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Two 2019 bank transactions of Sara flagged as suspicious over possible corruption tied to flood control: AMLC witness
At least two bank transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte way back in 2019 were reported by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) as suspicious, with…
Laundry hub prepares water-saving measures as ‘Super El Niño’ looms
A local laundry business is preparing water-conservation measures and contingency plans amid government warnings that El Niño could intensify in the coming…
Adiong questions delay in water supply restoration in Marawi
“When will the water flow?”
Vista Land expands housing reach
Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. is expanding its homeownership initiatives as the Villar-led property developer strengthens its residential presence nationwide…
VP Sara expects NBI to file case vs Gracioso after probe
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday evening said she expects the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file a case against dismissed police officer…
Defense questions AMLC’s lumping of Duterte, Carpio transactions
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday questioned the Anti-Money Laundering Council’s decision to aggregate financial transactions involving her…
Duterte defense rejects ‘dilatory’ claim, says AMLC witness cross-exam being rushed
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday rejected the prosecution’s claim that it was using delaying tactics, saying it needed adequate time to…
AMLC records match Trillanes claims vs VP, husband receiving over P319 from China, Hong Kong
Records from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) showed that Cale88 Foods Corp., a firm linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans…
United Nations Month 2026
UN Philippines officials, government and development partners, civil society representatives and SM Supermalls officials gather during the ceremonial…
Pag-IBIG expands affordable housing options with Robinsons Land tie-up
Pag-IBIG Fund is expanding affordable homeownership options for Filipino workers through a new partnership with Robinsons Land Corp. under the Marcos…
SC reinstates arrest warrant vs World Balance heir in ₱1.88-B shabu case
The Supreme Court has reinstated the arrest warrant against businessman Bernard Lu Chong in connection with the alleged importation of ₱1.88 billion worth of…
Gutierrez urges House inquiry on readiness to re-implement NCAP
House Deputy Majority Leader and 1-Rider Partylist Rep. Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez urged the lower chamber to conduct a probe on the recent decision to…
QC warns of heavier traffic for La Naval procession
The Quezon City government advised motorists to expect heavier traffic on Tuesday, 6 October, due to the La Naval de Manila procession.
Apayao IP group questions NCIP partnership with mining association
CONNER, Apayao — An Indigenous peoples’ organization in Apayao has questioned a new partnership between the National Commission on Indigenous…
Palace puzzled over Legarda’s reported regret in joining Cayetano bloc
Malacañang on Monday said it was unclear what Sen. Loren Legarda reportedly regretted about joining the bloc led by former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano.
Quezon, OPAPRU launch livelihood peace project
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday…
Gasoline climbs as diesel gets relief
The common price of premium gasoline in Metro Manila could approach P100 per liter starting tomorrow as another round of fuel price adjustments takes effect.
Filipina supermodel hooked up with int’l hitmaker during 2019 Manila visit
One should never underestimate what can happen when two beautiful people meet after midnight, particularly when one of them has a platinum record or two.
More provinces seen facing drought through March 2027
More provinces are expected to experience drought from October 2026 through March 2027 as El Niño intensifies, the Department of Science and Technology said…
DOST: All provinces may face drought by March 2027
All provinces in the country could experience drought by March 2027 as the ongoing El Niño intensifies, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum warned…
Civic group urges transparency in use of campaign materials on social media
A group of lawyers and volunteers involved in electoral concerns sought for Congress to implement legislative measures that would compel pages on social media…
Blazers escape gritty Golden Stags
College of Saint Benilde Blazers leaned on their veterans as they extend their win streak to three after a 73-66 victory over the San Sebastian College Golden…
DBP urges investors to take part in RTB32
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is urging investors to take part in the latest Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) offering after RTB32 drew strong…
AMLC: Sara-Rodrigo joint account had P18.9-M transactions
An account jointly owned by Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, recorded two transactions totaling P18.9 million,…
NATO plans to use drones, AI against Russia
NATO is preparing a new defense strategy centered on drones, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, signaling a potential shift in how member…
Xonara flips the script on perfection with 'Imperfect'
Four months after making their debut, rising girl group Xonara reveals a more intimate side with their latest single “IMPERFECT,” a track that explores…
BIR rolls out digital system for delinquent accounts
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched a nationwide digital system for managing delinquent tax accounts as it seeks to improve the tracking of…
Kris Aquino embraces a new chapter as Tatler Philippines’ October cover star
Kris Aquino is stepping back into the public eye with a renewed sense of purpose, gracing the October 2026 cover of Tatler Philippines in a striking appearance…
PAGASA declares end of habagat season
PAGASA on Monday officially declared the end of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, marking the termination of the rainy season over the western sections of…
P41-M Carpio transactions match prosecution claim — AMLC
Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, made six transactions totaling P41 million on a single day in August 2024, according to…
Chinese embassy denies funding political bloc in Phl
The Chinese Embassy in Manila debunked recent reports alleging that Beijing funded a certain political faction in the Philippines, deriding them as…
Kaladkaren reveals Paolo Ballesteros raffles salary for ‘Drag Race Philippines’ staff
News anchor and “Drag Race Philippines” judge Jervi Wrightson, popularly known as Kaladkaren, revealed on X (formerly Twitter) how generous Paolo Ballesteros…
Albay mulls increasing fund allocation for agri as preparation for ‘Super El Niño’
NAGA CITY – The looming threat of “Super El Niño” and its possible impact on agriculture and fisheries has prompted the Albay provincial government to plan to…
GSIS expands benefits, digital services for over 600,000 pensioners
The Government Service Insurance System has expanded benefits and digital services for more than 600,000 pensioners nationwide as the country observes Filipino…
Globe flags investment hit from cable theft
Globe Telecom Inc. warned that widespread theft of telecommunications equipment is eating into network investments, as funds intended for expansion and…
BOC-NAIA seizes P496.4M shabu hidden in machinery
The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport intercepted 73.002 kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱496.413 million concealed inside…
DHSUD opens National Shelter Month with 4PH housing awards
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development opened National Shelter Month 2026 on Monday with the awarding of land titles and housing…
ARTHALAND maps portfolio growth after P2.15-B raise
ARTHALAND Corp. is preparing to nearly double its property portfolio over the next decade after raising P2.15 billion from a preferred share offering, giving…
PNP reports 29.75% drop in focus crimes in Q3
The Philippine National Police recorded a 29.75 percent decline in eight focus crimes nationwide from July to September 2026 compared with the same period last…
DSWD rolls out cash aid for 1,600 Iloilo sugar workers hit by RSSI
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has begun distributing emergency cash assistance to 1,600 sugarcane farmers and farm workers in Passi City,…
ERC narrows no-disconnection shield
Electricity consumers using up to 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month will remain protected from service disconnections until the end of the year, as the Energy…
Marcos recalls childhood days playing with informal settler children in San Juan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recalled spending part of his childhood playing with children from an informal settler community near their former home in San…
QC raises public school teachers’ monthly allowance to P2,000 in 2027
The Quezon City government will increase the monthly supplemental allowance of public school teachers to P2,000 beginning in 2027, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced…
Transport groups seek safeguards as NCAP resumes
Transport and commuter groups on Monday called for clear rules, safeguards and an accessible process for contesting erroneous citations as the No Contact…
Tinio blasts P77.86B BARSc ‘pork-type amendments’
“While teachers are violated and harassed, the pockets of corrupt officials get heavier.”
Comelec perpetually disqualifies Isabela candidate over SOCE violations
The Commission on Elections has perpetually disqualified an Isabela candidate from holding public office after finding that he repeatedly failed to file his…
14 infrastructure projects set in Manaoag, San Jacinto
Fourteen infrastructure projects are scheduled for implementation this year in Manaoag and San Jacinto, Pangasinan, according to the office of 4th District…
Impeach court spox called out over unauthorized remarks; Raffy Tulfo calls for sanction
Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo called on the Senate impeachment court on Monday to reprimand its spokesperson for recurring unauthorized statements that appeared to…
CTAP to protest, stop ops over empty-container woes
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is set to launch protest activities Tuesday, including a possible halt of operations, over…
Concerts lift SM property traffic as venue visits surge 52%
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is seeing stronger traffic across its properties as demand for concerts, sporting events, and family shows pushed attendance at its…
Panelo: Bribery article drop may reflect weak case
Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Monday said the House prosecution may be moving to drop the bribery article in her impeachment case because it considers…
Driver of overturned oil tanker truck in Cam. Sur found
NAGA CITY – The driver of the oil tanker truck that overturned on the national highway in Libmanan, Camarines Sur last Saturday, 3 October, was finally found…
Sara camp: China funding claims lack evidence
Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Monday rejected former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s allegations that the Vice President and her husband received…
Converge limits impact of Singapore cable outage
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. limited the impact of a submarine cable disruption between the Philippines and Singapore after shifting traffic to alternative…
DBM: Infrastructure spending still down 36 percent
Infrastructure spending remained sharply below year-ago levels in the first seven months of 2026, with the government’s July outlays showing only a marginal…
Ombudsman backs creation of in-house enforcement service
The Office of the Ombudsman is supporting the creation of its own law enforcement service, saying the proposed unit would allow the anti-graft body to conduct…
SC delegation visits Fortinet HQ for cybersecurity, AI talks
A Supreme Court delegation led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo visited Fortinet’s headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, from 29 to 30 September for…
Comelec to adopt four-day workweek starting November
The Commission on Elections will implement a four-day workweek beginning in November as part of its energy-saving measures, Comelec Chairman George Erwin…
Panelo flags ‘misleading’ AMLC raw data in impeach trial
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday questioned the reliability of Anti-Money Laundering Council records presented in her impeachment trial,…
Legarda renews push for systems-based anti-corruption reforms
Sen. Loren Legarda has renewed her push for systems-based anti-corruption reforms through Senate Bill No. 523, or the proposed Tapat na Paglilingkod Act.
Bangsamoro groups urge Marcos, Murad to sign Exit Agreement by 23 December
A coalition of 10 Bangsamoro civil society organizations is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Moro Islamic Liberation Front Chairman Murad Ebrahim to…
ERC clears grid link for Isabela solar
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has cleared the development of a dedicated transmission facility for a 33.831-megawatt peak solar project in Isabela,…
Plastic ban no silver bullet for marine litter — SPS
“It’s not black and white that if you just ban plastic, it will solve all the problems. Actually, it can create new problems.”
Pilmico to build new feedmill in Cebu
Pilmico, the agribusiness arm of Aboitiz Foods, is expanding its manufacturing network in the Visayas with a new feedmill at the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate…
Velascos skip NBI appearance, send lawyers
Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, did not personally appear before the National Bureau of Investigation on Monday, 5 October,…
Duterte defense warns legal action, loses bid to block AMLC chief
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte warned of possible legal action against those who violate her rights as it sought to block the testimony of…
High power costs shorten solar payback
High electricity prices in the country are making rooftop solar increasingly economical for households and businesses, shortening the time needed to recover…
Thailand rethinks its welcome for foreign investment
Thailand is tightening scrutiny of foreign-linked businesses, property ownership and long-term stays as growing international investment in popular tourist…
Industry groups seek tougher enforcement of product standards
Industry and consumer groups are calling for stronger enforcement of mandatory product standards, citing concerns over substandard goods, delayed action on…
Marcos vows more benefits, career opportunities for teachers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to continue expanding benefits and career opportunities for teachers as the country marked National Teachers’…
Man stabbed over debt dispute in Antipolo
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — A 44-year-old man was injured after he was allegedly stabbed during a dispute over an unpaid debt in Barangay San Luis here Sunday…
DBP invites investors to RTB 32 offering
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is urging the public to invest in the government’s latest Retail Treasury Bond offering, which carries a 6.875…
Man nabbed with Uzi-type gun in Laguna
SANTA MARIA, Laguna — Police arrested a man and recovered an Uzi-type firearm after responding to a reported trespassing incident in Barangay Tungkod late…
Motorcyclist killed in Bacoor road crash
BACOOR CITY, Cavite — A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after being run over by a water tanker along Marcos Alvarez Avenue here early Saturday, police…
Man found dead inside vehicle in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY — Police are investigating the death of a man found inside a parked vehicle along Marcos Highway on Monday morning, 5 October.
Philippines eyes Asia clinical research hub status
The Philippines is positioning itself as a regional center for clinical research and life sciences investments as the government expands its partnership with…
PNP defends response to teachers’ protest near Malacañang
The Philippine National Police on Monday defended the actions of police personnel deployed during a teachers’ protest near Malacañang, saying security measures…
P5.19M undocumented meat seized in Pasay
Authorities confiscated around 11.5 metric tons of undocumented imported meat products worth approximately P5.19 million during a joint enforcement operation…
PLDT, Smart unify loyalty programs with Capillary
PLDT Inc. and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. are consolidating their loyalty programs into a single platform as they seek to deliver more…
Comelec sets Naga HUC plebiscite on 21 November
The Commission on Elections will hold a plebiscite in Naga City on 21 November to determine whether residents will ratify the city’s conversion into a highly…
Repairs hit Burnham Lake walkway weeks after reopening
BAGUIO CITY — Repair works are underway along portions of the Burnham Lake walkway barely more than a month after the rehabilitated area reopened to the public.
PNP chief lauds Maritime Group after suspected blast-fishing encounter near Pag-asa
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday lauded Maritime Group personnel for their active role in protecting the…
NCRPO arrests 13 alleged TBS personalities since 2024
The National Capital Region Police Office has arrested 13 people allegedly associated with True Brown Style from August 2024 to 28 September 2026, police said.
House prosecution to verify Trillanes claims vs Sara Duterte through bank, AMLC records
The House prosecution panel will verify former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte using official bank, Anti-Money…
EEI tightens oversight of buildings, engineering units
EEI Corp. is consolidating leadership across its buildings and engineering operations as part of a management reshuffle to strengthen accountability from…
Go pushes wage hikes outside Metro Manila
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for wage increases outside Metro Manila as the Department of Labor and Employment said new minimum wage adjustments are being…
Enchanted Kingdom marks 31st anniversary with upgraded Agila attraction
Enchanted Kingdom is marking its 31st anniversary this October with new enhancements to its Agila The EKsperience: Saribuhay attraction, along with concerts, a…
Go pushes wage hikes beyond Metro Manila
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go is urging labor officials to pursue wage increases outside Metro Manila, saying workers in other regions are also struggling with…
BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has updated its procedures for tax credit and refund claims, clarifying where taxpayers should file applications and which…
Araneta City wins two Asian Experience Awards
Araneta City received two honors at the Asian Experience Awards 2026 in Singapore on 1 October for its mobile rewards platform and wine education program.
PNP steps up operations vs POGOs, online scams
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered police chiefs and unit commanders to intensify intelligence operations and…
Metro cops on heightened security around critical government facilities
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Officer-in-Charge Police Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano has directed all police units in Metro Manila to…
3,400 students undergo training against radicalization, violent extremism
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Some 3,400 students of Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, underwent awareness training on radicalization and…
US-bound passenger with multiple warrants nabbed at NAIA
A 76-year-old woman with multiple alias warrants of arrest bound for California, USA was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in…
One of two missing jeepney passengers recovered in Rosario
One of the two missing passengers of a jeepney that was swept by strong currents of the Paninsingin River was recovered at Barangay Colongan in the town of…
Bishop seeks roadmap to move Semirara beyond coal
San Jose de Antique Bishop Marvyn Maceda has called for Semirara Island to transition away from coal mining and undergo healing from fossil fuel extraction.
Tarlakenyong nagpaputok, sa selda ang pasok
Arestado ang isang lalaki pagkatapos magpaputok ng kanyang baril sa Bypass Road, Tarlac City nitong 3 Oktubre 2026, na nagresulta sa pagkakasugat ng tatlong…
DPWH CHECKS ROXAS BOULEVARD DRAINAGE WORKS
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspects drainage upgrades along Roxas Boulevard Service Road in Manila on Monday, 5 October. The project aims to improve…
Philippine serpent eagle rescued in Subic
A Philippine Serpent Eagle (𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘴) was rescued at Barangay Matain in the town of Subic, Zambales.
LPG price surge squeezes small eateries
The margins of small neighborhood eateries are being squeezed by rising liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, with operators warning that they may eventually…
Gazini Ganados takes pageant poise to Paris Fashion Week
From commanding the pageant stage to making her presence felt on an international fashion runway, Gazini Ganados continues to prove that her signature walk can…
Liza Soberano finds her own identity beyond LizQuen
Liza Soberano is looking back on one of the most defining chapters of her career with a mix of gratitude and perspective as she continues to establish a life…
Dennis Trillo hopes for second chance with Patrick Garcia
Dennis Trillo is choosing reconciliation over resentment as he expressed his willingness to settle his differences with fellow actor Patrick Garcia.
Gelli de Belen clarifies comments on Jennylyn-Patrick issue
Gelli de Belen has clarified that her comments regarding the issue involving former couple Jennylyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia were never intended to take…
KZ Tandingan shares secret to strong marriage with TJ Monterde
For KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde, a strong marriage does not mean avoiding disagreements altogether. Instead, it means learning when to set emotions aside,…
Miss Asia Pacific International bets take on Kawasan Falls
The candidates of Misas Asia Pacific International 2026 traded the glamour of the pageant stage for an exciting encounter with nature as they explored the…
AboitizPower trims oil-fired assets with power barge sale
Aboitiz Power Corp. has reduced its portfolio of oil-fired generating assets after selling two mothballed power barges to MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE…
NBI probes officials over Zamboanga Sibugay POGO hubs
The possible involvement of government officials who allowed the operations of two raided Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in Zamboanga Sibugay is…
Hundreds of schools to shut Monday as student protests rock France
Up to 500 schools across France will be totally or partly closed on Monday because of a wave of student protests that has shaken the country, the education…
Stars shine as Golden Screen Awards makes grand comeback
It was a night filled with familiar faces, celebrated names and some of Philippine entertainment’s most respected talents as the Golden Screen Awards returned…
Four killed, four injured in suspected grenade blast in Isabela
Four people, including three children, were killed and four other children were injured when a suspected rifle grenade exploded in Barangay Sinamar on Sunday…
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