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Marcos postpones November BSKE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November, Malacañang said…

PBBM grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced he already signed Mary Jane Veloso’s papers for absolute pardon. READ: Absolute pardon eyed for Veloso, says solon In an interview in Samar…

DTI puts Negosyo Center services online

MSMEs will soon be able to access business registration assistance, advisory services, training and virtual coaching from a single online platform as the…

British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia sued OpenAI in California on Monday, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local law enforcement that the shooter had used ChatGPT to…

Diesel, gasoline prices to roll back next week

MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are estimated to go down next week, amid hopes that recent talks between the US and Iran at the UN would ease the conflict, local industry sources said. They said that…

Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso

This is after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an executive clemency for Veloso, giving her a clean slate.

Marcos pardons Mary Jane Veloso

(1st UPDATE) 'Pinirmahan ko na. Pinirmahan ko na 'yong pardon niya kahapon,' announces President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Marcos signs BSKE postponement into law

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. READ: Why postpone the BSKE…

Baguio readies full rollout of healthy food policy

BAGUIO CITY — The city government is targeting October for the full first-phase implementation of its Healthy Public Food Procurement Policy.

Marcos signs bill postponing BSKE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a bill postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE),

Skateboarder Alegado settles for 5th in Asian Games

Filipino skateboarder Mazel Paris Alegado placed fifth overall in the women’s skateboarding park events at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Friday. The 12-year-old posted her best mark of 80.65 in her fourth and…

Jeepneys, everyday life inspire MLBB's 10th anniversary animation

From jeepneys and long commutes to students balancing school and work, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) looked to the everyday experiences of its Southeast Asian players in celebrating its 10th anniversary.

COA sounds alarm as pests feast on stash of disaster supplies in warehouses

Inadequate management and monitoring result in welfare goods being disposed of or left unused, with some items nearing expiration and unfit for distribution

Sara-Robin 12 points ahead of Leni-Bam tandem - 2028 Octa polls survey

MANILA, Philippines – An Octa research survey has shown that the hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla held the national lead by 12 percent against that of Naga City Mayor Leni…

NBI chief dares Pulong to file case vs wife over flood projects

Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte should file a formal complaint if he has evidence linking Laguna 1st District Rep. Ann Matibag to anomalous…

Marcos, binigyan ng absolute pardon si Mary Jane Veloso

Binigyan ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ng absolute pardon o ganap na kapatawaran ang dating overseas Filipino worker (OFW) na si Mary Jane Veloso, batay sa nakalap na impormasyon ng GMA News nitong…

Adamson, Lyceum clash in Shakey's Super League Unity Cup opener

MANILA, Philippines — A busy triple-header playdate opens the exciting collegiate volleyball action of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Adamson University begins…

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Leandro Leviste is taking care of Loren Legarda’s health in France – spox

MANILA, Philippines – Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste is currently taking care of his mother, Sen. Loren Legarda, who is undergoing treatment for a lung and autoimmune condition in France, according to the…

Luzon Economic Corridor opens new investment pipeline

The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is moving forward with a new pipeline of investment opportunities in logistics, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure as…

PH, 7 countries join drills in West Philippine Sea

Naval vessels from the Philippines and seven other countries sailed into the West Philippine Sea for a joint maritime exercise on Wednesday, the Philippine Navy said on Friday.

We must make truth matter again

Misinformation has ceased to be a system malfunction and has become part of its very logic

PH’s ‘Love at First Spike’ receives 2026 International Emmy Awards nomination

Filipino series “Love at First Spike” has secured a nomination in the Kids: Live Action category at the 2026 International Emmy Awards. The series, produced by ABS-CBN Studios and iWant, was among the nominees for the…

BIR tax refunds nearly double to P23.7B

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, nearly double the amount released during the same…

Carlos Yulo believes brother Karl Eldrew is in 'exciting part' of career

Asian Games gold medalist Carlos Yulo believes his younger brother Karl Eldrew"s time will eventually come even as the latter missed the podium in the 2026 Asian Games men"s floor exercise final on Thursday.

Marcos grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon

[Updated Sept. 25, 2026, 11:51 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday confirmed that he had signed Mary Jane Veloso’s absolute pardon. In a brief media interview in Samar, Marcos was asked…

The Medical City Clinic expands cataract surgery service

The Medical City Clinic has relaunched its phacoemulsification service at SM North EDSA in Quezon City, expanding access to cataract surgery in an outpatient…

Sandiganbayan calls out Martin Romualdez lawyers over media remarks

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday called out the lawyers of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over their media remarks about the court process during his arraignment. During…

PNP reviews store robberies after arrest of AWOL soldier, 3 others

The Philippine National Police has ordered police regional offices in Luzon to review recent convenience store robberies for possible links to four suspects…

Pagasa: ‘Queenie’ poses no threat to Cebu, but rains loom from ITCZ

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local weather bureau here ruled out any impact on Cebu from Tropical Storm Queenie on Friday, pointing to the cyclone’s distant track and its expected recurve toward Southern Japan. This…

DPWH vows to post all projects on transparency portal

All Department of Public Works and Highways projects will be posted on its transparency portal for public scrutiny, Secretary Vince Dizon said.

SC receives petition to void Senate's new impeach conviction threshold

MANILA, Philippines —Former Exec. Secretary Victor Rodriguez has petitioned the Supreme Court to strike down the Senate Impeacment court’s recent decision to modify the voting threshold needed for a conviction of an…

Diesel prices seen plunging by up to P7.50/L

Motorists could claw back most of this week’s massive diesel price hike in one go, with pump prices expected to drop by up to P7.50 per liter next week as…

Austrian Painter horse renamed after complaint it referenced Adolf Hitler

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Jockey Club has ruled that a racehorse known as Austrian Painter has been renamed Merrylegs after a review of a complaint that alleged it was a reference to Adolf Hitler. The horse’s name drew…

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday, Sept. 24, as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister. AFP…

DOE sees P8 diesel price rollback by end-September

The P8 per liter rollback on diesel, P6 on kerosene and P0.90 in gasoline, are expected next week.

Alegado settles for 5th

Twelve-year-old Philippine skateboarding prodigy and Thailand Southeast Asian Games champion Mazel Paris Alegado put up a gallant fight against older…

LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 25 -- Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew Yulo, Juancho Besana, Gilas Pilipinas 3x3, and other sports

Follow along with Team PH's campaign in the 2026 Asian Games here.

Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76. Copenhaver was in the…

Tulfo wants Bataan nuke plant revival abandoned

JAKARTA, Indonesia —The Philippines should no longer consider bringing back the historic Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) because its infrastructure is aging, and pushing for the move could spark further safety fears…

Paris falls short of Asian Games skateboarding podium

Filipina skateboarder Mazel Paris missed out on a podium finish in the Asian Games’ women’s park skateboarding, settling for fifth in the competition’s final Friday morning at the Aichi Sky Expo Hall B in Japan.

Sulu declares stable peace, Teodoro pushes development

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for sustained development efforts in Sulu after the province formally declared a Stable…

NBI sees 6 potential ghost flood control projects in Davao City

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday flagged six flood control projects in Davao City as strong candidates for being ghost projects. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, NBI director Melvin Matibag said that…

Meta shares soar after launch of Muse AI

SAN FRANCISCO, California — Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant's AI agent which presents an opportunity to generate…

SWS: 30% of Filipinos believe they can do something to fight corruption

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty percent of Filipinos disagree with the statement, “A person like me cannot do anything to reduce corruption in the government,” according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations…

Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Basketball legend Bob Pettit, a Hall of Famer and first winner of the NBA's MVP award, has died. He was 93.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to lift deportation limits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to lift restrictions on the deportations of undocumented immigrants to third countries. Last week, a federal appeals…

PH leads 8-nation naval exercise in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines led 11 naval vessels from eight countries in a series of exercises in the West Philippine Sea, including coordinated maneuvers, search-and-rescue and medical evacuation drills, the…

Diesel seen to roll back by P7.50/L, gasoline by P1/L next week

Motorists should expect a sigh of relief in the coming week as pump prices are expected to roll back big-time.

Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years

ROME — Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. Church bells around the…

2028 polls survey: Sara-Robin 12 points ahead of Leni-Bam tandem — OCTA

MANILA, Philippines – The hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla held the national lead by 12 percent against that of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino…

Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for high stakes talks on Thursday at an urgent moment for the US-China relationship, with the world’s preeminent powers divided on the war in Iran and still…

Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 candidates to explore Cebu

The delegates of this year’s Miss Asia Pacific International pageant are in for a treat, as they are set to explore Cebu’s tourist destinations from north to south in a span of three weeks. Many of the participants are…

Martin Romualdez to testify in his plunder case in Sandiganbayan

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez will testify in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan, his lawyer Ade Fajardo said on Friday. Fajardo, who called Romualdez as their most important witness, said…

MakatiMed, Benilde expand student mental health access

Under the partnership, students referred by Benilde can access mental health assessments and therapy through MakatiMed's Mind Wellness & Holistic Care Center.

From Araneta to Baguio: Blessed Fulton Sheen’s ties to PH

MANILA, Philippines — Blessed Fulton Sheen, who was beatified by the Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 24, visited the Philippines during his lifetime, leaving a lasting connection with Filipino Catholics. Sheen, a…

Diesel may drop by P7/liter next week

MANILA, Philippines — Local fuel prices may drop next week, September 29, as optimism grows for a supply increase and a potential renewal of peace talks between the United States and Iran. In an advisory on Friday…

Legendary hoops icon Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, the first MVP in the 1955-1956 NBA season, was one of the game's biggest stars in an era before the league was regularly on television

NBI Chief Matibag says 1 firm got P7-B projects on Pulong Duterte turf

MANILA, Philippines — An investigation into flood control projects in Davao City has been widened by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). This was after the agency claimed to have found projects worth about P7…

Kaban Hotel and Casino opens new Boracay hub

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions. The six-storey KABAN, which opened on Sept. 16, features…

‘Turn what we know into what we do,’ Barbados PM Mottley urges world leaders at UN

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called on world leaders on Thursday to turn knowledge into action, reform international institutions and ensure that new technologies and global wealth benefit everyone. Addressing…

Farmer with ‘shabu’ caught at Ilocos Sur checkpoint

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 29-year-old farmer was arrested during a routine police checkpoint after being found with suspected shabu in Barangay Macabiag, Sinait town in Ilocos Sur on Wednesday. Personnel of the…

Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 25 schedule -- Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew Yulo, Juancho Besana, Gilas Pilipinas 3x3, and other sports

After winning the Philippines" first gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games, Carlos Yulo is back in the finals of two more events in artistic gymnastics, while the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams eye medals as they look to…

‘Queenie’ maintains strength, may become typhoon by Sunday

Tropical Storm Queenie maintained its strength as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Friday morning.

BuCor strengthens defenses vs cyber threats

Personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) were trained by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday to…

Iran’s president: It’s up to US to choose if it wants to end war

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers agree that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israeli war against Iran

Gunsmith arrested in Pangasinan drug bust

CALASIAO, Pangasinan— Police arrested a 59-year-old gunsmith and seized 36.10 grams of suspected shabu worth P245,480 during a search operation in this town on Wednesday in Pozorrubio. The suspect was classified as a…

Yemen’s path to stability depends on restoring the state, Leadership Council vice-president tells UN

The Vice-President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir, told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that his Government had engaged “responsibly and positively” with regional and…

NBI, DOJ, BOC tighten fight vs agri smuggling

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are set to sign next week a memorandum of…

Israeli leader at UN: ‘We’re going to win. We have no other choice’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his address to the UN General Assembly to defend Israel’s strikes against Iran as a matter of national survival and describe the violence in the West Bank as the work of few…

Go global on your lunch break at Araneta City

For its month-long Araneta City Lunch Festival, more than 60 restaurants across the commercial district are offering specially curated lunch sets, with meals…

Comelec awaits Marcos action on BSKE delay

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will decide by September 26 whether he will sign the bill postponing…

Man arrested in QC over theft of 4 car batteries from water company

MANILA, Philippines — A 24-year-old man was arrested in Quezon City for allegedly taking four maintenance-free car batteries in a compound belonged to a water company. According to the Quezon City Police District…

Defense delegates prep for Subic maritime exercises

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Representatives from the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) Joint…

Gesmundo backs stronger SC-WIPO ties

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo reaffirmed the high bench’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with the World Intellectual Property…

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

The walkout underscores the competing pressures facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is battling mounting criticism abroad over the Gaza war while campaigning for reelection at home

Kim Chiu speaks out after sister’s arraignment

Kim Chiu has broken her silence following the arraignment of her sister, Lakambini Chiu, in connection with a qualified theft case, saying the legal action…

Paulo Avelino weighs in on Kim Chiu-Lakambini money issue

Paulo Avelino has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kim Chiu and her sister Lakambini Chiu, sharing a pointed message about the value of the money…

13 Bukidnon LGUs bag Gawad Kalasag awards for disaster resilience

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Thirteen local government units (LGUs) in Bukidnon received gold recognitions from the Office of the Civil Defense Region 10 (OCD-10) as Gawad Kalasag 2026 awardees for their exemplary disaster…

Gerald Anderson expands entrepreneurial success

Gerald Anderson is steadily building a name beyond the entertainment industry, turning his years of showbiz success into an expanding entrepreneurial journey…

The risks in Marcos’ 2027 P7.2-trillion ‘people-centered’ spending bet

With over a third of the budget pre-committed to debt burden and mandatory local government allotments, execution is everything

Padre Pio shrine gains international status

STO. TOMAS CITY, Batangas — The National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas City was formally declared an international shrine on Wednesday, 23…

18 Mindanawons top 2026 nursing licensure exam

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Eighteen nursing graduates from Mindanao landed in the top rankings of the August 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE), according to the results released by the…

DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms

Information and Communications Technology Chief Henry Aguda has expressed his support for a proposed bill in the House of Representatives that would require social media sites and online platforms to secure a…

Murder suspect killed in arrest operation in Bukidnon

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A 45-year-old murder suspect listed as “most wanted” in Bukidnon province was killed during an armed confrontation in the course of an arrest operation in Sitio Lagaan, Barangay…

Sibuyan residents file complaint vs council over mining project

CALAPAN CITY — Five residents of San Fernando town on Sibuyan Island have filed a verified administrative complaint against their municipal council before the Romblon Provincial Board over council proceedings that led…

SWS: 30% of Filipinos disagree that they are unable to reduce corruption

Only 30% of adult Filipinos disagree with the statement, “A person like me cannot do anything to reduce corruption in the government," according to the Social Weather Survey (SWS) on personal efficacy against corruption…

Dizon: Many of new fund changes mostly for effective flood control

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has clarified that while their proposed changes to their 2027 national budget would be geared toward flood control projects, other infrastructure items would also…

Balloon-popping activity sparks false shooting alarm at Bohol school

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A classroom activity involving the bursting of balloons triggered a false shooting alarm at Holy Name University (HNU) in Barangay Dampas here on Thursday evening, Sept. 24…

SEC orders Credladder to halt lending operations

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Credladder to immediately stop its lending operations after it continued to offer loans despite an earlier warning. The regulator also warned the public against…

Zambales classes resume as new road project is being mapped out

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — After nearly two months of suspension, face-to-face classes have resumed at a school in the Zambales town of San Marcelino following severe flooding and lahar that damaged parts of the school…

What MARINA’s system failure reveals about government readiness

MANILA, Philippines — In the digital age, it only takes one cyberattack to bring a government service to a halt. When the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA) seafarer document system was hit, the disruption exposed a…

Hypothetical tandem of Sara Duterte-Robin Padilla leads over Leni Robredo-Bam Aquino, says OCTA Research

The hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Robin Padilla would take the lead over Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Senator Bam Aquino but with a smaller margin, according to key findings from the…

Queenie maintains strength over PH sea east of extreme northern Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Queenie has maintained its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea east of extreme northern Luzon, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. Based on the 5 a.m. Philippine…

P1.87-M shabu, guns seized in Oriental Mindoro drug bust

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug target and seized around 275.55 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.87 million, along with firearms, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia, during…

DTI eyes bigger PH presence at Malaysian halal trade show

KUALA LUMPUR — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) plans to bring as many as 20 Philippine companies to the 2027 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas), expanding efforts to connect local businesses with…

UAAP Esports eyes main event status after quick success

MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Esports is no longer content with proving that esports belong in the collegiate sports scene. It now wants to prove that it can draw the same respect, attention, and energy as the league’s…

DragonFi to test sale of US stocks, ETFs

ONLINE brokerage DragonFi Securities Inc. has started testing a financial product that will allow eligible Philippine-based investors to gain access to selected US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities…

Ridon tells critics of Senate ruling: Here’s tissue for your tears

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has offered tissue paper to critics who cannot get over the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling allowing a lower minimum vote to convict Vice President Sara…

Govt sets P19.16M in advisory support for fuel-marking program

THE government has approved P19.16 million in advisory support to evaluate and prepare a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) for the modernization of the country’s Fuel Marking Program. The Project Development and…

Romualdez camp to submit by Monday comment vs preventive suspension

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez will submit its answer by Monday as to why he should not be preventively suspended as a lawmaker by the Sandiganbayan, his…

BIR digitalizes document tracking to improve services

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is piloting a digital document management system to make its internal processes more efficient and improve services for taxpayers. The Document Tracking and Management System (DTMS)…

Farmers’ group warns pork imports may top 1 billion kg

FARMERS’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) on Thursday warned that pork imports could exceed 1 billion kilograms (kg) this year, further hurting local hog raisers. Sinag executive director Jayson Cainglet…

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 review: The tablet that travels to work

The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is the latest mid-range enterprise tablet from Lenovo. Released only this year, it refreshes and refines the specs and functions that came to define its predecessor. At a time when budgets are…

IT-BPM revenue growth seen outpacing job creation

THE information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industry expects revenue to grow faster than employment through 2028, as companies use artificial intelligence (AI) and move toward higher-value services…

Ahanmisi inks 3-year extension with SMB

SAN Miguel Beer solidified its backcourt depth by signing shooting guard Jerrick Ahanmisi to a three-year extension deal. “Jerrick is a young and talented player, and we definitely see him as an important part of SMB’s…

DICT, online platform execs meet; Discord ban lifted

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has lifted the ban on social media platform Discord less than 24 hours after it was imposed, with officials citing the success of…

China prodigy wins 3rd gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

Nagoya, Japan — China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first two golds thanks to their powerhouse women weightlifters. Towards the…

Human security is the missing link

WE HAVE become exceptionally fluent in talking about national progress through the cold geometry of systems. We dissect macroeconomic forecasts, map digital infrastructure nodes, trace global supply chains and debate…

Gatchalian: 13-1 vote doesn’t predict impeachment verdict

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said the 13-1 vote on Wednesday to overturn the 16-vote threshold requirement for conviction is not indicative of how the senator-judges will…

Cebu Pacific asks CAB for more Singapore flights

CEBU Pacific is eyeing additional flight entitlements to Singapore from the Philippines amid growing travel demand. The Gokongwei-led airline has filed a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Board for the allocation…

First Gen, Oakridge Realty partner for solar projects

FIRST Gen Corp. has partnered with Cebu-based property developer Oakridge Realty Development Corp. (ORDC) for two rooftop solar projects. First Gen will install a 648-kilowatt-peak (kWp) rooftop solar facility at the…

Loren Legarda ‘raring’ to return after treatment – spox

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda is “raring to come back” to the Philippines as soon as possible, her spokesperson Tony La Viña said Thursday. La Viña told the Inquirer in an interview that Legarda will return…

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

WASHINGTON — Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top…

'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers

NAGOYA, Japan — Several teams rounded on the organization of the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday, with Thailand likening it to a "chaotic" game of "musical chairs" and South Korea saying "they deserve a failing grade."…

Lotto results: No jackpot winners in Sept. 24 draws

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Sept. 24, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was…

Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

PARIS, France — An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original…

Erratic rice policy

RECENTLY, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) projected that our palay production was set to decline by 15 percent to around 3.9 million metric tons (MMT) in the third quarter of this year — the July-September…

If talks with Meta fail, cases may follow, says DICT’s Aguda

MANILA, Philippines — While the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is willing to sit down again and discuss with social media company Meta how they can jointly protect children, continuous…

Govt eyeing P30B from new RTBs

THE Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will be offering at least P30 billion worth of new 2.5-year retail treasury bonds (RTBs) due 2029 to investors beginning next week. The peso-denominated RTB 32 issue will have a minimum…

DOH’s Domingo given new assignment

MANILA, Philippines — Health Undersecretary Dr. Albert Domingo has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Essential Life-Saving Services Cluster (ELSS), effective Sept. 21. As ELSS chief…

P229M proposed for EV program

BUDGET authorities are proposing P228.92 million for the government’s electric vehicle (EV) program in 2027 to support the country’s shift toward cleaner transportation. The proposed allocation under the 2027 National…

DOJ, NBI dared: Catch billionaire agri smugglers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation to go after wealthy agricultural smugglers to prove that they are not…

NBI nabs person linked to S. Cotabato shooting, ‘groomer’ in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has apprehended an individual being linked to last week’s fatal campus shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, and another person suspected of being an online…

US gives PH higher sugar export quota

THE Philippines has received an additional US raw sugar export quota of 9,151 metric tons raw value (MTRV) for the period Oct. 1, 2026-Sept. 30, 2027, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)…

‘Sabungeros’ kin backing out of case; prosecutor unfazed

MANILA, Philippines — The departure of majority of the families of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts) as parties to the kidnapping charges against gaming tycoon Atong Ang and police officers would not…

Ex-Marcos aide tells SC: Senate impeachment court rewrote Constitution

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court effectively rewrote the Constitution through a vote when it lowered to 14 the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, former Executive Secretary…

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates storm out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the UN on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of…

NBI chief: 1 firm got P7-B projects on Pulong Duterte turf

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has widened its probe into flood control projects in the first district of Davao City, saying it found that projects worth about P7 billion were awarded to a…

Court awaiting Romualdez’s bail petition

MANILA, Philippines — A week after his arraignment on Sept. 16, former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has yet to file a bail petition for his plunder case involving alleged kickbacks worth P7.4 billion…

The ballot as an exercise in trust

ONE of the basic tools of credit analysis is the 5Cs: character, capacity, condition, capital and collateral. Of these, perhaps the most difficult to measure is character. Character refers to a borrower’s willingness to…

Senate’s new impeachment voting threshold challenged at Supreme Court

MANILA, Philippines — Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez asked the Supreme Court (SC) to nullify a recent Senate Impeachment Tribunal ruling modifying the threshold required to convict an impeached official…

Palawan ferry fire: PCG search continues for 8 missing

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday, Sept. 24, continued its search for eight individuals still missing after a passenger ferry fire off Coron, Palawan. The PCG said its BRP Cape Engaño…

DA: No rice import restrictions this year

THE country’s rice imports totaled 3.89 million metric tons (MT) as of Sept. 17, up 19 percent from 3.27 million MT a year earlier, according to data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). The increase is not an issue…

San Simon folk to local gov’t: Revive waterways vs flooding

(Last of two parts) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The municipal government of San Simon, Pampanga, should lead the search and revival of irrigation channels, road canals, creeks, rivers and swamplands to…

Bohol tourist arrivals drop 22% in first half of year

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The tourism industry in Bohol province—a major nature destination in Central Visayas—is facing a sharp slowdown, with tourist arrivals plunging nearly 22 percent in the first half…

DBM clears El Niño aid for farmers and fishers

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has authorized the release of P6.2 billion in farm and fuel assistance to help farmers and fisherfolk prepare for the expected El Niño, the Department of Agriculture (DA)…

DPWH eyes P20-B fund shift as House debates proposed 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will ask lawmakers to shuffle roughly P20 billion in funding across its infrastructure projects, according to Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo, Sr…

Smuggled cigarettes worth P427,000 seized in Sultan Kudarat

LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — Police seized P427,850 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes from a copra dryer in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, early Wednesday. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12) said boxes of suspected…

Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they moved in to break up a…

Mynt says IPO has drawn strong institutional interest

MYNT Inc., the parent company of GCash, has secured commitments from over 20 global and domestic institutional investors for nearly 68.8 percent of the shares to be offered under a planned initial public offering (IPO)…

Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once visited Baguio City to direct a retreat for Filipino bishops more than 50 years ago.

PSEi hits 10-month low on PH growth concerns

THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its losing streak to five sessions on Thursday, plunging by 1.12 percent to 5,730.02, its lowest close since Nov. 14, 2025, as fresh downgrades to the country’s growth…

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers over Gaza remarks

NEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations…

US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

NEW YORK — Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. AFP footage shows…

Lawmaker pushes national land use law as Senate takes up measure

MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas is pushing for the passage of a National Land Use Act as the Senate continues deliberations on proposals seeking to establish a…

DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing institutional amendments worth around P20 billion to its proposed P643.95-billion budget for 2027, a House lawmaker said Thursday.

Alliance Select Foods International Inc. announces 2026 special stockholders’ meeting

Telco brings single AI model workspace for subscribers

Most people who want to try AI tools in the Philippines run into the same problem: there are several of them, each with its own subscription, and most are priced in dollars. Local telco player Smart Communications is…

Pope urges shift from emergency response to prevention on climate

Pope Leo XIV urged a shift on climate change "from emergency response to prevention", saying Thursday global warming was not just an environmental challenge but also one of social justice.

12 Kazakh military personnel die after being washed out to sea during exercises

Twelve Kazakh military personnel died after being swept out to sea during a naval training exercise, authorities said on Thursday.

Alternergy FY net up nearly 2% at P168.2M

ALTERNERGY Holdings Corp. posted a 1.82-percent increase in consolidated net income to P168.2 million from P165 million for the fiscal year ended June 2026, driven by its strong renewable energy portfolio. In a…

Gaza suffering world's worst ever economic crisis --UN

Gaza is suffering the world's worst economic crisis ever recorded, with nine in 10 businesses destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people unemployed, a top UN development agency warned.

Eala gains lessons from a sorry loss

SINGAPORE – The wounds have yet to completely heal, but Alex Eala is already moving on from her ugly loss to Tatiana Prozorova of Russia in the Round of 16 of…

Group urges sharing of underground fiber

MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocacy group has backed moves to establish national rules for shared underground fiber conduits, saying the policy should ultimately be measured by whether it delivers more reliable…

World No. 18 na si Alex Eala, na-upset ng No. 180 na si Tatiana Prozorova sa Singapore Tennis Open

Maagang nagtapos ang kampanya ng World No. 18 na si Alexandra “Alex” Eala sa Singapore Tennis Open matapos siyang talunin ng World No. 180 na si Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, sa Round of 16 nitong Huwebes.

Calamba wins back-to-back TMT Top Model City award

MARKING its third overall win and second consecutive title, Calamba City was named the Top Model City at The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026. Bacnotan, La Union, was named Top Model…

Kaban Hotel and Casino opens new Boracay hub

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertain Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the…

Study reveals evolutionary history of bats, dating back 65 million years

Bats first appeared in Europe about 65 million years ago, after the mass extinction event that doomed the dinosaurs, before spreading around the world, the largest bat genome study found.

Very strong El Niño may last until 2027

AN El Niño phenomenon is expected to turn very strong and last until the middle of next year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said a strong El Niño…

Budget deficit bloats to P161.3 billion in August

The national government’s budget deficit widened by 90.2 percent in August as public spending surged, driven by nearly P60 billion in support for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), while revenue…

Suspect linked to Banga school shooting arrested

THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a person allegedly linked to the recent school shooting in South Cotabato and a suspected online groomer in Cebu, NBI chief Melvin Matibag said on Thursday. During…

Aboitiz earns top honors at 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards

Aboitiz earned two top honors at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards, with Aboitiz Economic Estates named Best Industrial Developer and Ajoya Cabanatuan recognized as Best Masterplanned Development.

Carlos Yulo bags 1st gold at Asian Games

THE Philippines finally tallied its first gold medal on Day 5 of the 2026 Asian Games, courtesy of the two-time Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo. Yulo delivered a near-perfect performance of 14.666 points on…

At least P30 billion retail T-bonds up for grabs

The national government will offer at least P30 billion in retail treasury bonds starting next week, as investors seek safer and more stable investments amid market volatility.

DOJ vows to press on with missing sabungero cases

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) will continue prosecuting the cases involving the missing sabungeros, or cockfight enthusiasts, even as several victims’ families have stopped communicating with prosecutors. Prosecutor…

Coca-Cola urged to prioritize local sugar amid import plans

Sugar industry groups have called on Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines to prioritize the use of locally produced sugar and domestic production amid concerns regarding the bottler’s decision to import some of its…

SoftBank issues $11.1B in large bond sale

TOKYO — Tech investor SoftBank Group is issuing $11.1 billion in dollar- and euro-denominated bonds, set to be the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally on record as it seeks to fund its mammoth bet on OpenAI…

Philippines gets additional sugar export quota from US

The Philippines has received an additional 9,151 metric ton raw value (MTRV) quota for the export of raw cane sugar to the United States, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.

DPWH considers hybrid flood control solutions

PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday called for a shift to nature-based hybrid solutions in the government’s approach to flood control. ​Dizon said that the goal of the Department of Public Works and Highways…

Retail growth beyond Metro Manila

It’s Friday, and for most Filipinos nowadays, the weekend is for malling. More so now, because of the unwanted effect of the Middle East War that has caused crude oil prices to rise.

McDonald’s outlines $8.5B to franchisees

NEW YORK — McDonald’s unveiled plans on Wednesday to steer $8.5 billion to franchisees for restaurant remodels and technology upgrades as it prepares for an inflation-challenged consumer economy for the foreseeable…

Buncio named deputy insurance commissioner

The Insurance Commission has appointed veteran banking executive Nikolai Buncio as deputy insurance commissioner, heading the regulator’s Financial Examination Group.

Transportation aid excluded from poll ban

THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday that certain social aid programs connected to transportation would continue through the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE)…

Senate OKs new franchise for Razon’s power utility

Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Bohol Light Co. Inc. is moving closer to securing a new franchise to operate in Tagbilaran City after hurdling the Senate.

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ACEN seals stake sale in India solar venture

ACEN Corp. of the Zobel family has completed the sale of a portion of its stake in a large-scale solar project in India to Netherlands-based Diamond India Renewables One B.V.

Xi: China, US should be partners

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged cooperation with the United States, Beijing’s state media reported, hours after being greeted in Washington on Wednesday evening local time by President Donald Trump. “Our…

Relapse

Unless things quiet down significantly in the Middle East by some miracle, the world will experience a relapse of the oil crisis and this time, it could be worse than the crisis early this year. Mas matindi pag nabinat!

Turkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes ssas

TURKISH Airlines announced on Wednesday that it has finalized firm orders for 100 Boeing 737-8 MAX jets, with options for another 50. The deal also allows the airline to switch orders to the larger 737-10. The jetliners…

‘Naysayers won’t take away GCash’s very exciting story’

Ayala president and CEO Cezar Consing has allayed concerns over Mynt Inc.’s upcoming blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), saying critics won’t be able to undermine GCash’s “very exciting story.”

Laguna Lake projects dialogue proposed

SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged government agencies involved in projects around Laguna Lake to resolve reclamation issues in a dialogue. ​During a recent Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing on the…

PSEi sinks to 10-month low as growth worries persist

The stock market fell yesterday to a 10-month low as lower economic growth forecasts continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

Nepal PM faces first big test after disaster

KATHMANDU — Nepal’s rapper-turned-prime minister swept to power six months ago on a wave of youth-led anti-corruption protests, buoyed by optimism for change. Now Balendra Shah faces his biggest test as his country’s…

No Carmen, no problem: Carmen’s Best continues to enjoy sweet success

The Carmen behind Carmen’s Best is now in the United States, and the brand’s founder is no longer part of its management team.

Lacson pushes bigger slice of self-generated revenues for DoJ agencies

Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday pushed for a bigger slice of revenues generated from the income-generating activities of the Department of Justice (DoJ) and its attached agencies. During the Senate finance…

Institutional investors to inject P36.5 billion into GCash

E-wallet giant GCash is expected to book an immediate P36.5 billion in proceeds prior to listing, as large-scale funders take position, buying in as cornerstone investors. Based on its preliminary red herring…

Time to end Mary Jane Veloso’s long ordeal

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “seriously considering” an absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso, the former migrant worker who has spent nearly 17 years in prison and was on the brink of being executed in Indonesia…

House wraps up budget talks on more agencies

Budget deliberations for fiscal year 2027 of at least seven more agencies have been terminated by the House of Representatives, which is expected to finish such hearings this week before the General Appropriations Bill…

Alas Pilipinas men’s team arrives in Japan

THE Alas Pilipinas men’s national volleyball team, bannered by Marck Espejo and Bryan Bagunas, arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Thursday for the 2026 Asian Games. Slated in Pool D, Team Philippines will be tested early as it…

PSA: Bangsamoro polls random manual audit 99.9% accurate

The Random Manual Audit conducted for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election yielded an overall accuracy rate of 99.99561 percent, based on the results from all 21 BARMM sample…

Qantas airport workers begin 24-hour strike

QANTAS airport workers launched a 24-hour strike on Thursday at the Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports demanding higher pay, more secure jobs and improved safety standards, the Australia’s Transport Workers’…

Warships from ASEAN, other states sail in West Philippine Sea

Eleven warships from Association of Southeast Asian nations member states and other partner nations sailed the waters of the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday as part of this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus…

Personalized medicine highlighted at Asean congress

HEALTH experts highlighted the need for personalized medicine as the Philippines grapples with a lack of commercially available medications for specific illnesses. Speaking at the launch of Ascend Rx at the Philippine…

Monsod criticizes senators over stand on vote threshold

A framer of the 1987 Constitution called out Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Camille Villar, who objected to the proposal to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment…

Impeachment court: A kangaroo court

WHILE Marcos’ minions in the Senate are ecstatic over having succeeded in reducing the number of votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, this attack on the Constitution has only revealed the real nature…

DepEd: Schools’ budget doubled in 5 years

The budget for public schools has doubled in five years, from P30 The budget for public schools has doubled in five years, from P30 billion in 2022 to P61.02 billion in the proposed 2027 budget, the Department of…

Ginebra brings in new import

BARANGAY Ginebra is bringing in a new import, Jordan Murphy, when the team resumes its title chase in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup in October. The Puerto Rican forward has built a professional career overseas…

NBI: 1 contractor bagged P7 billion Davao flood projects

The National Bureau of Investigation is looking into a much larger pool of Davao infrastructure contracts than previously disclosed, with a preliminary Commission on Audit (COA) report putting the value at about P7…

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses, tease Charm

MENLO PARK, California — Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming…

Army soldier nabbed for grocery store heist

An Army soldier and three others tagged in a robbery incident in a grocery store in Cavite were arrested in Catanauan, Quezon yesterday.

Bill postponing BSKE awaits Marcos signature

THE bill that seeks to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has been transmitted to Malacañang for the president’s signature, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday. Senate Bill…

Customs intel chief replaced

To strengthen intelligence and investigation against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs has implemented a reshuffle, replacing the chief of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services.oms has implemented a…

​Learning from the past, Bendalo/Bendalista-style

AMERICAN investigative journalist Sterling Seagrave published in 1988 the book “The Marcos Dynasty,” just after EDSA forced dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. out of power. Political science and public administration…

Ex-Camarines Sur mayor ordered arrested for malversation

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of a former city mayor in Camarines Sur in connection with a malversation case involving P30 million in public funds.

Team Lakay fighters shine in Asian Games

BAGUIO CITY — Team Lakay fighters Jean Claude “The Dynamite” Saclag and Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez carried the fight for the Philippines after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the mixed martial…

Gatchalian attends MOPC dialogue

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian will attend today’s dialogue with the Manila Overseas Press Club.

Eumir Marcial’s dilemma

FORMER Olympic medalist Eumir Marcial recently secured the most impressive victory of his six-year professional boxing career by knocking out Omar Ulises Huerta in three rounds in San Diego, California. Huerta showed up…

PNP reviewing safeguards vs espionage

Following renewed talks on strengthening the country’s defenses against espionage, the Philippine National Police is assessing its information security measures.

Netanyahu likely to slam foes, allies at UN assembly

UNITED NATIONS — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, addresses the United Nations on Thursday, where he is expected to lash out at both enemies as well as allies…

Mom who lost 4 sons to drug war testifies today

A 72-year-old mother who lost all four of her teenage sons in separate killings in Davao City will testify today during the third hearing of the independent civilian Truth Commission.

Disney to increase Disney+, Hulu subscription prices

DISNEY will raise prices on several streaming subscriptions, including its flagship ad-free Disney+ plan, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Major streaming platforms have…

Condo manager survives Makati ambush

A condominium manager survived an ambush in Makati yesterday after two motorcycle-riding men opened fire at her sport utility vehicle.

Budget deficit rises as revenues decline

THE government’s budget deficit widened in August as spending rose and revenues dipped, Bureau of the Treasury data showed on Thursday. The month’s P161.3-billion shortfall rose from July’s P106.3 billion and was also…

P254.8 million drugs seized in NCR in 30 days

Authorities have confiscated over P254.8 million worth of illegal drugs in Metro Manila in a span of 30 days, according to the National Capital Region Police Office.

SSS confers awards on top employers, partners

SOME outstanding employers and partners including the media that have helped the Social Security System (SSS) provide social security protection to Filipino workers were honored during an awarding ceremony held in the…

DepEd, 38 LGUs link to build schools

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with 38 local government units (LGUs) for the construction of three-story school buildings. Financial aid will come from the Philippine Amusement…

BSP as a template for education

I HOPE you watched or watch my interview with Phinma Education’s CEO Chito Salazar, which aired last Friday and is available on YouTube. I learned a lot in that interview and thank Chito again for his many insights into…

Mental health caravan in schools pushed

Amid the alarming incidents of school violence, the National Center for Mental Health is pushing for a school caravan to address mental health problems among the youth.

Language in the pastoral care of migrants

“EACH one heard them speaking in his own language.” This verse from the Acts of the Apostles (2:6) comes from the familiar story of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, and they began to speak in…

Systems loss, consumers gain

‘There are already writings on the walls, so to speak,’ Alabanza echoed the NGCP warning.

Guardians, White Sox on verge of making postseason

MAJOR League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game’s biggest stars will be able to…

Veto sought vs election delay / No choice but to hike fares

Veto the postponement of barangay elections

Pezeshkian tells Trump Iran will never yield

UNITED NATIONS — Iran’s president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday, where he spoke for the first time since Washington and Israel launched an all-out war on his country, vowing Tehran would never “bend at…

When ego eclipses the Constitution

There is an old, quiet wisdom in classic philosophy and Scripture that warns against vanagloria – the pursuit of empty praise, superficial honor, and applause unearned by genuine substance.

Legarda renews call for climate justice as warming target slips

SEN. Loren Legarda has renewed her call for international climate justice, urging major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters to fulfill their obligations as global efforts to limit warming fall short and vulnerable nations…

Better a servant than a slave

From the time I co-hosted the TFC program “Kumusta Kabayan” with Cheryl Cosim, up to a season when my wife Karen and I helped a handful of individuals pursue their goals to work overseas, the various stories of…

More ‘whammies’ coming Aguda’s way?

LAST Sept. 17, Information and Communication Technology Secretary Henry Aguda walked away from the budget hearing in Congress disappointed after lawmakers decided to defer approval of the more than P18-billion budget he…

Wanted: Counselors

While riveted by the events unfolding at the Senate, let’s not forget the threat faced by millions of young people in our schools.

Giants QB to have season-ending surgery

NEW YORK — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the L regular season, head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). It is a severe blow to the…

EDITORIAL - After the deluge, the drought

Global experts worldwide have been warning about a looming severe El Niño phenomenon this year.

Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push

UNITED NATIONS — Outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday hailed the “unstoppable” rise of renewable energy and urged countries to develop firm plans to quit fossil fuels in his final climate meeting at the world…

Ginebra, TNT change imports

It’s been over a month since the PBA put the Governors ’Cup on hold to give way to Gilas’ participation in the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Hostilities will resume on…

Albanese says OpenAI hacked government website

SYDNEY — A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said as he admonished the ChatGPT creator over an “obviously unacceptable”…

Lions roar back, Knights stay spotless

The NCAA’s sleeping giant has awoken.

Go seeks adequate DMW funds for OFW assistance

SEN. Bong Go has called for adequate funding for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in 2027 to ensure continued assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) facing emergencies, particularly those in conflict…

Gilas 3x3 aces keep fire burning

The country’s 3x3 aces are keeping the fire burning for Gilas Pilipinas in the 20th Asian Games.

Salex: The new menace in the Third World

WHILE we are bogged down in traffic, hoping for solutions to our mobility problem in the way that progressive cities have done — providing affordable and efficient mass public transportation like trains, subways, and…

Thai ace pulls ahead with 63

Thai Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong unleashed a blistering nine-under 63 yesterday to seize a two-stroke lead, while Yvon Bisera faltered on the closing stretch and slipped seven shots off the pace after 36 holes of the…

Raptors, Kawhi agree on $115M deal

KAWHI Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The second year of…

Arbole finally breaks through

Fourteen years of waiting, one disastrous hole and a furious comeback later, Art Arbole finally had the moment he had chased for most of his professional career.

US judge lifts ban on 3 reporters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a United States federal judge ordered on Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the…

Athletes’ life on boat: Tight but cozy

From the outside, she looks like she strayed from a Mediterranean cruise. From the inside, she’s home to thousands of athletes at the 20th Asian Games.

North Korea to keep nuke weapons ‘forever’

SEOUL — North Korea will keep its nuclear weapons “forever,” its foreign minister vowed Thursday, dismissing the South Korean president’s renewed calls for a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang has legally…

Sebastian banners chessers

People frowned on the decision by Philippine women’s team coach, Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales, a month ago when he decided to put Mhage Sebastian, an untitled Olympiad debutant, on top board where she would face the best…

Cruz control

LAWRENCE Cruz has been a car enthusiast for as far back as he can remember. In 2009, he channeled that passion into a career, working as a service advisor for Mercedes-Benz and later moving to the brand’s auxiliary…

Eala booted out

Alex Eala absorbed a stunning upset at the hands of world No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova of Russia, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, to bow out of the Singapore Open last night at the jampacked centercourt of the OCBC Arena.

Sun Life Asset Management Co. Inc. gives notice of joint annual stockholders’ meeting

Hontiveros seeks economic buffers to shield families from poverty

SEN. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called for stronger economic buffers and comprehensive policy reforms to prevent Filipino families from falling back into poverty amid rising inflation and slowing economic growth…

Tinambac unlimited

THERE is a town in Camarines Sur, about 50 kilometers from Naga City, that many of us mention in passing but rarely stop to understand. Its name is Tinambac. It is less than an hour’s drive from the capital city, yet…

Zverev, Agassi defend Laver Cup

LONDON — Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev and American legend Andre Agassi led a staunch defense of the Laver Cup ahead of the latest edition of the polarizing event in London this week. In the midst of the packed…

Swiss voters not keen on neutrality

GENEVA, Switzerland — The Swiss will vote on Sunday on a heavily debated proposal to tighten their country’s traditional neutrality, amid fears that an expected “no” could be interpreted abroad as abandoning the…

Pakistan deploys troops ahead of planned protest

ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Pakistan’s capital blocked main access routes to the city with double-stacked shipping containers Thursday ahead of a weekend demonstration by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran…