Aveeno launches online community for sensitive skin care
For more than 80 years, Aveeno has been a trusted leader in oat science, helping soothe, relieve and strengthen sensitive skin. Backed by decades of research and dermatologist recommendations, Aveeno’s Skin Relief and…
Think tank urges unified approach to curb child stunting
MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute on Friday called for a unified government approach to address child stunting, citing gaps in nutrition data and fragmented feeding programs. The independent think…
Barangay Ginebra drew big games from RJ Abarrientos and new import Jordan Murphy to roll past Rain or Shine, 129-111, to end its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Friday night at the Ninoy Aquino…
PCG repels Chinese militia vessel, 22 fishing boats from Kota Island waters
The Philippine Coast Guard said it drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 fishing boats from the territorial waters of Kota Island on Friday.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV took a first step Friday to lay the groundwork for the eventual conclave that will elect his successor: He appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new dean of the College of…
Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities
WASHINGTON - The US suspended Microsoft, major IT outsourcers and software maker Adobe from a key green card program on Thursday while opening probes into nine top universities, widening a crackdown it says targets…
With analyst being prosecution’s last witness, what’s next?
MANILA, Philippines — During Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday, the prosecution panel manifested through public prosecutor and Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno that the financial analyst they…
Pag-IBIG, BCDA partner to build walk-to-work housing in New Clark City
The Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have signed a memorandum of agreement to develop affordable worker housing on…
BMW pulls car lease offer from German far-right politician
BERLIN, Germany — BMW has withdrawn an offer to lease a car to a politician from the far-right AfD party who was elected to a top post in a regional German parliament, officials said Friday. Tobias Rausch this week…
Nobel Prize recognition to former ICC judge carries 'particular significance' --ICC president
In a statement sent to GMA News, Akane said the award to Pillay, an ICC judge from 2003 to August 2008 and President and Judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, recognizes the role of international…
PCSO lotto results Oct. 9: No winner for ₱377.06M jackpot
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱377.06 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱101.03 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The Ultra…
PBA: RJ Abarrientos, new import Jordan Murphy power Ginebra past Rain or Shine
RJ Abarrientos caught fire from the field, drilling three four-pointers and six triples on his way to a 34-point outing, while new import Jordan Murphy added 30 points to power Barangay Ginebra past Rain or Shine…
From Donki to Nike: Analyst says Duterte had ‘unusual’ purchases in 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Just like any other ordinary tourist, Vice President Sara Duterte appears to be an avid fan of Japan’s discount store Don Quijote, as an analyst called by the prosecution panel claimed that she…
PBA: Jerom Lastimosa, KJ Buffen lead Magnolia past Blackwater
Jerom Lastimosa and import KJ Buffen powered the Magnolia Hotshots to their fourth consecutive win in the PBA Governors" Cup, escaping the Blackwater Bossing, 107-101, on Friday.
Highlights: Day 37 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 9, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Day 37 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Friday centered on the testimony of financial forensic analyst lawyer Alexander Cabrera, whom the prosecution presented as its final…
MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra blew out Rain or Shine from the onset to take a crucial 129-111 win amid the tight Group B quarterfinal race in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. RJ Abarrientos…
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) continues to work with Congress to ensure the passage of the proposed 2027 budget and avoid a reenacted spending program for next year, a top official said Friday.
PBA: KJ Buffen continues to deliver what surging Magnolia needs
MANILA, Philippines–The long break seemed to have had no effect on Magnolia import KJ Buffen after a 20-20 performance in a crucial win over Blackwater in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Buffen finished with 24 points and…
SWS: 38% of adult Filipinos rate mental health as 'fair'
Around four in 10 adult Filipinos rated their mental health as “fair” in September 2026, unchanged from the results of a November 2025 survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
COA flags lack of clear targets for Mandaue’s P55.5M Christmas aid program
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Mandaue City government over the lack of clearly identified societal issues or development gaps that its P55.5-million “Gugma sa Pasko” program in…
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Richard Palpal-latoc and three others for…
Districts of top House leaders, some Bulacan solons get top DPWH allocations -Tinio
The district engineering offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways that received the highest allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget include those of Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, Nueva Ecija…
Elise Mertens stuns Iga Swiatek, moves into China Open semifinals
BEIJING–Belgium’s Elise Mertens beat Poland’s Iga Swiatek 7-6 (7/0), 6-3, in the China Open on Friday and advanced to the semifinals against hometown bet Zheng Qinwen. Mertens, the world number 19, overcame some nerves…
Zheng Qinwen ousts Elina Svitolina, books China Open semifinal spot
BEIJING–Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium’s Elise Mertens. Zheng, a…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten pledged Friday to defend the International Criminal Court "brick by brick", a veiled swipe at the United States, which used the same phrase in threats to…
JC De Vera, Shaina Magdayao star in new ‘Florante at Laura’ film adaptation
The official trailer for “ Ang Florante at Laura ni Balagtas ” written and directed by Alvin Yapan and produced by FEAST Foundation, will be unveiled on 10…
Cookies at kape na lasang kare-kare, bida sa isang restaurant
Ang kare-kare na isa sa mga paboritong putahe ng mga Pinoy, hindi na lang matitikman bilang ulam kundi ginawa na rin itong flavor sa cookies bilang dessert, at maging sa lasa ng kape.
WNBA: Disputed timeout leaves Liberty reeling and down 2-0
NEW YORK— The New York Liberty return home trying to keep their season alive after a loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of their best-of-five WNBA semifinals series left the team in a major hole and confused about whether they…
Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis
BEIJING, China — Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium's Elise Mertens…
PCG drives away Chinese maritime militia vessel, 22 ‘sampans’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that it successfully drove away a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 smaller boats on Friday, Oct. 9, reportedly fishing and dumping waste within the…