we are allowed – entitled, even – to grieve.
From whipping boys to legitimate contenders.
The Philippines rode on Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna’s endgame brilliance as it pulled off a 2-2 draw with 23rd seed Romania to stay in the top 20 after eight rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk…
Yvon Bisera made good on her vow to fight back, closing with a solid five-under 67 to storm into the Top 10 while local ace Yu Chiang Hou held her nerve through a dramatic three-way playoff to capture the Kenda Tires…
For the Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball, the road got a little bumpier, but the destination is still very much in sight.
While the spotlight belonged to Carlos Yulo, Juancho Miguel Besana put on his own quiet show on the sidelines of a gigantic show – and made himself proud.
From a mere escape in preliminary round, Junmilardo Ogayre came back hungry, angry, and precise, picking apart Nepal’s Magar Roka, 5-0, to punch his ticket to the quarterfinals of the 20th Asian Games at the Nishio…
For a Gilas Pilipinas contingent reeling from the heartbreak of the lost jewel in 5-on-5 basketball, this silver glitters like gold.
No medal. No podium. But no backing down either.
All set for the 20th Asian Games, Alex Eala is embracing the challenge of playing her part in Team Philippines’ hunt for precious gold medals in Japan.
A stage adaptation of Antoinette Jadaone's "Sunshine" is in development.
Glaiza de Castro is selling her family's holiday home in Baler after indicating a shift in plans and priorities.
Atasha Muhlach is keeping herself humble amid the comments going around about her Annie Batungbakal performance.
Taylor Swift is back to breaking records after dropping a new bunch of songs.
For someone who describes herself as an introvert, Toni Babao is certainly stepping far out into the limelight. It’s a different one than what her parents are in though.
More than two decades after their teen love-team days, Heart Evangelista and John Prats are finally getting something they never had at the height of their tandem — a movie of their own.
Kapatid and “The Good Doctor” actor Iñigo expressed his gratitude to work with his father, Piolo Pascual, and P-pop girl group BINI member Mikha Lim for his latest single, Pagdating Ng Panahon and its music video.
Why does grief stay with us for so long?
Club Bulakeño gathered both its longtime and new members for a delightful “New Era” reunion at GloriaMaris Shark’s Fin Restaurant in SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, hosted by the club’s New Era presidents Maru Go and…
When Ferdinand Magellan’s Spanish expedition reached the Philippines in 1521 in search of the Spice Islands, his chronicler Antonio Pigafetta recorded the seafaring, navigation, and boat-building skills of the islands’…
From ancient Greek tragedies is the word called catharsis.
The rules-based international order is under growing strain as authoritarian states seek to weaken its safeguards and reshape international rule to serve their own interests.
Bulacan has long been recognized as the province of heroes. Its historians, universities and local officials have worked together to ensure that the province remains a leader in historical research, publication and…
Almost one year ago, Vice Consul Mark Ponce of the Philippine embassy in Beirut came bringing me Lebanese wine, chocolates and roasted coffee.
Credibility is the most important asset the impeachment process needs to conserve. Yet it is the asset to casually expended in the process so far.
With speed as impressive as the railroad of the law creating the Maharlika Investment Fund, Congress and Malacañang passed a law postponing, for the nth time, the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections set this…
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