Fadullon said Lustre might have not been accorded due process
Journalist Philip Lustre Jr. may not have been accorded due process during the preliminary investigation of the cyberlibel complaint filed against him, leading…
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Vista Land hits P24.2B earnings target despite interest costs
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. met its full-year 2025 earnings target with P24.2 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, while…
PHL explores $5B US financing for nuclear power push
The Philippines is exploring up to $5 billion in long-term United States (US) financing to jumpstart nuclear power development and attract investments in the…
Motorcycle rider, passenger killed in Tanza road crash
TANZA, Cavite — A motorcycle rider and his passenger died following a collision with a sport utility vehicle (SUV) along Antero Soriano Highway in Barangay…
Comelec perpetually disqualifies 3 candidates over missing SOCEs
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has perpetually disqualified three candidates from holding public office for failing to file their respective Statements…
Teodoro eyes expanded visiting forces agreements to boost peacekeeping
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday raised the possibility of expanding the Philippines’ Status of Visiting Forces…
Decomposing body found in creek in Talisay, Batangas
TALISAY, Batangas — An unidentified body in an advanced state of decomposition was found lodged among rocks in a creek along Talisay–Tagaytay Road in Barangay…
DOLE, LinkedIn explore partnership to expand job opportunities
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and professional networking platform LinkedIn are exploring areas of collaboration to expand employment…
Anker launches AeroClip 2 open-ear earbuds in Philippines
Anker has introduced the soundcore AeroClip 2, a pair of open-ear clip-on earbuds designed for everyday listening, clearer calls and comfort during commutes,…
PAF alumni group condemns online mockery of fallen aviators
The Philippine Air Force Flying School Alumni Association, Inc. (PAFFSAAI) has condemned insensitive and disrespectful remarks circulating online following the…
vivo V80 brings AI-powered photo creativity ahead of Philippine launch
Smartphone photography is set to get more creative with the upcoming vivo V80, which introduces AI-powered photo tools, ZEISS-powered imaging and new ways for…
DLSU Manila probes bomb threat sent via email
Police are verifying a bomb threat sent via email to De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila along Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila, on Monday noon, prompting the…
DSWD reviews KidSTART-Lite PH pilot ahead of planned expansion
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the mid-implementation review and stakeholder learning exchange forum for the KidSTART-Lite Philippines (PH)…
House leaders defend 2027 budget amendments amid insertion allegations
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives pushed back against allegations that amendments made to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 were…
Sandiganbayan denies prosecution bid to inhibit justice in Revilla trial
The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday denied prosecutors’ motion seeking the inhibition of Senior Associate Justice Ronald Moreno from the malversation…
LTO flags QC free ride bus over defective lights, missing bolt
A bus used in the Quezon City government’s free ride program serving Litex and IBP Road and vice versa failed the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO)…
Ejercito files ‘Bantay Budget Act’ to boost CSO participation in budget process
Senate Finance Committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito filed a bill on Monday seeking to formalize the involvement of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the…
Marquez outlines five-year judicial reform plan if named chief justice
Supreme Court Associate Justice Midas Marquez has proposed a five-year judicial reform plan aimed at reducing court backlogs, expanding digital services,…
Lacson: Bato higher risk of arrest overseas than in the Philippines
Fugitive senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa could face more trouble if he decides to seek asylum overseas due to the nature of the arrest warrant that was issued…
Teodoro slams ‘inhuman’ comments on deaths of 4 PAF pilots
“Unacceptable” was how Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. described the “sarcastic and inhuman comments” on social media about the deaths of four…
DENR denies allowing mining in protected areas of Sierra Madre
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reiterated that it did not allow mining within the protected areas of the Sierra Madre following the…
Pag-IBIG finances over 68,000 homes in nine months, socialized housing loans surge 173%
Pag-IBIG Fund financed 68,514 homes worth P111.29 billion from January to September 2026, a 15-percent increase from the 59,789 homes worth P93.03 billion…
Cyberlibel cases vs GMA 7, Philip Lustre attack press freedom – Ridon
The recent cyberlibel cases filed against media personalities from GMA Network and veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. display a clear attack on press freedom…
Uy warns China could cripple Philippine economy without military force
Geopolitical analyst and columnist Anna Malindog Uy criticized Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.’s call for Filipino businesses to explore…
China can hurt Philippines without firing a shot — analyst
China does not need warships or missiles to cripple the Philippine economy, geopolitical analyst Anna Malindog Uy warned, pointing to Beijing's extensive trade…
NAPOLCOM pushes stricter screening of aspiring police officers
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Monday called for stricter screening of aspiring police officers and criminologists, emphasizing character,…
SPD rescues twin boys; three suspects arrested in anti-trafficking ops in Aurora, Pampanga
The Southern Police District (SPD) rescued eight-month-old twin boys in Candaba, Pampanga, on Sunday, 25 October, following an investigation that led to the…
P102k worth ‘shabu’ seized in Legazpi City
Personnel from PDEA Albay arrested a suspected drug den maintainer his alleged employees following a buy-bust operation at around 6:24 p.m. in Barangay…
Undas exodus to cool spots, beaches looms
The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP) expects an influx of passengers heading to cooler destinations and beach resorts during the…
DND mourns 4 pilots killed in Batangas crash
DND mourns 4 pilots killed in Batangas crash
₱7,500 kasambahay wage takes effect in CALABARZON
About 201,000 domestic workers covered by new monthly minimum salary
New CALABARZON wage rates take effect
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — New minimum wage rates for private-sector workers across CALABARZON took effect Monday, 26 October, raising daily pay by ₱25 to ₱45…
NCRPO, LGUs boost barangay tanod support for school safety
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has strengthened its coordination with local government units across Metro Manila to prepare barangay tanods…
2026 barangay polls still possible, lawyer says
The 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) could still push through despite a law postponing the polls to 2028, election lawyer Romulo…
60 more OFWs from Saudi return home
An additional 60 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, safely returned to the Philippines on Sunday night, 25 October.
DFA rejects Remulla's call to strip visa powers
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday rejected Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's call to remove its visa-issuance functions, defending its legal…
BI serves 335 foreign student applications in Cebu
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) served 335 foreign student applications during its two-day BI Service Day on 15-16 October at G Mall, Cebu City, benefiting…
SM City Baliwag unveils whimsical Christmas centerpiece
Whimsical giant hot air balloons, fluffy clouds, and candy-colored accents that create a cheerful, dreamlike setting were unveiled as SM City Baliwag welcomed…
PNP seeks stronger police cooperation with South Korea
The Philippine National Police (PNP) pursued closer cooperation with South Korean police authorities to improve field operations and strengthen efforts against…
NUP seeks creation of gov’t agency for New Clark City economic zone
The National Unity Party (NUP) filed a bill Monday to establish a government agency that would govern its proposed establishment of an Advanced Industries Zone…
Matibag seeks inhibition of prosecutor in cyber libel case filed by Pulong Duterte
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday, 26 October 2026, sought the inhibition of the Davao City prosecutor handling the…
District commanders told to step up Undas patrols
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has encouraged its district commanders to deploy bike patrols in cemeteries across Metro Manila as part of…
DOST kicks off 2026 Handa Pilipinas-Luzon Leg
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) kicked off the 2026 Handa Pilipinas-Luzon Leg at the SMX Convention Center, Clark, Pampanga on 26 October 2026.
Magalong urges COA to audit billions in budget allocations after SC ruling
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on 26 October 2026 said the Supreme Court’s ruling on the national budget raises serious questions about…
ERC eyes full power retail competition by 2031
The Philippine electricity market could open to all consumers, including households, by 2031 under a proposed five-year roadmap that would expand competition…
BI intercepts 3 Filipinos allegedly recruited for military work in Eastern Europe
Three Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard positions in Eastern Europe were intercepted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) after…
DFA denies Taiwan undersea cable deal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday denied that the Philippines has any cooperative arrangement with Taiwan on subsea cables or other critical…
Diesel prices climb ahead of Undas rush
Motorists hitting the road for the Undas holidays will have to dig deeper into their pockets as diesel prices climb for the second straight week, adding to…
DBM approves regularization of 5,703 4Ps workers
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the regularization of 5,703 frontline workers of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino…
Teodoro urges firms to reduce reliance on China
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has urged Philippine businesses to diversify their supply chains and seek alternative markets, warning that the…
Prime Infra, CCC widen access to climate funds
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) is moving to help local governments unlock climate financing for projects that protect communities and critical…
NBI recommends charges vs. ex-Sara Duterte aide over alleged cash deliveries
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to recommend the filing of cases against a former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with…
Ombudsman probes more flood control project irregularities
The Office of the Ombudsman is conducting fact-finding and preliminary investigations into additional alleged irregularities in flood control projects, with…
Sandiganbayan allows DOH witnesses to testify in Duque, Lao graft trial
The Sandiganbayan First Division on Monday allowed state prosecutors to present witnesses from the Department of Health (DOH) in the graft trial of former…
BPI plans P5-billion sustainable bond offering
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) plans to raise at least P5 billion through a new bond offering to finance or refinance eligible green and social…
PNP chief vows stricter recruitment standards for police applicants
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday vowed to enforce stricter recruitment standards for aspiring police…
DTI assures no price hikes for basic goods until year-end
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced that consumers can expect no price adjustments for basic necessities and prime commodities under the Department of…
BuCor supports bill giving second chance to PDLs
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. expressed his full support for Senate Bill No. 2281, also known as the proposed…
Bato’s lawyer warns P50-million bounty could spur vigilante action
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s lawyer on Monday warned that the government’s P50-million bounty for his arrest could encourage vigilante action, saying the…
Remolona pushes GDP recovery outlook to Q1 2027
Economic growth is expected to begin recovering in the first quarter of 2027 as the government ramps up public spending, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)…
BuCor opens 32nd National Correctional Consciousness Week
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. formally opened on Monday the weeklong celebration of the 32nd National…
Dizon returns to DOTr, Lopez to lead DPWH
Secretary Vince Dizon will return to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), while Secretary Banoy Lopez will lead the Department of Public Works and Highways…
PDEA arrests suspected drug pusher, seizes P147,000 worth of drugs in Kalinga
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Cordillera arrested a 43-year-old resident of Barangay Nambaran, Tabuk City,…
Boying Remulla urges agencies to prevent corruption before it happens
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday called on justice and law enforcement agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities that enable…
Legarda nanawagan ng mas maraming museo sa mga rehiyon
Nanawagan si Sen. Loren Legarda na palawakin ang mga museo at iba pang espasyong pangkultura sa labas ng Metro Manila upang mas maraming Pilipino ang magkaroon…
Angara: DepEd cannot control students' social media use at home
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has urged parents to help regulate their children's social media use, saying the Department of Education (DepEd) cannot…
650 seniors join SM Cares wellness celebration
At least 650 senior citizens participated in a day of wellness activities, educational discussions and community gatherings organized by SM Cares in…
DTI assures stable prices, sufficient supplies
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has assured consumers that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities under its supervision will remain…
Aboitiz Equity Ventures earns four Golden Arrows
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) earned four Golden Arrows at the 2026 Golden Arrow Awards, recognizing its continued commitment to corporate governance…
Marcos swaps Dizon, Lopez
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reassigned Vince Dizon to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Banoy Lopez to the Department of Public Works and…
Dr. Annaliza Victoriano turns pain into purpose
Behind every successful woman is a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and dreams that once seemed impossible to achieve. For Dr. Annaliza C. Victoriano, success…
Silent Sanctuary's orchestral 'Gabi ng Lambing' sold out
Emotional OPM anthem Silent Sanctuary played their hits for two sold out shows in a row titled "Gabi ng Lambing" at the Mall of Asia Arena from Saturday to…
Cordillera schools bring indigenous traditions into classrooms
BAGUIO CITY — High school students in the Cordillera will have more opportunities to deepen their appreciation of their cultural roots as schools integrate…
Jeo Ong wins over viewers with humility on ‘PBB’
Just 24 hours after entering Bahay ni Kuya, Jeo Ong is already making a strong impression on viewers of Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0 , not because of…
Suspect in RPG attack on Maguindanao mayor nabbed
A top wanted suspect in the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan Sr. in Maguindanao del Sur earlier this…
Philippines, Japan, US conclude 22nd maritime drill
Philippines, Japan, US conclude 22nd maritime drill
NIA Region 1 trains personnel on dam safety management
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 1 conducted a four-day training program on dam safety management at the NIA-Magat River Integrated…
Two road crashes injure tricycle driver, damage vehicles in Pangasinan
Two separate vehicular accidents in Balungao and Calasiao, Pangasinan, on Sunday, 25 October, left one driver injured and several vehicles damaged, police said.
Enrile defends CEZA amid scrutiny over performance
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Katrina Ponce Enrile defended the agency’s continued relevance, saying…
Two arrested, P80K worth of suspected shabu seized in Ilocos Norte
Two men were arrested after police seized 11.84 grams of suspected shabu worth P80,512 during a buy-bust operation in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, on Sunday, 25…
Two held over alleged P19K scam in Tuguegarao
Police intercepted two individuals in San Mateo, Isabela, on Sunday in connection with an alleged online financial scam that cost a businesswoman P19,985 in…
Man arrested for allegedly stealing church donations in Vigan City
Police arrested a construction worker after he was allegedly caught stealing church donations worth P23,884 from the Saint Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Vigan…
P1.6M drugs seized in Bataan
Some P1,676,676.00-worth of suspected shabu were seized by authorities during separate law enforcement operations across the province of Bataan on 24 October…
16 stars enter 'PBB Collab Edition 3.0' house
A new chapter of Philippine reality television began as 16 personalities from ABS-CBN and GMA Network entered the iconic Bahay ni Kuya for Pinoy Big Brother:…
Go aids 530 PWDs in Davao Oriental
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go distributed financial assistance and relief supplies to 530 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in San Isidro, Davao Oriental, on…
Rica Peralejo weighs moving abroad amid frustrations
Former actress Rica Peralejo has expressed her growing disappointment with the situation in the Philippines, admitting that she is now seriously considering…
Marian Rivera denies ‘padlock’ rumor
After years of speculation surrounding one of Philippine showbiz’s most talked-about controversies, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has finally addressed…
Klarisse de Guzman mourns death of beloved mother
Kapamilya singer Klarisse de Guzman is grieving the loss of her beloved mother, Esnobie de Guzman, sharing an emotional farewell that touched the hearts of her…
Catherine Wardle bags Miss Teen Universe third place
The Philippines has once again secured a podium finish on the international pageant stage as Catherine Wardle emerged as second runner-up at Miss Teen Universe…
Alden Richards: ‘At the end of the day, I am a good person’
Kapuso actor Alden Richards has delivered a powerful message about kindness, integrity and self-worth, declaring that no amount of criticism can take away the…
Marian Rivera addresses ‘mataray’ reputation
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has finally addressed the long-standing perception that she is intimidating or “mataray,” admitting that her…
Maricel Soriano, Maris Racal shine at PMPC Star Awards
Some of Philippine cinema’s biggest names shared the spotlight as the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) celebrated outstanding achievements in filmmaking…
9 firearms surrendered, ₱37K in illicit cigarettes seized in Nueva Ecija
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Nine firearms were surrendered, while more than ₱37,000 worth of illicit tobacco products were seized during simultaneous police…
Five green sea turtles released in Aurora
As part of the monitoring and conservation efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), five female green sea turtles…
Cops praised for ending 23-hour hostage ordeal
For nearly 23 hours, an eight-year-old boy remained in danger inside a room with an armed relative. For the police officers who responded, every decision…
13 nabbed in Bulacan drug busts; ₱156K in shabu seized
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Police arrested 13 suspected drug offenders and seized more than ₱156,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs in a series of operations…
Sagada tour canceled over 'Panag-apoy' backlash
SAGADA, Mountain Province — A travel and tours agency canceled its advertised two-day tour package featuring Sagada's "Panag-apoy" observance following online…
EastMinCom holds naval drill to mark Surigao Strait battle
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) conducted Exercise Surigao Sentinel 2026 on Sunday, October 25, to commemorate the 82nd…
MMSU researchers win 15 awards at regional R&D symposium
Researchers from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) won 15 awards across multiple categories at the 38th Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDH) and…
CEZA chief disputes claims on financial losses, locator decline and budget overrun
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Katrina Ponce Enrile has disputed reports questioning the agency’s financial…
CIDG arrests suspect over illegal petroleum trade in Isabela
A man was arrested after allegedly selling petroleum products without the required permits in Barangay Rogus, Cauayan City, Isabela, the Criminal Investigation…
LTO Region 1 trains over 80 police applicants in road safety
More than 80 police applicants underwent a free theoretical driving course offered by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 1 to equip them with…
SC petitioned to set oral arguments vs. BSKE postponement
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal filed a motion asking the Supreme Court (SC) to set for oral arguments the petition challenging the constitutionality of the…
NorMin declares 1,612 barangays drug-cleared amid anti-drug campaign
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Seven more barangays in Northern Mindanao have been declared drug-cleared, bringing the total to 1,612 out of the region’s 1,866…
PDEA dismantles drug den in Cam. Norte; P82k worth ‘shabu’ seized
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P81,600 worth of “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) from three suspects during an operation at an…
Young artists' group laments systemic neglect
BAGUIO CITY — A group of young artists based in Baguio City and Benguet outlined key challenges faced by local creative workers and demand structural reforms.
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