President Marcos has extended the appointments of acting Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez after their legal mandates expired, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto…
The Philippines slipped two places in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, as limited resources for innovation outweigh the country’s growing capacity to produce high-tech outputs.
he misunderstanding between Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesman Paolo Panelo and defense panel spokesman Michael Poa has been resolved.
The Supreme Court has dismissed separate petitions challenging the Senate Impeachment Court’s interpretation of the two-thirds vote requirement needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Commission on Elections has identified those behind the pre-shaded ballots found in Basilan during the Bangsamoro elections, its chairperson George Garcia said Wednesday, September 30.
Heat index in cities and towns with limited tree cover could reach 45 to 50 degrees Celsius during Super El Niño, the Climate Change Commission said.
The digital platform COMPASS, launched in late June this year, allows the public to track the movements of government funds from its approval to release, obligations incurred, and actual disbursements.
Poor planning in the government's mass resettlement program is pushing public schools past capacity, with one Cavite town needing 135 new classrooms from the surge in a single year alone.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has vowed "no cover-up" in his department's probe into Taguig’s flood control works, an attempt to clear the air after his answer at a Senate hearing was construed as a clearance for…
The transport strike by Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide has proceeded for a second day on Wednesday, September 30, in protest against rising oil prices.
House prosecution legal spokesperson Benjamin Tolosa said that he also received a warning from the Senate impeachment court over comments on the case’s merits.
The International Criminal Court has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to require expert verification of open-source and user-generated evidence in his crimes against humanity case, saying the…
Trial judges of the International Criminal Court have rejected the request of the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte to adopt a stricter protocol in verifying digital materials.
The Senate impeachment court yesterday denied the prosecution’s request for admission to compel Vice President Sara Duterte to admit to some pieces of evidence, including the ownership of bank accounts, as it will be…
Transitioning to renewable power is essential to protecting the Philippines against international supply shocks and geopolitical instability, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said.
Senators have asked the Department of Tourism to stand by its present “Love the Philippines” campaign so it can catch up with the gains of the previous and successful “Wow Philippines” and “It’s More Fun in the…
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to block a proposed P551-million budget cut for the Sandiganbayan, arguing that the anti-graft court needs more funding to handle a surge of high-profile cases involving…
Authorities are closing in on people allegedly grooming minors into criminal activities, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Monday.
The number of leptospirosis cases in the country is increasing, with nearly 12,000 infections recorded this year, while dengue numbers have dropped, according to the Department of Health.
Former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco boarded a flight to Japan on Aug. 30 and did not fly back to Manila on Sept. 14, his expected date of return, the Bureau of Immigration confirmed yesterday.
The Commission on Elections is operationally and financially prepared to abide by any Supreme Court order pertaining to the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, following a legal challenge mounted at the SC over…
With over 60 million micro, small and medium enterprises in Southeast Asia owned or managed by women, President Marcos is pushing for measures designed to address women’s limited access to capital and digital financial…
Psychologists from the education and social welfare departments in Region 12 are cooperating in counseling 40 students apprehended for online threats to attack schools in separate operations in Sultan Kudarat and South…
Another Muslim preacher in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was killed on Tuesday, September 29, in an attack that left his fellow missionary badly wounded.
Mangudadatu said that the loud noises heard at Isulan National High School were not caused by a firearm and were likely “due to faulty electrical wiring.”
Metro Manila’s water supply allocation will be reduced starting October as the government prepares for the potential impact of Super El Niño.
A motorized boat locally known as jungkong caught fire shortly after it departed the port in this city yesterday afternoon.
Smuggled cigarettes valued at P1 million were found in an ambulance that was intercepted in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte at dawn yesterday.
The office of the National Police Commission in Bicol has found procedural lapses and neglect in the investigation of a vehicular accident in Naga City that killed a teacher on Sept. 20.
The Sandiganbayan has denied for lack of merit the second plea of Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. for Associate Justice Karl Miranda to inhibit himself from the former senator’s malversation case involving an alleged ghost…
The widespread proliferation of counterfeit cigarettes in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, is reportedly funding activities of local terrorist groups, according to reports by industry stakeholders.
The Bureau of Customs has requested for the issuance of an immigration lookout bulletin order or ILBO against 13 people, including nine BOC officers, who are facing criminal complaints over the alleged smuggling of…
The Philippine National Police is investigating the robbery of a 76-year-old woman at Forbes Park in Makati, PNP spokesman Col. Allen Rae Co said yesterday.
The Department of National Defense has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to look into an alleged fake letter circulating online insinuating communication between DND Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and a Central…
COREnergy, the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Energy, has signed DEDON Manufacturing Inc. as the first customer of its new Sunshine Plan, betting that manufacturers with daytime-heavy operations will increasingly…
Philippine property developers are looking beyond branded residential towers as competition in the premium market shifts towards hospitality, dining, wellness, entertainment and other experience-led concepts.
It started as a group chat with colleagues Armie and Leng, the usual back-and-forth about a long-overdue beach trip south of Cebu. Dates, budget, who’s driving. Standard stuff.
The cake was there. So were the decorations, and the food bearing the words, “Happy Birthday in Heaven, Lady Jean.”
Lapu-Lapu City is stepping up preparations for the 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ADMM-Plus. Mayor Ma. Cynthia King-Chan assured that the city is ready…
Consumers can help ease pressure on the power supply and potentially lower electricity costs by doing activities that require high electricity consumption during the daytime, according to the National Grid Corporation…
PISTON-Cebu claimed that the transport strike disrupted up to 80 percent of public transportation on some routes in Metro Cebu on Tuesday, September 29, as drivers joined a two-day nationwide protest over rising fuel…
The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors squandered a 16-point lead in the second half but held their ground when the game was on the line to fend off the gritty Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U)…
Ernest John “EJ” Obiena successfully defended his pole vault crown in record-breaking fashion in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Tuesday night, September 29, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Another Cebuano delivered a historic medal for the Philippines at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
Following the Department of Agriculture’s reported proposal to increase the tariffs on imported pork and frozen pork jowl, the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines echoed the statements of industry associations and…
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has wrapped up its maiden venture into the local debt market, raising P2 billion through the issuance of fixed-rate notes that drew strong investor demand.
The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary import ban on Albania and the US state of Indiana following the resolution of their respective outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza or bird flu.
The Philippine Competition Commission has adopted the electronic filing and service of documents, as well as the conduct of videoconferencing proceedings under new rules to streamline processes.
The total resources of the Philippine financial system rose by nearly 10 percent to P38.09 trillion in July, driven largely by the continued expansion of banks, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed.
Digital infrastructure company YCO Cloud has partnered with Singapore-based firm Aolani to bring the country’s first NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ AI capacity.
France’s flag carrier is resuming weekly flights between Manila and Paris in October, opening a direct service to Europe from the Philippines in time for holiday demand.
The retail banking head of Security Bank Corp. is stepping down in December as the lender undertakes a broad leadership reorganization involving more than a dozen senior officers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is broad ening the range of investment products available to investors in the country by introducing structured warrants.
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines last week presented a preview of the Philippine IT-BPM Roadmap 2028 during the International IT-BPM Summit held at Okada Hotel in Parañaque, ahead of the…
Oil firms are now required to submit monthly reports on the cost components of liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene as part of the review of the excise tax suspension.
Government Service Insurance System president and general manager Wick Veloso has been named Asia’s Modern Hero for his distinguished contribution to “Public Service and Financial Leadership.”
The national government raised an initial P84.9 billion from its latest retail Treasury bond offering, with investor demand exceeding the original offer by more than six times.
No one honestly believed BBM’s housing program would be any better than his predecessors’.
The local stock market tumbled for a second straight day as elevated crude prices continued to dampen investor sentiment.
At least three in five Filipinos are demanding 5G service all the time, wherever they go, from their network providers, and are willing to pay a premium for it.
Requiring local storage of applications and information, even those held by the private sector, would encourage data center builders to move here and list publicly, industry players said.
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. is seeking bidders for a 15-year contract to supply 900 megawatts of baseload electricity.
The government plans to borrow P892 billion from the domestic market in the fourth quarter as it spreads out its issuances amid geopolitical tensions, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
The duo of Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera bowed out of the Asian Games’ women’s doubles action after absorbing a 5-7, 2-6 defeat at the hands of China’s Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan Wednesday at the Higashiyama Park…
Far Eastern University sent the defending champion La Salle to its second straight loss in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after a 90-78 assault Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The country’s national esports team Sibol finished its campaign in the 20th Asian Games with two bronze medals after its final two squads bowed out of contention.
University of Santo Tomas growled top its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, clawing the University of the East Red Warriors, 98-87, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semifinals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had come from far and wide to see their hero in action.
Bianca Pagdanganan delivered a blistering backside charge, firing a three-under 67 to put herself squarely in the individual medal hunt and keep the Philippines within striking distance in team play.
Alex Eala is off to the semifinal round of the Asian Games’ women’s tennis singles after dominating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0.
Alex Eala is off to the semifinal round of the Asian Games’ women’s tennis singles after dominating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0.
Playing 18 holes in a bowtie under the sweltering heat of an exacting golf course is hardly the ideal recipe for a breakthrough. Yet Miki Ryoma did just that
Speaking during the team’s media day on Monday, James said building a great team will take time, repetition and a willingness to do things players may not always want to do.
A boxing gold medal is within reach for the Philippines courtesy of Carlo Paalam, who won via split decision over Makhmud Sabyrkhan in their men's 55 kilogram semifinal bout in the 20th Asian Games.
A boxing gold medal is within reach for the Philippines courtesy of Carlo Paalam, who won via split decision over Makhmud Sabyrkhan in their men's 55 kilogram semifinal bout in the 20th Asian Games.
Three stars and a sun, in one sky, so high.
They got a taste of glory. Now they want the whole thing.
Keanu Jahns saw his bid to advance in the DP World Tour Qualifying School slip away in the final round, as a costly three-over 75 under mounting pressure left him two strokes short of the qualifying mark.
Sean Ramos kept his bid for back-to-back titles on the Asian Development Tour firmly on track, firing a bogey-free six-under 66 to move within three strokes of the lead at the halfway stage of the $125,000 Egypt Golf…
Only great things happen when two winners meet.
The drive to develop the next generation of taekwondo champions continues as the Philippine Taekwondo Association stages the 2026 MILO National Taekwondo Championships this October.
Out of the Philippines’ six-strong boxing team, only two-time Olympian Carlo Paalam is left standing and will bring home a medal from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
With just 29 minutes and 57 seconds to spare, Filipina ultra-runner Jennifer Aimee Uy reached the statue of King Leonidas in Sparta, successfully completing one of the world’s most grueling footraces.
Asian Games heroes led by the silver medalists from the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women’s team return to their respective schools today as the UAAP Season 89 resumes at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Gilas Pilipinas will have friendly faces around – basketball-passionate Cebuanos, to be exact – when it makes its final push for a ticket to the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
Emilio Aguinaldo College unleashed a big run in the third quarter then fended off a late San Sebastian rally for a a 94-87 breakthrough victory yesterday, in NCAA Season 102 at the Filoil Center.
Jhonnel Ababa kept his cool under a scorching sun and swirling winds, producing the only bogey-free round of the day to seize solo control of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge here on Wednesday.
So far so good for the Philippine tennisters.
From a two-gold blast in Jakarta to a shutout in Hangzhou, Philippine golf gets its shot at redemption starting today.
For two days, the waves at Pacific Long Beach in Tahara, Aichi belonged to two intrepid Siargao surfers.
EJ Obiena soared to the Nagoya night sky as Asian Games repeat champion in record-breaking fashion.
Jennylyn's manager did not hold back against Patrick.
Sofronio Vasquez takes center stage once again — this time lending his powerful vocals to “Seas Unbroken,” a new song celebrating unity across Southeast Asia.
DenJen chooses peace over Patrick's recent interview.
Celeste ends romance with Mr. Sterling.
Actor Patrick Garcia has opened up about his past relationship with actress Jennylyn Mercado, nearly 18 years after their highly publicized breakup.
These uncles or ahjussis in Korean are still proving they can bring in the numbers.
The life story of late student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia is set to be brought to the big screen.
Raymond Gorospe likens his journey as an independent singer to dragon boat, the watercraft, and dragon boat racing, the sport.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards was held last Sept. 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It was all smooth sailing as far as the nominees and winners were concerned.
The Taiwan Talks: Travel Taiwan, Film Your Way event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ruby A & B, 4F of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Pre-registration is required for attendees.
Your epic 2026 adventure—local or international—is still within reach with Trip.com.
It’s payday for most people, and it is safe to say that they can treat themselves to an indulgent lunch or dinner after weeks of hustling and grinding.
The vivo V80 Lite has set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title after completing a 32-hour and 37-minute continuous livestream, marking a new milestone for the upcoming smartphone.
TECNO, an innovative AI-driven technology brand, today unveiled the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G, a device that brings CAMON's imaging capabilities to a 6.39mm slim body.
Last week, I discussed with you the idea that willpower is not enough.
Good friends, good food and lively conversation are surely among life’s greatest pleasures.
Sa tamang panahon (when the time is right).
The Manila Electric Co. is reportedly seeking the go-signal from the Energy Regulatory Commission to allow the power utility giant to implement the next round of refunds to its customers. In its application to the ERC…
Corruption starts at the barangay level. Examples:
Three school shootings in three months.
Almost every time someone I know is scheduled for surgery, delivery or is in a medical emergency, chances are family members will soon be making an online appeal for blood.
Perhaps because Father Flavie Villanueva found him deserving of being heard, dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso may face less skepticism about his story of grand thievery allegedly involving Vice President Sara…
Less than a day after banning access to Discord, the Department of Information and Communications Technology lifted it, with Secretary Henry Aguda and the DICT’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center…
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