Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila on Sunday, November 15, to cap the Philippines' ASEAN year that's been knocked off course by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that drove up fuel prices globally and made…
Buses with routes all over Luzon and Western Visayas were granted special permits to ensure sufficient supply during the holiday.
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 18, gathering Southeast Asian leaders and global partners to discuss regional and international issues.
More than 61,000 work immersion slots were pledged by the private sector to boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
Amid rising cybersecurity attacks, the Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) yesterday pushed for the swift passage of a national cybersecurity law and urged both the government and private sector to review…
President Marcos ordered yesterday newly appointed Navy chief Vice Admiral Alan Javier to boost territorial defense and deepen ties with allies.
The closing ceremony of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Nov. 17 will proceed as scheduled despite the late arrival of United States President Donald Trump, the Department of Foreign…
Newly appointed Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Rolando Ligon Jr. has vowed to continue the agency’s efforts to clamp down on corruption and fast-track digitalization.
Over eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should brace for higher electricity bills in November as rising generation costs push power rates up for the second straight month.
President Marcos has appointed Commission on Audit (COA) chair Gamaliel Cordoba as associate justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding Amy Lazaro Javier, who will retire on Nov. 16 upon reaching the mandatory retirement…
President Marcos will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Japan and South Korea on the sidelines of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and related summits, according to…
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has disputed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia’s position that Congress must pass a new law to set the date of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections…
House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro described the defense’s testimony in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as “self-destructive” after its witness acknowledged the official’s investment in a…
The Army’s 10th Infantry Division and the regional police offices in Regions 11 and 12 have strengthened intelligence collaboration to boost the joint police-military peacekeeping efforts in both areas.
The Philippine Army has deployed 200 soldiers to a village in Aleosan, Cotabato following deadly clashes between two rival Moro clans that left several people wounded and a dozen houses burned.
Fishermen from Zambales have joined a broader group of fisherfolk in opposing US President Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN Summit, which begins Sunday, November 15, in Pasay City.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to investigate a motorcycle rider who allegedly altered the vehicle’s license plate to evade the no-contact…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is urging Filipinos to explore affordable local destinations through the country’s inter-island sea travel connections this long weekend, as the country hosts the 49th Association of…
The second phase of the EDSA rehabilitation project will push through amid the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada received at least P213 million in “commitment fees” from the Department of Public Works and Highways as a proponent of an estimated P855 million worth of projects in two DPWH district offices in…
The Ateneo de Davao University has dismissed a high school student for bullying.
A South Korean national and his 31-year-old Filipina partner were arrested in Angeles, Pampanga on Monday for allegedly extorting friends of four South Koreans detained by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Smuggled cigarettes worth P5.93 million were found in an abandoned motorized boat in this city on Thursday.
State meteorologists yesterday reported a danger level heat index in three areas each in Mimaropa and the Visayas.
A police officer is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a minor at a checkpoint in Baliwag, Bulacan.
Financial assistance and livelihood interventions are being explored for sugarcane farmers displaced by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.
Pre-construction work has begun on the ?4-billion Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway–Cebu South Coastal Road Interchange Project, which is expected to ease traffic congestion at the South Road Properties without displacing…
The Cebu City Government and SM Seaside Cebu Arena have deployed inspection teams and independent structural specialists to conduct repairs and technical assessments following the last-minute cancellation of American…
The Cebu City Government is set to declare a State of Imminent Disaster next week amid a looming water crisis brought about by El Niño, while tapping private water suppliers to help ensure continued water access in…
I am an avid concertgoer of the pop-rock duo LANY.
Another member of the legal profession, this time a judge, was killed the other day.
“Meimei, what is drought?” Grandson#2 asked last Wednesday.
Dunay bag-ong depensa si Bise Presidente Sara Duterte: Ang pag-angkon nga siyay tag-iya sa GenCorp Industries Inc. usa diay ka honest mistake. Good faith kuno. Iyang tigpamaba nanghambog pa nga mas matinud-anon siya kay…
After more than 30 years of operation, the last Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shut down last week.
Philip Morris International is looking to accelerate the adoption of its smoke-free products in the Philippines as the portfolio accounts for 43% of its global net revenues, bringing the tobacco giant closer to its 2030…
The ASEAN has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 4.7% from 4.5%, although rising food and energy prices and tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten the region's outlook.
The Philippines and Canada have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with both countries eyeing its signing in 2027, Malacañang said Saturday, November 14.
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is monitoring its flights to and from the United States after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop that disrupted air travel for several hours on…
Business owners often complain that customers constantly ask for discounts.
The country is preparing to say “I do” to a marriage, one that civil society groups warn could leave generations of Filipinos paying a high price.
I flew out of Manila recently, and tucked into my ticket’s price was a charge I had hoped would be gone by now: the travel tax.
The country’s media giants are reeling from drastic cuts in ad placements, with GMA Network Inc. making just a P13-million profit and ABS-CBN Corp. growing its net loss to nearly P3 billion.
The Philippines will start offering dollar-denominated retail bonds next week to raise at least $200 million (around P12.75 billion), according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
Cosco Capital Inc., the listed retail holding firm of tycoon Lucio Co, saw its profit jump by 11.8 percent to P11.96 billion in the first nine months from P10.7 billion last year.
LT Group Inc. (LTG) of taipan Lucio Tan delivered record-high earnings in the first nine months, boosted by strong contributions from its banking, tobacco, as well as liquor and spirits segments.
As world and business leaders attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related events in Manila starting this weekend, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC) will spotlight the country and…
Security Bank Corp. posted a net income of P9.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up by one percent from P9.1 billion a year earlier, as stronger revenues and improved operating efficiency offset higher credit…
Outgoing Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director general Tereso Panga is exiting the agency following a new round of leadership reshuffle, with record-high investment approvals of P315.5 billion.
The local stock market extended its decline to a third straight session, as the slew of third quarter corporate earnings results failed to cheer up sentiment.
After signifying interest in taking over the country’s largest coal mine, tycoon Ramon Ang has fielded four companies under his conglomerate, San Miguel Corp. (SMC), to lead preparations for the auction.
With a Final Four spot still up for grabs, Far Eastern University just made a massive statement for their claim.
Yuka Saso summoned a timely burst of brilliance down the stretch, turning a potentially disappointing exit into a much-needed weekend reprieve with a late three-birdie surge that salvaged a two-under 68 in Friday…
National University unleashed a torrid finishing kick to elude an upset ax from also-ran University of the East, 91-74, and book a Final Four ticket in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Saturday at the Smart…
National University University standout Elizabeth Abarquez dominated the Gov. Khalid Dimaporo-Philta Women’s Open at the Mindanao Civic Center outdoor hard court in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
For nearly a century, the Rizal Memorial Stadium has stood at the heart of Philippine sport, its Art Deco facade witnessing the triumphs, heartbreaks, and aspirations of generations of Filipino athletes.
Justin Quiban and Sean Ramos delivered the kind of sterling performances that rekindled Philippine hopes of keeping the crown at home. But Korean Minhyuk Song remained firmly in command
Immaculada Concepcion College kept its immaculate record intact by outlasting the University of Batangas in five tense-filled sets, 7-25, 25-19, 25-27, 25-15, 15-12, to move closer to completing a three-peat.
Justin Quiban’s blistering third-round performance placed him in a strong position heading to the final 18 holes of the Philippine Open at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club here, but pacesetter Minhyuk Song…
Indonesia is considering a boycott of the 2027 Southeast Asian Games next September in Malaysia.
National U aims to secure the second Final Four ticket as it takes on also-ran University of the East in the homestretch of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The road to the grand staging of the fifth AIA Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila gets an early and spirited start as runners gather for the Front Act Run on Sunday at Evo City in Kawit, Cavite, setting the pace for…
The Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association is no longer a women’s-only tournament.
GAB chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera has summoned EASL to attend a conference at the government agency’s head office in Makati in resolving debt issues raised by PBA and the Macau Black Bears. The meeting was set last…
The Philippines – behind the silver medal won by Naomi Marjorie Cesar and the bronze of Pi Durden Forward Wangkay in athletics – booked its best performance in the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) that…
South Korea’s Minhyuk Song put on a sizzling show at Manila Southwoods, firing a staggering 10-under 60 highlighted by a hole-in-one to zoom ahead in the 108th Philippine Open presented by the Philippine Sports…
Philstar.com sat down with Maris Racal in an exclusive interview to discuss what early preparations have been made for "Sunshine: The Immersive Stage Adaptation."
Though ABS-CBN has not yet received formal notice from the MTRCB, the network is "ready to participate in discussions with the Board should we be called upon."
Avril Lavigne just dropped a huge surprise on her fans.
Sandara Park is more than prepared to appear in her first Filipino movie in two decades.
Bela Padilla, the actress, has forayed into screenwriting, directing and producing. The local tinseltown and fans look forward to her new endeavors. That’s why this paper asked Bela about what’s in the pipeline during…
Dylan Menor’s Christmas wish is good health, not only for himself but also for his loved ones, along with more blessings and opportunities in the years ahead.
If there was one thing that became clear at TV5’s recently concluded thanksgiving celebration, it was this: the “Eat Bulaga!” family still knows exactly how to bring the house down.
Bell's palsy is the most common cause of acute, one-sided facial paralysis.
The Philippines' two Miss Grand International winners are among the four hosts of the pageant's second All Stars edition taking place next month.
A splendid new chapter in Philippine design unfolded as CWC Interiors president and CEO Fred Yuson, together with his family and the company’s core team, inaugurated the impressive CWC Corporate Center at 830 Arnaiz…
After 43 trial days, it should be obvious to us that Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is guilty – on all the four charges leveled against her by the Impeachment Court Prosecution – misuse of confidential and intelligence…
How can universities make education more accessible to everyone regardless of age, income, gender, physical ability or even location?
The passage of the Doktor Para sa Bayan Law (RA 11509) is one of the most enduring legacies of the Duterte administration.
What we remember most from school about Panama is the Panama Canal. And it is really an engineering marvel worth observing. We got the chance to visit this unique destination because of an event, World of Coffee 2026 in…
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Probers suspect that the killing of Joseph Wee Sit last Thursday morning was related to his work as presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Isabela City, the capital of Basilan.
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