The Office of the Ombudsman inspected the Senate office that detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada stripped bare before handing it over to Sen. Tito Sotto, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed Saturday, October 10.
Minimum wage earners in CALABARZON will get up to P45 more a day starting October 26, the region’s wage board announced Saturday, October 10.
The International Criminal Court has allowed prosecutors to add seven killings to the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, but struck out an eighth because it fell outside the time…
The prosecution presented its final witness against Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, October 9, a forensic financial analyst who claimed before the Senate impeachment court that the Duterte couple had a whopping…
President Marcos is attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix here this weekend, a move that Malacañang said would allow him to have face-to-face interactions with potential investors, but is assailed by critics who view it as…
The prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will no longer present its bribery case in order to further expedite the proceedings.
Filipinos lost an estimated P121.8 billion to scams over the past year, with digital wallets emerging as the primary channel used to transfer money to fraudsters, according to a new report.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Friday night vowed to present its own expert to contradict the claim of the House prosecution witness that Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio failed to declare at least P817.8…
Malacañang yesterday distanced itself from Sen. Mark Villar’s decision to join the majority bloc even as it dismissed notions that the alliance shift is a step closer to the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Domestic gasoline prices are expected to rise further next week following China’s brief halt of refined fuel exports, while diesel prices are set for another rollback.
Free tuition may open the doors of universities to more Filipino students, but what happens inside those classrooms, laboratories and training facilities will ultimately determine how well they can serve the country.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC), judges ruled on Thursday, clearing a major hurdle ahead of the trial proceedings…
A blanket ban on social media for children under 18 will not prevent incidents of youth-related violence, including school shootings, the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) said.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has placed Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband Manases Carpio, under formal tax investigation, an agency official told the Senate impeachment court…
The San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) in Manila has reported 174 cases of influenza-like illness or ILI from Jan. 1 to Oct. 6.
Three groups of government workers are seeking to raise the personnel economic relief allowance or PERA to P5,000 per month from the current P2,000, saying the proposed P500 increase is insufficient to offset inflation.
Sen. Raffy Tulfo has welcomed the work stoppage order the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued against The Icon Clinic for alleged violations discovered during an inspection this month.
A total of 19 applicants are vying for the position to be vacated by Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier who will compulsory retire on Nov. 16.
The Parañaque city government and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) signed an agreement this week to revitalize the city’s historic salt-making industry, giving livelihood opportunities to coastal…
The Philippine National Police is coordinating with foreign counterparts on reports that shipments of illegal drugs seized in Laos and Thailand were headed for the country, the PNP announced yesterday.
Seventy police officers have been slapped with administrative charges, including 13 who were sacked for serious offenses, since Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano took charge of the National Capital Region Police Office in…
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will summon officials of two local government units (LGUs) in Zamboanga Sibugay in connection with the operation of two suspected Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGO…
Vice Mayor Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela must present proof that the share of the local government in tobacco excise tax is being used for ghost projects, Malacañang said yesterday.
Voters must be wary of a fake news circulating on social media claiming that special barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will be conducted nationwide on Nov. 28.
French Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm Teleperformance Philippines is expanding its hiring drive in Cebu, one of the country’s key outsourcing hubs, as the company seeks more than 6,000 workers across the…
In a country like ours, we love reforms that feel good today and forgive us tomorrow
Cebu needs to build a stronger pipeline of aviation professionals as the province seeks to expand tourism, investment and international connectivity, Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said at the Cebu Aviation Summit 2026.
The Mandaue City government has proposed P85 million for road and drainage improvement projects along Potenciano Larrazabal Avenue near Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) to address long-standing concerns about its damaged…
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival and Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, who have at times been at odds, set aside their differences to work together on the long-delayed fuel subsidy program for habal-habal drivers.
There is something profoundly moving when a story rooted in our own soil finds its way to the global stage.
I found myself seated on a rainy afternoon in front of a Cebuano engineer whose name has made waves nationally.
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It has been 13 years since Super Typhoon Yolanda but not a single housing unit intended for the typhoon’s victims in Bogo City has been completed, this according to the Commission on Audit.
“Way of the Weave,” the central theme of the ASEAN Trade Expo 2026, will bring the cultures, craftsmanship and enterprises of ASEAN countries and Southeast Asia partners at the Okada Manila from Nov. 10 to 12, as one of…
Sometimes, the most revealing thing about a bank account is not the money sitting in it. It is the money that passed through it.
I once heard someone describe a certain kind of executive this way: “He has very strong opinions.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) now owns nearly half of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after completing a P12.4-billion deal with Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group.
More than 2,000 micro taxpayers have sought from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) under its one-time tax abatement program, with availments accelerating in recent weeks.
Hormuz-dependent Philippines is helping advance the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)’s push to strengthen oil stockpiling systems across the region.
The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) made its first dividend remittance to the national government since its establishment in 2008, amounting to P169.64 million after posting record-high revenue last year, the Department…
The government remains bullish on meeting its renewable energy (RE) targets, banking on more competitive auctions to drive the rollout of clean power projects.
The local stock market bounced back amid bargain-hunting activities following Thursday’s sharp sell-off.
Confidence in the Philippine banking system remains intact, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, citing banks’ strong fundamentals and safeguards meant to protect the integrity of the financial system.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects investment approvals to hit an all-time high this year, given four big-ticket projects in the pipeline.
The Philippine government raised P167.25 billion from its latest Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) offering, which is expected to help finance its various projects.
Donald Trump's deputy has yet to declare that he will run for the White House in two years' time.
TNT started off the second half flaming hot and never looked back, blasting the San Miguel Beermen, 116-98, in the PBA Governors' Cup Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Paper Rex's (PRX) bid for a Valorant world championship ended earlier than expected as the Pacific powerhouse bowed out of Valorant Champions Shanghai at seventh to eighth place.
Far Eastern University trounced Ateneo, 93-70, to climb to solo first in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Reinhard Jumamoy struck a game-winning dagger 3-pointer with less than a second to go to save National University from a meltdown against University of Santo Tomas, 87-85, in overtime in their UAAP Season 89 men’s…
The Sisi Rosales-Eya Laure roadshow is back on the road.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde won four straight games in NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball, the longest winning streak in Group A so far, with veteran forward Justine Sanchez at the forefront of the Blazers’…
Abra took the shortcut, and Pasay trod the long route to victories in the MPBL 2026 Season quarterfinal round at the Gov. Andres Bernos Memorial Gymnasium in Bangued, Abra.
Basically, do-or-die from here on out.
Keanu Jahns returns to the Philippine Golf Tour with his game a notch sharper and his hunger for victory even greater as he shoots for an elusive win in the circuit’s final stages.
Long before world championships, packed arenas and millions of fans across Southeast Asia, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was simply a game people downloaded out of curiosity.
The Philippine tennis renaissance is real.
Reigning champions University of Batangas and Immaculada Concepcion College kept their unblemished records intact after downing their respective rivals in the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9 Volleyball Championships at…
Jose Rizal University went on a scoring rampage and buried a listless San Sebastian, 102-78, to boost its stock in NCAA Season 102 at the PhilSports Arena.
Three explosive games, two from the Premier Volleyball League and one from the Spikers’ Turf, usher in the two league’s landmark 10th season today at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
It was a distinctive display of boxing diplomacy as National Anti-Poverty Commission Secretary and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao recently engaged visiting President of Poland Karol Nawrocki in a brief…
Off to its best start in over a decade, surprise league-leader Far Eastern University looks to run away from the pack as it tangles with vastly-improved Ateneo today in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball at the Smart…
EJ Obiena is back.
Magnolia picked up right where it left off, shrugging off a two-month break to extend its winning streak and catch up with the Group B leaders after a 107-101 revenge win over Blackwater in the PBA Season 50 Governors’…
Working on "Matchbox: The Movie" allowed John Cena and Jessica Biel to mingle with an exciting ensemble cast.
SB19 and BINI lead the nominations for the 11th PPop Music Awards
John Cena and Jessica Biel heaped praise on their "Matchbox: The Movie" director Sam Hargrave, commending his background in stunts for helming the project.
Paulo Avelino was one of seven category recipients across Asia which also included Blackpink member Jisoo and Thai star Becky Armstrong.
The idea of making Matchbox cars the central theme of a large-scale project seems a stretch from the get-go.
Jon Valera, who also worked as second unit director on the "Street Fighter" film, admitted to there being "lots of pressure" behind the movie given how iconic and high profile the video games are.
Jenela in Japan, a content creator, shares bits and pieces of her life, including those in the Land of the Rising Sun, and her thoughts about family matters, like parenthood.
The creators of “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” have strongly denied that the web series is backed by any political party or even the Marcos administration, saying that the project wasn’t made to attack former…
Jericho Rosales and Carlo Aquino tied for Best Actor, while Maris Racal and veteran actress Odette Khan shared the Best Actress award at the 49th Gawad Urian.
As debate continues ove
Roniel Lopez follows a number of Filipinos who've claimed the World Bartending Championship title.
A warm spirit of gratitude filled the Del Rosario Law Centre Penthouse in BGC, Taguig City, as indefatigable Johnny Awards chairman Marissa Fenton and co-chairman Roselle Del Rosario-Rebano hosted an intimate…
The Philippines’ foremost technocrat and first prime minister, Cesar Emilio Aguinaldo Virata, died on Oct. 2, 2026. Born Dec. 12, 1930, he was 95.
Oct. 3, 1990, was a day that shaped Germany’s and Europe’s future like few others. On that day, a country that had been divided for four decades was reunified.
My column last week, titled “Time to close diploma mills,” appears to have struck a nerve across the higher education sector.
When Manny Torrejon started working right after college, he took a job as a management trainee, having finished a course in Managing Financing Institutions in his college years.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is about to run something quite novel. They call it the country’s first “mid-merit capacity auction.”
With classes in schools across the country being disrupted by threats of violent attacks, various agencies are doing what they can to address the problem.
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