Person with disability dies after getting hit by SUV in Las Piñas

A person with disability died after he was hit by an SUV in Las Piñas.

PH Embassy in Riyadh advises Pinoys to be vigilant, monitor early warning warnings

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has issued an advisory for Filipinos to be vigilant, especially when outdoors, and to monitor government-issued messages amid the attack on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis.

Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit

'We must openly discuss AI’s growing energy consumption, and it is time for governments to start setting the terms,' says COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum

Filipina tourist in Croatia falls from viewing deck while taking photos

A Filipina tourist fell from a viewing deck at a tourist spot in Dubrovnik, Croatia, while taking photos, according to a fellow Filipino who witnessed the incident.

Batanes congressman Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies

Gato chaired the House health committee from 2022 until his death

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Commander decks explained

MANILA, Philippines – Magic: The Gathering’s Commander (MTG) format is about to become more accessible, thanks to the upcoming Foundations Commander Decks. Cited by Wizards of the Coast (WotC) as the most popular…

Blizzard pushes the limits of nostalgia at BlizzCon 2026

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in three years, Blizzard’s annual fan gathering, BlizzCon returned. The California-based publisher, developer—and now Microsoft subsidiary—kicked off a weekend-long celebration…

SB19's Stell wants to keep performing past 50, turns to fitness for longevity

SB19's Stell is passionate about his artistry, and he shows no signs of stopping.

PH earns first Two Michelin Keys as nine hotels make 2026 list

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has earned its first-ever Two Michelin Key hotel distinctions, with nine properties recognized in the 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection. El Nido Resorts Lagen Island in Palawan…

Yasmien Kurdi reveals she developed hives due to stress following daughter's alleged bullying

Yasmien Kurdi revealed that she developed hives due to the stress of dealing with the trauma suffered by her daughter Ayesha, who was allegedly bullied in school two years ago.

Before ASEAN gold, Baguio spent 60 years fighting smoke

In its long history of tobacco control, Baguio City has treated tobacco use as the public health issue that it is, and not merely as an enforcement issue

OPINION: Ask Atty. Gaby: DSWD award scam

Atty., ano ba ang sinasabi ng batas sa ganitong modus na nanloloko at ginagamit pa ang pangalan ng ahensya ng gobyerno?

Tension rises during September 21 rally in Manila

Tension rose during a September 21 protest in Manila on Monday, but police said no arrests were made as officers observed the government's maximum-tolerance policy.

Robotics event shines light on Iranian girls’ tech dreams

TEHRAN — In a hall adorned with Quranic verses and usually reserved for prayers, Iranian teenage girls watched the robots they had designed play football in an event showcasing sanction-hit Iran’s aspirations in…

Canada-based group brings Filipino flair to International Dance League

MANILA, Philippines — Vancouver-based dance crew Brotherhood Dance Crew brought Filipino culture to the international stage, combining apl.de.ap’s “Bebot,” budots and a playful take on tinikling in its winning…

Pinay injured after falling from viewing spot of tourist site in Croatia

A Filipina tourist was injured after falling from a viewing spot of a tourist site in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

ANOTHER STATE TO THIS UNION?

No Filipino hurt in Riyadh missile attacks on Sept. 18-19 -- DMW

No Filipino was hurt or affected by the explosions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 18 and 19, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Monday.

Horror movie 'Resident Evil' tops N. American box office

LOS ANGELES, United States — "Resident Evil," a horror movie based on a video game franchise, swept the North American box office with a $60 million opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday. The…

Ahead of Milan Fashion Week, Pinoys in Italy sashay in Filipiniana wear

As designers worldwide gather in Milan this week to preview fashion trends, Filipino migrants in Italy are also showcasing the country"s sartorial elegance at a community gathering.

Dire straits and tech’s saving grace?

There are two big tech-centric events that are being talked about today. The first and more obvious one is Pax Silica. The second is the upcoming listing of GCash into the local stock market. Although these two events…

The Philippines and the ‘middle-powers’ option

THE seeds of a new international economic alliance have been sown, and the United States is not part of it. The US, in fact, is the reason such an alliance is taking shape. Last week, European Commission President…

Marcos has weaponized impeachment and criminal law

THE impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has nothing to do with accountability. It is the weaponization of impeachment, one of the democracy’s crucial constitutional institutions, into a vile means of preventing a…

Judicial restraint

IS it inevitable that the Supreme Court should rule on the voting threshold issue in the impeachment trial of the vice president? I venture an answer in the negative — knowing that it shall once more be asked by those…

Global AI, existential risks: The need for multipolar cooperation

The global AI race has entered a new, existential stage. Anthropic CEO’s idea for international cooperation is the step in the right direction. But it is vulnerable to potential weaponization. What’s urgently needed is…

Visayas grit

ON Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that the Visayas and Mindanao grids are again “operating normally.” With the full restoration of GN Power Kauswagan in Lanao del…

Impeachment court treading on dangerous, volatile ground

IT appears that the impeachment court, or at least one intellectually challenged member of it, is hell-bent on maneuvering other unsuspecting colleagues in the majority to being pulled by the nose to the precipice. The…

US visa applicants in the red not likely to get green cards

“THE end is the beginning, and the beginning is the end” is a central, recurring motto in the Netflix sci-fi series “Dark.” It refers to a bootstrap paradox and the closed time loops that trap the characters of Winden…

Making public schools safe: A tall order from the president

ANOTHER tragic school shooting incident was reported on Sept. 18, 2026, leaving three students dead, including the gunman, and six others wounded. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of…

Ramming in WPS: Who are our friends, who are our foes?

THE incident off Palawan on Sept. 18, 2026, is not new to us. The China Coast Guard vessel struck Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Datu Magat Salamat while the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) was…