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CICC apologizes for inconvenience caused by Discord ban

The Department of Information and Communications Technology"s (DICT) Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) apologized Thursday for the inconvenience caused by its order that temporarily banned media…

Reporters are still blocked from the White House after judge's order to restore their access

NEW YORK — A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters…

Discord ban reversal tests new playbook for platforms

The government’s quick block-and-release of Discord is shaping up as a new pressure tactic against global digital platforms, using access to the Philippine…

Alex Eala suffers surprise Singapore Open exit as world No. 180 Russian scores shocker

The defeat marks the first time Alex Eala, currently the world No. 18, loses to a player ranked outside the top 100 since she broke into the top 50

CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House despite judge's order

CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were barred from the White House even after a federal judge deemed Trump's ban likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

WASHINGTON — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that 197,000…

AREIT cuts office reliance with P17.3-B swap

AREIT Inc. is cutting its reliance on offices as a P17.3-billion asset infusion from sponsor Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) pushes retail and hospitality to their…

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance.

Unseeded Russian sends Eala crashing

SINGAPORE – Alex Eala suffered one of the most shocking defeats of her young professional career after absorbing a heartbreaking 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 setback to…

France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight

France defended its decision to let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane cross its airspace, saying international law did not require action despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Prozorova stuns No. 3 seed Eala

Alex Eala’s Singapore Tennis Open campaign came to an early end after the third-seeded Filipino suffered a 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 upset to world No. 180 Tatiana…

Who is Vic Rodriguez, petitioner vs. Sara Duterte impeachment vote threshold?

A former trusted ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leading the charge against the Senate impeachment court's move that changed the 16-vote threshold needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her…

Eala stunned by Prozorova at Singapore Open

MANILA, Philippines — World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova of Russia pulled the rug from under Alex Eala of the Philippines, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, in the round of 16 of the 2026 Singapore Open on Thursday night at the Kallang…

Carlos Yulo wins Philippines’ first gold at Asian Games 2026 | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Carlos Yulo, Alex Eala, Discord

Vic Rodriguez petitions SC on the legality of VP Sara's impeachment threshold

A petition was filed by former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez before the Supreme Court questioning the legality of the Senate impeachment court’s order…

Prosecution seeks subpoena for Trillanes in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

The prosecution in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has asked that the impeachment court issue a subpoena for the appearance of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV next week.

Unearthed medieval church sheds light on Greenland's viking past

COPENHAGEN,Denmark — The discovery of a medieval church in Greenland has unveiled important clues about how Viking society on the island was organized over 800 years ago, the National Museum of Denmark said Thursday…

Bong Go, umaasang magiging host ang Pilipinas ng Asian Games

Matapos dumalo sa Asian Games sa Nagoya, Japan, inihayag ni Senador Christopher “Bong” Go ang kanyang suporta sa planong pag-bid ng Pilipinas upang maging host…

PCSO Lotto Results: Lotto 6/42 prize tops P58M as no winners in major jackpot draws on September 24

There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on September 24, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 prize rose to over P58 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.

Bugna sustains rise with 3-title romp in Isulan

MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna continued to make a strong case as one of the country’s most promising young tennis players, sweeping three titles, including two singles crowns, in the Bagong Pilipinas Juniors Age…

Bong Go, nagpaabot ng tulog sa mga biktima ng trahedya sa Coron

Nagpaabot ng tulong-pinansyal si Senador Christopher “Bong” Go sa mga nasagip at sa pamilya ng mga nasawi sa nasunog na MV June Aster sa Coron, Palawan noong…

Alex Eala falls to Tatiana Prozorova to exit early in Singapore Tennis Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala suffered an early exit in the Singapore Tennis Open after falling short against Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

India to host first cycling world championships in 2032

MONTREAL, Canada — Cycling's Road World Championships will head to India for the first time as the 2032 edition was awarded to the world's most populous nation on Wednesday. Pune -- a city of around seven million…

Impeach court 13-1 vote on threshold not equal to VP's conviction: SP

Senate President Win Gatchalian on Thursday shot down insinuations that the 13-1 vote to scrap the 16-vote threshold already hinted at the inevitable…

PH gets first 2026 Asian Games gold from Carlos Yulo; Gilas 3x3 teams advance to semis

The Philippines won its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games as Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo ruled the men"s floor exercise final in artistic gymnastics on Thursday in Japan.

Catholic baptisms rise among French youth

MAUREPAS, France — Feeling a little nervous, 21-year-old Thao Bounlay raps three times on the glass door of a church near Paris, declaring to the parish his decision to be baptized. Some 600 Mass-goers pack the creaking…

No bail petition ‘yet’ for Romualdez

The Sandiganbayan Third Division confirmed Thursday that the camp of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has not yet submitted a petition for bail for his…

SC asked to void impeachment court ruling on vote threshold for Sara Duterte's conviction

Former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has asked the Supreme Court to declare null and void the September 23 ruling of the Senate impeachment court in the trial of the impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Rodriguez…

Pagasa expects no heavy rains in next 3-4 days

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) expects no heavy rains in the next three to four days. Pagasa is monitoring Tropical Storm Queenie…

EXCLUSIVE: EDSA Busway budget not yet fully utilized—DBM

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the budget of the EDSA Busway this year is not yet fully utilized, the reason why they haven't provide…

Sandiganbayan allows Romualdez to attend pre-trial via videoconference

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has allowed former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez to attend his pre-trial proceedings via videoconference on Friday, September 25. Third Division Clerk…

Pangilinan challenges DOJ, NBI to go after 'untouchable' agri smugglers

Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan challenged the DOJ and the NBI to detain those whom he called "untouchable smugglers" disrupting the country's food security.

Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold after 'challenging' journey

Olympics, World Championships, and Southeast Asian Games -- Carlos Yulo has won gold medals in all three competitions, and on Thursday, he completed his collection with an Asian Games gold.

LOOK: Letran def. EAC (91-80)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Letran def. EAC (91-80) Justin Cargo Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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…

Malaysia explores Davao coconut shells as alternative fuel

Malaysia's Borneo New Energy Company is eyeing coconut shells from Davao as an alternative energy resource, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 said.

'Avengers: Doomsday' Infinity Vision tickets are now on sale

The wait for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday has officially begun as tickets for the highly anticipated superhero film are now available for select premium…

Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 team ousts Singapore to clinch Asian Games semis berth

Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 pulled away to carve out a 22-12 win over Singapore in the 2026 Asian Games 3x3 women's basketball quarterfinals on Thursday.

Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth

JOHANNESBURG — The Mexican "tourists" told immigration officers in Johannesburg they had come to see the "Big Five" of South Africa's game parks — the elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffaloes that draw millions…

Kim Chiu breaks silence on business legal dispute with sister Lakam

Kim Chiu has addressed the ongoing legal matter involving her business House of Little Bunny, saying her decision to pursue legal action against sister…

Baste Duterte to be held in contempt? Not right away -- Win Gatchalian

While Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte can be held in contempt if he fails to show up at the impeachment trial of his sister Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian said Thursday…

Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says

BUNIA, Congo — Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three…

NCAA: San Beda bounces back, downs LPU

San Beda University defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 83-74, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Thursday.

FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works…

Discord 101: What to know about the online platform

Discord is facing scrutiny in the Philippines due to concerns over the use of online platforms to allegedly exploit minors and spread violent extremist content and ideologies.

TNT brings in Hornsby as new import

Defending PBA Governors’ Cup champion TNT tapped Nick Hornsby as its new import to take the spot of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson as the team prepares for the resumption of the tournament this October. The Tropang 5G made…

Gilas women exit Asian Games after losing to Chinese Taipei

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team absorbed an 83-71 setback against Chinese Taipei, ending its 2026 Asian Games campaign on Thursday at the Aichi International Arena. The loss…

Kim Chiu’s legal counsel vows to pursue cases after Lakam's arraignment

Kim Chiu’s legal counsel said the cases involving Lakambini Chiu will continue to move forward following her arraignment earlier this afternoon.

Flood control projects worth P7B in Davao district awarded to one contractor, says NBI

Some flood control projects worth P7 billion in Davao City were awarded to a single contractor from 2018 to 2024, National Bureau of Investigation director Melvin Matibag said on Thursday.

Sotto returns to Japan, signs deal with Altiri Chiba

Kai Sotto will be returning for another season in Japan after signing with new team Altiri Chiba. The Chiba squad welcomed the 7-foot-3 Sotto through its official announcement on its website on Thursday. “I'm looking…

Anti-mining group raises alarm over warrants vs Kasibu leaders

KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya — The Alyansa ng Novo Vizcayano para sa Kalikasan (ANVIK) raised alarm over arrest warrants issued against anti-mining barricade leader…

Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up

MENLO PARK, California - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart…

Red Lions claw Pirates for first win in NCAA Season 102

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion San Beda University defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 83-74, for its first win in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament Thursday night at the…

Discord ban lifted after deal with DICT, CICC

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday lifted the ban on Discord following what officials described as successful talks…

For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern

The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council.

Thai ace pulls ahead with 63 as Bisera stumbles late

MANILA, Philippines – Thai Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong unleashed a blistering nine-under 63 Thursday to seize a two-stroke lead, while Yvon Bisera faltered on the closing stretch and slipped seven shots off the pace…

IN PHOTOS: Carlos Yulo wins first PH gold in 2026 Asian Games

Carlos Yulo won the Philippines" first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after ruling the men"s floor exercise final on Thursday in Japan.

Ex-ConCom member backs exclusion of detained senators from impeachment vote threshold

The Senate impeachment court committed no constitutional violation in basing Vice President Sara Duterte"s conviction threshold on participating senators, a 1987 Constitution framer said.

Hundreds of trucks jam Turkey-Iran border crossing as US blockade pushes trade overland

GURBULAK BORDER CROSSING, Turkey — Hundreds of trucks idle along the road into Iran from Turkey’s mountainous eastern border. Bustling even in normal times, the countries' largest crossing is now a make-or-break…

LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Tatiana Prozorova at the Singapore Tennis Open Round of 16

Alexandra “Alex” Eala will begin her Singapore Tennis Open campaign on Thursday night against Tatiana Prozorova.

Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 dethrones Chinese Taipei in thriller to reach Asian Games semis

Gilas Pilipinas Men 3x3 pulled off a thrilling 21-19 victory to stun defending champion Chinese Taipei in the 2026 Asian Games men's 3x3 basketball.

Trump and Xi Jinping head into Washington summit with both leaders thinking time is on their side

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks on Thursday at the White House. China has resisted the Trump administration's urgings…

DA eyes 'scientific' approach vs super El Niño; nearly P10-B fund allotted for farmers, fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it will adopt a “scientific” strategy to mitigate the impact of a potentially record-breaking El Niño expected in the coming months.

Peso snaps two-day win-streak, falls to P62.735:$1

The Philippine peso cut short its winning streak against the US dollar on Thursday as slower economic growth projections put pressure on the local unit.

LOOK: San Beda def. Lyceum, (83-74)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament San Beda def. Lyceum, (83-74) Lawrence Hawkins Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

PH businesses get boost from Globe AI, digital infra amid ASEAN integration

Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia gained new momentum as telecommunications firm Globe Telecom expands its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities amid the country"s…

President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

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 the…

SoftBank raises $11.1 billion in world's biggest high-yield corporate bond sale

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion in dollar- and euro-denominated bonds in the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally on record as it seeks to fund its mammoth bet on OpenAI.

Carlos Yulo delivers first gold for PH in Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines — On Day 5 of the 2026 Asian Games, the Philippines finally tallied its first gold medal courtesy of the two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo. Yulo delivered a close-to-perfect performance to snatch…

PH IT-BPM revenues seen outpacing workforce growth amid AI adoption

The Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry expects revenues to grow faster than its workforce as companies increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to augment human…

Sanchez falls short of podium finish in Asian Games swimming

MANILA, Philippines — In her favorite event, Kayla Sanchez missed the podium in the women’s 50-meter freestyle event at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday afternoon at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Japan. Sanchez, a…

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.

Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting

FRANKFURT, Germany — When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war, choking off sea passage for some 15 million barrels of oil a day, many feared that prices would skyrocket, cratering the world…

US equities, ETFs soon available to qualified Filipino investors via DragonFi

DragonFi Securities Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant qualified Philippine-based investors access to pre-approved US equities and exchange-traded funds…

Delgaco finishes 6th in Asian Games rowing

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no podium finish for Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco as she placed sixth in the women's single sculls final at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Delgaco clocked…

Globe boosts AI, digital infrastructure to help Philippine businesses in ASEAN integration

Globe Telecom is expanding its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it prepares to support Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia amid the country’s push for deeper…

GCash IPO secures commitments from global, local investors

The planned initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt Inc., the parent company of GCash, has secured commitments from more than 20 global and domestic institutional investors.

Smart launches AI workspace

Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched what it calls a “one-stop AI workspace” in a bid to make powerful artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to Filipinos.

Art Arbole edges Lumbo by one to claim breakthrough victory at ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic

MANILA, Philippines – 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. And when it finally came, it came…

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... Greenland

BERLIN — In the end, it was all kisses and laughter as President Donald Trump hailed his "fantastic" relationship with Denmark and Greenland after signing a new security deal that America's European allies hope will…

Toyota Motor Philippines named regional training hub for Asian affiliates

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has reinforced its strategic position in the regional automotive landscape after being designated by Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) as the official regional training hub for Body…

Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sexual assault

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a TV production assistant in 2006, capping a yearslong legal odyssey that a judge said cemented the disgraced movie…

BSP launches Peñafrancia Festival commemorative coin

The commemorative coin for the Peñafrancia Festival is now available online, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Thursday.

Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon is investigating how parts of the nation's most advanced fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong, with a news outlet reporting Wednesday that China has obtained the F-35 equipment. The F-35…

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

Razon's Bohol Light, MORE Power franchises secure Senate nod

Razon-led Primelectric Holdings Inc."s Bohol Light Company Inc. and More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) have secured separate Senate nods for its congressional franchises.

Tropical storm enters PAR, to bring rains over Extreme Northern Luzon — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm "Queenie" (international name: Surigae) will bring rains over Extreme Norhern Luzon over the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…

Millet eyed as corn feed substitute to lower production cost for livestock

Millet is being eyed as a substitute to corn feed for animals to lower livestock production cost, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

Tropical storm enters PAR, to be called 'Queenie'

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Surigae has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). It said on…

Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets

WASHINGTON — A federal judge weighing whether to block President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government's defense of the move…

#OpEd: The Discord ban affects freelancers, students, remote workers

Earlier this evening I was trying to send some editorial instructions to our Discord group chat for work. All of these messages didn’t go through. I had initially thought I was in a no-signal zone, but my GOMO eSIM…

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created

UNITED NATIONS — The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — by somehow regulating the fast-expanding technology that they…

Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit

UNITED NATIONS, United States — 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…

AI experts warn UN about security risks as systems grow more powerful

The world's leading artificial intelligence companies warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday of the risks posed by AI to humanity, appealing for governments to work together to manage the increasingly…

Colombia president orders troops to violence-hit Caribbean city

SANTA MARTA, Columbia — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella sent troops into the Caribbean city of Santa Marta on Tuesday after gunmen attacked shops and burnt vehicles following the killing of one of their…

Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website

SYDNEY, Australia — An autonomous OpenAI program infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an "unacceptable" breach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The artificial intelligence agent accessed…

ICC convicts Central African militia leader

Judges at the International Criminal Court convicted on Wednesday a former Seleka militia leader from the Central African Republic of crimes against humanity, including torture.

Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on…

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback

MENLO PARK, United States — 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…

News outlets will ask judge to end Trump's White House ban at hearing

News outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico will ask a federal judge on Wednesday to immediately restore their access to the White House after President Donald Trump banned them in one of his most dramatic clashes with the…

'There will be elections in Venezuela,' interim leader tells UN

UNITED NATIONS, United States — Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez thanked US President Donald Trump for restoring diplomatic ties and told the United Nations on Wednesday that "there will be elections" in the…

MPBL: Pasay, Caloocan prevail as elimination stage ends

MANILA, Philippines — The Pasay Voyagers and Caloocan Batang Kankaloo bared their readiness for the playoffs with victories over different opponents in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026…

Harvey Weinstein gets 15-year sentence for sexual assault in New York

A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006, following the ex-movie mogul's conviction at a…

NBA: East Beats West?

For nearly a decade, the conversation in the NBA was how the Western Conference was better than their Eastern counterparts. Last season was dominated by the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it was…

CDV Wealth reaffirms commitment to Filipino seafarers following Manning Expo cancellation

​MANILA, Philippines — CDV Wealth has reaffirmed its commitment to Filipino seafarers following the cancellation of the Marino World Manning Expo & Conference 2026, where it had planned to introduce its digital…

Chinese rocket debris may have fallen in PH waters --PhilSA

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed the launch of China"s Long March 8A rocket, warning that debris from the launch may have fallen within designated drop zones in Philippine waters.

US attacks on ICC come from 'misunderstanding' — prosecutor

THE HAGUE — Attacks by the administration of US President Donald Trump on the International Criminal Court stem from Washington's misunderstanding of the court's activities, its interim chief prosecutor has told AFP. In…

DoST-Pagasa expects very strong El Niño that could reach mid-2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DoST-Pagasa) said the strong El Niño was expected to turn very strong and last…

BTr expects lower volume from RTB issue

The Philippines is planning to raise a smaller amount from its planned retail treasury bond sale as it weighs other funding options for the rest of the year, the Bureau of the Treasury said.

This year's El Niño-driven heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths, group says

BENGALURU, India — This year's powerful El Niño and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by…

Families describe grief as Canadian seller linked to suicides worldwide faces sentencing

TORONTO — Families of people who died after buying lethal products from a Canadian online seller investigated in connection with more than 100 deaths worldwide described lives shattered by grief Wednesday as he faced…

Toxic Sara

In my 56 years of journalism, I have never seen a political personality who has so riven the body politic as to divide, bitterly, the nation at large.

Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid prison with reduced charge in attempted murder case

MIAMI — Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami. His lawyer said Wednesday the agreement with…

Dolly Parton's estate granted temporary restraining order against singer's nephew

NASHVILLE — A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. She’s Alive, the entity founded to…

Immigration fee will affect OFWs, tourism

The way I see it, the Bureau of Immigration needs to settle into some sort of compromise if it really wants to proceed with its planned new border system that will cost passengers – Filipinos and foreigners alike – $4…

Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent, Muse

NEW YORK — Meta has been testing a "human concierge" for its new personal AI assistant, Muse, which entails having human contractors quietly handle of the phone calls placed via the digital agent, according to internal…

S&P sees further BSP rate hike as inflation, peso risks persist

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to raise its policy rate by another 25 basis points (bps) before the end of the year as higher oil prices and continued peso weakness add to inflation risks, S&P Global…

Immobility

We have reached the tipping point.

PSEi falls below 5,800 on economic woes; peso closes flat

THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below its 5,800-support level on Wednesday as concerns over inflation, economic growth, and external trade conditions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, while the…

Whistleblowing under the Tax Code

WHEN taxes are evaded, the consequences extend beyond the taxpayer and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Undeclared income, fraudulent transactions and other forms of tax abuse can reduce the revenue available to…

EDITORIAL - Ready for free trade?

After a decade of on-and-off negotiations, the Philippines and the European Union were glad to announce on Tuesday that a “substantial agreement” had been reached for a landmark free trade deal that would be formally…

PH seeks wider EU market access before GSP+ ends

THE Philippines is seeking broader preferential access to the European Union market through a free trade agreement (FTA), before its benefits under the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) expire, Trade…

How reliable water Supply can support Luzon Economic Corridor

LIMA ESTATE, Batangas — The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is an infrastructure and economic development framework that connects four major economic hubs in Luzon: Clark, Subic, Metro Manila and Batangas. By improving…

Shaping a Philippine AI policy

AT a Senate hearing on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) 2027 budget, Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model, noting that dependence on foreign…

ADB cuts PH growth outlook

A PROLONGED war in the Middle East, coupled with climate-related shocks, is expected to weigh on the country’s economic growth, prompting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to trim its growth outlook. “Given the…

Distinguished historian's second-edition book on PH independence missions to US launched

MANILA, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS) launched the second edition of distinguished historian Bernardita Reyes…

AREIT shareholders OK P17.3B property swap

SHAREHOLDERS of AREIT Inc. on Wednesday approved the company’s P17.33-billion property-for-share swap with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and four of its subsidiaries, paving the way for the transfer of six mall and hotel…

Museo del Galeón taps corporate ties

MUSEO del Galeón, an experiential maritime museum developed under SM Prime Holdings Inc., is expanding its corporate partnerships and visitor programs as it strengthens the cultural and tourism offering of the SM Mall…

What’s next? Defense considers SC challenge

THE defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte signaled that it may bring to the Supreme Court the issue of the voting threshold in her impeachment trial after the Senate impeachment court voted to adjust the number of…

FEU announces annual stockholders meeting

Filinvest Land becomes Pag-IBIG Fund partner

FILINVEST Land Inc. (FLI) has joined Pag-IBIG Funds’ growing network of partner developers in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH rogram. Pag-IBIG CEO Marilene…

Aramco to reorganize business, create gas unit

LONDON — Saudi oil giant Aramco plans to reorganize its business to create a new gas division with an eye on possible listings of business units in the future to raise cash, two sources with knowledge of the matter told…

Manila Times holds PH Model Cities, Municipalities Awards

THE Manila Times will hold the 7th Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities Awards and Forum today, Sept. 24, at The Manila Hotel, with the theme “Environmental communities cultivating first-world economies.” The…

Dizon testifies vs Co, former DPWH officials

PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon testified before the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday in a graft case against former Ako Bicol representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co and several former Department of Public Works and Highways…

Anthropic, OpenAI release cheaper

SAN FRANCISCO ─ Anthropic and OpenAI on Tuesday released new, cheaper artificial intelligence models within hours of each other, days after the heads of both companies called for a slowdown in AI development. Anthropic…

Marcos reaffirms support for Filipino seafarers at Philmarcon 2026

​President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured Filipino seafarers and the maritime industry that the country and his administration stand firmly behind them. ​This declaration of support was made during the celebration of…

Marcos mulls pardon for Mary Jane Veloso

​MALACAÑANG said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering granting an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso on humanitarian grounds. ​Veloso was arrested and sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia…

Marcos vows support for Filipino seafarers

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is resolute in its commitment to uphold the welfare of Filipino seafarers. ​”Two years ago, on Sept. 23, 2024, I signed Republic Act 12021, or the Magna Carta of…

H&M founding family builds stake

STOCKHOLM/LONDON ─ The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly increasing its stake, fueling speculation it could take the fast-fashion retailer private as CEO Daniel Erver's turnaround efforts have so far failed to…

Senate ratifies expanded school voucher bill

THE Senate has ratified the reconciled version of a bill overhauling the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (Gastpe) Act, expanding government support for private basic education and…

Microsoft to keep shareholder proposals

MICROSOFT will consider shareholder proposals at its annual meetings through next year, at the request of an activist looking to preserve investor rights as they come under pressure from a contentious US Securities and…

‘Govt working to cushion impact of high fuel prices’

TRANSPORTATION Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday assured the public that the government continues to explore ways to cushion the impact of sustained increases in fuel prices on the operations of public utility…

Gatchalian flags transport project

SENATE President Win Gatchalian on Wednesday called for a comprehensive audit of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) infrastructure and technical support projects, citing delays in major transport initiatives and…

Court revamps rules for lawyers’ education

LAWYERS now have more freedom to choose how they keep up with developments in the law under new Supreme Court rules on continuing legal education. ​The Supreme Court en banc’s 2026 mandatory continuing legal education…

IRRATIONAL INSISTENCE

US: Australia’s social media reforms may aid censorship

SYDNEY, Australia — The administration of United States President Donald Trump has criticized Australia’s proposed social-media algorithm reforms, which would give users the option to choose the content on their feeds…

Leonen to serve as interim chief justice

SENIOR Associate Justice Marvic Leonen will take over as acting chief justice as the judiciary awaits the successor to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. ​Supreme Court spokesman Camille Sue Mae Ting said that under the…

Can someone serious please address social media risks?

LAST weekend, Iloilo First District Representative and Deputy Speaker Janette Garin told a press conference that the House of Representatives would consider banning Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and…

Carlos Yulo eyes Asian Games floor exercise gold

SPORTING two Olympic gold medals, three World Championships titles, and a slew of regional and continental championships, Carlos Yulo sets his sights on ruling the only tournament he hasn’t won yet — the Asian Games…

Why many Mindanao academics remain loyal to Duterte

THERE is an apparent contradiction in seeing university academics, people trained to examine evidence, question assumptions and resist simplistic explanations, remain diehard supporters of Rodrigo Duterte and his brand…

Adriano secures bronze in karate

FILIPINO karateka June Marie Adriano snared a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women’s kumite -50-kilogram (kg) class after defeating Taiwanese Chung Ya-Chi, 10-3, in the battle for third place at the Toyohashi…

Cambodia not a ‘safe haven’ for cyberscams – PM

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit on Wednesday that his country would never be a “safe haven” for cyberscams, as international partners touted law enforcement successes but…

‘The Sound of Falling Light’

THAT is the title of the selected letters of Carlos Bulosan, published locally more than 20 years ago. Few writers embody the intertwined histories of migration, colonialism, race and labor as powerfully as Bulosan…

Eala takes on Prozorova in WTA 500 Singapore Open

FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “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 second-round…

AI governance is a vain hope

EARLIER this month, Dario Amodei, the CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) concern Anthropic, made an unexpected and unprecedented call for the industry to slow down development until regulatory and governance guardrails…

Alas Pilipinas: We’ll be back!

NINTH place was never the original dream for Alas Pilipinas Women at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games, where they set out to contend for a medal. However, after early losses in group play ended their quarterfinal…

ICC judges asked to dismiss Duterte bid to block 8 additional incidents

THE International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has urged the Trial Chamber to dismiss the defense challenge to its notice of eight additional incidents in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, arguing…

A life worth living

YOUR true north is finding yourself as the hero of your own life story. Here is how it goes. Love yourself first. How can you give something you don’t feel? Then love those closest to you. When there is practice and…

Scheffler seeks turnaround at Presidents Cup

MEDINAH, Illinois — Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournaments worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years. It just doesn’t look that…

Investment Ombudsman? What else can government do to fight red tape?

OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla’s statement that he is considering the revival of an “investment Ombudsman” deserves serious attention, not simply because it offers another venue for complaints, but because it…

Yankees blank Rays in doubleheader opener

NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings, and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the American League (AL) East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night…

Lagman leads drive on cervical cancer prevention policy in Congress

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 women and girls. In an…

Preparation in the ‘Ber’ months

AS September winds down, the Philippines enters more deeply into its long season of lights. By October, familiar songs return to the malls; in November, families count the days; and by December, roads, ports and homes…

Raptors, Kawhi agree on 2-year, $115M

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 on Tuesday (Wednesday in…

BOC names new CIIS chief

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reshuffled two senior officials, installing Director III Jeoffrey Tacio as the new head of its intelligence arm amid heightened scrutiny over alleged smuggling and misconduct involving…

Tokyo congress puts Asia’s protection gap front and center

I RETURNED last week from Tokyo, where the 31st East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC) brought together insurers, reinsurers, regulators and business leaders from across the region for three days. I came home with a…

Ronaldo sets sight on new milestones

ANY doubt 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo would continue with Portugal after another World Cup elimination should have ended before the tournament was done. The federation hired a new coach in 72-year-old Jorge Jesus…

Could a US-China ‘hotline’ be set up for AI risks?

PARIS — With the unchecked development of artificial intelligence (AI) sparking deep fear even among leaders in the sector, the United States is looking at establishing a dedicated communication channel with China on…

Noskova sends Czechs into BJK Cup semifinals

SHENZHEN, China — Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova helped the Czech Republic into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup with a 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory over Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in Shenzhen. Noskova’s win…

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