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Impeachment trial canceled on 2 October anew after VP's defense ask for extension to review AMLC records
The Senate impeachment court canceled the trial on Friday, 2 October, in favor of the defense’s request for ample time to review approximately 23 to 24 boxes…
Gatchalian: SC decision affirms Senate majority's 3 June takeover from Cayetano-led faction 'constitutional'
Senate President Win Gatchalian welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday upholding the validity of the 3 June session that installed him in the…
Lea Salonga to star in TGA’s 'Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba'
TGA announces Filipino-language production of Lorca classic for February 2027
Japan-set drama 'Mono No Aware' dominates CinePanalo 2026
Overseas Filipino experience takes center stage as BC Amparado's feature film earns nine awards, while student short 'Limlim' secures top honors.
Winner’s Mino gets suspended prison term for violating military service law
Winner member Mino has been sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, after a South Korean court found him guilty of violating the country’s…
COA flags P366-M PPE deficiencies in PCO
The Commission on Audit flagged deficiencies in the Presidential Communications Office’s accounting of property, plant and equipment in 2025, raising concerns…
Tennessee execution attempt fails; Christa Pike survives two lethal doses
Tennessee officials failed to execute death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday after she remained alive despite receiving two doses of pentobarbital.
'Saint' Baterbonia? Unverified healing claims emerge around late Ateneo cager
There seems to be an effort to project the late basketball player Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia as a “miracle worker” lately.
DOJ confirms talks on prisoner transfers for Filipinos abroad
The Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that the Philippine government is discussing possible prisoner transfer arrangements involving Filipinos detained…
NBI: No deception indicated in Gracioso’s second polygraph test
The National Bureau of Investigation said Thursday that dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. showed no signs of deception during a second polygraph…
SC junks challenge to June 3 Senate session
The Supreme Court en banc has dismissed a petition challenging the Senate’s 3 June session that led to the removal of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano from the…
Villar moves ahead as Sy fortunes slide
A sharp decline in the value of major Sy family holdings reshuffled the ranks of the Philippines’ richest billionaires in September, with Manuel Villar moving…
Sara defense zeroes in on impeachment vote threshold
The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte is now focusing on the voting threshold for conviction in her impeachment trial, defense counsel Michael Poa said…
1,216 pass 2026 PMA entrance exam
A total of 1,216 applicants passed the 2026 Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination, representing a 4.78 percent passing rate among 25,452 qualified…
Trillanes wanted out of impeachment trial witness list
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said Thursday that it was his decision to be dropped as a witness in the ongoing impeachment trial against Vice President…
P10-M SALN entry fails to settle P6-M Matina property dispute
The defense on Thursday sought to link a P10 million property declared under Manases Carpio’s name in Vice President Sara Duterte’s 2024 SALN to the P6 million…
Sara defense surprised by Trillanes withdrawal
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte was caught off guard by the prosecution's decision to drop former senator Antonio Trillanes IV as a witness in…
Flydubai attack aimed to stain Israel-UAE ties — envoy
There is a strong possibility that the alleged attempt to sabotage a Flydubai flight was intended not only to endanger its passengers but also to damage…
Ex-OVP official cites travel records vs. P200-M cash claims
Former Office of the Vice President official Jefry Tupas has challenged allegations that he received P200 million for Vice President Sara Duterte in two 2019…
Eala settles for bronze in 2026 Asian Games
Alex Eala ended her 2026 Asian Games campaign with a bronze medal after falling to China’s Wang Xiyu, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, in the women’s singles semifinals Thursday…
Remulla: TBS ‘good deeds’ won’t stop crackdown
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday said the reported charitable and community activities of True Brown Style would not stop authorities from…
NBI gives Gracioso security as claims undergo validation
The National Bureau of Investigation has begun providing security to dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. as it continues to verify his allegations…
NGCP gains regulatory certainty in ERC fee deal
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is putting years of courtroom battles over regulatory fees behind it, giving the country’s sole…
Social media ban for teens below 16 OKd in second reading in Senate
A bill seeking to restrict social media access for children below 16 years old hurdled second reading in the Senate. By establishing a minimum age, lawmakers…
BDO Life’s ‘Plan B’ campaign wins multiple Quill awards
BDO Life’s “Plan B” campaign won multiple Excellence Awards at the 2026 Quill Awards for its marketing, advertising, brand communication and audiovisual work.
Remulla challenges Velasco couple to return, take polygraph test
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday challenged former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, to return to the Philippines and undergo…
Enna and Geo inspire young viewers to make greener choices in ‘Enna You Know!’
Protecting the environment does not always require dramatic changes. Sometimes, it begins with the small decisions people make at home—from switching off…
Nikka Garcia stands by husband Patrick amid renewed controversy over his past
Nikka Garcia has publicly expressed her love and gratitude for husband Patrick Garcia as the actor finds himself at the center of renewed discussion…
Pag-IBIG, Megawide mark first topping-off under Expanded 4PH
Pag-IBIG Fund and Megawide Construction Corp. marked the first topping-off milestone under their Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program…
LTFRB summons 19 ride-hailing firms over unimplemented fare hike
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said Thursday it issued show cause orders against 19 transport network companies for allegedly failing…
Registrars say 2 Carpio properties do not match Sara Duterte SALNs
Two land registration officials testified Thursday that properties registered to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, did…
PCG drives Chinese research vessel away from Batanes
The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday it drove away a Chinese research vessel that had been operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone off…
Meteorite in Palawan?
A rock that was discovered by a netizen is allegedly that of extraterrestrial origin. This was the presumption of netizen J Paul Satur when he found a small…
PhilHealth expands coverage for solo parents, dependents
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has expanded health insurance coverage for solo parents and their qualified dependents under new guidelines that took…
Marcos returns Mile-Long property to PMO for disposition
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has returned the administration and management of the government-owned Mile-Long property in Makati City to the Privatization…
Palace: Government ready for worsening El Niño
Malacañang on Thursday assured the public that the government is prepared for the worsening effects of El Niño as the weather phenomenon is expected to…
Megawide tops off two 4PH towers in Cavite
DASMARIÑAS, Cavite -- Two towers of the Jab Residences socialized housing project in Dasmariñas, Cavite have reached the topping-off stage, seven months after…
DOJ: Veloso pardon did not violate Indonesia transfer deal
The Philippines did not violate its prisoner transfer agreement with Indonesia when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted Mary Jane Veloso an absolute pardon,…
Profile: Who is Atty. Kathy Baldonado?
Atty. Kathy Florence M. Baldonado, Davao City's Register of Deeds IV, stepped into the national spotlight as the latest witness in the impeachment trial of…
Nurse arrested after alleged shooting during Taguig dispute
A 41-year-old registered nurse was arrested in Taguig City after allegedly firing a .45-caliber pistol during a confrontation with a resident in Barangay Cembo…
Dizon thanks Marcos for trust, says he is fine if DPWH stint ends
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for keeping him in his post but said he would be fine if his appointment…
Newly released drug suspect back in jail after Leyte buy-bust
PALO, Leyte — A newly released drug suspect was arrested again in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sto. Niño, Tanauan, Leyte, on Thursday.
Shelter Month starts with another Expanded 4PH milestone
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Thursday opened this year's celebration of the National Shelter Month (NSM) with another…
Gov’t workers earn 45 percent more, says World Bank
Public sector employees in the Philippines earn an average wage premium of 45 percent over their private-sector counterparts, the highest among countries in…
House prosecution drops Trillanes as witness in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
The House prosecution panel will no longer present former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV as a witness in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President…
El Niño affects over 96,000 families in 4 regions
More than 96,000 families across four regions have been affected by El Niño, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Thursday.
DSWD reaffirms commitment for LGBTQIA+ sector through consultation dialogue
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reaffirmed its commitment for inclusive social protection interventions for all communities at the…
DOJ nears filing of Quiboloy extradition petition
The Department of Justice is in the final stage of its legal review of the United States’ extradition request against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo…
AFP chief joins PAF air defense exercise in Pampanga
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete joined the Philippine Air Force in an air defense training exercise at Basa Air Base in…
FCDU loans rise 5.6 percent in second quarter
Foreign currency loans extended by banks rose 5.6 percent to $16.31 billion in the second quarter from $15.44 billion in the previous quarter, driven mainly by…
DOJ: Gracioso has not applied for witness protection
Dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. has not applied for admission to the Witness Protection Program as the Department of Justice continues to…
War memorial, museum eyed in Balangiga
Nearly eight years after the historic Balangiga Bells returned home, Eastern Samar Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales is pushing for the establishment of a…
AI push hits security wall for Philippine businesses
Philippine businesses are increasingly treating artificial intelligence as a productivity tool rather than an experiment, but concerns over data security and…
9 nabbed in Laguna anti-drug operations, P61,948 shabu seized
LAGUNA — Nine people were arrested and more than P61,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in seven separate anti-illegal drug operations across the province…
COC filing for Batanes special election set for 14-16 October
The filing of certificates of candidacy for the special election to fill Batanes’ vacant congressional seat will run from 14 to 16 October, the Commission on…
DOJ: Trafficking victims prosecuted abroad not automatically shielded
Filipino human trafficking victims arrested and prosecuted overseas are not automatically protected by the non-punishment principle because countries apply…
Pryce pares portfolio, drops pharma
Pryce Corp. is paring down its business portfolio, dropping pharmaceuticals from its core group as the listed company streamlines operations.
AFP, PNP, PCG open 2026 inter-agency exercise
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and Philippine Coast Guard opened the 2026 Inter-Agency Exercise on 30 September to strengthen…
Tanker catches fire in Calaca, 2 crew hurt
CALACA CITY, Batangas — Two crew members were injured after a fire broke out inside a motor tanker while it was unloading molasses at the jetty area of Balayan…
Murder suspect wanted for 13 years nabbed in Sorsogon
SORSOGON — A man wanted for murder in Quezon province for nearly 13 years was arrested in Bulan, Sorsogon on Wednesday afternoon.
QC records over 5K dengue cases in nine months
Quezon City continues to monitor the rise in dengue cases after more than 5,000 cases were recorded in the city over a nine-month period, the city’s health…
Recruitment suspect served 2 no-bail warrants in Batangas
SAN PASCUAL, Batangas — A detainee in this town was served two warrants for large-scale and syndicated illegal recruitment, both carrying no recommended bail.
Cavite police arrest wanted man facing 19 cybercrime cases
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — Police arrested a provincial-level most wanted person facing 19 cybercrime cases in this city on Wednesday.
Mapúa Laguna suspends on-site classes over security concern
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna suspended on-site classes Thursday and shifted affected students to online learning over a reported security concern.
Aboitiz Renewables backs San Marcelino boat group
The Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), is set to provide fuel subsidy and insurance support to the…
Two wanted passengers arrested at NAIA
Two Filipino passengers wanted in separate criminal cases were arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on 27 September, the Philippine National Police…
2 HVIs nabbed in Bauan, P1.1-M shabu seized
BAUAN, Batangas — Police arrested two alleged high-value drug personalities and seized more than P1.1 million worth of suspected shabu in separate operations…
PAL revives Manila-Saipan flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is restoring nonstop flights between Manila and Saipan starting 25 October, reopening the direct link months after runway damage…
Fire hits tanker off Batangas
A fire broke out at Motor Tanker (MTKR) Gindara anchored near the Balayan Distillery Inc. Port, Brgy. Talisay in Calaca City, Batangas on 30 September 2026.
GTBA urges travel tax reform, rejects abolition
The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is calling for reforms to the Philippine travel tax instead of its outright abolition, proposing a lower rate…
New Asahi Group opens P50M expansion facility in Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The New Asahi Group Subic Trading Corp. has opened its P50-million expansion facility at the Tipo Hightech Eco Park (THEP) in the Subic…
UnionBank Wealth Unlocked: Strategies for building wealth that lasts
UnionBank Wealth is helping clients navigate shifting markets, rising healthcare costs and the challenge of preserving wealth across generations through its…
Bank lending, money supply growth pick up in August
Bank lending growth accelerated in August as businesses continued to borrow, while domestic liquidity also expanded at a faster pace, pointing to sustained…
Three suspects nabbed after bus theft in QC
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported Thursday the arrest of three suspects involved in an alleged bus theft along Commonwealth Avenue in Barangay…
AboitizPower turns over P18-M EV fleet to Bataan
AboitizPower, through its private limited partnerships GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD), has turned over P18 million worth of…
P3.1M unlicensed fertilizers, pesticides seized in Bulacan
Some P3.1-million worth of fertilizers and pesticides, and other related products were confiscated, and two male suspects were arrested during the…
P13.88M alleged smuggled goods seized in Zamboanga, Bulacan
Around P13.88-million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes and assorted agricultural products were confiscated in separate law enforcement operations in…
BIR updates eBIRForms for micro taxpayer relief
Qualified micro taxpayers can now use an updated electronic filing package to apply for the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) one-time abatement program, with…
ASEAN women leaders push action for inclusive growth
More than 100 policymakers, regional leaders and women’s empowerment advocates gathered in Mandaluyong City as the Philippines opened the fourth ASEAN Women…
EU-PH FTA puts IP protection in focus
Businesses will need stronger intellectual property protection and enforcement as the Philippines and European Union move toward a free trade agreement that…
Gracioso undergoes second lie detector test over cash delivery claims
Dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. underwent his second lie detector test before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which is investigating his…
616 Ilocos Norte households gain electricity connections
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — A total of 616 households in Ilocos Norte, including 94 households in Laoag City, were provided with electricity connections under…
SC: Manufactured charcoal not a forest product under forestry law
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a criminal case against a man arrested for transporting 475 sacks of manufactured wood charcoal without a permit…
Laoag tests off-season vegetable varieties to boost supply
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — The City Agriculture Office of Laoag City is testing different vegetable varieties that can be grown during the off-season as part…
Vintar to regulate hog trading, movement amid price concerns
VINTAR, Ilocos Norte — Mayor Richard Agregado Degala is set to issue an executive order regulating the trading and movement of hogs in the municipality…
BATSTATEU-ALANGILAN TOPS GEODETIC ENGINEERS EXAM
BATANGAS CITY — Batangas State University–Alangilan Campus emerged as the top-performing school in the September 2026 Geodetic Engineers Computer-Based…
DOST, Ilagan City explore science-based projects for 2030 development goals
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Isabela and the City Government of Ilagan are exploring closer cooperation on science- and technology-based…
Cagayan Valley eyes cloud seeding as El Niño threat grows
Government agencies in Cagayan Valley are preparing measures to cushion the region from the possible worsening of El Niño, with cloud seeding being considered…
CALABARZON may face below-normal rainfall in early 2027 — PAGASA
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — CALABARZON is expected to face below-normal rainfall at the start of 2027 as the prevailing El Niño intensifies and persists through the…
Man wanted for frustrated murder arrested in Ilocos Sur
Police arrested a 41-year-old man wanted for frustrated murder during an intelligence-driven operation in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, on 30 September 2026.
Police trace Iloilo liquid marijuana supply to Luzon
ILOILO CITY — Liquid marijuana distributed in Iloilo City and other parts of Panay is being shipped from Luzon through legitimate logistics companies, Iloilo…
Jaro Archdiocese launches push for anti-political dynasty law
ILOILO CITY — The Archdiocese of Jaro has launched the “Dapat Isa Lang” Movement to push for an anti-political dynasty law through a People’s Initiative,…
Jaro Archdiocese hopes Supreme Court acts on BSKE postponement petition
ILOILO CITY — The Archdiocese of Jaro has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), hoping the…
Western Visayas braces for Super El Niño, possible water shortages
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas is bracing for the effects of Super El Niño, with the strongest impacts expected from October to December this year, including…
Treñas pushes affordable housing as Iloilo City attracts more investments
ILOILO CITY — Mayor Raisa Treñas is calling for stronger affordable housing programs and measures to keep living costs manageable as Iloilo City attracts more…
Supreme Court dismissal reinforces impeachment court independence — Tongol
The Supreme Court’s dismissal of petitions challenging the 23 September ruling that effectively lowered the threshold for convicting Vice President Sara…
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