DA, hog industry seek higher pork tariffs as farmgate prices plunge
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday that the Department of Agriculture is considering higher pork tariffs as local hog raisers struggle with falling farmgate prices amid rising imports and pork…
Carlos Yulo savors 'miracle' second Asian Games gymnastics gold
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo of the Philippines said clinching his second gymnastics gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian…
MotoGP adds two new circuits in calendar shake-up for 2027
PARIS, France — MotoGP has added two new circuits in Argentina and Australia for the 22-race 2027 calendar, announced on Friday. The season is scheduled to open in Buriram, Thailand, on March 7 and to end in Valencia…
Man who rescued neighbors from drowning found dead in QC
A man who helped rescue neighbors from drowning in a Quezon City river was found dead three days later, with authorities saying he also appeared to have drowned.
CBCP backs ‘genuine and effective’ anti-dynasty law
MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has backed the “Dapat Isa Lang” People’s Initiative seeking to push the government to fulfill the Constitution’s mandate against political…
Mary Jane Veloso freed from prison hours after Marcos announced pardon
Former OFW Mary Jane Veloso has been freed from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong hours after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he had signed her absolute pardon.
Jannik Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
PARIS–World No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week’s China Open in Beijing on Friday having been out of action since his Wimbledon title in July due to a right knee injury…
Asian Games: Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own record to win 100m gold
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Thailand’s Puripol Boonson broke his own Asian Games record to win gold in the men’s 100 meters in 9.90 seconds in Nagoya on…
LOOK: Absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso signed by Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way for her release from prison on Friday, nearly 16 years after she was arrested and sentenced to death in Indonesia for…
Miner dies as SUV plunges into Benguet ravine after leaving wake
BAGUIO CITY — A 29-year-old miner died after the sport utility vehicle he was driving plunged into an 80-meter-deep ravine in Sitio Urica, Barangay Ampucao at the Benguet mining town of Itogon on Friday morning, Sept…
Asian Games: China's Zhang Zhanshuo completes sweep of seven gold medals
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan — Chinese freestyler Zhang Zhanshuo completed his sweep of seven gold medals at the Asian Games, taking the 400-meter…
Demna gets personal at Gucci for Milan Fashion Week
MILAN, Italy — Gucci designer Demna presented his first truly "personal" show at Milan Fashion Week Friday, hoping to revitalise the storied Italian brand with a glamorous, eccentric and rebellious style. Demna's men…
Asian Games: PH's Jericho Francisco finishes fourth in park
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Filipino-American skateboarder Jericho Francisco Jr. finished fourth in the men’s park final at the Aichi-Nagoya…
Hindi napigilan ng dating Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) na si Mary Jane Veloso ang maging emosyonal sa harap ng media nitong Biyernes ng gabi, Setyembre 25,…
Jericho Francisco finds joy beyond skateboarding medals at Asian Games
For Filipino skateboarder Jericho Francisco, simply enjoying the experience and competing without pressure is enough, even after finishing fourth in the men’s park final at the 2026 Asian Games
Manila Water, GCNP hold environmental sustainability session
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water partnered with the United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) to organize a Peer Learning Session on Environment focused on climate resilience, water stewardship…
Russia arrests critical political scientist on drug charges
MOSCOW — Russia said on Friday it had arrested a respected political scientist -- who has commented extensively about recent elections -- on drug charges that carry up to 20 years in prison. Alexander Kynev, 51, is a…
RuPaul and Drag Race favorites Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale and more bring camp, chaos and comedy to the big screen for a limited…
Yvon Bisera salvages Top 10 Kenda Open finish with closing 67
MANILA, Philippines–Yvon Bisera bounced back like she promised and closed out with a five-under-par 67 to finish in the top 10 of the Kenda Tires TLPGA Open ruled by local ace Yu Chiang Hou via a dramatic three-way…
Gumbao bags 4 titles; Otoc shines in Palawan jrs netfest
MANILA, Philippines — Justine Gumbao and Julius Otoc stamped their class in the Palawan Pawnshop's Kidapawan City Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships, powering to a combined six titles and emerging as the standout…
Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) services available at 'My Manila Tourism Expo 2026'
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) invites the public to visit Booth E3 at the My Manila Tourism Expo 2026, taking place from September 25 to 27 at…
Evardone thanks Marcos for support to Eastern Samar hospitals
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Gov. Ralph Vincent “RV” Evardone thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his commitment to provide additional funding to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the province…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades “Mel” A. Robles received on Thursday the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Merit Medal and Ribbon during a ceremony at…
Paano nga ba dapat 'pakisamahan' ng mga magulang o guardian ang mga kabataan ngayon
Muling napag-uusapan ang mental health ng mga kabataan matapos mapaulat ang mga insidente ng karahasan sa mga eskuwelahan. Anu-ano nga ba ang mga posibleng senyales na naaapektuhan ang mental health ng mga kabataan, at…
Asian Games 2026: Team Philippines’ schedule for September 26
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines continues its medal campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday, September 26, as competition in…
Philippines emerges as key driver of global tourism growth – WEF
MANILA – The Philippines has emerged among major developing tourism economies recording faster growth in travel and tourism than the global average, according to a World Economic Forum report released Friday. The 2026…
Talaandig chieftain Datu Migketay Saway passes away at 72
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Datu Victorino “Migketay” Saway, the supreme chieftain of the Talaandig tribe in Bukidnon and a towering figure in Mindanao’s indigenous rights movement, has died. He was 72. Saway, widely regarded…
MANILA, Philippines—Arellano has found little reason to celebrate despite its surprising start in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament. The Chiefs improved to 3-0 in Group B after an 88-65 victory over…
Dy honors Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. for his legacy of service
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III led the House of Representatives on Friday in honoring the late Batanes Rep. Ciriaco “Jun” B. Gato Jr. “For three consecutive Congresses, the people of Batanes…
Dizon vows action vs. DPHW execs over duplicate projects in 2027 budget
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Friday that the department will look into the flagged duplicate, overlapping, or double-funded infrastructure projects in its proposed 2027 budget, and vowed to relieve…
Asian Games: PH Blu Girls open softball campaign vs host Japan
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls face powerhouse Japan on Saturday to begin their quest for a first-ever medal finish in…