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4.2 magnitude shake jolts Isabela
ISABELA—The local government unit of Isabela advised Isabelinos to be cautious and alert as a tremor jolted the province on the evening of 13 October 2026.…
Duterte’s 56% trust dwarfs Marcos’ 36% as president’s satisfaction rating sinks
Vice President Sara Duterte maintained a 20-percentage-point trust lead over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in September, with more than half of Filipinos…
Eala, Sonmez swept by Ukrainian foes
Alex Eala’s Wuhan Open stint ended after she and Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey lost against Ukrainians Dayan Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina, 2-6, 3-6, in the Round…
ICC junks defense camp's bid to cut by nearly 50% prosecution's evidence vs Digong
The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III on Tuesday rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s camp’s request to limit the prosecution's evidence to…
Philippines to maintain China ties despite tensions, Palace says
Malacañang on Tuesday, 13 October, assured that the Philippines would maintain diplomatic and economic relations with China despite mounting political tensions…
Ex-Co aide claims P5M offered to recant testimony
PA former bodyguard of ex-congressman Zaldy Co told the Sandiganbayan Third Division that witnesses were allegedly offered P5 million each to withdraw their…
Senate drops 3 impeachment articles vs Sara
The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday allowed the prosecution to drop all Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte except Article 2 on…
LTO suspends Parañaque official's license over road rage complaint
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on a driver linked to a local government unit in Parañaque City following…
JBC interviews 4 applicants for SC vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Tuesday, 13 October, interviewed four applicants seeking to replace retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy…
Marcos vows to protect journalists, fight fake news
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, 13 October, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting journalists from intimidation and violence…
NCRPO foils alleged vehicle sale scam in Greenhills
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) foiled an alleged car sale scam in Greenhills, San Juan City, after a buyer questioned the sudden…
Luistro tells Duterte camp to present evidence on other platforms
Public prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro suggested on Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team present its counter-evidence through other…
Baguio asks patience over Burnham Lake repairs
BAGUIO CITY — The City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) has appealed for public patience as corrective works continue at Burnham Lake following…
Marcos names new DICT, PCO chiefs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former Social Security System president and chief executive officer Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as acting…
Palace questions Sara's swift reaction to Laos drug bust
Malacañang on Tuesday, 13 October, questioned Vice President Sara Duterte's swift reaction to the interception of a major illegal drug shipment in Laos,…
Palace defends Marcos' 'balde' advice
Malacañang defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s advice for Filipinos to prepare buckets for water conservation ahead of the anticipated Super El Niño,…
Sara defense to consult VP on sub judice ruling
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team will consult her before deciding how to respond to the Senate impeachment court’s ruling on the withdrawal of three…
LVMH sales edge higher despite fashion slide
LVMH , the world's leading luxury group, said Monday its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in China hitting its fashion and leather…
Sara defense cites Corona trial in dispute over withdrawn articles
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday invoked the impeachment trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona as a precedent for withdrawing…
ERC orders power firms to share bill relief burden
Power generators, grid operators, and other industry players must extend payment relief to distribution utilities (DUs) to help ease the financial burden of…
Duterte defense: Dropping charges cannot silence rebuttal
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team on Tuesday insisted on its right to rebut three impeachment charges the Senate has allowed the House prosecution to…
AFP backs Teodoro amid China communication row
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, 13 October, backed Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. amid criticism from the Chinese Embassy over…
Benguet town moves to preserve Indigenous traditions
KABAYAN, Benguet — The municipal government of Kabayan, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), launched a two-day…
Anti-corruption groups demand Duterte impeachment
Progressive organizations staged an anti-corruption rally outside the Senate in Pasay City on Tuesday, 13 October, demanding the impeachment of Vice President…
China's malign activities may intensify until 2028, AFP warns
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned Tuesday, 13 October, that China's alleged foreign interference and influence operations could intensify ahead…
Globe urges gov’t to ease disaster repair hurdles
Globe Telecom Inc. is urging the government to remove regulatory and logistical barriers delaying telecommunications restoration during disasters.
Sandiganbayan acquits Garin, co-accused of P3.5 Dengvaxia case
The Sandiganbayan Second Division formally acquitted House Deputy Speaker and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin of graft and technical malversation linked…
Security Bank Foundation turns plastic waste into classroom chairs
Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI) has donated 50 classroom chairs made entirely from recycled plastic to Clarin Elementary School in Plaridel, Misamis…
Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself to support economic growth
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is positioning itself to support Cebu’s economic growth through sustained investments in airport infrastructure,…
JV Ejercito vows independent review of P7.2-trillion 2027 budget
Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito said the Senate will conduct an independent review of the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027…
60 June Aster fire victims identified, 11 remain
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Tuesday, 13 October, that authorities have identified 60 victims of the MV June Aster fire in Coron, Palawan,…
PNP warns Filipinos against drug mule schemes
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned Filipinos against recruitment by international drug syndicates as authorities intensified their investigation into…
Dengue cases continue to decline — DOH
The number of dengue cases in the country continues to dip, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, 13 October.
Palawan economy grows just 0.5% in 2025
Province records MIMAROPA's slowest economic expansion as Occidental Mindoro posts double-digit growth.
Cash-filled ‘maletas’ delivered to 4 addresses linked to Romualdez – witness
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was allegedly the intended recipient of cash-filled suitcases delivered to four properties between 2023 and 2024, a…
SEC proposes PSE takeover of green equity labeling
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) may soon take over green equity certification under a regulatory proposal to make approvals easier for listed companies.
Atasha Muhlach on love, life and the one rule her parents swear by
Navigating the challenges of young adulthood is made easier for Atasha Muhlach, who has the guidance of her celebrity parents, actor Aga Muhlach and former…
BI deputy chief eyes AI to clear case backlog
Bureau of Immigration Deputy Commissioner Atty. Aldwin F. Alegre, Associate justice candidate has proposed using artificial intelligence (AI), information…
SMPC seeks fairer terms in Semirara coal auction
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) seeks clearer, more balanced bidding rules for the Semirara coal mine, raising concerns that the government’s revised…
Vlogger couple fight for safer schools, stricter penalties for bullying
NAGA CITY – When Ruben Joseph Dimaandal, 39, entered the gates of the school in Daet, Camarines Norte to fetch his two children after their classes last 8…
Pamumuhunan at seguridad sa enerhiya, pinalakas sa pagbisita ni PBBM sa Singapore
Nagdulot ng mas malawak na oportunidad sa pamumuhunan, mas matibay na ugnayang pang-ekonomiya, at mas matatag na seguridad sa enerhiya ang limang araw na…
Lucena launches digital business locator with DOST
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Lucena City government launched a Digital Business Locator Platform on Monday, 12…
Laguna moves free MRI rollout to December
Provincial government revises September target for diagnostic service at Laguna Medical Center.
Filipinos killed in 7 October attack remembered
Three years after the 7 October 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, families of Filipinos killed in the violence gathered in Taguig City on Tuesday to remember their…
DOST rolls out water, business tech in Quezon
Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. calls for innovations that deliver practical solutions as CALABARZON launches projects supporting water access, local enterprises…
DENR deploys early warning systems to monitor forest fires, coral bleaching, water shortages
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has deployed technology-based early warning systems to monitor environmental threats, including…
7 nabbed in Benguet drug den raid
TUBA, Benguet — Anti-narcotics agents arrested seven men and dismantled a suspected drug den during a search warrant operation in Sitio Aguyad, Barangay…
Reina Mercedes defends P30M projects amid ghost project allegations
The municipal government of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, has denied allegations that infrastructure projects funded by P30 million in tobacco excise tax revenues…
Ejercito: Senate won't rubber-stamp House budget
Senate Finance Committee Chairperson JV Ejercito vowed Tuesday to meticulously review the House of Representatives’ version of the P7.2-trillion national…
ERC pushes generators toward cheaper reserve deals
Power generators face tighter pricing arrangements for backup electricity as regulators curb expensive spot market trading that has discouraged long-term…
Former Nickelodeon anchor expresses shock over fatal Six Flags incident
One person died and several others were injured Monday afternoon in a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton. The tragedy shocked and…
AFP, BI nab 76 foreigners in Cubao POGO raid
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) supported a Bureau of Immigration (BI) operation that led to the apprehension of 76 foreign nationals at a suspected…
Did Atasha Muhlach just 'friendzoned' Jacob Ang?
The rumored romance between Atasha Muhlach and businessman Jacob Ang remains unconfirmed, as the actress declared that she is single and has never had a…
Negros Power gets ERC nod for P3.74-B grid upgrades
Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) has secured regulatory approval for its P3.74-billion capital expenditure program to fund major upgrades to its…
SC dismisses contempt petition against Sotto over criticism of impeachment ruling
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition for indirect contempt against Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III over his public criticism of the Court’s ruling…
NBI submits findings on Sara Duterte’s properties, Davao flood control projects
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, 13 October, submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) its…
PHIVOLCS to hold first Metro Manila Tsunami Run for Safety on 24 October
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss tsunami awareness and preparations for Metro Manila's first…
P10.53M illicit cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
Some P10.53-million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes were seized by authorities during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in Zamboanga City on 12…
PCSDS holds chainsaw donation, destruction ceremony in Puerto Princesa
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) has conducted the Chainsaw Donation and Destruction Ceremony held at the Palawan Sustainable…
Senate approves bill institutionalizing Philippine bamboo industry program
The Senate has approved on final reading a measure co-authored by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go seeking to institutionalize the Philippine Bamboo Industry…
Cagayan Valley ramps up ube production for export markets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding ube production in Cagayan Valley, targeting 500 hectares of cultivation by 2028 as it seeks to meet rising…
Sara Duterte rules out resignation: ‘I will never resign’
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday ruled out resigning from office, declaring she would “never resign” as she faces an ongoing impeachment trial and…
Duterte cautions public on possible El Niño-driven power hikes
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday warned that electricity bills could rise further because of El Niño, urging Filipinos to prepare for the effects of the…
IMF warns global shocks could widen rich-poor gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East, elevated energy prices and technological disruptions could widen…
PhilHealth, BJMP partner to expand healthcare access for over 80,000 detainees
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to ensure…
No horror festival in Baguio, but fantasy parade gets green light
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Council has authorized the upcoming Baguio Fantasy Parade, scheduled for 25 October along Session Road.
ICC prosecutors to trim down by 253 evidence vs Digong ahead of trial
International Criminal Court prosecutors have proposed omitting 253 pieces of evidence from their extensive list of over 62,000 against former president…
DepEd scholarships seek to build pipeline of school counselors
The Department of Education (DepEd) is funding graduate studies for 230 public school personnel in a bid to expand the pool of licensed guidance counselors, a…
VP Duterte denies owning lot cited in NBI probe
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday denied owning a lot the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) linked to her asset declarations, accusing the agency of…
Toyota’s Tamaraw joins the public transport fleet
SANTA ROSA, Laguna -- Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is expanding the use of its locally manufactured Next Generation Tamaraw to public transportation…
NREA urges BCDA to explore US-led Pax Silica initiative
The National Real Estate Association (NREA) has invited the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to explore opportunities under the US-led Pax…
Suzuki Auto Manila Bay reopens with upgraded facilities
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) and Wheels Inc. have relaunched Suzuki Auto Manila Bay in Pasay City, offering vehicle sales, servicing, and spare parts…
BSP: foreign investments plunge 44.1 percent in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell by 44.1 percent year on year to $689 million in July, bringing the seven-month total to $4.07…
DOH reports 46% drop in leptospirosis cases
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a continued decline in leptospirosis cases in the country on Tuesday, 13 October.
DHSUD, NHA distribute repair kits to Pampanga flood victims
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) distributed construction materials and shelter…
NCRPO challenges Metro Manila cops as reported crimes drop 55%
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has challenged police personnel across Metro Manila to turn the significant decline in reported crimes into a…
BI official grilled on POGO deportations in SC justice screening
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Deputy Commissioner Aldwin F. Alegre faced questions on the handling of deportation cases involving foreign nationals, including…
DOH says risk of plague reaching Philippines remains very low
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, 13 October, assured the public that the risk of the plague reaching the Philippines remains very low.
DA taps 7 farms to boost swine population in Central Luzon
Seven accredited swine multiplier farms and the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 3 (DA-RFO 3) are set to increase the swine population in…
PNP condemns fatal shooting of Albay broadcaster
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., on Tuesday condemned the attack on Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte, an…
Pulong Duterte’s lawyers ask NBI to stop investigation
The lawyers of Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte have asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to stop its investigation…
CIDG RFU3 inaugurate hybrid solar panel system, RE program
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 (CIDG RFU 3) held the commissioning and inauguration ceremony of its Hybrid Solar Panel…
Cordillera Peoples Alliance rejects proposed Cordillera autonomy bill
BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) has rejected House Bill No. 6981, a proposed measure seeking to establish the Cordillera Autonomous Region…
DMW warns OFWs in Saudi Arabia against spreading misinformation
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, to exercise caution when…
Membrane Bioreactor tech to ensure clean water in Cebu
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Central Visayas and stakeholders here are eyeing the utilization of membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology in…
PNP steps up crackdown on online human trafficking
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered police units nationwide to intensify operations against human trafficking syndicates using online platforms to…
BI arrests 76 foreigners in Quezon City scam hub raid
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended 76 foreign nationals during a raid on a suspected illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)-linked facility…
PhilHealth to enroll BJMP detainees in health coverage
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will register persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology…
Noli Eala, 'disappointed' but still believes in Alex
Alex Eala’s uncle and former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Noli Eala expressed disappointment over her 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 loss to China’s Shi…
Gelli de Belen clears air on Jennylyn-Patrick controversy
Veteran actress Gelli de Belen has finally addressed the criticism surrounding her comments on the controversy involving Patrick Garcia and Jennylyn Mercado,…
Rita Gaviola offers P20K reward over alleged threat to child
Social media personality Rita Gaviola, popularly known as “Badjao Girl,” is taking a firm stand against an alleged extortion attempt involving a chilling…
FAITH AMID THE RUSH
A Catholic devotee carries a religious icon while waiting for a train during rush hour in Pasay City, reflecting the enduring influence of Catholicism in the…
CA rejects Alice Guo’s bid to overturn habeas corpus ruling
The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Leal Guo’s motion for reconsideration of its dismissal of her petition for a writ of…
Comelec warns BARMM winners: No SOCE, no office
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday warned winning candidates in this year’s Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary…
Sara’s corporate wealth may face scrutiny — UP law dean
A UP associate law dean said courts may disregard a corporation’s separate legal personality and hold its individual owners accountable when the company is…
CBCP urges protection of indigenous lands
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and other Church-based groups have called on the government to protect the country’s indigenous…
DPWH turns over P48M evacuation center in Lanao del Norte
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Northern Mindanao regional office turned over a P48-million permanent evacuation…
Rovelyn Baterbonia asks vloggers to respect son's grave
A grieving mother has appealed to social media vloggers, bloggers and content creators to respect her child’s final resting place by refraining from taking…
Dr. Kei Rebolledo transforms lives in ‘Kutis Reveal’
Beauty is more than what meets the eye, and for celebrity dermatologist Dr. Kei George Rebolledo, helping people regain their confidence is just as important…
Bukidnon ube farmers secure P35M US export deal
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Farmers in Bukidnon province are set to supply ube to the United States market following a P35-million investment agreement signed last…
Joshua Garcia says love won't hurt his career
Actor Joshua Garcia believes that being in love and maintaining a successful career in show business can go hand in hand, emphasizing that a healthy…
Charina Carmen makes her mark beyond pageantry
For beauty queen and multi-talented artist Charina Carmen, wearing a crown is only one chapter of a much bigger story. From the international fashion runway to…
Camiguin to celebrate 47th Lanzones Festival
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The provincial government of Camiguin, a popular island tourist destination in Northern Mindanao, will celebrate its 47th Lanzones…
DA urges farmers to protect health amid El Niño
LIPA CITY, Batangas — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged farmers across CALABARZON to prioritize their health and safety while continuing food…
Laguna mayors back Aragones amid graft complaint
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Nineteen municipal mayors in Laguna expressed support for Governor Sol Aragones during a gathering at the Provincial Capitol on Monday, 12…
MMSU highlights local agri-products at PhilRice Batac exhibit
The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) featured its locally developed products and community-based livelihood goods during the Lakbay Palay Wet Season…
65-year-old farmer shot dead in Trece Martires
Police launch manhunt for suspect as investigators look into old grudge as possible motive
DOJ brings Katarungan caravan to Bulacan
The Department of Justice (DOJ) brought Katarungan Caravan to Guiguinto, Bulacan to bring justice closer to the people serving 76,756 Filipinos nationwide in a…
DOST opens Quezon innovation hub, expands network to 85
New facility strengthens access to emerging technologies, research collaboration and entrepreneurship for students, innovators and local businesses
Verstappen finally conquers Singapore as Antonelli closes in on F1 title
Night falls over the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, and under the bright lights of the city, Max Verstappen finally claims the victory that had long…
DOT-2 urges tourism sector to prepare for El Niño through 2027
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Cagayan Valley has urged tourism establishments, tour operators and destination managers to strengthen their preparations…
Zamboanga cops rush injured rider to hospital amid heavy rain
Two police officers rushed an injured motorcycle rider to the hospital after he slipped along Veterans Avenue amid heavy rain and rising floodwaters, with no…
Pope Leo XIV to be hospitalized on Tuesday for lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to a hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican said.
Suspect in Quirino cop’s killing arrested in Quezon
Authorities have arrested one of two suspects in the killing of a police officer in Quirino province following a manhunt that led to Mulanay, Quezon, on…
Ilocos Norte ramps up water, farm preparations for El Niño
Water catchment systems, deep-well drilling and the rehabilitation of irrigation facilities are among the measures being undertaken by the provincial…
Motorcycle passenger killed in Antipolo highway crash
Dump truck runs over fallen passenger following motorcycle collision with Lexus along Marcos Highway
Eala suffers shock loss to world No. 217 in Wuhan Open
Alex Eala’s Wuhan Open campaign got off to a disappointing turn after she suffered a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 loss to world No. 217 Shi Han of China in the women’s…
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