THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun building a $6-million agribusiness incubation center in Zambales to help small farmers develop sustainable enterprises. The center broke ground Oct. 1 at the DA Research…
Biliran secures P13.8M in educational aid from DSWD for 3,490 students
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Biliran has secured some P13.846 million in educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that is set to be released this month to 3,490…
COA flags DA over undistributed agri aid for Kristine victims
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the failure of its Regional Field Office in the Bicol Region (RFO V) to distribute agricultural inputs to beneficiaries affected by Severe…
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday said it has mobilized its regional and field offices to prepare for a potentially severe El Niño through the first half of 2027. State weather bureau…
Negros trade fair generates P118M in sales, up 39% from last year
BACOLOD CITY — The 40th Negros Trade Fair (NTF) ’Butlak 2026’ generated around P118 million in combined reported sales, reflecting strong market demand for Negrense products and enterprises, NTF chairperson MaryAnn…
THE Philippines needs up to $5 million in United Nations funding to reduce emissions of “super pollutants” that accelerate global warming, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said on Friday. Environment…
Elena Rybakina ousted by world No. 118 in China Open second round
BEIJING–World No.1 Elena Rybakina could not regroup and fell to 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva in the second round of the China Open on Saturday in Beijing. The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan was playing her first match since…
Maguindanao del Norte residents surrender unlicensed guns to Army
COTABATO CITY — Residents in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte voluntarily surrendered 11 high-powered firearms to the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade. The weapons were collected by village officials of the town, in keeping…
1 out of 4 MMDA pumps not operational at end-2025 -- COA
One out of every four pumps operated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was not operational at the end of 2025, with the affected units either under repair, replacement or rehabilitation, according…
Race against time: 2 men trapped in Zamboanga Sur flooded mining tunnel
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities on Saturday continue to race against time for two men trapped by floods at a mining tunnel in Barangay Dilud of Dumingag town, Zamboanga del Sur since Wednesday, Sept. 30…
NCRPO cracks P664-K jewelry theft; two men arrested
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) apprehended two male suspects and recovered 17 pieces of high-value jewelry following a reported P664,000…
UAAP: NU must guard against complacency, says Paul Francisco
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University veteran Paul Francisco was quick to point out the Bulldogs’ biggest flaw in their loss to Ateneo in the UAAP…
Rider at angkas, nagnakaw ng bag; 1 sa kanila, patay matapos silang masalpok ng truck
Nasawi ang isang rider habang sugatan ang kaniyang angkas matapos silang mabangga ng isang truck sa Malabon. Ang magkaangkas, tumatakas umano matapos magnakaw ng bag.
MILF official: BARMM parliament majority seen on Oct. 30 vote
COTABATO CITY — Amid negotiations among political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on forming a coalition to form its incoming government, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Vice…
2026 Asian Games: Updated Philippines medal tally and list of medalists, as of October 3
Alexandria Enriquez won a silver medal in the jiu-jitsu competion to add to the Philippines' haul in the 2026 Asian Games, which now stands at 29 medals as of Saturday, October 3.
Truck carrying passengers flips amid raging river in Zamboanga del Norte
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Passengers escaped unhurt after a truck carrying commuters and cargo was swept by a flash flood and overturned while attempting to cross a river in Sergio Osmeña town, Zamboanga del…
Doug Kramer at pamilya sa gitna ng issue kay Patrick Garcia: 'Fight hate with love'
Nanawagan ng mensahe ng pagmamahal, pagpapatawad at pagkahabag si Doug Kramer at ang kaniyang pamilya ngayong laman ng mga usapin sa social media ang kapatid ni Chesca Kramer na si Patrick Garcia, matapos nitong…
P1M in contraband cigarettes intercepted at Zamboanga Sibugay checkpoint
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Joint security forces intercepted over P1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a random checkpoint along the national highway in Barangay La Paz, Naga town, Zamboanga Sibugay on…
DepEd mourns deaths of 2 students in Cauayan City fun run
CAUAYAN CITY — The Schools Division Office of Cauayan City has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two learners who were electrocuted during a bubble fun run at Cauayan South Central School on Saturday, Oct. 3. The…
When Gelli de Belen shared her two cents on the viral interview involving Patrick Garcia during her guest appearance on GTV's Chika Cart , Dennis Trillo did…
MANILA, Philippines — The Taguig City government on Saturday denied involvement in alleged illegal reclamation activities at the Taguig side of Laguna Lake, saying the property inspected by government agencies was not…
Asian Games 2026: Team Philippines’ schedule for October 4
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Team Philippines officially closes its campaign in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, October 4. One…
Ababa reigns in Iloilo after fiery stretch-run duel
MANILA, Philippines — Refusing to buckle under pressure, Jhonnel Ababa staged a dramatic late-round comeback on Friday, birdieing the final two holes to edge Jeffren Lumbo by one shot and capture the ICTSI Iloilo Golf…
204 of 213 foreigners rounded up in Zamboanga del Sur Chinese nationals
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Some 204 of 213 foreigners rounded up in the towns of Alicia and Siay in Zamboanga del Sur province on Friday are Chinese nationals. According to Brig. Gen. Samuel Yunque, commander of…
Disputed claims surface over what was left out of ‘Celeste Unscripted’
MANILA, Philippines — A blind item has shed light on what allegedly happened behind the scenes of “Celeste Unscripted” and the parts of former couple Celeste Cortesi and Jonathan Sterling’s relationship that did not…
Ombudsman Remulla flags lack of data sharing with Customs in anti-smuggling campaign
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said the lack of data sharing with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has hampered efforts to build strong anti-smuggling cases.
UAAP: Kieffer Alas’ confidence shines in latest Ateneo win
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Kieffer Alas’ confidence stood out in Ateneo’s 87-76 win over National University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament…
MANILA, Philippines — No player won the Grand Lotto 6/55 or Lotto 6/42 jackpots in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws Saturday, Oct. 3. According to the PCSO, the Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination…
MANILA, Philippines — The young pair of Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara gifted the Philippines its first-ever Asian Games medal in beach volleyball. Progella and Pagara copped a historic bronze medal in the 2026 Asian…
Asian Games: Jiu-jitsu adds silver as PH posts best performance since 1962
Jiu-jitsu"s Alexandria Enriquez secured the Philippines" ninth silver medal in the 2026 Asian Games to cap the country"s campaign -- its best performance in the Asian Games since 1962.
Asian Games: South Korea lifts gloom by winning men's football gold
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 TOYOTA–South Korea won men’s football gold at the Asian Games, beating host Japan 1-0 in Saturday’s final to lift the gloom after a…
Alas powers Ateneo past NU as Eagles take standings lead
Kieffer Alas powered Ateneo de Manila past National University and to the top of the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball standings with an 87-76 win at the PhilSports Arena Saturday. Alas unleashed 10 of his 18 points in…
Sometime this month, the first of the migratory birds will come down over Candaba. They have been doing it for longer than anyone has kept records: ducks, herons and shorebirds flying in from northern Asia to spend the…
PH targets $5-M UN fund to tackle 'super pollutants'
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna has formally confirmed the Philippines’ application for a major global accelerator program to curb super…
EASL: Taipei Fubon Braves routs Macau in season opener in Cebu
Montenegrin big man Marko Todorovic made an immediate impression on Cebuano basketball fans, powering the Taipei Fubon Braves to a dominant 103-89 victory over Macau’s Hou Chon in their East Asia Super League (EASL)…
UAAP: Kieffer Alas heats up late as Ateneo rallies past NU
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo overcame a slow start and a 17-point deficit to beat National University, 87-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball…
UAAP: Kieffer Alas leads Ateneo comeback win over NU after 17-point deficit
Kieffer Alas starred anew as Ateneo de Manila University completed a come-from-behind victory against National University, 87-76, in UAAP Season 82 on Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
Cesafi: Paref Springdale Titans score first win in huge upset over USJ-R
The Paref Springdale School (PSS) Titans picked up their first Cesafi win in dramatic fashion, stunning the No. 2 University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguar Cubs, 77-74, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation…
Ateneo pulled away late in the fourth quarter to soar past National University, 87-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.