Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly weakened while moving west-northwestward over the sea east of Northern Luzon, the state…
Malacañang has urged fugitive Sen. Bato dela Rosa to give himself up to avert possible bloodshed, a day after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned that arresting him by force could leave as many as 10,000 people…
Viral graphic falsely attributes profane remark to Hev Abi over Marcos’ bucket advice.
Castro also warned those allegedly sheltering the senator against helping him evade authorities.
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have dropped one alleged killing of a high-value drug target from their case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, after judges ruled it fell outside the time frame of…
Batanes has been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the sea east of Northern Luzon.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to face pressure from lawmakers to expel China’s ambassador, this time from Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, who reminded him that his government was able to put former President Rodrigo…
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 General Appropriations Acts (GAA) over unauthorized congressional increases to unprogrammed standby funds and specific special…
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several parts of Luzon as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) further intensified while moving over the sea east of Northern Luzon, the state…
The Second Congressional Commission on Education found gaps in the distribution of classroom allocations, with some municipalities with the largest shortages allegedly receiving fewer classrooms.
The Department of Trade and Industry said prices of candles and other basic goods are stable ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
The Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year in the US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, highlighting sustained government efforts to prevent human exploitation…
The country’s peak electricity demand could jump by 10.7 percent next year as the “super El Niño” threatens to further intensify summer heat, according to the Department of Energy.
Kickbacks for fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co and former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo from flood control projects rose from 20 percent to 25 percent when Leyte Rep. Martin…
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed various areas of cooperation, including defense, security and preparations for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and…
An apology should be given sincerely by the offending party and not demanded by the aggrieved, Malacañang said yesterday amid calls for Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to apologize to Filipinos for his recent threatening…
She still lacks name recall, does not belong to a political dynasty and does not have billions to spend.
Authorities have no evidence linking the Duterte family to the 512-kilo shabu shipment seized in Laos, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, even as he noted that alleged drug financier Edrieza Rimbang has…
Despite a break in her impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed her office’s budget hearing at the Senate yesterday and instead attended the inurnment of her longtime city planner in Davao.
Officials had separately provided relief support to a total of 18 soldiers wounded in separate recent hostilities in the provinces of Sultan Kudarat in Region 12 and in Basilan in the Bangsamoro region.
An incumbent barangay councilor and his brother, who is the cashier and bookkeeper of their barangay government, were shot dead amid an overnight community affair in Lower Paatan in Kabacan town in Cotabato province…
Four more remnants of the defunct Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, all well-versed in assembling improvised explosive devices, pledged allegiance to the government on Tuesday, October 20, and vowed over the Quran to…
President Marcos has committed to make judicial services more accessible to every Filipino as he and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo inaugurated and turned over the Sulu Hall of Justice in Patikul town yesterday.
The mayor of this town has been suspended for 90 days along with the chief of the Office of the Senior Citizens’ Affairs in connection with the appointment of the OSCA official.
Printing of 120,720 official ballots for a plebiscite for the conversion of Naga in Camarines Sur into a highly urbanized city has been completed, according to the Commission on Elections.
Up to 1.5 million people are expected to travel by sea to spend All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the provinces, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
There was no sufficient evidence that would prove that Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 108 Judge Albert Cansino directed his former acting clerk of court to receive a P6-million bribe on his behalf in exchange…
Saying President Marcos values honesty, competence and dedication to public service, Malacañang defended yesterday the appointment of Zofia Canlas as commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor amid…
The National Capital Region Police Office has launched a “borderless policing” system, allowing NCRPO units in Metro Manila to coordinate operations and pursue criminals across city boundaries without delays caused by…
The Quezon City Police District is investigating a commotion during a protest outside the Department of Agrarian Reform on Monday.
The Philippine National Police recorded 9.2 million local ordinance violations nationwide from January to September this year, led by traffic offenses, curfew violations and breaches of smoking ban under the PNP’s Safer…
Ninety-nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have returned to the country, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
As organizations expand their digital footprints, the challenge is shifting from adding more technology to making existing systems work better together.
Cebu’s appetite for premium consumer technology is getting a fresh test as Apple Authorized Reseller Digimap rolls out the iPhone 18 Pro, targeting buyers willing to spend more on sophisticated devices, backed by…
The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the nepotism complaint against Borbon Vice Mayor Noel Dotillos but found him administratively liable for grave misconduct over his continued hiring of his retired wife as a…
The Cebu City Traffic Office (CCTO) is set to roll out one of its largest traffic management plans of the year ahead of next month’s Kalag-Kalag observance, a period when thousands of families traditionally visit…
Pickleball was contested for the first time in the 16-year history of the Alegado Cup - and it was a resounding success.
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An interesting aspect of genealogy is multiple births, which old records can help us uncover.
The Gospel of Luke (12:39-48) presents one of Christ’s most demanding teachings on responsibility. Through the image of servants awaiting their master’s return, Jesus shifts attention from curiosity about the future to…
The seemingly-endless rivalry between the U.S. and China in the Asia-Pacific Region has placed the 11 member-nations of ASEAN in the vortex of a volatile geopolitics that necessarily impinges on the lives, security, and…
Dihang si Presidente Noynoy Aquino nikiha sa China sa 2013, walay nasud nga nisuporta niya.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by The Hague for alleged extrajudicial killings during the previous administration, is hiding in Mindanao and is under the protection of a “powerful group of armed men,” according to…
Users can open the GCash app, click GBirthday, complete an eligible transaction and shake to play and receive prizes.
Addressing the country’s housing needs requires sustained investment, responsible development, and stronger cooperation between the public and private sectors.
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines raised its concerns about the Department of Agriculture’s proposed tariff increase for pork imports, a significant commodity for Filipino consumers, which could exacerbate the…
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is all set to expand his power distribution business in Mindanao after consumers backed his proposed deal with South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco 2).
Top Philippine companies and index heavyweights International Container Terminal Services Inc., San Miguel Corp. and Ayala Corp. have caught the eye of various exchanges to list offshore, according to Securities and…
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is eyeing to expand its data center network to Cavite and Laguna, committing to spend at least P5 billion for the two projects.
The Development Budget Coordination Committee is unlikely to revise the government’s revenue collection targets for 2026, ahead of its remaining meeting this year.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is among Southeast Asia’s most hawkish central banks as stubborn inflation keeps policymakers focused on raising borrowing costs despite weakness in the domestic economy, according to…
No role is too small or too big for siblings Lance Gokongwei and Robina Gokongwei-Pe, who both learned the ropes in the family business in a rather “intimate” way – tagging women’s underwear before taking on bigger…
Bank of the Philippine Islands has partnered with DMCI Homes to make it easier for property buyers to pay housing amortizations directly from their bank accounts in the United States.
The government is weighing the sale of the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant after a feasibility study yielded encouraging results on its potential revival.
Environmental, social and governance considerations have become a significant force in shaping modern finance. Investors, regulators, corporations and consumers are increasingly recognizing that long-term financial…
What started out as a case study by his daughter on facilities management while she finished her degree in the United States in the 1990s unexpectedly led businessman and lawyer Edilberto Bravo to embark on a new…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved what could be the country’s second and final initial public offering for 2027, involving Cebu-based shipping operator Aznar Shipping Corp.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is preparing the digital national ID by bidding out a P496-million project for its operations and management.
Local sugar millers have warned that a proposed hike in sweetened beverage taxes could undermine the country’s sugar industry, as it continues to grapple from declining production.
When asked about our government debt, BBM brushed aside the question saying it is just a number… it doesn’t mean anything… it is all in the air.
Vehicle sales declined by six percent in September, but electrified vehicles continued to move against the current as sales quadrupled year-on-year.
Philippine Stock Exchange director Ma. Vivian Yuchengco maintains that she and Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Francis Lim remain friends despite their ongoing legal battle.
Prime Oil & Gas Inc. of businessman Enrique Razon is looking to acquire a 30-percent stake in a natural gas operation in the West Philippine Sea, as the tycoon seeks to consolidate his group’s energy portfolio.
The local stock market continued with its winning ways, extending its climb to four straight sessions, buoyed by the historic market debut of Mynt Inc.
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to implement quantitative restrictions on pork imports by November, following the completion of its safeguard investigations.
Metro Manila’s two water concessionaires are prepared for a possible water sharing arrangement, an official from one of the companies said.
The Magnolia Hotshots secured the top seed of Group B play after squeaking past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 107-103, in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here.
Veejay Pre scored 12 of his 30 points in the first and second overtime periods to carry University of the Philippines over University of Santo Tomas, 103-101, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash Wednesday…
San Miguel came from 20 points down in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind win over the NLEX Road Warriors, 135-133, in their PBA Governors’ Cup matchup Wednesday evening at the Ynares Center here.
They may be the defending champions, but Grace Christian College is wary of the St. Peter the Apostle School squad that will try to take the Fil-Chi Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) 45-and-above title from them.
Another feather in June Mar Fajardo’s cap.
The La Salle Green Archers fell behind but recovered just in time against the University of the East Red Warriors, 97-88, in overtime to start off the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament…
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala voiced excitement to compete in front of the home crowd in December this year, as she is set to take on Indonesia’s Janice Tjen in a one-day tennis exhibition event.
Three contrasting finishes, one crowded leaderboard, and 18 holes left to settle the ICTSI South Pacific Classic.
Lee Song turned an early eagle and a blistering birdie run into a bogey-free 65, storming to the outright lead in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic.
Wemade Max Co., Ltd. announces that the Grand Final of FWC 2026 will take place on October 24.
After months of intense and exciting action, the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) will conclude its 2026 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation Philippine Taekwondo League (PTL) this weekend.
While an array of heroes stepped up to the plate for the FiberXers (8-4), their super rookie Juan Gomez de Liano stood out.
Manny Pacquiao is MCU canon, officially.
Blackwater won’t make it to the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals unless the Bossing beats Barangay Ginebra by 45 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, on Sunday.
Letran overpowered the College of St. Benilde, 83-72, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena yesterday.
University of the Philippines rides the momentum of a hot run as it eyes solo top spot in taking on Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball second round today at the MOA Arena.
Gab Manotoc delivered the kind of opening-round performance that could propel him into the Philippine Golf Tour spotlight, firing a bogey-free six-under 66 yesterday to catch Japan’s Kashihara Hirotaka at the top in the…
Three wildcards were awarded to host Philippines as the World Surf League put a silver lining to adding Cloud 9, Siargao, to the 2026 Championship Tour on Oct. 31-Nov. 10 with PSC allocating a P25-million budget for the…
Win or lose, no one can take away their reserved seats in the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs anymore.
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Reality TV has seen all kinds of makeover shows, but a new program on Bilyonaryo News Channel is putting a different spin on the format by featuring ordinary Filipinos with severe skin conditions.
The “One Zone Fest” will be a showcase of talent as Filipino acts SB19, XONARA and J2X have joined forces at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
German engineering meets an innovative Spanish chef for a limited-edition pop-up collaboration.
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The new Chowking mobile app gives customers a more convenient way to enjoy their favorite Chinese-inspired dishes while unlocking exclusive offers and benefits.
As Cathay Pacific marks its 80th anniversary in 2026, it looks back on a meaningful Philippine chapter in its early history.
"Esmeringhoy" or "ismiringhoy" originates from the Visayas as a colloquial word for sex, though other Bisaya speakers also use it for suggestive jibes.
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