18 distressed OFWs from Saudi Arabia return home
Eighteen distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have safely returned to the Philippines.
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Mary Jane Veloso, nakalaya na
Hindi napigilan ng dating Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) na si Mary Jane Veloso ang maging emosyonal sa harap ng media nitong Biyernes ng gabi, Setyembre 25,…
RuPaul, Drag Race icons in ‘Stop! That! Train!’
RuPaul and Drag Race favorites Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale and more bring camp, chaos and comedy to the big screen for a limited…
Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) services available at 'My Manila Tourism Expo 2026'
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) invites the public to visit Booth E3 at the My Manila Tourism Expo 2026, taking place from September 25 to 27 at…
Lakambini ‘Lakam’ Chiu released on ₱5.6 Million bail, pleads not guilty
Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu was released from the female jail dormitory at Camp Karingal in Quezon City on 24 September after posting ₱5.6 million bail through a…
Lakam Chiu released after posting P5.6-M surety bond
Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu was released from the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory at Camp Karingal on 24 September after posting a P5.6-million surety bond.
Rotary Club of Makati aids 200 flood-hit families in Calumpit
The Rotary Club of Makati Hope Mission Team conducted a relief operation on 25 September at the Purok 1 Frances Evacuation Center in Calumpit, Bulacan,…
Padilla faces DOJ probe over alleged role in Dela Rosa escape
Sen. Robin Padilla on Friday appeared before a Department of Justice panel for the preliminary investigation into an obstruction of justice complaint accusing…
Second petition challenges Sara impeachment vote threshold
Lawyer Ernesto B. Francisco Jr. on Friday filed a second petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Senate impeachment court’s 23 September ruling on…
Padilla insists 'all' senators should count in impeachment threshold
Sen. Robin Padilla on Friday maintained that the Constitution requires all members of the Senate to be counted in determining the two-thirds vote needed to…
Romualdez may testify in own plunder defense
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez may take the witness stand in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan Third Division to personally deny allegations…
Bakun declares mourning day for crash victims
BAKUN, Benguet — The municipal government of Bakun has declared Monday, 28 September 2026, a Day of Mourning and Ecumenical Service for victims of a deadly…
NCR focus crimes drop 46%
The National Capital Region Police Office reported a 46 percent drop in eight focus crimes in Metro Manila, with 368 cases recorded from 23 August to 23…
Sans TRO, VP trial to proceed despite possible absence of minority senators, defense: Gatchalian
Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will proceed as scheduled, even in the absence of her defense lawyers, unless the Supreme Court issues a…
Miner dies after SUV plunges into Benguet ravine
ITOGON, Benguet — A 29-year-old miner died after the sport utility vehicle he was driving plunged into an 80-meter-deep ravine in Sitio Urica, Barangay…
Chinese vessels disrupt Ayungin resupply mission
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said Chinese naval and coast guard vessels interfered with a Philippine rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin…
CBCP backs passage of anti-political dynasty law
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday backed calls for Congress to enact an anti-political dynasty law, days after the Supreme Court…
IMF sees slower Philippine growth through 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, citing delays in government…
GCash IPO puts P669-B valuation to the test
Mynt Inc.’s blockbuster initial public offering is drawing heavyweight institutional demand, but its maximum P10 offer price could put the GCash operator’s…
Comelec sets Batanes special poll on 28 November
The Commission on Elections has scheduled a special election for Batanes’ lone congressional district on 28 November following the death of Rep. Ciriaco Gato…
Comelec cancels 2026 BSKE activities
The Commission on Elections has cancelled all activities related to the 2 November Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections after President Ferdinand Marcos…
Michelin Guide returns to reveal 2027 restaurant selection for Manila and Cebu
The country’s restaurant scene is getting another moment in the international spotlight as the Michelin Guide prepares to reveal its 2027 restaurant selection…
Ejercito flags P8.2B in non-compliant flood projects
Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday flagged P8.2 billion worth of flood management projects that his office said failed to fully comply with documentary…
Go aids fire-hit families in Valenzuela
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go extended assistance to families affected by a fire in Barangay General de Leon, Valenzuela City, while renewing calls for stronger…
Muslim supporters rally for Padilla outside DOJ
A protest rally was held by Muslim supporters of Sen. Robin Padilla outside the Department of Justice compound in Manila on Friday afternoon as the lawmaker…
ICTSI takes full control of Brazilian logistics firm
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is taking full control of Brazil-based iTracker Logistica Inteligente, consolidating ownership of a…
Online shooting threat triggers class suspensions in Naga City, Pili
PASACAO, Camarines Sur – Two major universities and a college in Naga City and Pili in Camarines Sur province suspended their in-person classes Friday, 25…
PAL opens direct India links
Filipino travelers will soon get direct access to two of India’s biggest cities as Philippine Airlines (PAL) opens nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and…
P2.6M mining equipment seized in Quezon raid
BUENAVISTA, Quezon — Authorities seized more than P2.6 million worth of mining equipment, chemicals and processing materials during an operation against an…
Mindoro rice farms brace for intensifying El Niño
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Mindoro is facing heightened agricultural risks from an intensifying El Niño as government data show declining rice yields…
PNP earmarks P125.11M for mental health program
The Philippine National Police has earmarked P125.11 million for its Bantay Kaisipan Health Program in 2027 to expand psychological wellness and support…
P60 NCR wage hike takes effect Saturday
The P60 daily minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region will take effect Saturday, 26 September.
Marcos inspects rebuilt hospital in Eastern Samar
GUIUAN, Eastern Samar — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the newly reconstructed Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Legarda's lawyer disputes plunder case over solar deals
The lawyer of Senator Loren Legarda has denied the plunder allegations involving the lawmaker and her son, Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro…
Malampaya revives Philippine gas infrastructure
The return of Malampaya gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant is breathing new life into the country’s decades-old gas-to-power infrastructure, putting…
ADB provides $1.5B financing for Phl response
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $1.5 billion in financing for the Philippines to help cushion families and businesses from the economic impact of…
Marcos postpones November BSKE
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November, Malacañang said…
DTI puts Negosyo Center services online
MSMEs will soon be able to access business registration assistance, advisory services, training and virtual coaching from a single online platform as the…
Baguio readies full rollout of healthy food policy
BAGUIO CITY — The city government is targeting October for the full first-phase implementation of its Healthy Public Food Procurement Policy.
NBI chief dares Pulong to file case vs wife over flood projects
Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte should file a formal complaint if he has evidence linking Laguna 1st District Rep. Ann Matibag to anomalous…
Luzon Economic Corridor opens new investment pipeline
The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is moving forward with a new pipeline of investment opportunities in logistics, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure as…
BIR tax refunds nearly double to P23.7B
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, nearly double the amount released during the same…
The Medical City Clinic expands cataract surgery service
The Medical City Clinic has relaunched its phacoemulsification service at SM North EDSA in Quezon City, expanding access to cataract surgery in an outpatient…
PNP reviews store robberies after arrest of AWOL soldier, 3 others
The Philippine National Police has ordered police regional offices in Luzon to review recent convenience store robberies for possible links to four suspects…
DPWH vows to post all projects on transparency portal
All Department of Public Works and Highways projects will be posted on its transparency portal for public scrutiny, Secretary Vince Dizon said.
Diesel prices seen plunging by up to P7.50/L
Motorists could claw back most of this week’s massive diesel price hike in one go, with pump prices expected to drop by up to P7.50 per liter next week as…
Alegado settles for 5th
Twelve-year-old Philippine skateboarding prodigy and Thailand Southeast Asian Games champion Mazel Paris Alegado put up a gallant fight against older…
Sulu declares stable peace, Teodoro pushes development
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for sustained development efforts in Sulu after the province formally declared a Stable…
MakatiMed, Benilde expand student mental health access
Under the partnership, students referred by Benilde can access mental health assessments and therapy through MakatiMed's Mind Wellness & Holistic Care Center.
BuCor strengthens defenses vs cyber threats
Personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) were trained by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday to…
NBI, DOJ, BOC tighten fight vs agri smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are set to sign next week a memorandum of…
Go global on your lunch break at Araneta City
For its month-long Araneta City Lunch Festival, more than 60 restaurants across the commercial district are offering specially curated lunch sets, with meals…
Comelec awaits Marcos action on BSKE delay
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will decide by September 26 whether he will sign the bill postponing…
Defense delegates prep for Subic maritime exercises
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Representatives from the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) Joint…
Gesmundo backs stronger SC-WIPO ties
Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo reaffirmed the high bench’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with the World Intellectual Property…
Kim Chiu speaks out after sister’s arraignment
Kim Chiu has broken her silence following the arraignment of her sister, Lakambini Chiu, in connection with a qualified theft case, saying the legal action…
Paulo Avelino weighs in on Kim Chiu-Lakambini money issue
Paulo Avelino has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kim Chiu and her sister Lakambini Chiu, sharing a pointed message about the value of the money…
Gerald Anderson expands entrepreneurial success
Gerald Anderson is steadily building a name beyond the entertainment industry, turning his years of showbiz success into an expanding entrepreneurial journey…
Padre Pio shrine gains international status
STO. TOMAS CITY, Batangas — The National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas City was formally declared an international shrine on Wednesday, 23…
Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they moved in to break up a…
Eala gains lessons from a sorry loss
SINGAPORE – The wounds have yet to completely heal, but Alex Eala is already moving on from her ugly loss to Tatiana Prozorova of Russia in the Round of 16 of…
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