Prosecution: VP Sara's camp first witness 'weak, inconsistent'
The House Prosecution Panel expressed belief that the first witness that was presented by the lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte was unable to disprove…
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Senators unite, press Marcos to declare state of calamity to mobilize aid for Super El Niño-hit areas
Rival blocs in the Senate have joined forces to urge President Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity in areas projected to be hit hardest by the drought…
BI intercepts 'phantom citizen' linked to double murder at NAIA
Another Chinese national allegedly involved in the fraudulent acquisition and use of a Filipino identity was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)…
NGCP advances battery storage ahead of El Niño
Battery storage initiative aims to ease power supply constraints, strengthen grid reliability and prepare for the possible impact of El Niño in 2027.
Pokwang-led ‘2 Valid IDs’ hits P100-M milestone
The Pokwang-starrer reached the milestone after opening in more than 125 cinemas nationwide on 14 October.
Makabayan: Recall budget, dismantle lump sums
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc formally filed a resolution at the House of Representatives seeking to recall the its version of the fiscal blueprint,…
PHL firms face trust crisis over pricing
Philippine businesses are facing mounting pressure to justify their prices and deliver better value, as a nationwide study found that high costs, hidden…
SEC orders system-wide audit after data breach
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a system-wide security audit and tightening safeguards across its digital platforms following a data…
Manila Water puts 33 reservoirs on drought alert
Manila Water has put its 33 reservoirs on heightened drought preparedness to safeguard water supply as a prolonged El Niño threatens to strain resources and…
‘You’re special’ — Gehlee comforts emotional Bela Arcal after maiden 'PBB' nomination night
Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0 housemate Gehlee Dangca comforted fellow housemate Bela Arcal, who became emotional following the show's first nomination night…
Bishops oppose casino opening in Boracay
Bishops of Western Visayas and Romblon on Monday, 9 November, expressed opposition to the opening of a casino on Boracay island in Malay, Aklan.
'The Nutcracker' gets a Filipino makeover
Ayala Land's production gives Tchaikovsky's classic a pastel-colored visual treatment, with physical sets and props instead of digital backdrops, at Samsung…
Anne Curtis beams with pride as daughter Dahlia shines in first recital
Actress and television host Anne Curtis experienced another unforgettable milestone in motherhood as her six-year-old daughter, Dahlia Amélie, took the stage…
No ‘pork, insertions’ in House-version of the budget — Garcia
Bataan 2nd District Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia debunked claims from critics of the approved version of the 2027 budget at the House of Representatives,…
Imelda Schweighart fires back at Wilbert Tolentino over leaked messages
Miss Earth Philippines 2016 Imelda Schweighart hit back at businessman Wilbert Tolentino after he posted screenshots of their private exchanges from 10 years…
Robredo says it's final: 'I'm not running for any nat'l post'
Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo said she decided to no longer pursue any national post, including the presidency, in the future even before she ran…
Front-of-pack warning labels push to protect Filipino from unhealthy food products
Health advocates, patient groups and government representatives gathered at a mass media campaign launch on Monday to demand the implementation of…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over links to alleged China spy operation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny over his reported relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed who was allegedly…
4 DPWH officials relieved due to alleged corruption
Four officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been relieved from their posts due to allegations of corruption, the department…
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30 vendors in Pasay City to receive aid amid temporary closure for ASEAN Summit — DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Monday that it will extend up to ₱10,000 in cash assistance and Family Food Packs (FFPs) to 30…
David Licauco takes the top position in Hybrid Games
Aside from being known as the Pambansang Ginoo, actor David Licauco has earned another fitting moniker: Mister Number One. He recently topped the men’s solo…
Bagyong Samuel, pumasok na sa PAR; mga pag-ulan, asahan sa ilang bahagi ng bansa
Pumasok na sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) ang Bagyong Cempaka bandang alas-8:40 ng umaga nitong Lunes, Nobyembre 9, at binigyan ito ng lokal na…
Workers seek pay for ASEAN-related business shutdowns
A labor group has called for an investigation into reports that businesses in Pasay City have been forced to suspend operations because of security…
Romualdez staff ‘on call’ not ‘24/7’ at QC Jail — warden
The warden of the New Quezon City Jail – Male Dormitory clarified on Monday that the staff of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was allowed by their office…
Restaurant on Sara-declared residential lot raises questions in impeachment trial
A Davao City restaurant operating on a property declared as residential in Vice President Sara Duterte’s asset disclosure drew scrutiny in her impeachment…
Cordillera vegetable farmers to press government for fair prices, support
BAGUIO CITY — Vegetable farmers and gardeners from the Cordillera region will hold a series of protests and dialogues in Metro Manila on 10 and 11 November to…
DOE announces P16.80 fuel price rollback
Motorists will see a sharp drop in fuel prices beginning 10 November, with gasoline prices set to fall by P16.80 per liter, following easing concerns over the…
AFAD to highlight gun safety at firearms expo
Firearms dealers are set to showcase their products at a five-day expo from November 18 to 22, with the industry also pushing gun-safety training and tighter…
Park Bo-gum earns hairstyling certification after second attempt
South Korean heartthrob Park Bo-gum has proven that his talents extend far beyond acting after successfully obtaining a national technical qualification in…
Cristy Fermin appears at NBI to face cyber libel complaint
Showbiz commentator Cristy Fermin appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday, 9 November, in connection with a cyberlibel complaint…
American NPO provides batteries, chargers to fisherfolk in Zambales, Bataan
Subic Bay Freeport – A United States nonprofit organization (NPO) has provided operational supplies supplies such as marine batteries and heavy-duty chargers…
SexBomb’s reunion was never the endgame as Mhyca, Shane, and Aifha embrace a bigger comeback
The spotlight may have brought them back together, but for SexBomb Girls members Aifah Medina, Mhyca Bautista, and Shane Gonzales, the friendship that has kept…
Gasoline prices to drop by P16.80 per liter Tuesday
Motorists are set to receive significant relief at the pumps on Tuesday, 10 November, as gasoline prices are expected to fall by at least P16.80 per liter,…
Meralco promotes digital literacy, responsible information sharing at MILCON 2026
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) joined government officials, media practitioners and business leaders at the Philippine Media and Information Literacy…
Assessor's testimony weakens case vs Sara on alleged undeclared property — spox
Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson on Monday said testimony from a Davao City assessor's office official had undermined the prosecution's claim that a…
Marcos, First Lady lead laptop turnover in Pangasinan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial distribution of Apple MacBook Neo laptops to public school teachers in…
Hog industry bleeds P27.9B amid import surge
The Philippine hog industry lost an estimated P27.9 billion in the first seven months of the year as surging pork imports drove down farmgate prices, prompting…
3 nabbed in alleged drug den in Legazpi City
Authorities also seized around 19.7 grams of suspected “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) with an estimated standard value of P133,960 from the three…
P27-B projects under Romualdez in 2025 budget lacked documents — witness
A total of 444 projects worth P27.43 billion were slated under the name of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in fiscal year 2025, none of which were…
Liquid marijuana in vape cartridge seized from drug personality in Matnog port
A 20-year-old Quezon City resident was arrested following at Matnog Port, Sorsogon after he was found in possession of a violet vape cartridge containing…
Focus crimes down 32% nationwide, PNP says
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 32 percent decline in focus crimes nationwide from July to October 2026 compared with the same period last year.
Anakpawis member surrenders firearm to Bataan police
A member of the communist terrorist group (CTG) front organization Anakpawis has voluntarily disaffiliated himself from the organization, while surrendering a…
NBI files P13-B economic sabotage raps against 13 individuals in agricultural smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Special Action Unit today formally filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 13…
SM Prime profit hit by housing slump
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. reported a 5-percent decline in net income to P35.4 billion in the first nine months of the year from P37.2 billion a year earlier, as…
Toyota honors Yulo, Gawilan at Nagoya celebration
Toyota Motor Asia celebrated the achievements of Filipino athletes Carlos Yulo and Ernie Gawilan at its One Team Asia event in Nagoya, Japan, while unveiling a…
MMDA to harvest rainwater from flyovers, MRT as El Niño looms
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) plans to collect rainwater from flyovers and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) structures as part of efforts to…
NBI to file raps vs. 11 over P13-B cigarette smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file criminal complaints against 11 individuals, including alleged port operators and shippers, in…
Carpio property matches Sara’s SALN entries — Davao assessor
A Davao City assessor testified on Monday that a property registered under Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, corresponds to real estate…
Tarlac Province now has 118 newly-graduated Barangay Health Workers
The province of Tarlac now has 118 newly minted Barangay Health Workers (BHW) after graduating the Barangay Health Services (BHS) National Certification (NC…
VP Sara renews bid to visit father as ICC trial nears
With her father's trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) set to open on 30 November, Vice President Sara Duterte is seeking approval for another visit…
Pasay announces road closures for 49th ASEAN Summit
As the 49th ASEAN Summit scheduled on 16-18 November inches closer, stricter road ordinances are being observed especially in the areas near the Philippine…
PetroGreen taps Chinese firm for 2-GW wind project
Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has partnered with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. to advance its planned…
No lavish Christmas parties, Nartatez tells cops
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered police units nationwide to keep Christmas and year-end celebrations simple…
VP Sara: Philippines should negotiate, not confront China over WPS
Vice President Sara Duterte called for a team of diplomats and negotiators to handle the Philippines' maritime dispute with China, saying dialogue was…
Bangued diocese left without bishop after resignation
BANGUED, Abra — The Diocese of Bangued has officially entered a period of sede vacante , or vacant episcopal seat, following Pope Leo XIV's acceptance of…
Miss Universe Philippines and Great Britain share a room at Miss Universe 2026
The Philippines continues to make its presence felt in the international pageant scene as two Filipina beauty queens proudly carry the country’s name on the…
SMRs eyed to meet Philippine power demand
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are being explored as a potential source of reliable electricity for Philippine industries, data centers and other…
Policy risks hold back German investments
German companies are increasingly optimistic about the Philippines, but regulatory uncertainty and high operating costs still discourage new investment despite…
Bong Go pushes better pay, benefits for barangay workers
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for improved compensation, benefits and institutional support for barangay officials and health workers, citing…
PNP receives at least 500 tips on Dela Rosa's whereabouts
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has received at least 500 tips on the possible whereabouts of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa as authorities intensify their…
Los Baños introduces confidential audit hotline
Project CHIKA aims to strengthen transparency, accountability and responsible use of public funds.
UnionBank earns four Golden Arrows for third straight year
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has received the Four Golden Arrows distinction from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for the third…
BuCor chief to erring personnel: Shape up or get fired
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has warned underperforming and corrupt personnel that they could face dismissal as the…
Mercedes reigns again as Silver Arrows clinch 2026 Constructors’ Championship
The 2026 Formula 1 season may still have races to go, but Mercedes already has two world titles to celebrate, completing a remarkable championship double after…
50 Candaba farmers undergo training on soil analysis
Around 50 farmers took part in the training on proper soil analysis and soil management conducted by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3 (DA…
DOTr tackles PITX-LRT-1 congestion
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will add ticket booths and entry gates at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) LRT-1 station to ease long…
Macalintal seeks SC reversal of barangay poll delay
Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision upholding the law postponing the barangay and Sangguniang…
Caprice Cayetano celebrates 18th birthday with star-studded debut
Former Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Big Winner Caprice Cayetano welcomed adulthood in style as she celebrated her 18th birthday surrounded…
Ate Gay’s family thanks Heart Evangelista for continued financial support
The family of the late comedian Ate Gay has publicly acknowledged the generosity of actress and fashion personality Heart Evangelista, whose kindness has…
PHINMA posts P1.16B net income in nine months
PHINMA Corp. reported consolidated net income of P1.16 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained growth in its education business and…
IBP Rizal chapter rallies behind new Chief Justice Zalameda
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Rizal-RSM Chapter has pledged its support for newly appointed Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda's efforts to strengthen…
Robbie Jaworski revealed as celebrity houseguest, not official housemate
In an unexpected revelation inside the Pinoy Big Brother house, Robbie Jaworski learned that his participation in PBB Collab Edition 3.0 comes with a special…
Man accused of abducting, slashing cousin surrenders
BAGUIO CITY — A 36-year-old man accused of abducting his cousin in Bulacan, slashing her neck and taking her to Baguio City surrendered to police on Saturday,…
Czarina Buenaflor crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas–Batangas 2027
A new beauty queen from Batangas is preparing to make her mark on the national pageant scene as Czarina Buenaflor officially takes on the title of Mutya ng…
Ian de Leon confirms communication with sister Matet amid family controversy
Actor Ian de Leon has offered a hopeful update on his relationship with sister Matet de Leon, confirming that they have resumed communication following the…
Miss Universe Austria Victoria Amerson withdraws from Miss Universe 2026
Another candidate has stepped away from the 75th Miss Universe competition as Austria’s Victoria Amerson officially announced her withdrawal from the…
Nvidia CEO admits affair amid China spy scandal
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair as the American chipmaking giant launched an independent investigation into reports…
LG brings a glimpse into the future of smarter home living
LG Philippines offers a glimpse of smarter, more convenient living with 2027 home appliance lineup
D&L sees brighter 2027 amid global risks
After weathering a difficult year marked by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and supply disruptions, D&L Industries Inc. sees a potential turnaround…
Globe tipped for revaluation on tech expansion
Globe Telecom Inc. could see its market valuation rise as it expands into artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and enterprise technology, opening new…
Vista Land seeks more tenants to boost rental portfolio
Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. is looking to attract more commercial tenants across its nationwide portfolio of malls and office buildings to maximize rental…
Tabuk police get first electric patrol vehicle
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The city government has turned over an electric patrol vehicle to the Tabuk City Police Station (TCPS) to strengthen police mobility…
ERC puts gas power costs on a tighter leash
Natural gas power developers will face tighter limits on costs passed on to consumers under new Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) rules requiring them to…
Bong Go aids 70 fire-hit families in Muntinlupa
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go extended assistance to 70 families affected by separate fires in Muntinlupa City on Friday, 6 November, while renewing his call for…
Poor Mindoro households face 10.1% inflation
September inflation for Oriental Mindoro’s bottom 30% income households was the highest in MIMAROPA, PSA reports.
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