The National Bureau of Investigation is probing 121 properties linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, over discrepancies in their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
A food company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases “Mans” Carpio, showed symptoms of money laundering, forensic financial analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera said on Monday, October 12, citing large…
During his first annual report delivered at the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday, October 12. Remulla said that 35 flood control cases have been filed in the Sandiganbayan, while 4 are being prosecuted in the Regional…
“It’s not particularly a reaction to anything. It’s not an official press release,” he said.
In his first year at the Office of the Ombudsman, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has urged the Supreme Court to revisit the anti-plunder law.
Three of the four Filipinos injured in an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, remain in intensive care units (ICUs), while the fourth is expected to be discharged, the Department of…
The Senate resumes Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, October 12, with the defense panel set to cross-examine forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera.
A large majority of Filipinos are open to discussing mental health challenges to help other people understand the issue, a recent survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
Reports that Chinese firms remitted P319 million to a company linked to Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, warrant a “full-blown national security investigation,” according to Batangas Rep. Gerville…
To expedite the long-drawn proceedings, the House prosecution team has decided to conclude its presentation of evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Senate impeachment court today.
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against imposing unjustified rate hikes and delivering substandard service during the impending “super El Niño.”
The House of Representatives will take a nearly month-long Undas break starting today after the plenary approves on third and final reading the P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, which the Senate will also…
Sen. Panfilo Lacson dared Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano to name the individuals he allegedly threatened over the ongoing probe into anomalous infrastructure projects and reclamation activities in Taguig…
Two tropical cyclones are being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility by state meteorologists.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) and some of its member countries have pushed back against the institutional sanction imposed by the United States government against the tribunal.
Days after the Chinese coast guard blocked the medical evacuation of a Filipino soldier on Ayungin Shoal, President Marcos said tensions in the area have escalated, as he maintained the Philippines would defy the…
It is possible for some senator-judges to soon stop attending the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. Robinhood Padilla said yesterday, when asked about the thinning attendance of minority senators on…
Two traditional Moro leaders, both involved in community peacebuilding activities in their hometown, Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte province, were killed in separate gun attacks within just 24 hours.
Regional officials, local executives, Muslim and Christian community leaders on Saturday bade goodbye to an Army unit deployed in this city for five weeks for security missions related to the September 14 Bangsamoro…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned a taxi company after its driver was recorded on video throwing trash on the road.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying intelligence operations to track drug rings after authorities in Laos and Thailand intercepted shabu shipments allegedly bound for Manila.
Philippine National Police stations should strengthen their response to cybercrimes, according to PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.
Five police personnel, including a substation commander, have been relieved from their posts following a viral video of an alleged extortion attempt involving a 24-year-old man in Taguig City.
The Sandiganbayan has set the arraignment of a suspended Pasay City judge for his direct bribery case.
The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo’s appeal to be released from prison.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has invited Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to appear at the NBI headquarters to answer allegations by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he…
After a video showing a school official beating a dog inside a college campus here, 1st District Rep. Carmelo Lazatin Jr. ordered the city police to investigate and file charges within 72 hours.
The national government plans to spend P3.75 billion for the cancer assistance fund or CAF in 2027 to help more Filipinos access essential cancer services, as the disease continues to claim nearly 200 lives daily.
Work and classes here are suspended beginning today until Wednesday due to water service interruptions.
Southeast Asia risks losing billions of dollars in economic value if it fails to deliver a regional electricity network on schedule, as rising power demand and volatile fossil fuel prices intensify pressure on…
The Cebu City Council is set to begin deliberations on Tuesday on the city government’s proposed ?15.736-billion Annual Investment Plan for 2027.
Around 41 kilos of shabu worth ?278.8 million were seized from a 30-year-old habal-habal driver during a buy-bust operation along Arca Street in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, on Sunday morning, October 11.
Cash advances totaling P15.99 million granted to officers and employees of the Mandaue City Government remained unliquidated as of December 31, 2025, including P2.56 million that had been outstanding for more than 10…
The Mandaue City government is investigating the incomplete delivery of rubber shoes included in a P58.13 million school supply procurement after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the transaction.
The Commission on Audit has flagged the Lapu-Lapu City government’s disbursement of P3.05 million in financial assistance under its Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu 2025 program after finding that checks intended for barangays were…
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District is facing simultaneous challenges in its water distribution system, with a major pipeline leak crippling supply in Cebu City and a line interruption in Lapu-Lapu City for maintenance.
How can our political leaders brag about Cebu as the richest province in the whole country when the poverty incidence among our people is one of the highest in Asia and the Pacific?
The complaint of Christ in Luke 11:29-32 is one of the saddest moments in the Gospel. "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given it except the sign of Jonah."
I have watched live, seen the video and YouTube replays of the Duterte impeachment proceedings, to notice interesting optics that may influence the senator-judges, audience, and the public on their perceptions/decisions…
The Philippine residential property market is unlikely to regain significant momentum before late 2027 as excess condominium supply, rising costs, and expensive borrowing continue to constrain homebuyer demand.
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia until November 29 due to the evolving security situation at the city’s King Khalid International Airport.
Another round of mixed fuel price adjustments is set to take effect this week, with diesel prices set to roll back while gasoline and kerosene prices rise.
Marcos highlights investment deals with Singapore-based firms.
The Energy Regulatory Commission directed Meralco to refund around P2.64 billion in excess charges to its consumers.
PEZA investment approvals neared the 2012 record as electronics demand lifted Philippine merchandise exports by 15% year on year.
Cebu Pacific's fleet expansion and resilient tourism demand could support passenger growth, although earnings depend on fares, utilization and fuel costs.
MGEN plans to bid for Meralco's 900MW baseload contract, potentially reviving its long-delayed Atimonan coal plant.
The partnership will strengthen and enhance the creation of valuable content on finance education for individuals and businesses through the program Ka-partner Academy. The partnership enables both organizations to…
Industry leaders raised concerns over weak follow-through on private-sector reports of suspected substandard steel products, while calling for stricter rules on product standards and a ban on induction furnaces products.
Banks and other financial institutions should bear greater responsibility for losses from digital scams when these stem from weaknesses in their own controls, according to global management consulting firm Arthur D…
The Philippines is facing the most widespread inflation pressures among Asian economies tracked by Japanese investment bank Nomura, strengthening the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng…
The entry of imported pork to the Philippines may increase by seven percent in 2027, with further growth likely tempered by higher domestic stocks, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) first rate reset in over a decade, but at a level roughly 37 percent lower than what the power giant had proposed.
The Rufino-owned Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Legazpi Village, Makati City, is undergoing a subtle change that is not visible to many passersby.
Our macroeconomic numbers are starting to look like the fading vital signs of a very sick patient who should be in intensive care. But the attending physician went off to Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix races…
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has landed its 15th aircraft for long-haul flights, boosting its fleet ahead of capacity expansion during the holiday season.
There has been a recent wave of buying activity by major owners of listed companies.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to complete three more big-ticket terminals in 2027 that would enhance land-based transport around and within Luzon.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide assistance to the Philippines in dealing with the El Niño’s effects.
Tourist arrivals may hit the 6.4 million target this year, supported by travel demand in the fourth quarter, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is turning to its parent, Manila Electric Co., in what could be its last shot at finally advancing its 1,200-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Atimonan, Quezon.
The local stock market could brace for another challenging week, with no positive catalysts in sight.
Ayala Corp. the country’s oldest conglomerate, has no immediate plans to bring other business units public after the listing of GCash parent Mynt Inc.
Foreign portfolio investments swung back to a net outflow in August, reversing three straight months of net inflows, as renewed geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on investor…
Giving up is not in tycoon Ramon del Rosario Jr.’s vocabulary – not when it comes to his company, and definitely not when it comes to the country.
The Marcos administration reduced its debt service by 88.5 percent to P76 billion in August amid the decline in domestic amortization payments, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
Alex Eala’s return to action came screeching to a halt as the Filipina fell against World No. 217 Han Shi of China, 6-4, 3-6, #-#, in the Wuhan Open’s opening round Monday evening in China.
Mapua survived another overtime thriller, this time outlasting a Titing Manalili-less Letran, 69-67, in extending its streak to four and breathing life to its playoff bid.
Yvon Bisera turned a shaky start into an impressive surge, unleashing a blistering back-nine charge capped by three straight birdies from No. 15 to shoot a four-under 68 and seize a commanding four-shot lead.
Russell Bautista weathered the sweltering heat, shifting winds, and a talent-laden field to wrest solo control with a five-under 67 in Monday’s opening round of the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship.
Assistant coach Paul Du of the National University Lady Bulldogs on Monday was whipped with a suspension for the rest of the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament after a physical incident that hurt University…
For the first time in two months, Alex Eala slid in the world rankings ahead of her much-anticipated WTA Tour return.
It’s like Godzilla versus Kong.
Bogo City standout Etha Nadine Seno stamped her class on the Palawan Pawnshop Dipolog Juniors Age Group Championships, sweeping both girls’ singles crowns and adding a doubles title in a dominant campaign.
With Round 1 of the UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament nearing its end, teams in both divisions are battling to strengthen their positions in the standings.
The country's first esports medal in the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games did not begin with a breakthrough performance.
Danna Abad and Joshea Malazarte delivered a breakthrough performance as they powered Padel Pilipinas to a historic finish in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya.
In response to the rapid growth of volleyball in the country, Mighty Sports inaugurated its new volleyball courts at AcroCity in Guiguinto, Bulacan on Saturday, drawing a good mix of young and old fans.
A first Order of Merit crown is within Yvon Bisera’s reach, but Harmie Constantino stands in the way – and with three legs left in the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour season, the race for supremacy is shaping up as a…
Now Super Liga, a new volleyball league put up by a powerhouse Integrity Board led by Dr. Philip Ella Juico and former Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna, is to be unveiled soon, with integrity at the center…
Jeffren Lumbo returns to the Philippine Golf Tour hungrier and more determined than ever as he seeks to turn back-to-back heartbreaks into a breakthrough in the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship that tees off today here…
Five-year-old chess prodigy Jodiel Chloe Banawa is set to receive P150,000 cash incentive from the provincial government of Isabela following an impressive string of victories in local and international competitions.
Adamson did it the hard way versus University of the East.
After missing the Asian Games gold, Alex Eala wastes no time, returning to the grind with first-round matches in singles and doubles at the Wuhan Open in Wuhan, China today.
For Converge, it’s all about picking up the threads of their winning performance at the close of the initial salvo of the PBA Governors’ Cup in August.
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday, October 12, the remaining four official entries of this year’s MMFF.
Singer Carmelle Collado admitted feeling the pressure of representing the Philippines at the very first Eurovision Asia.
The show will feature '80s anthems, ballads, Broadway tunes and Lauchengco's own hits, with a musical lineup that draws from the new wave and MTV pop eras.
Veteran actress Erlinda Villalobos, who starred in the award-winning film “Manang Biring,” has died at the age of 84.
Janine Berdin finally took center stage for her first-ever solo concert.
The former actress and Gilas Pilipinas player are back in the Philippines.
The partnership will bring performances by ABS-CBN stars to TV5 viewers, with artists from the latter's Star Worx talent roster also joining the show’s lineup.
Dream Machine continues to grind, granting small dreams and creating ripples of joy, hope and inspiration amongst different people and various communities.
The online sensation and comedian is both excited and nervous about headlining his first movie.
Ben&Ben drummer Jam Villanueva took her final bow during the “Saranggola” concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, officially bidding farewell to the band this year.
Oct. 5 is celebrated as World Teachers’ Day and, in many countries, including the Philippines, it also marks National Teachers’ Day (NTD). This year’s theme, “Teacher, Ikaw Naman!,” was a fitting tribute to our…
Filipino-born fashion designer Alexis Monsanto will open Los Angeles Fashion Week with his Spring-Summer 2027 collection, “Ode to Odyssey.”
More reasons to stay active, with 108 pickleball courts nationwide, SM is the country’s largest destination for pickleball, bringing communities to play and connect!
These nutrient-dense root vegetables contain natural dietary nitrates that are known to help relax and widen blood vessels to improve blood flow and thus lower blood pressure.
More than 40 institutions joined HSSP and HCT Academy in a national discussion on clinical readiness, patient safety, faculty development and simulation-based learning
For restaurateurs Andrew and Aiko Amante, moving to SMDC Cheerful Homes wasn’t just a relocation—it was a strategic return to family life.
An excellent baon or merienda treat.
Now in the last 20 months of his term of office, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has been obviously all over the place here and abroad. While he chalked up to 47 foreign travels in the past four years…
For a personality so closely associated with the Marcos regime, it was inevitable that the obituaries following the passing last week of former prime minister Cesar Virata would reflect a broad range of opinion.
I have spent much of my professional career in meeting rooms, having serious conversations that sometimes seem to move at a pace slower than I would have liked. It’s tiring work, if we’re all to be honest about it, but…
When I learned that my friend was watching an F1 race event, I did not want an autographed t-shirt from a driver or the usual team t-shirt that people bring home as souvenirs.
A five-year-old girl I know got her first real cellphone when she was just three years old.
With the country’s fertility rate falling to a record low 1.7 children per woman, as announced in April this year by the Philippine Statistics Authority, the government should focus attention on helping extend the…
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