Inquirer · Top stories

Defending Due Process: The Case for Fairness in the Legarda-Leviste matter

It is simple to assume that there must be fire where there is smoke when public figures are accused. However, the presumption of innocence, the need for proof, and the distinction between association and…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Sara Duterte, husband's P85 million income from 2007-2025 doesn't match net worth

Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carprio, recorded P85.3 million income from 2007 to 2025, a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) told the impeachment court Thursday.

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

TAIWAN CELEBRATES 115TH NATIONAL DAY IN MANILA, HIGHLIGHTS STRONGER PHILIPPINE TIES

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines celebrated the 115th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Manila on Thursday, 8…

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Inquirer · Nation

Sarangani suspends classes, gov’t work Friday after M6.4 quake

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — The provincial government of Sarangani has suspended in-person classes at all levels and work in government offices on Friday, Oct. 9, to allow safety inspections and damage…

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GMA News Online · Top stories

Culion, Palawan na lugar noon ng mga may 'ketong,' ginawan ng sariling currency o pera

May mga natatangi at kahanga-hangang sikreto ang bayan ng Culion sa Palawan. Gaya ng pagkakaroon nito ng sariling currency o pera noong ginawa itong “leper colony,” o lugar kung saan dinadala ang mga may leprosy o…

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Inquirer · Nation

Tax evasion case vs VP? Up for agencies to check, says Barbers

MANILA, Philippines — Another way of scrutinizing the tax documents of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, is asking why the couple’s declared net worth is higher than the income they were taxed…

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GMA News Online · World

Russia says reports of second case linked to Siberian plague lab are false

Russia's health regulator denied on Thursday that someone had fallen ill after coming into contact with a worker at a plague research laboratory in Siberia who died last week.

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Inquirer · Nation

Padilla calls for death penalty for agricultural smugglers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday called for the imposition of the death penalty on agricultural smugglers following a privilege speech by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking a…

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GMA News Online · Entertainment

Inka Magnaye, sinabing nawalan ng voice-over job ang kaniyang ina dahil sa AI

Nagpahayag ng pag-aalala si Inka Magnaye sa epekto ng artificial intelligence (AI) sa mga artists at creatives matapos mawalan ng voice-over job ang kaniyang ina nang dahil sa AI.

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Inquirer · Nation

6 soldiers, 2 civilians hurt in Basilan ambush

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Six soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed a military vehicle in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Thursday…

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Inquirer · Nation

NIA readies Bicol farms for El Niño water shortage

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies as El Niño threatens to reduce water supplies and affect farm…

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The Manila Times · World

After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support

WASHINGTON, United States — A convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was almost taken off life support before she regained consciousness, her lawyer said Wednesday, as a court ordered prison authorities to…

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Inquirer · Nation

Voltage fluctuations hit Ilocos Norte amid low power delivery from NGCP

SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Residents in Ilocos Norte experienced fluctuating electricity supply on Thursday (Oct. 8) after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) delivered low voltage to…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

Chinese batter Gilas Girls

Gilas Pilipinas Girls fell short against China, 49-114, in the quarterfinal of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup at the Karisma Arena in Malaysia on Thursday.

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GMA News Online · Nation

Marcos calls for culture shift to help fight corruption

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the Philippines needs to undergo a cultural shift amid the series of high-profile flood control corruption cases that rocked the nation.

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Rappler · Nation

Rodrigo Duterte fit for trial, says ICC

'[The chamber] is satisfied that the Accused is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings and is therefore fit to stand trial,' says the International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III

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Inquirer · Top stories

ICC: Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, fit to stand trial

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the so-called war on…

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The Manila Times · World

Ukraine grapples with motivating new military recruits

UKRAINE — The tired troops moved through the forest in east Ukraine at dawn, imitating assault rifle fire while searching for non-existent Russians between the trees. Unlike the thousands of Ukrainians who enlisted when…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ dominates 49th Gawad Urian Awards as Carlo Aquino, Jericho Rosales, Maris Racal and Odette Khan share top acting honors

It was an evening of remarkable victories, emotional celebrations, and recognition for outstanding Filipino filmmaking as the 49th Gawad Urian Awards brought…

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GMA News Online · World

Ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error

British police said that search warrants it secured to search properties linked to King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been incorrectly granted and must be quashed.

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Rappler · Nation

Mark Villar joins Senate majority | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Mark Villar, Sara Duterte, West Philippine Sea

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Inquirer · Top stories

Gilas girls fall big to China, turn focus to key 5th-place match

MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas Youth women’s team lost to China by 63 points, 112-49, on Thursday in the qualification for the semifinals of the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division A in Seremban, Malaysia. But…

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The Manila Times · Sports

PH hosts U18 Men's Softball Asia Cup for the first time

Philippine softball is set to make history in December. For the first time, the Philippines will host the Under-18 Men's Softball Asia Cup in Clark, Pampanga. The Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines…

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GMA News Online · Regions

Phreatomagmatic eruption recorded at Taal Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) logged a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at the main crater of the Taal Volcano on Thursday.

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Inquirer · Nation

Highlights: Day 36 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…

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The Manila Times · World

US expulsions to Africa 'instrumentalize human suffering' — HRW

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The US policy of deporting migrants to third-party African countries is against international law and exploits suffering to deter immigration, Human Rights Watch said in a report Thursday. After…

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GMA News Online · Nation

PCSO Lotto Results: 6/42 prize over P85M after no winners of major lotto draws in October 8

There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on October 8, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize has reached P85 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.

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Inquirer · Nation

Highlights: Day 36 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…

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GMA News Online · Entertainment

Mia Goth, naghain ng divorce matapos makipaghiwalay kay Shia LaBeouf

Naghain na ng divorce si Mia Goth mula kay Shia LaBeouf, mahigit isang taon matapos silang maghiwalay.

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Inquirer · Top stories

ICC finds Duterte fit for trial, cites improved health

MANILA, Philippines — The judges of a trial chamber at the International Criminal Court have found that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be able to stand trial effectively after his overall health appeared to have…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Sinulog 2027: What you need to know

Cebu is once again ready to dance to the beat of the Sinulog as the 2027 edition is all set for January 17. ...

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The Manila Times · World

Myanmar leader says will take back migrants from Malaysia 'as soon as possible'

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Myanmar will accept more Burmese migrants held in Malaysia "as soon as possible", the war-torn nation's leader said Thursday despite human rights concerns over the opaque repatriation scheme. Min…

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Inquirer · Nation

Duterte flagged for receiving compensation from Davao while she’s VP

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was handed a letter of authority (LOA) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue after she was flagged for receiving compensation from the Davao City government despite…

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Inquirer · Top stories

Pacquiao trains Poland's President Nawrocki in the ring

Manny Pacquiao the boxing legend, former senator, and antipoverty czar took on an unusual trainee this week, giving Polish President Karol Nawrocki a boxing lesson during the latter’s state visit to the Philippines....

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GMA News Online · Nation

House passes proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget on 2nd reading

The House of Representatives passed on the second reading the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget--but not without any criticisms from several lawmakers.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Daily Gospel, October 9, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel of Octoberr 9, 2026, which is the Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time.

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Inquirer · Nation

PCSO lotto results Oct. 8: ₱85.48M jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱85.48 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw or the ₱40.17 million jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…

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Daily Tribune · Top stories

Makati eskrimadors dominates Baguio mats

BAGUIO CITY — The Lao-Lan Arnis Team of Makati City emerged as the overall champion in the recent Baguio Day National Invitational Arnis Tournament,…

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Philstar · Sports

Dumdumaya reminisces Augusta National experience

Filipino No. 1 amateur Jaden Dumdumaya has already experienced the magic of Augusta National, a pipe dream for many aspiring golfers.

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Inquirer · Top stories

Benedicto College Cheetahs stun UV Green Lancers

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Benedicto College Cheetahs pulled off a major upset, beating the defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, 64-55, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi)…

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