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Adiong points to Abante’s age after lawmaker dozes off at trial
House trial spokesperson Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong defended Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante after the lawmaker was seen dozing off during Vice President…
PISTON pushes transport strike, MANIBELA withdraws
The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) continued its second-day transport strike on Wednesday, while fellow transport group…
Police pursue leads in deadly Bantay, Ilocos Sur shooting
Police have intensified efforts to identify and arrest the gunmen behind the shooting that left a woman dead and two men wounded in Barangay V, Bantay, Ilocos…
Recto inspects new Clark Airport Control Tower
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto conducted an inspection of the new Clark Airport Control Tower that would further raise the standard for safe and seamless…
Noel Rivera suspended 90-days for graft
Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera was placed on a 90-day preventive suspension on Wednesday, in lieu of his alleged stake in contracting firms that were…
Ateneo keeps its place at the top of Philippine universities in global ranking
For the fifth year running, Ateneo de Manila University has remained the Philippines’ highest-placed institution in the Times Higher Education World University…
Comelec perpetually disqualifies 4 candidates over repeated SOCE violations
The Commission on Elections has perpetually disqualified four former candidates from holding public office after finding that they repeatedly failed to file…
JV Ejercito lauds JICA role in Philippines infrastructure development
Sen. JV Ejercito highlighted the long-standing role of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Philippine development, particularly in…
Pangasinan LGUs seek accounting of Philhealth YAKAP health funds
Three local government units of Bayambang, Urdaneta City and Malasiqui in Pangasinan province on Wednesday formally filed a joint petition with the Philippine…
UGREEN launches MagFlow, Nexode Pro chargers for Apple devices
UGREEN has launched its new MagFlow and Nexode Pro charging accessories, targeting users of Apple’s latest devices with faster wireless charging and…
Supreme Court has yet to rule on constitutionality of BSKE postponement
The Supreme Court (SC) has yet to issue a final decision or ruling on the constitutionality of lawyer Romulo Macalintal’s petition challenging the postponement…
Supreme Court dismisses petitions challenging impeachment vote threshold
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed three petitions seeking to declare unconstitutional the Senate Impeachment Court’s decision to lower the voting…
NFA leases new warehouse in Tarlac
The National Food Authority (NFA) leased a warehouse from SL Agritech at Barangay Masalasa in the town of Victoria, Tarlac, to help farmers earn more from…
Supreme Court dismisses challenges to impeachment vote requirement
The Supreme Court (SC) en banc dismissed separate petitions filed by Victor D. Rodriguez, Berteni Cataluña Causing, and Atty. Ernesto B. Francisco Jr.…
DOLE rolls out wage aid for struggling SMEs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday, 30 September, began offering financial assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) struggling…
TBS presence reported in 78 provinces, all Metro Manila LGUs
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said members of the community-based criminal group True Brown…
NUP pushes budget reforms to resolve delays in fund distribution
Lawmakers from the National Unity Party (NUP) sought for the implementation of numerous budget reforms to address issues that the group had observed when it…
BI arrests American national over alleged racist mall altercation
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested an American national in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, for alleged acts of undesirability and violations of…
Philippines, Sweden deepen defense cooperation
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden convened the 3rd Philippines-Sweden Joint Committee Meeting (JCM)…
Leachon urges restoration of PhilHealth funds
The proposed 2027 budget of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should not be reduced, health reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon said…
Comelec: Cannot defy law postponing 2026 BSKE
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot defy the law that postponed this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), Comelec Chairman…
MakatiMed unveils P200-M advanced CT scanner
Makati Medical Center has inaugurated a more than P200-million photon-counting CT scanner, introducing the advanced imaging technology to the Philippines.
Jennylyn Mercado’s manager to Patrick Garcia: ‘You never deserved Jen’s love’
Becky Aguila, Jennylyn Mercado’s manager, didn’t let slide Patrick Garcia’s claim that he did not leave the Kapuso actress while she was pregnant with their…
ABS-CBN capital increase reshapes Lopez ownership
ABS-CBN Corp. vows to remain a Lopez family-led business despite Lopez Inc. losing its majority shareholder status following the broadcaster’s approved capital…
Alan Cayetano accuses Ping Lacson of ‘dictating’ flood control probe
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano accused Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson of acting as though he has authority over the various agencies and bodies…
NCAP to return in Metro Manila cities starting 5 October
The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will be reinstated in several Metro Manila cities starting 5 October, as local governments move to implement a more…
Cayosa: Trillanes testimony may be unnecessary if bank records establish claims
Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines president Domingo Cayosa said former senator Antonio Trillanes IV may no longer need to testify in Vice President Sara…
No shooting at Sultan Kudarat school, loud blast likely electrical fault — officials
Authorities on Wednesday clarified that no shooting took place at Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat after a loud sound reported at the campus…
Aurora council pushes El Niño preparations, support for local farmers
The 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aurora is pushing for stronger preparations for the expected intensification of El Niño in the coming months while seeking…
Bong Go urges Comelec to boost overseas voter turnout
During Senate discussions on the Commission on Elections’ proposed 2027 budget on Monday, 28 September, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the poll body to…
Patrick Garcia breaks 18-year silence on Jennylyn Mercado breakup
Nearly two decades after his relationship with Jennylyn Mercado ended, Patrick Garcia has finally spoken at length about the controversy that surrounded their…
PetroWind locks in 20-year tariff
Yuchengco-led PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) has secured a guaranteed tariff of P5.7555 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 20 years for its 13.56-megawatt (MW) Nabas 2…
DOJ marks founding anniversary with PGH outreach, heritage exhibit
The Department of Justice marked its founding anniversary with an outreach program at the Philippine General Hospital and the opening of an exhibit…
AFP: China trying to weaken Philippine resolve in WPS
China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are aimed at weakening the Philippines’ resolve to defend what it considers its lawful maritime rights, Armed Forces…
Pacific Partnership, Army turn over renovated classroom in Tacloban
The Philippine Army and Pacific Partnership 2026 formally turned over a renovated classroom to Lorenzo Daa Memorial School in Barangay 103-A, Paglaum, Tacloban…
Gesmundo urges judges to advance environmental rule of law
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo called on judges to help strengthen the environmental rule of law, saying climate action has become “a matter of survival” for…
PNP joins AFP, PCG in ‘Big One’ earthquake drill
The Philippine National Police will test its disaster response capabilities alongside the Philippine Coast Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines in a joint…
SEC puts foundations under one rulebook
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to consolidate foundations under one rulebook, cutting through a maze of scattered requirements while giving…
BSP sees September inflation rising to within 6.4 to 7.4%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation for September to rise within the range of 6.4 to 7.4 percent as upside risks from the Middle…
NCRPO probes Tondo basketball brawl involving off-duty cop
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is investigating an alleged basketball-related brawl in Tondo, Manila, involving an off-duty police officer…
Pampanga schools to hold threat drills amid shooting concerns
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga — The province of Pampanga is set to conduct threat simulation exercises (SIMEX) and emergency drills in schools to ensure that…
Erwin Tulfo pushes for permanent Philippine tourism slogan
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing to make the Philippines’ tourism slogan permanent through Senate Bill No. 2511, or the “Philippine Tourism Campaign Slogan Act.”
Mabasa hearing falls on Percy Lapid death anniversary
The immigration hearing of Mark Louis Santiago Mabasa, son of slain broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, is set for 2 October — the fourth anniversary of…
‘Game of Thrones’ heads to the big screen in 2029 with ‘Aegon’s Conquest’
Warner Bros. sets June 2029 release for the franchise's first theatrical film.
DENR boosts Leyte reforestation drive with 45,000 native trees
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) program to plant 5 million trees across the country by 2028 is gaining ground in…
PEZA, Aboitiz deepen investor support under EaseBiz
More investors setting up operations in Philippine economic zones could get assistance navigating registration and establishment requirements as the Philippine…
P430M set for 29 farm-to-market roads in MIMAROPA
Farmers across MIMAROPA are set to gain better links to markets as 29 farm-to-market road (FMR) projects worth P430 million move forward under a new agreement…
vivo V80 Lite sets Guinness world record with 32-hour livestream
The upcoming vivo V80 Lite has secured a Guinness World Records title after completing a 32-hour-and-37-minute continuous livestream in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Bank manager found dead inside vehicle in Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old bank department manager and Baguio City resident whose body was discovered inside a parked…
NTC wants to legitimize refurbished phone trade
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is moving to regulate the sale of refurbished mobile phones and other devices, potentially opening a clearer…
FIA Asia-Pacific Congress brings 120 delegates to Boracay
Some 120 delegates from Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) member clubs across Asia and the Pacific are gathering in Boracay for the FIA…
CA upholds P240.6-M award for 500 GMA workers
Some 500 employees of GMA Network Inc. won their legal battle after the Court of Appeals (CA) upheld a ruling ordering the television network to pay P240.6…
DPWH Bulacan officials plead not guilty in Co graft case
Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office entered not guilty pleas for their case of graft at…
Pangasinan police nab 12 wanted persons
Police arrested 12 wanted persons in separate operations across Pangasinan on September 29, 2026, including individuals listed among the most wanted persons at…
Benguet skills, flavors take center stage in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY — Local skills, flavors, and traditions took center stage at the SM City Baguio Atrium as TESDA Benguet and SM City Baguio partnered to hold…
DOLE lays out 2027 holiday pay rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday, 30 September, reminded employers of pay rules for the scheduled holidays in 2027.
UST ranks third among PH schools in 2027 THE rankings
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) emerged as the lone third-ranked Philippine university in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
NCR workers get 30% extra pay during ASEAN Summit — DOLE
Employees in the National Capital Region (NCR) should get additional pay during the special non-working days for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast…
Magnitude 4.7 quake strikes off Isabela
ISABELA — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck offshore near Maconacon, Isabela, early on the morning of 30 September 2026.
₱588-M health fund reaches 38 CALABARZON hospitals
Thirty-eight government hospitals in Laguna, Batangas and Quezon have been allocated a combined ₱588.05 million for the government's Zero Balance Billing…
'Empress of the Universe’ puts purpose before crown
A new name entering the pageant scene wants women to be remembered not simply for how they look under the spotlight, but for what they choose to do with the…
Attempted homicide suspect nabbed in Dasmariñas
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — Police arrested a man wanted for attempted homicide in Barangay Sampaloc IV shortly after midnight Wednesday, 30 September.
Robin Padilla says Baterbonia biopic pushing through
The story of promising young basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia is moving closer to the big screen, with Senator Robin Padilla saying the planned…
Kris Aquino finds joy in working again
Kris Aquino is welcoming a new chapter in her life with optimism, sharing how becoming active again and returning to work have given her a renewed sense of…
Agot Isidro hits new stride at 60
At 60, Agot Isidro is showing no signs of slowing down.
‘Red Crown’ turns pageant glamour deadly
The spotlight, the gowns and the coveted crown take a sinister turn as GMA Pictures enters the world of beauty competitions with “Red Crown,” a pageant…
Rovelyn Baterbonia clarifies ₱30 fee is for son Rene’s mini museum, not merchandise store
Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of the late Ateneo student-athlete Rene Baterbonia, has addressed questions surrounding the ₱30 entrance fee being collected from…
Five suspects linked to Bauang robbery arrested in Pangasinan
Five suspects allegedly linked to a robbery in Barangay Acao, Bauang, La Union were arrested following a joint police operation in San Carlos City, Pangasinan…
Four nabbed in Cavite, Batangas drug operations
Four suspects were arrested in separate anti-illegal drug operations in Cavite and Batangas during the early hours of 29 September, police reported.
Man held in Laguna over 1986 estafa warrant
KALAYAAN, Laguna — Police arrested a man in Barangay San Antonio here on 28 September over an estafa case covered by a warrant issued nearly four decades ago.
Iloilo Liga chief welcomes BSKE postponement
ILOILO CITY— The Iloilo Province Liga ng mga Barangay is welcoming the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), viewing the…
Quezon, Rizal secure P42.6M livelihood funds for former rebels
CALAMBA CITY — Quezon has P31.8 million in sustainable livelihood interventions lined up under the government’s Transformation Program, nearly three times the…
Bong Go urges DPWH to fast-track permanent evacuation centers following widespread monsoon floods
As communities recover from widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon ( habagat ), Senator Christopher “Bong” Go pressed the Department of Public…
Quezon, Rizal get P14M each for peace and development centers
CALAMBA CITY — Quezon and Rizal have each secured P14 million for their respective Peace and Development Centers under the government’s Localized Peace…
457 CALABARZON former rebels seek reintegration papers
CALAMBA CITY — A total of 457 former rebels in CALABARZON have applied for documentation linked to their reintegration, with 281 already issued Joint AFP-PNP…
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