At least 51% of Filipino adults want Vice President Sara Duterte to appear before the Senate impeachment court to personally testify in the trial, according to the latest report by public opinion polling firm Pulse Asia…
Immigration authorities have arrested a 35-year-old Swedish national in Negros Oriental who is wanted by Finnish authorities for multiple fraud charges and is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice.
Authorities have identified the suspected mastermind behind a major drug smuggling attempt intercepted in Laos over a week ago, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said.
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to preside over a Mass in Vatican City amid Pope Leo’s hospitalization following his medical procedure.
The pledge, which was initiated by the European Union, was signed by all 27 member states and 33 other countries as they reaffirmed their support for freedom of navigation.
It will be Trump’s first visit since 2017, when the Philippines last hosted the ASEAN summit.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson assailed the Senate on Wednesday, October 14, for what he claims was more than P500 million in "wasted" public funds after three of four impeachment charges were dropped…
Vice President Sara Duterte was deprived of the opportunity to refute the allegations against her in the Senate impeachment court after prosecutors withdrew three of the four articles of impeachment, her spokesperson…
The International Criminal Court has rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team’s request to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items in his crimes against humanity of murder case over killings…
In its weather forecast on Wednesday, October 14, PAGASA said that Visayas and Mindanao may expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.
During a status conference on Tuesday, Nicholls disputed the defense’s claims about the dataset, saying the prosecution separated deaths in police operations from other killings included in the larger collection of…
The Sandiganbayan Special Second Division has acquitted former Health Secretary and now House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin and several other health officials of graft and technical malversation charges in connection…
ilipinos are spending more to access premium services on chat apps, particularly Viber, whose paid subscription segment grew by more than a third this year.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday thanked his predecessor, now-Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III, for turning over the office of the chamber’s highest official in tip top shape.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed full support for Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.’s decision to cut military-to-military communications with China.
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has ordered another 90-day preventive suspension against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
More than eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. should brace for higher power rates this month following an increase in generation charges.
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has asked judges handling the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to admit prior recorded testimonies of three more witnesses in the…
Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio had unexplained wealth amounting to at least P1.5 billion based on voluminous bank, tax and other government records, an expert financial forensic analyst…
Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated that she will not resign from her post amid the Senate impeachment trial and the various accusations being hurled against her.
Operations against agricultural smuggling will not weaken, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno assured the public yesterday.
The proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 is prepared for the adverse effects of the super El Niño expected to persist until next year, the House of Representatives assured the public yesterday.
Up to 46 newly-elected members of the 80-seat Bangsamoro parliament on Wednesday, October 14, formed a bloc and agreed to cooperate in setting a peace and development roadmap they are to pursue during their five-year…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reiterated the national government’s respect for Bangsamoro autonomy and its democratic institutions following the formation of a 46-member majority coalition in the Bangsamoro…
The Department of Justice’s National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) plans to roll out more capacity-building workshops for prosecutors assigned to enforce the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AAES) Law, strengthening…
Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has vowed to pursue an inclusive government that bridges political divisions and serves all communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Dozens of old bombs and explosives were found by personnel of the the Philippine Coast Guard at a junk shop in Jolo, Sulu on Monday.
Suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at P10.53 million were seized in Zamboanga City on Monday night.
Four local government units in this province have declared a state of calamity due to the effects of a super El Niño.
The National Bureau of Investigation yesterday recommended the filing of criminal charges against officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private construction firm in connection with…
Sixty of 77 fatalities in a fire that struck the motorized vessel June Aster in the waters off Coron, Palawan last month have been identified, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The Commission on Elections has recorded 13,138 registered voters for a special election that will be conducted in the lone congressional district of Batanes on Nov. 28.
The Philippine National Police has ordered police units in Bicol region to exhaust all efforts to identify and arrest the killers of radio commentator Adrian Loterte of RBN News Television.
The Land Transportation Office has revoked the driver’s license of a motorcycle rider involved in a hit-and-run of a person with disability (PWD) in Caloocan.
The city government of San Juan yesterday provided financial assistance and free health services to 236 breast cancer patients and survivors.
The Quezon City government abolished yesterday the city’s Task Force Disiplina following the deadly shooting of three teenagers by one of its members.
JBL Philippines brings entertainment home with the JBL PartyBox 130 and PartyBox 330, delivering powerful, clear sound made for bringing everyone together.
Say it out loud and you’ll hear it: two languages in one breath. “Mabuhay” first – hand to the chest, slight bow. Then “maayong buntag,” or udto, or hapon, or gabie, depending on the hour.
Coffee shops in Cebu are increasingly positioned to serve as more than places to buy a caffeine fix, as changing consumer habits create demand for spaces that accommodate work, socializing and late-night gatherings.
Cebu’s business community is strengthening its push for an immediate resolution to the province’s power crisis, with the newly launched Cebu Energy Alliance bringing government agencies and industry stakeholders into a…
While some teams slowly moved up from the lower half of the field, it seems like there are a few teams that could still be stuck at the bottom of the NBA rankings when the 2026-2027 regular season ends.
The red-hot Lapu-Lapu City squad hammered Medellin, 92-48, to remain unbeaten in the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament over the weekend.
As we continue to mark Family History Month, we remember Jacobo Zobel de Zangroniz, born in Manila on October 12, 184 years ago. He was the son of Jacobo Zobel, a pharmacist from Hamburg, Germany, and Ana Maria Cleofe…
Samtang wala motarung pagtubag sa mga pagduda nga napalit siya sa China, gilubag hinuon ang istorya pinaagi sa pagpasangil nga giisip sa administrasyon nga hulga sa nasudnong seguridad ang pakig-negosyo sa China, dunay…
On May 8, 2028, we shall elect not only the next president, vice president and 12 senators, but also our district and sectoral representatives to the House of Representatives. We should not forget that congressmen were…
The Gospel (Lk 11:42-46) presents one of Christ's most penetrating critiques of religious life. His words are directed not against religion itself but against a distorted way of living it.
Three people --an elderly woman and her two grandchildren-- died after they were buried in a landslide in Sitio Riverside, Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, last Friday, October 9.
The ERC suspended reserve market trading indefinitely, raising uncertainty over power generators' earnings and future reserve pricing.
The IMF sees Philippine growth slowing to 3.4% in 2026, with higher unemployment and inflation risks weighing on the recovery.
Introducing an integrated methodology toward modernizing network capabilities for IRs and hotels.
The country’s imports of soybean meal are forecast to expand by 10 percent in 2027 due to rising demand from the poultry sector.
The Philippines may post narrower balance of payments deficits for the next two years than earlier expected, although elevated fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and uneven global growth are still seen weighing on the…
The Energy Regulatory Commission has temporarily halted Reserve Market operations to curb persistently high ancillary service prices, especially in the Visayas.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is targeting to complete its exit from casino operations by the third or fourth quarter of 2027, as the state gaming regulator moves closer to securing government approval for…
BBM must really think so poorly of us to claim he made his recent Singapore F1 Grand Prix trip to bring in investments. Indeed, other presidents before him justified their expensive foreign junkets the same way and we…
Investors yesterday decided to take profits amid economic concerns, cutting short the local stock market’s two-day climb.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. has criticized what it claims is “complete secrecy” surrounding the award of a new operating contract for the country’s largest coal mine.
The Philippine economy is expected to book slower growth than most major Southeast Asian peers this year as high food and energy prices weigh on activity, before staging a stronger rebound in 2027, according to the…
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. is ready to make additional investments for the next-generation Tamaraw as it plans to participate in the government’s Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement…
Foreign direct investment net inflows into the Philippines fell sharply in July from a year ago, pulling the seven-month tally down by nearly a quarter as all major components of foreign investment weakened.
NLEX pulled off a total team effort to blast the also-ran Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 147-115, to cling on to the top of Group A standings in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
George King poured in 44 points to lead the San Miguel Beermen past the Terrafirma Dyip, 135-105, in their PBA Governors’ Cup matchup Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
University of the Philippines unleashed a strong fourth-quarter rally to squeak past Adamson, 69-67, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball skirmish Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ricson Vergara and Derrick Ching emerged as winners of the Lacoste Fun Pickleball Games, which brought together media representatives, influencers and guests for a day of friendly competition at Pickleball Junction in…
Back on track.
It wasn’t as grand as everyone expected it to be. But Brooke Van Sickle made sure her return would be memorable.
Tiffany Lee had waited two long years to win again, and when her chance finally came, she had to fight for every inch of it.
Clyde Mondilla delivered his decisive blow when it mattered most, capping a late-round surge with a spectacular eagle on the par-5 No. 17 to card a four-under 68 and seize the solo lead.
Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina-Rosales will try to sustain their magnificent start as Choco Mucho shoots for the solo lead versus ZUS Coffee Thursday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Pulse Series at the Smart Araneta…
It is probably an understatement that NBA legend Dwyane Wade is one of the best defensive players to ever lace up a pair of basketball sneakers in the world.
San Juan and Caloocan trounced their opponents to forge a semifinal collision.
Reviewing Gilas’ performance in men’s 5x5 basketball at the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, coach Tim Cone mentioned that some of the country’s best players couldn’t join because they weren’t released by their teams in…
Surprise leader Far Eastern U has no plans on stepping on the breaks when it tries to add Santo Tomas to its victims list in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Under punishing heat, Rupert Zaragosa kept his composure, closed with a flourish and surged into a share of the lead with Russel Bautista halfway through the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship in Cagayan de Oro yesterday.
Lyceum unleashed a barrage of three-pointers as it outgunned and outlasted Perpetual Help, 98-89, yesterday to end an alarming slide and get back on track in NCAA Season 102 at the Filoil Center.
Fresh from disposing of challenger Scott McHugh in Newcastle, England, last weekend, Bare Knuckle Boxing world superwelterweight champion Rolando Gabriel Dy isn’t ruling out crossing over to traditional fisticuffs for…
It’s a double whammy for Alex Eala in a flat return to the pro circuit.
It’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s first appearance in a long while and TNT prepared the best-possible “welcome-back” gift for its resident import.
Mylene Paat-Rezanova is making the most out of what could be her final season in the Premier Volleyball League to focus on family.
The singer performed alongside Filipino artists she looks up to at her recent first major solo concert.
The award-winning actor recalled feeling nervous while filming his first love scene with the sexy star in the 1997 film.
Kim Yong-ji surprised fans with news that she has tied the knot.
Actress and social media personality Rica Peralejo expressed disappointment over the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) requirement for content creators and other digital earners to display a registration seal on their…
Actress Kim Chiu expressed gratitude after her film “A Perfect Marriage,” co-starring Paulo Avelino, was selected as one of the official entries in the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Actress Claudine Barretto worried fans after sharing a social media post showing her in a hospital, where she asked for prayers.
The actress noted the numerous violent reactions to what had been initially shared and because children of both parties were involved, their safeguard and security became her point of focus.
"Have you ever seen a world born?"
Actor and dancer Wowie De Guzman assured his supporters that he was unharmed after his vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, early Tuesday, October 13.
OPM singer Janine Berdin’s manifestation came to fruition as she held her first solo concert at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City last Saturday.
Before finding love, Kakie Pangilinan candidly shared that she sometimes wondered whether being outspoken and growing up in the public eye made her difficult to love.
Pudpod or Podpod is a traditional smoked fish patty from Eastern Samar made from flaked fish mixed with aromatics, prized for its rich, savory smokiness.
This holiday season, the most loved venue is ready to deliver another lineup of unforgettable live experiences.
In traditional Indian folk medicine, the practice of consuming gomutra (cow urine) is widely promoted as a miraculous remedy for severe illnesses, including advanced cancers.
The cast of the upcoming limited Manila run has been unveiled with Filipina Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante among the actors.
Seventeen years, countless transformations, and a beauty journey that keeps getting better. Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo and her husband, Z Teo, celebrated 17 successful years of Aivee with a nostalgic throwback to 2009, the…
It came as a big surprise, if not shock – the sudden exit of Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez.
The Ombudsman sacked last Thursday Bohol provincial board member Vierna Mae Boniel-Maglasang. Her offense: serious dishonesty.
Disappointment is greatest when it concerns someone from whom we expected better.
News travels fast, bad news travels faster, rumors and gossip the fastest.
The full-grown Komodo dragon lay sprawled in the shade of a tree, unmindful of the tourists taking photos with it from a safe distance.
Here’s another global ranking where the country takes the worst spot: out of the 193 member states of the United Nations, the Philippines again ranks first as the most vulnerable to disasters.
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