DOH Ilocos trains responders for mass casualty incidents
The Department of Health Ilocos Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD Ilocos) conducted a Mass Casualty Management (MCM) Responders Training to strengthen…
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Pangasinan police seize P4.9 million marijuana, arrest 18-year-old
An 18-year-old man was arrested after police seized more than P4.9 million worth of suspected marijuana, marijuana kush and liquid marijuana during a buy-bust…
P9.2M fake seasoning products seized in Bulacan
Authorities seized approximately P9.25 million worth of suspected counterfeit food seasoning products and arrested two women during a warehouse raid in…
The art of slowing down
Artist and educator Toym Imao speaks during the Gateway Art Fair at Gateway Mall 1 in Quezon City on 02 October 2026. Imao urged audiences to slow down and…
PRC: UP Los Baños tops September 2026 CELE
University of the Philippines - Los Baños topped the September 2026 Civil Engineer Licensure Exam (CELE), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)…
AboitizPower forging the future of next generation energy leaders
AboitizPower is forging the future by creating the next generation of energy leaders, investing in the education of the youth who will continue to ensure that…
P6.7M frozen chicken seized in Subic
P6.669 million worth of frozen chicken was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Subic during an intensified crackdown on agricultural smuggling…
Fruitas eyes expansion with P750M PNB funding
Fruitas Holdings Inc. is preparing to widen its domestic and international footprint after securing a P750-million credit facility from PNB Holdings…
8 held in Tarlac crackdown on illegal fuel trade; ₱1-M supply seized
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Eight persons have been arrested and more than ₱1 million worth of petroleum products seized in a coordinated entrapment operation…
CoA finds deficiencies in MMDA payroll
The annual audit report of the Commission on Audit (CoA) noted various deficiencies when it came to the handling of the Metropolitan Manila Development…
Escudero no attempt to block Trillanes' testimony, says impeach court spox
The Senate impeachment court categorically denied Friday that there were “underhanded” efforts to stop former senator Sonny Trillanes from testifying in Vice…
TECNO unveils CAMON SLIM 5G in fashion-inspired launch
TECNO Philippines unveiled its CAMON SLIM 5G through “MAKE IT LIGHTER: The Living Cover Runway,” a fashion-inspired launch that featured 15 Filipino women from…
Lucena nears full drug-cleared status
LUCENA CITY — Thirty-two of Lucena City’s barangays have officially been declared drug-cleared, with only one remaining barangay still preparing its formal…
CoA questions recoupment delay of P40M cash advances from MMDA contractors
The Commission on Audit (CoA) flagged delays in the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) recoupment of P40 million in cash advances from…
Legarda may rejoin Senate majority, says spokesperson
A spokesperson for Senator Loren Legarda said it was possible that the veteran senator was communicating with her colleagues about a potential move to the…
Economists see September inflation rising within BSP forecast
September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
Philippines seeks up to $5M to cut super pollutants
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna on Friday confirmed the Philippines’ application for a major global…
PhilHealth warns public against fake messages
The public has been advised to be wary of fake messages claiming to be from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
43-year-old passenger with alias warrant arrested at NAIA
A 43-year-old passenger with an existing alias warrant of arrest was arrested by authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay…
American passenger arrested over suspected marijuana at Dumaguete Airport
An American passenger bound for Manila was arrested after authorities discovered approximately 3 grams of suspected dried marijuana during a baggage inspection…
Islamic finance course eyed at MSU
The Mindanao State University (MSU) is gearing to offer Islamic finance course for its students to further boost financial literacy, following the sealing of a…
DPWH gets P11.49-billion budget insertion
The budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) received a significant increase after the Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc)…
NCRPO steps up security preparations for 49th ASEAN Summit
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is further strengthening its security preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits through…
Police recover .45 pistol from minor inside Northern Samar school
Police recovered a .45-caliber pistol from a minor student inside a school in Barangay Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar, after a fellow student alerted a…
Palace ‘backs’ Trillanes claim Sara received Chinese funding
Malacañang appeared to back the disclosure of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV that Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly received money from the Chinese…
Police, school officials tighten security after Laoag stabbing
Police and school officials have stepped up coordination on school security following a stabbing incident involving two minor students at Balatong Integrated…
15-year-old student caught with gun in Catarman school
PALO, Leyte — A 15-year-old student was turned over to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office after being caught with a firearm inside Catarman…
Hog raisers seek immediate pork tariff hike as losses mount
The Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately raise tariffs on imported pork, saying local hog…
DOLE expands TUPAD to open pathways to long-term jobs
Filipinos who avail of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers program may now gain access to longer-term employment and livelihood…
Philippines, Oman conclude investment agreement talks
The Philippines and Oman have concluded negotiations on the Philippines-Oman Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (Phl-Oman IPPA), marking a milestone…
P14M fisheries aid reaches Sorsogon coastal communities
More than P14 million in fisheries and aquaculture assistance has been extended to coastal communities in Sorsogon, supporting fish production, seaweed…
Aboitiz Renewables named Independent Power Producer of the Year
Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., was named Independent Power Producer of the Year at the Enlit Asia Power & Energy…
P340M KOICA grant backs Central Luzon agribusiness
A new agribusiness incubation center in Zambales is being developed to help marginal farmers in Central Luzon move beyond farming and build sustainable…
Security Bank, MUFG renew Makati Japanese garden
A Japanese garden in the middle of Makati has been restored as Security Bank Corp. and MUFG Bank, Manila Branch mark 10 years of partnership.
PhilHealth, HMOs team up to lower health care costs
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and 13 major health maintenance organizations and private health insurers have agreed to coordinate benefits to help…
VP Sara, husband received funds from China — Trillanes
Former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV on Friday alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, received funds…
DepEd receives P500M allocation for school safety, security
A total amount of P500 million was inserted into the proposed budget of the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2027, intended to boost efforts for safety and…
PNP backs NCAP resumption in Metro Manila
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to assist local authorities in maintaining road discipline and public order as several…
Pampanga approves P371.8-million disaster fund for 2027
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Facing both the aftermath of devastating floods and the prospect of prolonged dry conditions, the Pampanga Provincial Disaster…
Philippines, Singapore conclude tax treaty talks
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to update their tax treaty, seeking clearer rules for cross-border income and stronger cooperation…
Bills seek permanent road links among Cebu, Negros, Bohol, Southern Leyte
Three bills have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking permanent road connections through bridges or undersea tunnels linking Cebu with Negros…
PhilHealth, private insurers team up to expand primary care coverage
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and major health maintenance organizations and private health insurers have partnered to expand primary care coverage and…
AIC Airports, Panglao explore ways to improve tourist experience
Aboitiz InfraCapital and the Municipality of Panglao are exploring closer coordination to improve the tourist experience in Panglao, building on upgrades at…
3 fishers nabbed for illegal fishing in Cam. Norte
NAGA CITY – Three fishermen were arrested after they were caught using a fine-mesh net, a prohibited fishing tool, in the waters of Sta. Elena town in…
European Wellness issues public notice distancing itself from Villa Medica Philippines
European Wellness and EW Villa Medica Germany have issued a public notice clarifying that Villa Medica Philippines (VMP) and its operations in the country are…
Cordillera drew 1.59 million tourists in 2025
BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera Administrative Region recorded more than 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2025, according to the Department of Tourism-Cordillera.
SSS urges members to avail of new LoanLite microloan facility
The Social Security System on Friday urged qualified members to apply for its new digital microloan facility, SSS LoanLite.
Polish President Nawrocki to make historic state visit to Philippines
Polish President Karol Nawrocki will visit the Philippines from 5 to 8 October, marking the first visit by a Polish head of state to the country, Malacañang…
Suspected ‘shabu’ seized from Malaysian tourist at Matnog port
NAGA CITY – A Malaysian national was caught attempting to transport over P6,000 worth of suspected “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) through the Matnog…
DTI opens 5-day Bahandi trade fair at SM Megamall
The Department of Trade and Industry opened its five-day Bahandi Trade Fair at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Thursday, 1 October, featuring nearly 100…
Three most wanted fall in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna
SAN JUAN, Batangas — Three most wanted persons facing separate rape, qualified theft and violence-against-women cases were arrested in Batangas, Laguna and…
P483K shabu seized in Lucena buy-bust
LUCENA CITY — Police arrested a high-value individual and seized about P483,480 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Isabang here…
2 nabbed in Sta. Cruz drug sting
STA. CRUZ, Laguna — Two street-level individuals were arrested after allegedly selling suspected shabu to an undercover police officer during a buy-bust…
8 hurt in Romblon road crash
ROMBLON, Romblon — Eight people, including six students, were injured after a tricycle and a motorcycle collided in Barangay Ginablan on Thursday afternoon.
DENR steps up El Niño preparations nationwide
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday said it has mobilized its regional offices, bureaus and field units to strengthen preparations…
PNP probes source of fake Cavite university shooting report
The Philippine National Police on Friday ordered an investigation into the source of false claims that a mass shooting had occurred at De La Salle…
SEC freezes Novaluxia funds, assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen transactions involving Novaluxia’s bank funds and barred the disposal of its assets, moving to preserve…
Philippine shippers brace for longer Asia port delays
Philippine importers and exporters may have to contend with longer and less predictable shipping schedules as congestion across major Asian ports threatens to…
MPIC rebuilds Meralco stake in P12.4-B deal
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is building up its position in Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), agreeing to buy a 1.9-percent stake from San Miguel…
GCash settles at P6.60 for market debut
GCash operator Mynt Inc. has settled on P6.60 per share for its stock market debut, locking in a price well below its earlier P10 maximum offer price as the…
NTC tells telcos: Expansion no excuse for poor service
Telecommunications operators cannot use network expansion and investment priorities as a reason for falling short of mandatory service standards, the National…
Philippine Eagle rescued in Magpet, North Cotabato
A female Philippine Eagle was successfully rescued at Barangay Manobo in the town of Magpet, Cotabato on 27 September 2026, after it was shot with an air gun.
7 miners die in suspected gas poisoning in Itogon tunnel
ITOGON, Benguet — Seven miners were found dead after an alleged gas poisoning incident inside a mine tunnel in Sitio Dontog, Manganese, Barangay Dalicno,…
Philex mine workers prepare for possible strike
BAGUIO CITY — About 1,000 rank-and-file employees of Philex Mining Corp. in Padcal, Tuba, Benguet are preparing for a possible strike as a mandatory seven-day…
DOJ, LandBank launch online payment system for public services
The Department of Justice has partnered with Land Bank of the Philippines to roll out an online collection system aimed at making payments for DOJ services…
China export freeze fuels gasoline hike
China’s suspension of fuel exports could make gasoline more expensive for Filipino motorists next week, adding another supply constraint to a global petroleum…
DOT to inspect Iligan, Lanao Norte sites for historical trail
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao is set to inspect proposed sites in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte for the second volume…
Naic mayor funds temporary classroom amid shortage
NAIC, Cavite — A temporary classroom has been constructed at Ciudad Nuevo Elementary School using the personal funds of Naic Mayor Rommel Anthony Magbitang as…
Katrina Aguila recalls Jennylyn Mercado’s sacrifices as a young single mother
Behind Jennylyn Mercado’s successful career is a chapter marked by sacrifice, determination and the responsibility of raising her son, Alex Jazz, at a young…
Comelec eyes 30-day BSKE delay if SC stops 2028 reset
The Commission on Elections is considering postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by up to 30 days if the Supreme Court stops the…
MONDO enters a new chapter with six-song EP rooted in real-life stories
For MONDO, music has always been less about chasing trends and more about turning lived experiences into songs. Now, the alternative-rock band is preparing to…
Go urges gov’t to prioritize funding for athletes, sports facilities
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the national government to ensure adequate funding for Filipino athletes and the rehabilitation and modernization of sports…
COWD eyes two rivers as new water sources amid El Niño threat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Cagayan de Oro City Water District is eyeing the Bobonawan and Cagayan rivers as additional water sources as it prepares for the…
Star Magic vows to protect Michelle Garcia from online harassment
Star Magic has stepped forward to defend 13-year-old artist Michelle Garcia after the young actress became the target of hurtful comments online amid renewed…
Kris Aquino finds courage in returning to work amid healing journey
Kris Aquino is finding renewed strength in something that has long been an important part of her life—her work.
Dennis Trillo’s ‘Ano ang bag mo?’ post sparks online speculation
Dennis Trillo has once again caught the attention of netizens, this time with a playful Instagram video that left some followers wondering whether there was a…
Heart Ortega turns faith, hard work and purpose into a growing business legacy
For entrepreneur Heart Ortega, success is measured not simply by how far a business has grown, but by how many lives it can ultimately serve.
Gateway Art Fair 2026 brings Filipino creativity to the heart of Araneta City
Art takes center stage in Cubao as the 5th Gateway Art Fair 2026 gathers hundreds of Filipino artists for four days of exhibitions, installations and creative…
Businessmen’s gov’t dealings unprobed in Marcoleta case
Government investigators did not look into whether businessmen who donated to Senator Rodante Marcoleta had contracts or transactions with the state, a…
Sablayan shifts crop strategy over El Niño water threat
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro — Farmers in Sablayan are being advised to shift more than 6,000 hectares of agricultural land to crops requiring less water as…
SC: Report alleged graft and corruption of judges and court employees
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen signed a memorandum order reiterating the commitment of the judiciary to protect the integrity of the…
Cavite records highest drug affectation in CALABARZON
BATANGAS CITY — Cavite recorded the highest drug-affectation rate in CALABARZON at 23.66 percent, according to data presented by the Philippine Drug…
Infanta LGU revokes business permits of 5 aggregate operators
Five aggregate operators in Infanta, Quezon, have lost their authority to operate after environmental regulators found their crushing facilities lacked the…
Dasmariñas police debunk fake DLSU-D mass shooting reports
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — Police on Thursday debunked reports of an alleged mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas after verification found no…
Bong Go nagpaabot ng tulong sa bayaning nasawi sa baha sa Quezon City
Nagpaabot ng pakikiramay at tulong si Senador Christopher "Bong" Go sa pamilya ng 41-anyos na si Jerland Enriquez, na nasawi matapos iligtas ang tatlong…
Japan hospital performs first surgery using heart muscle stem cells
A hospital in Japan has carried out the world's first surgery using sheets of commercially available heart muscle stem cells after the ground-breaking therapy…
Tangke Saltwater Lagoon reopens to tourists in Carles, Iloilo
ILOILO CITY — Tangke Saltwater Lagoon in the Gigantes Group of Islands in Carles, Iloilo, reopened to visitors on Thursday, 1 October, following a temporary…
Iloilo breaks ground on P15-M waste hub
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo provincial government has broken ground on a P15-million facility in Passi City that will consolidate recyclable materials from across…
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