Oil ticks up, Wall St falls, yields rise ahead of US-China summit
Crude oil prices resumed their uptrend and bond yields gained, while investors awaited a breakthrough in talks to end the Middle East conflict ahead of the high-stakes US-China summit.
Two Philippine Army soldiers assigned to the 7th Infantry Battalion sustained injuries Wednesday night after being ambushed by unidentified motorcycle-riding suspects along the Davao-Cotabato National Highway in…
EXCLUSIVE: lawmaker to lead HPV Prevention Policy Atlas launch in Congress
MANILA, Philippines — Albay 1st District Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman is pushing for stronger efforts to prevent cervical cancer and make vaccination, screening and reliable health information more accessible to Filipino…
Marcos lauds 'breakthrough' in Metro Manila Subway project
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. celebrated a breakthrough in the Metro Manila Subway Project after a tunnel was finally dug from North Avenue to Quezon Avenue.
Panelo hits Marcos admin over alleged twisting of impeachment rules
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. on Wednesday accused the Marcos administration of deliberately “twisting the law” because it could not defeat the Vice President in…
Similar weather conditions expected in Luzon on Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast that weather conditions in Luzon on Thursday would be similar to those experienced on Wednesday…
Marcos congratulates BARMM Chief Minister Macacua for 3rd district win
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with and congratulated Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua during a gathering in Malacañang held a few days after the first BARMM…
University students can get free AWS training and certification resources through Student Rewards
For university students looking to build skills in cloud computing and AI, Amazon Web Services has launched a program that is worth knowing about, particularly for those already studying technology-related courses. AWS…
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy
Dolly Parton 's estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away…
Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow
Meta Platforms is set to unveil new smart glasses including ones without cameras, amid growing privacy concerns about AI devices that can be used to record people without their consent.
Kin of MV June Aster victims forgotten by shipping line, says Erwin Tulfo
After the tragic MV June Aster fire that claimed at least 77 lives, Senator Erwin Tulfo accused the Atienza Shipping Lines for seemingly abandoning the families who lost loved ones in the incident.
EduPhil program aims to internationalize Philippine higher education
To promote the Philippines as a preferred destination for international students, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order 124, paving the way for the establishment of the Education Philippines (EduPhil)…
AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the tech could slip beyond human control
AI executives will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings increasingly powerful AI technologies could soon improve themselves and slip beyond human control.
Ramos settles for fourth in Asian Games weightlifting
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina weightlifter Rosegie Ramos finished fourth in the women’s 53kg division at the 20th Asian Games on Wednesday. Ramos posted a 203kg total, lifting 93kg in the snatch and 110kg in the clean…
Jorge Ballos (aka Justin Girard): Building a New York home for independent filmmakers
For Jorge Ballos-aka as Justin Girard--the SoHo International Film Festival (SIFF), which began as an intimate weekend event, has grown into an international showcase now celebrating its 17th year.
Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits
HOUSTON — Coach Ime Udoka is looking for much more from the Houston Rockets after they won 52 regular-season games before losing in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last two years. “We’re not here to just…
Bisera fires eagle-fueled 67, takes aim at Taiwan LPGA title
MANILA, Philippines – Yvon Bisera put herself squarely in title contention with a brilliant opening 67 on Wednesday, giving the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour a major boost and raising hopes of a Filipina return to the…
Banga school shooting suspect's recruiter identified, pursued -- Jonvic Remulla
Authorities are pursuing a person suspected of influencing the minor involved in the fatal Sept. 18 school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday.
Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension
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, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The second year of…
Kenneth Branagh embraces action hero role — to get in shape
TORONTO — For Kenneth Branagh, starring as an action hero in the Cold War comedy "Mayday" was a chance to surprise the audience — and get in shape. The British actor, best known to audiences for heavyweight…
St. Padre Pio Shrine in Batangas formally declared int'l shrine
The National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Santo Tomas City, Batangas was formally declared an international shrine on Wednesday, September 23, coinciding with the feast day of the Italian saint.
Gilas Pilipinas blasts Kazakhstan to reach Asian Games 3x3 quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 completed a flawless group stage campaign to barge into the quarterfinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, fending off Kazakhstan, 21-15, on Wednesday at the Kinjo Futo…
Arbole’s No. 15 fightback puts dream PGT win within reach
MANILA, Philippines – Art Arbole absorbed Jhonnel Ababa’s early charge, endured a costly back-to-back bogey stretch, then produced the biggest swing of the day on No. 15 to seize back the lead and move within 18 holes…
Marcos: Maritime work has become more complex, dangerous
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that while the Philippines leads the world in producing seafarers, maritime work has become even more complex and sometimes dangerous.
Marie June Adriano bags bronze in Asian Games karate
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino karateka Marie June Adriano snared a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women's kumite -50kg class after defeating Taiwanese Chung Ya-Chi, 10-3, in the battle for third place at the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Defense on Wednesday urged the impeachment court to retain the 16-vote threshold for conviction, arguing that the Senate had already settled the issue on the first day of trial and that…
Arizona State report shows training plan not submitted before hockey player's collapse
TEMPE, Arizona — Arizona State hockey coaches were present when a player collapsed during an outdoor workout, but plans for the training session were not submitted to the school, according to a preliminary issued by the…
Eala faces Prozorova to begin Singapore Open campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces Russian Tatiana Prozorova in the round of 16 to begin her campaign at the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open at The Kallang on Thursday. The time and court for the…