Enrile distributes rice assistance to 1,666 beneficiaries
A total of 1,666 residents received 10 kilograms of rice each during a distribution activity led by Assistant Secretary Ana Carmela Remigio at the Municipal…
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La Trinidad prohibits 'freedom of spit'
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan of La Trinidad, Benguet announced that the municipal government will not anymore tolerate the chewing of betel…
Unidentified man shot dead in Sariaya
Police seek victim’s identity, gunman after early morning shooting
Septuagenarian arrested for statutory rape in Benguet
BUGUIAS, Benguet— Police arrested a 71-year-old farmer in Catlubong, Buguias, Benguet, on the afternoon of 28 October 2026 for three counts of statutory rape.
Makabayan seeks House probe into BIR suspension of online seller seal
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc urged the House of Representatives to conduct a congressional inquiry into the recent suspension of the Bureau of Internal…
Puno: AIDA intended to maximize AI space
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said Wednesday that the recent bill they passed which sought to establish a dedicated agency to govern the proposed economic…
PNP arrests high-value drug suspect, seizes P2.2M shabu in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The City Drug Enforcement Unit of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (CDEU-COCPO), together with the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC),…
JBC to submit chief justice shortlist to Marcos
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is preparing to submit its shortlist of nominees for the country's next chief justice to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…
Bernardo: Estrada received P573-M kickback in four deliveries
Senator Jinggoy Estrada received infrastructure kickbacks amounting to P573-million from contractors between a nine-month period between 2024 and 2025, former…
Comelec to resume nationwide voter registration 10 November
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume nationwide voter registration on 10 November 2026, following the postponement of this year's Barangay and…
Parcel of kush discovered in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY-- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Cordillera Land Transportation Interdiction Unit and its specialized K9 team intercepted a parcel…
El Niño strains water supply at New Bilibid Prison
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is purchasing water from Maynilad as New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City experiences low water pressure and…
Maya eyes Nasdaq but MVP wants Phl slice
Digital financial services firm Maya is eyeing a Nasdaq listing in 2027, but PLDT Inc. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan wants Filipino investors to get a slice of…
Campaign period for Batanes special election begins 29 October
The campaign period for the special election to fill the vacant congressional seat in Batanes begins Thursday, 29 October, the Commission on Elections…
SSS members may receive up to P8,000 in UPLIFT aid
Qualified Social Security System (SSS) members with monthly salary credits (MSCs) of P10,000 or below may receive up to P8,000 in financial assistance…
Japan urges ASEAN unity amid growing security threats
Closing his remarks, Koizumi reaffirmed Japan's support for ASEAN-led decision-making. “The direction is yours. Japan will do everything it can to turn your…
Donny Pangilinan brushes off Juby’s intimate dream revelation
Actor Donny Pangilinan has played down the controversy surrounding an It’s Showtime Baby Dolls member who drew mixed reactions online after sharing an intimate…
Alden Richards’ condo controversy reaches the Diocese of Antipolo’s Chief Exorcist
The Diocese of Antipolo’s chief exorcist, Reverend Father Jeffrey B. Quintela, inadvertently revealed that he knows Alden Richards and the wealthy couple who…
Peso rebounds, but stays above P64; PSEi slumps
The peso snapped its six-session streak of record lows on Wednesday, strengthening 14.5 centavos, or 0.23 percent, to P64.025 per US dollar from Tuesday’s…
Ex-Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca files counter-affidavit over Senate standoff
Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca on Wednesday filed his counter-affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ), formally refuting direct assault…
US proposes defense cooperation framework with ASEAN
“Next year marks the 50th anniversary formally of U.S.-ASEAN relations, an important milestone, and in recognition of this milestone, we propose that we work…
AMLC joins probe into shabu shipment intercepted in Laos
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has sought the assistance of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to trace financial transactions linked to a…
DepEd identifies over 11 million learners needing math support
More than 11 million learners nationwide need additional support in mathematics, prompting the Department of Education (DepEd) to roll out targeted tutoring…
DepEd taps Maynilad for water-saving measures as El Niño threatens schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing schools for possible water shortages during the looming El Niño, with the agency seeking the help of water…
Carlos prepares cyberlibel complaint against Tarriela, Logico
Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos is preparing to file a formal cyberlibel complaint against Philippine Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela and…
NTC orders 15-day dubious SIM purge
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered telecommunications companies to crack down on suspicious mass SIM registrations.
PNP releases hotlines to track Bato
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday released five mobile hotlines for information on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who is…
Meralco profit rises 12%, P56.6B goal in sight
Driven by stronger power generation and retail electricity supply businesses, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is closing in on its P56.6-billion full-year…
Congress told: Decriminalize libel, cyberlibel charges
Congress must look into decriminalizing libel and cyberlibel cases in view of the recent cases filed against journalists in the practice of their work, a human…
Court grants joint motion to dismiss Piki Lopez petition
A Mandaluyong court has granted a joint motion by the parties to dismiss with prejudice an indirect contempt petition filed by Lopez Holdings Corp. (LHC)…
Stretched thin? ERC seeks new shield against forex-driven hikes
SINGAPORE — With existing relief measures already weighing on power players, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is scrambling for new ways to shield…
Holiday flights face fresh cost squeeze
Filipinos planning year-end vacations and family reunions face another hit to their travel budgets as airlines gain clearance to collect higher fuel surcharges…
BPI sees third-quarter GDP growth topping 3 percent
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth may reach 3 percent in the third quarter of 2026, fueled by a narrower infrastructure spending gap, Bank of the Philippine…
FAMAS clarifies Best Actress and Actress of Distinction awards for Maricel Soriano and Maris Racal
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) has issued an official statement explaining the difference between its Best Actress and Actress of…
PNP reviews bomb threat protocols after school scares
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered a review of police response protocols following a series of bomb…
Gov't delivers fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc
The national government, thru the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), conducted a fuel distribution mission…
Tattoo artist arrested in La Union buy-bust operation
A 27-year-old tattoo artist was arrested in a buy-bust operation in the City of San Fernando, La Union, on the evening of 27 October, with police seizing 0.20…
Mandaluyong offers free rides to cemeteries on Undas
Residents of Mandaluyong City can avail themselves of free electric tricycle rides to three cemeteries on 1 November, as the local government rolls out…
Man arrested for groping minor in Pasig
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Pasig City after allegedly groping a teenage girl who was walking with a younger child in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, an incident…
Makati announces road closures, traffic rerouting for Undas
Several roads in Makati City will be closed to vehicles and converted into pedestrian-only zones as the city government implements traffic adjustments for the…
DA urges OFWs in Singapore to invest in agribusiness
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore to consider agribusiness as a source of income after returning…
Duterte ICC trial: Victims defend recorded testimonies
Recorded accounts of alleged extrajudicial killings in Central Luzon should be admitted as evidence in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s International…
Philippines logs Asia’s longest consumer spending slump
The Philippines has recorded Asia-Pacific’s longest uninterrupted consumer spending contraction, with household spending remaining in the downturn for 11…
SPNEC plots market comeback with P4.98-B deal
MGEN Renewables Inc., formerly SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), is consolidating more renewable energy assets under its listed company through a P4.98-billion…
Five PUV drivers test positive for drugs in Cagayan de Oro
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Ayala opens P19.5-B exit door for investors
Ayala Corp. (AC) is giving shareholders a chance to cash out through a nearly P19.5-billion share buyback, offering a fixed selling price as the conglomerate…
Teodoro to Malaysia: ‘Let us be ambitious together’
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has called for closer military cooperation between the Philippines and Malaysia, particularly in intelligence sharing,…
Carnapped luxury van recovered in Makati; former driver arrested
Personnel of the Makati City Police Station immediately recovered a luxury van reported carnapped in Taguig City and arrested the primary suspect on Tuesday,…
DENR confirms second peatland in Leyte, bringing national total to 28
PALO, Leyte — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed a second peatland in Leyte, bringing the total number of confirmed…
Regional power trade offers Phl supply safety net
SINGAPORE — The Philippines could gain another lifeline against electricity shortages and supply disruptions as the United States and Singapore advance efforts…
17 private hospitals in Central Luzon join PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing program
Seventeen private hospitals have agreed to participate in the government’s No Balance Billing (NBB) program, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation…
Baguio records 18°C as DOH warns of Amihan-related illnesses
BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded a temperature of 18°C in Baguio City as of 5…
Gov’t eyes US, Russia, Australia for coal supply as risks mount
SINGAPORE — The Philippines is exploring alternative coal supplies from the United States (US), Russia, and Australia to reduce its 85-percent dependence on…
DPWH races to pay billions in legitimate projects before year-end
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) must disburse billions of pesos for various legitimate infrastructure projects before the year ends, newly…
DFA chief leads ASEAN aid mission to Myanmar
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday that Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar to…
PSE seals fresh deal in PDS takeover
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is nearing a near-total takeover of Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDSHC) after striking a deal to acquire…
ASEAN unites against trafficking in online scams
The Philippines has called for stronger cross-border cooperation against human trafficking as Southeast Asian countries agreed to prioritize victims forced…
Police tighten security after online threats against Benguet schools
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Police have intensified security around schools in La Trinidad following online threats of a possible shooting targeting two educational…
SC: Workers cannot be forced to retire at 60 without consent
Employees cannot be compelled to retire before the mandatory retirement age of 65 without their clear and voluntary consent, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Teodoro calls for ASEAN unity amid regional security challenges
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday called for stronger ASEAN unity, peaceful settlement of disputes and deeper defense…
Ate Gay’s family appeals for financial help as hospital bill reaches P2.4 million
The family of popular comedian Ate Gay is appealing for financial assistance as the entertainer continues his battle with cancer, with his hospital expenses…
Bato renews SC plea to block ICC arrest, cites P50-M bounty
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has renewed his appeal for the Supreme Court to stop his possible arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court…
Fujicko turns Halloween into an art form
Halloween is that one night of the year when everyone can go all out in costume and no one bats an eye. But behind every transformation are hours, sometimes…
Metrobank named Philippines’ strongest bank for sixth straight year
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has been named the Philippines’ Strongest Bank for the sixth consecutive year by The Asian Banker (TAB), maintaining…
Ruffa Gutierrez thanks mom Annabelle Rama for strict upbringing
Actress and television host Ruffa Gutierrez has developed a deeper appreciation for her mother, veteran talent manager Annabelle Rama, whose strict parenting…
Artist Joscephine Gomez breaks silence over alleged rape joke by unnamed National Artist
Filipino multidisciplinary artist and poet Joscephine Gomez has sparked widespread discussion in the local arts community after revealing that a respected…
DOLE urges public to offer water to delivery riders amid El Niño
Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Wednesday urged customers to offer drinking water to motorcycle delivery riders as the government prepares additional…
Retired Navy officer arrested over unlicensed firearm in Cavite
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — A man identified in a police report as a retired Navy officer was arrested early Tuesday, 27 October, after patrol officers…
Nurse-police officer aids unconscious child in Isabela
A police officer who is also a registered nurse administered first aid to a child who suddenly became weak and lost consciousness at a store in Barangay…
Cardinal David urges Senate to remove budget insertions
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has called for the removal of insertions made by members of the House of Representatives in the proposed 2027 national budget.
DOST-FPRDI showcases DNA lab for wood identification
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — A newly established laboratory that can help identify tree species through DNA extracted from wood samples is among the technologies being…
Christmas wish for new teeth granted through community kindness
A Christmas wish for a new set of teeth came true for Eduardo Cabanlig through the generosity of a local dentist and SM Center Dagupan, highlighting the spirit…
Police urged to avoid victim-blaming in anti-rape messaging
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna — Police information materials should avoid language that places responsibility for preventing sexual violence on victims, Police Lt.…
More cybercrime units sought for Calabarzon cities
Specialized investigators, technical training needed
Driver dies after concrete barrier falls on him in Batangas
A service driver was found dead after a concrete barrier he reportedly used to support a hammock fell on him at a compound in Ibaan, Batangas, police said.
9 injured as jeepney overturns after collision in Batangas
Nine people were injured after a jeepney collided with a sedan and overturned along Lipa–Tiaong Road in Barangay Pinagkawitan, Lipa City, Batangas, on 26…
Bound, blindfolded body found in Batangas ravine
An unidentified body with its hands and feet bound and eyes blindfolded was found in a ravine in Talisay, Batangas, on 26 October, police reported.
DOST-PAGASA breaks ground for Doppler radar station in Bataan
The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) and Bataan Peninsula State…
PAO assists nearly 508,000 detainees in nine months
The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) assisted nearly 508,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) through jail visitation activities from January to September…
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