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