Farmers squeezed by high fuel prices, El Niño threat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) said they are preparing for the possible impacts of El Niño, as farmers continue to lament the high cost of production due to high oil prices and…
Rotting pig carcasses dumped by river causes panic among hog raisers in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan
Several rotting carcasses of several pigs dumped by a river in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan has caused alarm to the town"s hog raisers who slaughtered and sold their animals at a loss.
The new members the BARMM parliament enter a period of negotiations before choosing their chief minister on October 30, when they hold their first regular session
Cebu provincial government allocated P750 million in rehab work after 2025 earthquake
The Cebu Provincial government allocated P750 million for rehabilitation efforts of local government units affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the province last year.
The new members the BARMM parliament enter a period of negotiations before choosing their chief minister on October 30, when they hold their first regular session
Camarines Sur placed under state of calamity due to hike in dengue cases
The province of Camarines Sur has been placed under a state of calamity due to the alarming increase in dengue cases and deaths, according to the provincial government.
Comelec issues 16 subpoenas over pre-shaded ballots in Maluso, Basilan
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it issued 16 subpoenas over the pre-shaded ballots found in Maluso, Basilan during the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
Rappler Talk: Naguib Sinarimbo on the work ahead for BARMM’s first elected parliament
Rappler reporter Iya Gozum talks with Bangsamoro member of parliament-elect Naguib Sinarimbo on navigating the politics of building coalitions and the future Cabinet
A member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA) was killed in a clash in Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday.
Faulty wiring 'loud sound' in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat not 'school shooting,' gov says
A loud sound reported at Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday was not caused by a shooting but was likely due to faulty electrical wiring, Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu said.
ILOILO CITY — The National Police Commission in Western Visayas (Napolcom-6) filed administrative charges against three police personnel assigned to the Molo Police Station following the controversial Philippine…
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Furniture maker taps daytime solar rates to cut power costs
COREnergy, the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Energy, has signed DEDON Manufacturing Inc. as the first customer of its new Sunshine Plan, betting that manufacturers with daytime-heavy operations will increasingly…
Vice mayor honors sanitation workers on his birthday
INSTEAD of hosting a lavish party, Noveleta Vice Mayor Dino Reyes Chua chose to make his 46th birthday intimate and significant by joining the daily routine of the people who keep their community clean and sanitary. On…
Developer sees next wave in lifestyle-driven property
Philippine property developers are looking beyond branded residential towers as competition in the premium market shifts towards hospitality, dining, wellness, entertainment and other experience-led concepts.
ROSALES, Pangasinan — Around 5,000 colorful premium bola-bola siopao (meatball steamed bun) were assembled into a single giant food setup at SM City Rosales over the weekend, turning the popular Chinese-inspired snack…
It started as a group chat with colleagues Armie and Leng, the usual back-and-forth about a long-overdue beach trip south of Cebu. Dates, budget, who’s driving. Standard stuff.
CEBU CITY — The Cebu City government is investigating reports of employees allegedly engaging in personal activities during office hours, including filming TikTok videos and smoking while using a government-marked…
Go urges fair distribution of DPWH infrastructure projects
SEN. Bong Go called for a fairer distribution of government infrastructure projects across the country, urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that provinces, rural communities, and…
Lapu-Lapu City is stepping up preparations for the 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ADMM-Plus. Mayor Ma. Cynthia King-Chan assured that the city is ready…
P10.2M cigarette smuggling in Negros Occidental foiled
BACOLOD CITY — Police seized an estimated P10.2 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested one of the suspects in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, early Sunday. The early morning operation at Sitio…
Consumers can help ease pressure on the power supply and potentially lower electricity costs by doing activities that require high electricity consumption during the daytime, according to the National Grid Corporation…
‘Ganarul’ Brigade’s role in Sulu’s historic SIPS status cited
CAMP AKA, Luuk, Sulu — The Philippine Army’s 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade played a pivotal role in the formal declaration of Sulu as a province under a State of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS), marking a…
PISTON-Cebu claimed that the transport strike disrupted up to 80 percent of public transportation on some routes in Metro Cebu on Tuesday, September 29, as drivers joined a two-day nationwide protest over rising fuel…
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — The “Ambulance on the Go” program — an initiative operating as an Ambulance Hub — will soon be launched in this province, ensuring a dedicated hotline which residents may call in times of emergency…
Warriors hold off Wildcats for fifth victory in CESAFI
The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors squandered a 16-point lead in the second half but held their ground when the game was on the line to fend off the gritty Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U)…
MANDAUE CITY — Branded real estate could move beyond residential towers and into hospitality, dining, private clubs, wellness, entertainment and other lifestyle spaces as developers explore more experience-driven…
EJ Obiena keeps reign as pole vault king with new Asian Games record
Ernest John “EJ” Obiena successfully defended his pole vault crown in record-breaking fashion in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Tuesday night, September 29, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
BACOLOD CITY — The provincial government of Negros Occidental has broadened health care access through a unified, province-wide Universal Health Care (UHC) system which was presented by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson at the…