Kalinga mulls banning of AI-generated versions of local songs
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The provincial government of Kalinga is drafting a local law to prohibit the playing of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated local…
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Legarda, giit ang mas matibay na proteksyon para sa land and environmental defenders
Hinimok ni Senador Loren Legarda ang pamahalaan na tiyakin ang seguridad ng mga land at environmental defenders sa bansa matapos i-report ng Global Witness na…
Inter-agency partnership launches school-based YAKAP healthcare initiative
Four major Philippine government agencies—the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of the Interior and Local Government…
Ridon on Duterte's claim of conflict of interest: ‘So what?’
Public prosecutor Rep. Terry Ridon expressed that he was not affected with Vice President Sara Duterte mentioning that he was a former consultant of the Davao…
San Fernando named Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2026
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — After placing First Runner-Up last year, the city has risen to the top, officially clinching the title of Asia’s Leading…
Macalintal renews plea to stop 2028 BSKE law
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has again asked the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of Republic Act 12326, which moved the Barangay and Sangguniang…
Sandiganbayan enters not guilty plea for ex-Bauan mayor in graft case
The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of former Bauan, Batangas Mayor Ryanh Dolor after he declined to enter a plea Tuesday…
Health groups seek P244-B PhilHealth budget for 2027
Healthcare professionals, budget watchdogs, labor groups and basic sector leaders on Tuesday urged Congress to allocate at least P244 billion for PhilHealth in…
BCDA, Japan firm advance self-driven cable car plan for Camp John Hay
BAGUIO CITY — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Japan-based Zip Infrastructure Co. Ltd. have agreed to advance plans for a proposed…
Sara camp: Bank ‘suspicious’ flags not proof of criminal activity
The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday drew a sharp distinction between a bank flagging a transaction as suspicious and proving that it was…
Marriage does not make spouse joint account holder: Duterte defense
Marriage does not make a person a joint account holder or authorized signatory to a spouse’s bank account, a LandBank branch manager testified Tuesday, as Vice…
Estrada cries foul over ‘politicizing’ of bare office turnover to Sotto
Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s camp asserted Tuesday that “not a single centavo” of public funds was wasted after he completely stripped his former office before…
Escudero flags gap between Duterte-Carpio net worth, bank transactions
The declared net worth of Vice President Sara Duterte and Atty. Manases Carpio paled in comparison with the transactions recorded in their respective bank…
Golden Fiesta brings heart health campaign to communities
Golden Fiesta Canola Oil partnered with the Philippine Heart Center and other hospitals for a nationwide campaign promoting cardiovascular health as part of…
Ellen Adarna reacts to viral Cebu fiesta tumbles: ‘Wala na akong maalala’
Actress and celebrity mommy Ellen Adarna reacts to her viral Friday night moment in Dumanjug, Cebu after a video of her dancing and tumbling with the local…
Cianne Dominguez seeks accountability after motorcycle hits her car in Antipolo
“It’s Showtime” host and singer Cianne Dominguez is calling for accountability after her vehicle was struck by a motorcycle in Antipolo City while she was…
AKF, students condemn campus cruelty; urge witnesses to step forward
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF), students, and concerned residents condemned on Wednesday the alleged abuse of a friendly campus…
Man nabbed for alleged forgery in P3.9-M check request
A 39-year-old man was arrested following a reported attempt to request a P3.9 million manager’s check using an application form bearing an allegedly forged…
BIR expands digital tax portal to large taxpayers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded its Taxpayer Portal to large taxpayers covered by the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, giving businesses a…
Lazatin gives police 72 hours to act on alleged dog beating
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has directed the Angeles City Police Office to identify and file appropriate…
BJMP, PhilHealth sign deal to expand health care for PDLs
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. have signed an agreement aimed at improving access to health care and…
Singapore beauty queen Kaia Kwan charms Filipinos with ‘Totoy Bibo’ performance in Cebu
Miss Asia Pacific International Singapore 2026 Kaia Kwan brought an unexpected dose of Filipino nostalgia to the pageant scene when she delighted fellow…
No record China government sent Cale88 P319M — AMLC
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has no record showing that China or the Chinese government funneled funds to Cale88 Foods Corp., its executive…
AMLC exec: Carpio's firm Cale88 could be subject to money laundering case but...
Cale88 Foods Corp., a banana chip maker linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans Carpio, could be a “possible” candidate for a…
Akbayan says 2027 budget falls short of Super El Niño threat
Akbayan Party said the proposed 2027 national budget remains insufficient to protect farmers and fisherfolk from the expected effects of a strong El Niño…
MMDA seeks BSP, AMLC help to cut NCAP scam payment channels
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is seeking the help of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Anti-Money Laundering Council to disrupt…
10 crewmembers rescued from disabled motorboat in Sulu
Ten crewmembers of a cargo motorboat were rescued after their boat experienced engine trouble caused by a detached propeller on the waters of Pangutaran, Suli…
5 minors killed in separate grenade blast, electrocution incidents in Isabela
Five minors were killed in separate incidents involving a rifle grenade explosion and electrocution in Isabela province, the Philippine National Police said…
Torre extends leave, set to return to MMDA 16 October
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicolas Torre III has extended his leave until 15 October and is expected to return to work the…
AFP: 101 Chinese vessels monitored in WPS in September
The Armed Forces of the Philippines monitored 101 Chinese vessels across key features in the West Philippine Sea in September, nearly double the 56 recorded in…
Supreme Court, Provincial Government to construct new Hall of Justice in Bulacan
The Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Provincial Government of Bulacan are set to construct a new Hall of Justice in the province that will strengthen…
Defense lawyer apologizes after AMLC law remarks unsettle senator-judges
Defense lawyer Mark Vinluan on Tuesday apologized to the Senate impeachment court after his references to penalties for leaking Anti-Money Laundering Council…
CoA flags P977.17-M NMIS property records
The Commission on Audit has questioned the reliability of the National Meat Inspection Service’s accounting records covering ₱977.17 million in property, plant…
DOH targets 95% child vaccination rate
The Department of Health is aiming to vaccinate 95 percent of Filipino children against preventable diseases as part of efforts to achieve herd immunity.
MMDA, Manila sign deal for 3 flood-control facilities
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Manila city government on Monday signed an agreement for the construction of three rainwater…
AMLC testimony did not prove Trillanes allegations — Panelo
The AMLC’s disclosure of P319.33 million in remittances to a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband does not prove the money came from an…
PhilHealth scales up YAKAP, targets 26M learners nationwide
PhilHealth is targeting up to 26 million learners nationwide as it scales up its YAKAP primary care program through public schools, using campuses as access…
NSC flags possible security implications of China-linked fund flows
The National Security Council on Tuesday expressed serious concern over information presented during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial involving…
Philippine September inflation ties three-year high of 7.2%
The Philippines’ inflation rate accelerated to 7.2 percent in September, ending four consecutive months of easing as food, household utilities and transport…
BDO launches self-service forex machine at NAIA Terminal 3
BDO Unibank has launched a self-service currency exchange machine at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, allowing arriving passengers to convert…
P45B El Niño fund deployed to curb inflation
The government is strengthening measures to stabilize food supplies and contain prices after food inflation accelerated in September amid weather disruptions,…
Suzuki opens new 3S dealership in Batangas City
Suzuki Philippines has opened a new 3S satellite dealership in Batangas City, expanding its sales and after-sales presence in the province.
Tinio condemns Teodoro over conspiracy vs Chinese-Filipino schools
ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio challenged the insinuations of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro claiming that Chinese-Filipino educational…
DHL sees stronger intra-Asia trade for PHL
The Philippines is seeing stronger trade activity within the Asia-Pacific region as businesses diversify supply chains and look for new markets amid…
AFP releases video of Chinese J-16 flying dangerously close to Philippine aircraft
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday released video footage showing a Chinese J-16 fighter jet repeatedly maneuvering close to a Philippine military…
NBI reinvites Sara, Paolo Duterte over Gracioso cash claims
The National Bureau of Investigation has again invited Vice President Sara Duterte and Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to respond to…
Toyota backs PHL's first EV battery recycling facility
The Philippines is moving to build local capacity for electric vehicle battery recycling as Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. backed the expansion of En Tsumugi…
Go seeks more financial support for teachers
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for higher pay and additional financial support for teachers as the country marked World Teachers’ Day and the end of…
Nearly 60 Baesa families secure land titles after decades
Nearly 60 families in Barangay Baesa, Quezon City received land titles from the Social Housing Finance Corporation and Department of Human Settlements and…
PetroGreen locks in funds for Isabela solar
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has secured up to P1.24 billion in financing for its solar project in Isabela, bringing the development closer to…
Marcos heads to Singapore for five-day working visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to Singapore from 7 to 11 October for a five-day working visit aimed at deepening economic ties and coordinating…
P764,000 shabu seized, 3 HVI arrested in cagayan drug bust
Three individuals identified as high-value individuals (HVIs) were arrested after police seized more than P764,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust…
Lawmaker seeks more funding, lawyers for PAO
The Public Attorney’s Office needs more lawyers to meet rising demand for free legal services after serving 16.4 million clients nationwide while maintaining…
VP Sara belies Gracioso claims, to file affidavit on Thursday
Vice President Sara Duterte firmly denied the allegations of Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., former house speaker Lord Allan Velasco’s ex-security aide, saying records,…
4 foreigners in POGO raids flown to Manila for trafficking case
Four foreign nationals arrested in raids on two Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs in Zamboanga Sibugay are being flown to Manila for possible human…
Phl eyes SAF hub, 1% mandate by 2030
The Philippines is seeking to become a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production hub while considering a 1-percent blending mandate by 2030 to create a…
Revolut plans bigger Philippine fintech footprint
Global fintech company Revolut is exploring the establishment of a wholly owned Philippine entity that would offer digital banking and electronic money issuer…
OSG: 2028 BSKE delay only incidental to five-year term law
The Office of the Solicitor General asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition challenging Republic Act No. 12326, arguing that the law validly fixes the…
Sandara Park reflects on 22 years in showbiz and the realities of staying in the spotlight
After more than two decades of living much of her life in front of the public, Sandara Park is beginning to think more deeply about how long she can maintain…
Lea Salonga stands with ‘Jane Does,’ shares deeply personal story of abuse survivor
Broadway icon Lea Salonga has voiced her support for women who have endured abuse, drawing from a painful story involving someone close to her as conversations…
Dennis Trillo calls for forgiveness, growth and leaving past mistakes behind
Dennis Trillo is choosing a message of forgiveness and personal growth as he reminds people that mistakes from the past should not prevent anyone from becoming…
8 NBI-Tarlac personnel relieved over extortion, harassment allegations
Eight officials and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Tarlac District Office have been relieved over allegations of extortion and sexual…
AMRO hands Phl steepest growth downgrades
The Philippines again suffered the steepest downward revisions to its economic growth forecasts among economies covered by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research…
CAAP suspends Omni Aviation training ops after Pampanga emergency landing
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has suspended Omni Aviation’s flight and ground training operations for seven days following the emergency…
Kalinga farmers brace for worsening El Niño
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Farmers in Kalinga are bracing for worsening dry conditions as declining rainfall and limited water supplies threaten crops and planting…
Bohol flights get discounts ahead of ASEAN holiday break
Trip.com is offering discounted flights to and from Bohol-Panglao International Airport ahead of the ASEAN Summit long weekend in November.
P9-B farm roads to cut agri costs
The government is rolling out P9.06 billion worth of farm-to-market roads across Luzon to cut transport costs and improve farmers’ access to buyers.
Truckers suspend operations over port congestion, rising costs
Truck operators suspended operations Tuesday in a “truck holiday” to protest worsening port congestion and rising costs that industry leaders say are pushing…
OSG asks SC to reject bid to stop BSKE postponement
The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to deny a petition seeking to stop the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan…
ERC sees wider power choice driving RE
Wider electricity choices for businesses and other consumers could help drive the next wave of renewable energy investments in the country by creating stronger…
Truckers push port fixes, reject stoppage
The logistics industry is pushing for government-led reforms to ease worsening port congestion while keeping cargo moving as prolonged stoppage could disrupt…
Cagayan de Oro council backs DOH medical aid pact
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health-10…
Mynt gives retail investors early IPO allocation
Retail investors looking to secure shares in Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) will get a chance to lock in an early allocation through GCash as…
PNP joins manhunt after Basilan ambush wounds 10 soldiers
The Philippine National Police has deployed support units to assist the military in pursuing the gunmen behind an ambush in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan that wounded at…
Regional No. 7 most wanted nabbed in San Pedro
LAGUNA — Police arrested the region’s No. 7 most wanted person in San Pedro City on 5 October over a murder case in which no bail was recommended.
Jogger killed after being struck by bus compartment cover
QUEZON — A 35-year-old seaman died after being struck by the compartment cover of a passing bus while jogging along a provincial road in Guinayangan, Quezon on…
Stolen helmet spotted on Marketplace, suspect nabbed
CAVITE — A theft suspect was arrested in General Mariano Alvarez after a motorcycle helmet and intercom reported stolen outside a convenience store were later…
Farmer rescues, surrenders tarsier in Cotabato
A local farmer rescued and turned over a Philippine tarsier (𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘵𝘢) after discovering the animal at a local farm at Barangay Tomado,…
Carnapping suspect nabbed with gun in Laguna
LAGUNA — A man tagged as a person of interest in a motorcycle carnapping case was arrested in Santa Cruz, Laguna after allegedly attempting to draw a firearm…
Tricycle driver shot dead in Tiaong
QUEZON — A 44-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead in Tiaong, Quezon on 5 October following an alleged confrontation with a man believed to have had a…
Fisherman found dead in Lian river
BATANGAS — A 67-year-old man was found floating in a river in Lian, Batangas, hours after he went out to catch small shrimp, police said.
Ube production gets P300M expansion push
The government is targeting an additional 1,000 hectares of ube production in the first year of a planned expansion aimed at increasing supply and positioning…
‘Illegal’ Taguig reclamation probe nears preliminary investigation — Lacson
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Office of the Ombudsman is close to completing its fact-finding investigation into the alleged illegal reclamation…
Lipa food crew held for allegedly stealing sales to gamble
BATANGAS — A food establishment employee was arrested in Lipa City after allegedly admitting to taking nearly P7,000 from the store’s sales proceeds and using…
CIAC gets 99.56% performance rating from GCG
The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has earned a 99.56% performance rating from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled…
CDC, TESDA hold upskilling of 24 Midori Clark Hotel workers
To further improve the skills of workers in the tourism sector, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and the Technical Education and Skills Development…
BDO launches self-service forex machine at NAIA T3
BDO Unibank has introduced a self-service currency exchange machine at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, allowing arriving travelers to convert US…
Cagayan Valley suffers P4.96B in El Niño farm losses
The effects of the Super El Niño phenomenon continue to intensify across the country, with Cagayan Valley accounting for the majority of agricultural…
Coast Guard ferries students past Batangas landslide
BATANGAS — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) provided boat transportation to students and parents affected by a landslide that blocked road access in Sitio…
PEF sounds alarm over Philippine Eagle shootings
In Bukidnon, Philippine Eagle Sawaga Dalwangan was rescued on July 8 and died during rehabilitation in Davao City.
PEZA investment approvals near P300B target
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P297.14 billion worth of investments from January to September, bringing the agency within reach of…
Transport groups kinuwestiyon pagbabalik ng NCAP
Kinuwestiyon ng tatlong grupo ng transportasyon ang muling pagpapatupad ng No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) sa ilang lungsod sa Metro Manila habang…
Marinduque seeks emergency vessel for island patients
BOAC, Marinduque — Marinduque is seeking a dedicated landing craft transport that can carry ambulances, patients, medical teams and emergency equipment to…
Puerto Princesa sets trigger for water rationing
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Water rationing could be implemented in parts of Puerto Princesa once available supply falls below 25 percent, as the city…
Batangas space tech eyed for disaster response
BATANGAS — Technologies tested under the Philippine Space Agency’s ANÁHAW analog mission in Batangas could have practical applications in disaster response,…
Troy Laureta joins Ice Seguerra for intimate concert
Ice Seguerra is opening a different chapter of his musical journey as he steps away from the familiar singer-with-a-guitar setting and into the dramatic world…
Candy Pangilinan urges Patrick Garcia to settle issues privately
Actress Candy Pangilinan has weighed in on the recent public discussion involving Patrick Garcia and Jennylyn Mercado, saying matters concerning their son,…
Jameson Blake celebrates honors for ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’
Jameson Blake is savoring a milestone for his film “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” after the project received several recognitions, including an acting honor for…
Gladys Reyes weighs in on Carlos Yulo’s wedding decision
Actress Gladys Reyes has shared her perspective on the family controversy surrounding Olympic champion Carlos Yulo, particularly his statement that he does not…
Celeste Cortesi opens up about emotional struggles during pregnancy
Former Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi is counting down the days until she welcomes her first child, but behind the excitement of becoming a mother…
P4-M solar-powered water system inaugurated in Iloilo Town
ILOILO CITY — The provincial government has inaugurated a P4-million water system in Barangay Tapikan, San Joaquin, providing a more reliable source of potable…
At last, Santiago
We do not have to see the whole road to keep walking. We only need faith for the next step.
Avoid political noise, constitutional friction
When an administration is forced into damage-control mode over judicial or legislative disputes, government momentum typically slows down.
Verstappen Masters Chaos to Win Rain-Hit Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia turned into a combination of tyre strategy, pit stops and pure survival, with Max Verstappen coming out on top to claim his…
Ombudsman Remulla flags BOC’s lack of data sharing in fight vs smuggling
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla lamented the lack of cooperation and data sharing by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the government’s efforts to pursue…
Norway eyes partial ban of smart glasses
Norway's government said Monday it wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, citing privacy concerns, notably recording…
Over P870k worth ‘shabu’ seized in Cam. Sur, Albay
NAGA CITY – Police in Camarines Sur and Albay provinces arrested two alleged drug personalities and confiscated a total of P871,760 worth of “shabu”…
NIA boosts water management as El Niño threatens Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 6 is closely monitoring the impact of El Niño on agriculture, including water management at…
184 individuals, IPs join LTO free theoretical driving course in Aklan
ILOILO CITY — A total of 184 individuals, including members of Indigenous Peoples communities, participated in a Theoretical Driving Course seminar conducted…
Western Visayas Hospital performs region’s first XALIF, ATP spine surgery
ILOILO CITY — The Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) has performed the region’s first eXtreme Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XALIF) at L5–S1 combined…
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