Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. on Saturday, October 3, hit former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over allegations linking the vice president's family to Chinese funds, calling them…
The International Criminal Court has allowed prosecutors to introduce the prior recorded testimony of a witness in the crimes against humanity of murder trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said the Senate impeachment court has yet to set a date for the verdict in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial, contradicting an announcement by court spokesperson Reginald Tongol that the…
The camp of Sen. Loren Legarda is not ruling out the possibility of the lawmaker returning to the country and joining the majority bloc, saying shifting alliances is a regular feature of the upper chamber’s fluid…
The House committee on appropriations’ budget amendments review subcommittee (BARSc) has approved the Department of Education (DepEd)’s requested P1.952-billion additional funding for school safety and other unfunded…
Fuel prices are seen to rise in October after China announced that it will suspend its exports of refined products to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Department of Energy.
The Senate impeachment court is eyeing to hand down a final verdict in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte by Dec. 16, running ahead of schedule despite two session cancellations this week.
The Department of Foreign Affairs “firmly and strongly” rejected yesterday the Chinese embassy’s assertion that China has sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the waters off Batanes.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will invite Vice President Sara Duterte to answer allegations of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered suitcases of cash to members of the Duterte…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has strengthened its mitigation measures against the ongoing El Niño.
President Marcos yesterday led a walkthrough of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, one of the main venues of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits…
About P319 million in funds from Chinese government and corporate sources entered businesses and a foundation linked to the Duterte family, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleged yesterday, adding that these funds…
Local sectors are extensively supporting the operation of the Cotabato provincial government’s library-on-wheels, for them a big help in furthering religious and cultural solidarity, via "peace education," among pupils…
Two of the six entities in Mindanao that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) granted special citations early this week for being its development partners are based in this city, the capital of the Bangsamoro region.
Up to 4,125 school officials and teachers in Cagayan Valley have been promoted as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s education work force and support delivery of basic education.
A taxi driver returned a bag containing P1 million in cash left by a passenger in this city on Wednesday night.
The Sandiganbayan has upheld an earlier ruling rejecting an appeal of a party-list representative to consolidate all 14 graft cases filed against him.
Seven small-scale miners were found dead inside a tunnel in Itogon, Benguet on Wednesday night.
Four unidentified gunmen shot two people dead inside a house in Barangay 194 in Tondo, Manila yesterday, according to the Manila Police District.
Sen. Raffy Tulfo slammed the Professional Regulation Commission over its slow action on medical malpractice cases filed before the PRC.
Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have prevented three women from leaving the country on suspicion that they could be victims of human trafficking.
A potential school shooting has been averted after a Grade 10 student was caught carrying a gun on campus in Catarman, Northern Samar on Thursday.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing criminal and civil charges against two drivers and the Milan-based operator of a bus that crashed in Bavaria, Germany, killing two Filipinos and injuring 31 others.
Two people were injured after a portion of a two-story house in Binondo, Manila collapsed on Thursday night, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said.
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider died after his motorcycle crashed into the rear portion of a truck parked along the road in Barangay Colase, Samboan, Cebu, around 3:15 A.M. last Thursday, October 1.
A 72-year-old woman was injured after she was hit by a Toyota Vios, that was also hit by another vehicle, while crossing Natalio Bacalso Avenue in front of a university in Barangay Basak Pardo, Cebu City, around 8:24…
Six houses were affected by a fire that broke out yesterday along South Road corner Cabreros Street in Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City, with the blaze causing an estimated ?152,000 in property damage.
All roads lead to the SM Seaside Cebu Arena as the highly anticipated East Asia Super League 2026-27 season gets underway with a historic doubleheader today (Saturday, October 3).
The Cebu Institute of Technology-University Wildcats pulled off a 59-53 upset of the University of Cebu Webmasters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 basketball tournament Thursday night…
I found myself at the Senate of the Philippines last Friday to attend to a client-related matter. The night before, I took a late-night flight to Manila after a hectic day of Cebu Press Freedom Week activities.
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer just about one person. It is now a test of the country's justice system, its democratic institutions, and the strength of the 1987 Constitution.
So much to remember, to honor, and, to pray for this tenth month of this year!
There is no denying that Extreme El Niño is coming.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) conducted a public hearing on the proposed memorandum circular governing the importation, dealership, accreditation, labeling and sale of refurbished and used mobile…
The Croatian unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to date, reaching a new milestone after completing its latest upgrades.
When flooding happens in Metro Manila, attention turns to flood-control projects.
Do you know what money can buy?
Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. is maximizing its partnership with Starlink by activating direct-to-device connectivity abroad, firstly in Japan as a roaming support.
Indian firms have expressed interest in developing an exclusive economic zone for Indian investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) of the Lopez Group is allocating P5 billion to buy back shares over two years.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is laying off nearly 1,000 more employees as uncertainty over its coal contract limits investment and forces reduced operations at its Acacia mine in Antique.
The Philippines has secured a yen-denominated financing package equivalent to around P48 billion (119.745 billion yen) from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s universal…
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Gokongwei family’s Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), has bagged the prestigious title of Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group in the 2026 World Travel Awards, with…
The local stock market sustained its winless record for the week, finishing yesterday’s session with another loss.
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations for an updated double taxation agreement (DTA), paving the way for clearer tax rules governing cross-border income between the two countries.
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is further strengthening his grip on power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) through a P12.4-billion stake deal with business partner Ramon Ang.
The Philippines’ net external liability position widened in the second quarter as increased foreign borrowing by banks, businesses and the government outpaced the country’s holdings of financial assets abroad, data from…
Ateneo pulled away late in the fourth quarter to soar past National University, 87-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Complete masterclass for the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
Yuka Saso safely made the weekend play but lost ground in the standings as Jeeno Thitikul and Polly Mack surged to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the LOTTE Championship at the Hoakalei Country Club…
The Philippines’ golf teams came to the Asian Games with medal hopes but left empty-handed, their campaign undone by inconsistent performances as the elite field raised the bar in the four-day competition.
Alex Enriquez settled for a silver medal in the Asian Games’ women’s -63 kilogram jiu-jitsu competition Saturday at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Japan.
After starting NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball with three straight losses, Mapúa University has been soaring with Yam Concepcion leading the charge.
Filipino jiu-jitsuka Alex Enriquez has reached the gold medal match of the women’s -63 kilogram jiu-jitsu competition in the Asian Games.
The 20th Asian Games are under way, running from September 19 to October 4.
There appears to be a feeble attempt to discredit the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) under its president Frank Lao.
No forced shots.
The wind suddenly blew. Her best arrows would not go in.
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 with a scintillating…
Fresh from bagging his second Asian Games gold medal, pole vaulter EJ Obiena will be back in training camp in Athens by the end of next week preparing for the start of the indoor season in January.
Amaya Paz Cojuangco says it’s not just me.
“Mission: Asian Games Gold” turned out to be an unsuccessful endeavor and must have felt like a punch to the gut of tennis darling Alex Eala.
Carlo Paalam did exactly what a fighter is supposed to do in a gold-medal fight on the road.
In the late hours of the 20th Asian Games, Philippine taekwondo jins unleashed lethal kicks and Team Philippines hit its target of surpassing its medal harvest from previous editions of the Asiad.
The Grammy for Asian Pop Music Performance will be at the 2027 ceremony.
Doug Kramer called for generous forgiveness after criticism was hurled at his brother-in-law Patrick Garcia.
More details have been revealed about the planned biopic of Rene Baterbonia.
Emotions were all over the place in the second episode of "Drag Race Philippines" Season 4.
A film depicting the Japanese concept of “mono no aware,” which refers to the “pathos of things,” dominated the awards night of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026, held Wednesday at the Gateway Mall Cinema in…
Viva recently announced its upcoming local adaptation of the hit South Korean drama series “Fight For My Way,” which is set to premiere this November.
In the first quarter of the year, beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo heeded the call of the entertainment industry. She signed up with Sparkle GMA Artist Center and marked this new chapter with the goddess of the moons…
“How is he still doing this?” That is the question that has been going on for almost more than a decade now regarding how Mr. Pure Energy Gary V still lives up to his title past the age of 60!
“Helpers are like dinosaurs. They’re getting more and more extinct."
The elegant penthouse of the CWC Design Center in Makati City became the enchanting setting for a triple birthday celebration honoring philanthropist, wellness queen, celebrated queenmaker and Mutya ng Pilipinas…
At the Luzon Economic Corridor forum last month, one request stood apart from the rest of the program.
The price per share of the Philippines’ biggest e-wallet, GCash, was pegged at P6.60 on Oct. 1, 2026.
For Australia and the Philippines, the sea is not simply the space between our countries. It is central to who we are, how we prosper and how we connect with the world.
A major issue raised during the CHED budget hearings was the closure of what politicians called “diploma mills.
She never planned to be an entrepreneur.
What happens when a government corporation starts losing market share to a more efficient private competitor?
The no-contact apprehension policy was stopped by the Supreme Court amid a flood of complaints from motorists about the abuse of the system.
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