DLSU survives UE in OT
The De La Salle Green Archers bounced back from a narrow three-point loss to Adamson University last Sunday, securing a crucial 97-88 overtime victory over the…
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UP escapes UST in double-OT thriller
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons opened the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament with a narrow 103-100 victory…
La Union towns finalize preparations for Surfing Break 2026
The municipalities of Agoo, Bacnotan and San Juan are finalizing preparations for the La Union Surfing Break (LUSB) 2026, a weeklong series of activities…
QC Law Enforcement Board received complaint-letter over police-protesters clash outside DAR
The Quezon City government reported Wednesday that its People’s Law Enforcement Board (QCPLEB) has received a complaint letter from a representative of an…
SC: Budget ruling does not determine individual liability
The ruling of the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional certain increases in programmed and unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national…
DSWD seeks feedback on bucket-based water filter system amid El Niño preparations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday that it welcomed feedback on its recent demonstration of a bucket-based water filtration…
Ombudsman slaps DICT exec with six-month suspension
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for E-Government David Almirol Jr. was hit with a six month suspension over his…
Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over P1-M undelivered boats
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Dagupan City Treasurer Romelita Fonseca Alcantara after finding her guilty…
Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres Gomez inaugurate new Ormoc sports facilities
Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez and Leyte Congressman Richard Gomez are strengthening the city’s reputation as an emerging sports destination with the…
John Lloyd Cruz, Robi Domingo end rumored rift
After months of speculation surrounding their reported confrontation at a celebrity wedding, actor John Lloyd Cruz and television host Robi Domingo have…
Hog raisers declare three-day ‘Pork Holiday’ over mounting losses
Consumers in Metro Manila could face temporary pork supply disruptions as hog raisers nationwide prepare for a three-day “Pork Holiday” from 22 to 24 October…
Baguio's dengue prevention program wins Galing Pook recognition
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City has been named one of the Top 10 awardees of the 2026 Galing Pook Awards for its dengue prevention and control initiative, Project…
VP Duterte demands accountability from Marcos, Congress over unconstitutional national budgets
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to explain why he signed national budgets that the Supreme Court (SC) later…
House drugs panel sets probe on Laos shipment
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs is set to conduct a congressional inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion…
GCash simplifies crypto trading, transfers through GCrypto
GCash is expanding access to cryptocurrency trading in the Philippines through GCrypto, allowing eligible users to register, transfer digital assets and trade…
Senators vow tighter 2027 budget safeguards after SC ruling
Senators vowed Wednesday to enforce stricter safeguards in the ongoing budget process for the proposed P7.2 trillion spending outlay for 2027, ensuring no room…
SC upholds unprogrammed funds, strikes down unconstitutional budget increases
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, clarifying that the government may use these standby funds provided their…
Delivery riders may reject orders during hottest hours under DOLE proposal
Delivery riders may soon be allowed to decline orders between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. without facing penalties under proposed workplace safety measures against…
Newport World Resorts Foundation commits P678M for PNP facilities
Newport World Resorts Foundation Inc. (NWRFI) has committed P678 million to construct new facilities for the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine…
Lexus to showcase electric SUV, hybrid sedan at PH EV Summit
Lexus Philippines will showcase its electrified vehicle lineup at the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the SMX Convention…
Sea travel suspended in 5 Bicol provinces due to gale warning
NAGA CITY – Sea travel in five of Bicol’s six provinces were temporarily suspended by the Coast Guard on Wednesday, 21 October, after the state weather bureau…
SC: Officials behind unconstitutional budget hikes may face charges
Government officials responsible for proposing, approving or implementing unconstitutional budget increases under the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts…
Dizon relieves, reassigns 6 DPWH personnel over Davao flood control anomalies
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the relief and reassignment of six Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and engineers…
DNS security emerges as key defense against online scams
BORACAY-- Domain Name System (DNS) security is rising as a critical line of defense against increasingly sophisticated online scams, as cybercriminals exploit…
Palace seeks SC review of unprogrammed funds ruling
Malacañang on Wednesday said it would seek reconsideration of the Supreme Court's ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, arguing that the decision imposed…
Peso plunges to fresh record low as PSEi extends recovery
The peso plunged 27.1 centavos, or 0.43 percent, to a record low of P63.361 per US dollar on Wednesday, even as the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose…
Revilla seeks acquittal in P92.8-M flood control case
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to file a demurrer to evidence, arguing that prosecutors failed to establish…
Barangay official arrested in Apayao drug raid
PUDTOL, Apayao — A barangay councilor was arrested after authorities allegedly discovered more than one gram of shabu during a search warrant operation at his…
Marcos still trusts Remulla despite fugitive cases
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to trust Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla despite mounting questions over the government's pursuit of high-profile…
Semirara not out of coal race — DOE
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is not being shut out of the government's upcoming coal auction despite tougher bidding rules, with the Department of…
Duty Free Philippines opens store at Bohol-Panglao airport
Duty Free Philippines has opened a retail outlet at Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), offering eligible international travelers an additional…
Army scouts Davao sites for territorial defense operations
The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry (Agila) Division is assessing potential sites in the Davao Region for military facilities as part of its preparations for…
PNP records 9.2M ordinance violations in nine months
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered police personnel nationwide to sustain the enforcement of local…
VST-ECS Tech Summit 2026 presses for more AI-driven enterprises in Phl
BORACAY– The biggest IT distributor in the Philippines, VST-ECS, held its ninth CXO Tech Summit 2026 here from 20-23 October, highlighting the role of…
DOJ cannot confirm Atong Ang fled Philippines
Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said Wednesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) could not confirm reports that fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang…
BSP hikes alone won’t solve inflation, former DOF secretary warns
Another interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at its 22 October meeting would be an appropriate response to surging inflation, former…
Philippines takes helm of ASEAN cement federation
The Philippines has assumed leadership of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for the 2026–2028 term, positioning local industry leaders to…
Teves: Economy stagnates amid corruption fallout
The Philippine economy is already showing signs of stagnation and could slide closer to stagflation as inflation bites, growth falters and a corruption-tainted…
Palace urges rainwater collection as Super Typhoon #RosalPH approaches
Malacañang on Wednesday encouraged residents in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall from Super Typhoon Rosal to collect and store rainwater, particularly…
DOLE eyes launch of 1530 labor complaints hotline
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing to launch a four-digit hotline that workers can use to report labor-related complaints, possibly…
DepEd seeks to strengthen scouting policy on leadership, emergency preparedness
The Department of Education (DepEd) is revising its Scouting policy to give students more structured training in leadership, first aid, disaster preparedness…
ICC prosecutors drop one killing of 'high-value target' ahead of Digong's trial
International Criminal Court prosecutors have dropped one drug-related killing incident involving a “high-value target” from charges against former president…
MMDA to deploy 2,419 personnel for Undas, ASEAN Summit
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy 2,419 personnel for Undas 2026 while implementing traffic restrictions and other measures…
Palace questions timing of Chinese envoy's tirades amid VP Sara funding allegations
Malacañang on Wednesday questioned whether the controversy surrounding Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's remarks against Filipino lawmakers was diverting public…
Enchanted Kingdom marks 31 years with Filipino fiesta
Laguna theme park highlights Philippine biodiversity, cultural heritage and homegrown talent in anniversary celebration
BCDA, Pag-IBIG eye housing projects in New Clark City
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Pag-IBIG Fund are exploring housing projects across major growth areas, with about 14 hectares in New…
MMDA chief confirms Torre back at work after monthlong leave
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has returned to work after taking a monthlong leave following a controversy…
MMDA, UP to study 39 sites for flood detention basins
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines (UP) are studying 39 proposed flood detention basins under the…
45 OFWs, five dependents return home amid ongoing tensions in Middle East
Forty-five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and five of their dependents safely returned to the Philippines from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 20 October,…
Tabuk City eyes fines, jail time for illegal drag racing
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Motorists caught participating in illegal drag racing in Tabuk City could face fines of up to P5,000, imprisonment or both under a…
Four suspects nabbed in alleged illegal petroleum trading in Payatas
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported the arrested four suspects involved in alleged illegal petroleum trading in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City on…
Ormoc hosts national tourism convention, showcases Eastern Visayas products
Ormoc City has taken center stage in the country's tourism industry as it hosts the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National…
BuCor hails First Lady's visit to New Bilibid
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. thanked First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos for what he described as the first…
Minority lawmakers welcome SC ruling on 2024, 2025 budget
Members of the minority at the House of Representatives welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to deem the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional due…
Pekeng pampaganda sa Bulacan, kinumpiska
Mga peke at hindi rehistradong pampaganda at produktong pangkalusugan ang kinumpiska ng mga pulis pagkatapos magsagawa ng raid sa isang warehouse sa Grandmax…
DOLE eyes heat safeguards for delivery riders
Labor department in talks with delivery platforms as extreme heat raises workplace safety concerns
Eastern Samar targets 120-MT boost in tuna production
BORONGAN CITY — Eastern Samar is targeting an additional 120 metric tons of tuna production annually through the deployment of three fishing vessels that will…
NCRPO warns police personnel against moonlighting
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has reminded all police personnel in Metro Manila to refrain from unauthorized outside employment or…
Church ceiling collapses in Maguindanao del Norte
The ceiling of San Vicente Ferrer Quasi-Parish collapsed onto church pews in Barangay Salimbao, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, on Tuesday, 20 October…
DOLE to monitor CALABARZON wage hike compliance
Labor inspectors to check employers' implementation of new wage order taking effect October 26
Rosenda Casaje balances fashion week with empire building
The Gorgeous Glow PH CEO balances international fashion week appearances with her ambition to build a global beauty and wellness brand, even skipping events…
DOLE eyes work suspension rules amid extreme heat
Agency coordinating with PAGASA and disaster officials on heat index-based workplace safety measures
DOF says ADB funds will cushion crisis impact
The Philippines will use $1.5 billion (around P90.8 billion) in financing pledged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund government measures aimed at…
OWWA repatriates 99 OFWs from Saudi Arabia
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has repatriated 99 overseas Filipino workers…
DOLE, PHILJA ink pact to train labor justice officials
Five-year agreement signed in Tagaytay supports continuing education for officials handling labor disputes.
Over 300 EDSA buses face retrofit deadline
More than 300 EDSA Busway buses must be fitted with left-side doors within six months or risk being barred from the corridor as the government cracks down on…
EDSA Busway eyes cashless fares by year-end
EDSA Busway commuters could soon ditch cash and pay fares through electronic wallets or stored-value cards at no extra cost, as the government races to roll…
Why bank scale matters more than ever for depositors and businesses
As consumers and businesses place increasing amounts of money in the banking system, financial strength, liquidity, and operational resilience have become just…
NLEX steps up upkeep of key trade routes
NLEX Corp. is stepping up road maintenance across its expressway network to protect critical transport infrastructure supporting trade, logistics, and economic…
Learn the art of Elphaba’s green look
A theater makeup workshop led by international artist Myrene Santos will teach participants how to recreate the signature look of Wicked’s green witch.
Comelec completes ballots for Batanes special polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has completed printing the official ballots for the Batanes congressional special election scheduled for 28 November.
DoubleDragon takes Hotel101 to Africa with P6.4-B Egypt project
DoubleDragon Corp. is expanding its hospitality business into Africa through a P6.44-billion hotel development in Egypt, opening another overseas market for…
Senate backs ASEAN extradition treaty
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has welcomed the Senate's concurrence in the ratification of the ASEAN Treaty on Extradition, a regional agreement aimed at…
Bong Go named outstanding senator at Gawad Gintong Sinag
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go was recognized as Most Outstanding Senator at the Gawad Gintong Sinag Awards organized by Leadership for Educational Advancement…
Housing units cleared for sale may hit five-year high
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) expects housing units issued licenses to sell (LTS) in 2026 to reach their highest annual…
PNP vows tougher crackdown on cross-border crime syndicates
The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed Wednesday to intensify intelligence-driven operations and cross-border cooperation to dismantle transnational…
P70K in exotic wildlife seized in GenSan
Four exotic animals worth an estimated P70,000 were rescued during an anti-wildlife trafficking operation that led to the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect in…
DENR records 8,000 flying foxes at Aurora Memorial National Park
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recorded more than 8,000 golden-crowned flying foxes (𝘈𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴) at a…
AFP rejects China's claim of US warship intrusion
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, 21 October, rejected China's claim that a US Navy warship had illegally entered Chinese territory near…
SC, Globe launch free legal aid desk
The Supreme Court (SC), Globe Telecom and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Rizal-RSM Chapter have partnered to provide free legal consultations to…
PNP arrests suspect in Batangas village chief's killing
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested one of six suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a barangay chairman in Santo Tomas City, Batangas,…
PNP seizes P6.49M in smuggled cigarettes in Misamis Occidental
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Northern Mindanao seized P6.49 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two…
Man mauled, shot outside Cainta home
A 27-year-old man was wounded after two men allegedly mauled and shot him outside his home in Cainta, Rizal, on 20 October, police said.
Man stabbed with scissors after defending aunt
A construction worker was stabbed in the head with a pair of scissors after confronting a man accused of slapping his aunt in Antipolo City, Rizal, on 20…
DOJ reviews cases of 900 women inmates for possible release
Over 900 women persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) received a vital lifeline this week as the Department of…
Court draws fire over stalled P85 wage hike
A Pasig court has been criticized for continuing to implement the injunction that stopped the implementation of the P85 daily wage increase in the National…
Bomb threats hit Rizal school, mall
Police investigated separate bomb threats directed at a public high school in Cardona and a shopping mall in Antipolo City, Rizal, on 20 October.
PWD shot in Dasmariñas; neighbor arrested
A 34-year-old construction worker with a speech disability was wounded in a shooting in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on 20 October, prompting the arrest of his…
Dating terorista sa Bataan at Zambales, sumuko
Isang dating aktibong miyembro ng isang communist terrorist group (CTG) na gumagalaw sa probinsiya ng Bataan at Zambales ang kusang sumuko sa kapulisan sa…
Michael Martinez makes skating comeback at 30
Filipino Winter Olympian Michael Christian Martinez is making a surprise comeback to competitive figure skating as he prepares to participate in the 2026…
Stars shine at Perpetual Help Medical Center’s golden gala
Showbiz personalities, beauty queens, and prominent figures from the entertainment and medical communities gathered for a glamorous evening as Perpetual Help…
Ben Siao, Yna Uy make Chinatown pageant history
A new chapter in Filipino-Chinese pageantry has begun as Ben Siao and Yna Angela Uy emerged victorious at the inaugural Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global…
Glaiza de Castro moved to tears by surprise baby shower
Kapuso actress Glaiza De Castro could not hold back her tears after discovering that what she thought would be an ordinary gathering with close friends was…
Tatlo arestado! Drug den sa Mabalacat kinandado
Tatlong katao ang inaresto ng kapulisan pagkatapos magsagawa ng buy-bust operation sa isang hinihinalang drug den sa Purok Mangingisda, Barangay Sta. Monica sa…
NBI seeks to question Filipino in P3.54B Laos drug bust
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is eyeing to talk to the arrested Filipino in Laos over the seized P3.54 billion worth of crystal methamphetamine or…
Tagle to lead Macau diocese's 450th anniversary
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to travel to Macau to preside over the 450th anniversary of the diocese there.
DHSUD sees five-year high in housing approvals
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) expects the number of housing units issued licenses to sell in 2026 to reach its highest…
Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement, revenue growth
Netflix stock dropped more than five percent Tuesday afternoon after its quarterly earnings release failed to assuage investor concerns about a slowdown in…
Rosal threatens Quezon coastal waters
PAGASA warns fishermen and small-vessel operators of hazardous seas and strong winds as super typhoon intensifies over the Philippine Sea.
Badoc residents receive free medical, dental services through health caravan
Residents of Badoc received free medical consultations, medicines, dental care and other essential health services during a joint PuroKalusugan and PhilHealth…
Albay jail inmates earn P11,810 from Christmas lantern sales
Seventeen persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) Camalig District Jail in Albay earned P11,810 from selling…
BFAR turns over fishing boats, livelihood aid to fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte
Municipal fisherfolk in Pasuquin and Pagudpud are set to receive additional support for their fishing operations following the turnover of fishing vessels and…
Ombudsman suspends Paoay mayor, OSCA head for 90 days over misconduct
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the 90-day suspension without pay of Paoay, Ilocos Norte Mayor Shiela Abuy Galano and municipal Office of the Senior…
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