Nepal flash floods sweep away houses, five people missing
Kathmandu, Nepal—Flash floods hit central Nepal on Sunday, sweeping away houses and leaving at least five people missing, officials said, weeks after devastating flooding that killed hundreds. Videos circulating online…
Pulis pinigil ang paihi sa Pampanga, P879k na gamit nakumpiska
Napahinto ng Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) ang paihi sa isang gasolinahan sa Ninoy Aquino Road, Barangay San Roque sa may Bayan ng Magalang, Pampanga nitong…
F1: Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races. Red Bull’s Verstappen…
PBA: Tenorio lauds Magnolia defense in latest rout of Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines–Coach LA Tenorio commended the defensive effort Magnolia put up in routing Barangay Ginebra anew in the second “Manila Clasico” of the PBA Governors’ Cup. The Hotshots blew out the Gin Kings, 112-93…
Davao City police arrest high-value drug suspects, seize P333,200 worth of shabu
Police arrested individuals classified as high-value targets and seized suspected shabu worth P333,200 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cabantian here…
Riyadh airport passenger terminal reportedly struck by projectile
CAIRO— A Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said a projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, less than a day after a missile struck it and…
Verstappen wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix for the first time
Singapore, Singapore—Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races. Red…
Two more major property developers are expected to join the government's Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program this week, according to the…
4 Filipinos injured in Riyadh airport attack; 3 admitted in ICU
MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos injured from the attack in an international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia rose to four, where three of them were admitted in intensive care units (ICU), the Department of…
UAAP: UP's Jacob Bayla makes presence felt anew vs Cortez, La Salle
MANILA, Philippines—It was like last year’s UAAP Finals again when University of the Philippines forward Jacob Bayla hounded La Salle star Jacob Cortez on Sunday. Bayla was praised for his defense against Cortez in the…
Senate approves OFW reintegration bill backed by Go
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the Senate's approval on third and final reading of a bill establishing a comprehensive reintegration program for overseas…
Blasts heard in Riyadh, say journalists, residents
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Two blasts were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday, AFP journalists and three residents said, a day after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis attacked the city’s airport, killing 12 people and…
PBA: Magnolia whips Ginebra to clinch Group B quarterfinal spot
MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia became the first team in a tight Group B to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the PBA Governors’ Cup after blowing out sibling rival Barangay Ginebra anew, 112-93, on Sunday at Smart…
Bicol LGUs begin info campaigns, roll out preps for ‘Super El Niño’
NAGA CITY – As Bicol region continues to experience below-normal rainfall since early this year, various local government units have started implementing…
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'
Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY…
Zheng Qinwen wins China Open, sweeps Mirra Andreeva in final
Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. The former world number four and current Olympic champion was a wildcard entry in Beijing…
Marcos: Ayungin incident may affect ASEAN-China COC talks
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the latest confrontation between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal could influence ongoing…
UAAP: Remogat focused on present, not last year’s heartbreak
MANILA, Philippines—It’s easy to assume that Rey Remogat’s performance against defending champion La Salle on Sunday was to avenge University of the Philippines’ loss in last year’s UAAP Finals. Remogat, however, made…
MANILA, Philippines–Titan Ultra resumed its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on Sunday with a new coach in Raymond Valenzona. Valenzona was installed on an interim basis after the Giant Risers let go of Rensy Bajar, who has…
Marcos says social media ban for minors a tough decision
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Sunday that imposing a blanket social media ban on minors would be a difficult decision, stressing the need to…
UAAP: UP edges La Salle in ‘test of character’ clash
MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines snapped two streaks on Sunday when it defeated rival and defending champion La Salle, 80-76, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on…
LIST: F2F class suspensions in Cebu on Oct. 12 due to poor air quality
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several local government units in Metro Cebu suspended in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, due to poor air quality. The suspensions came after Metro Cebu’s air quality index (AQI) reached…
Marcos: Alleged Chinese funding of Sara a national security threat if true
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Sunday that his administration is thoroughly investigating allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte…
Spikers' Turf: Players, coaches savor men's league milestone
CEBU CITY — Spikers’ Turf finally experienced the breakthrough support that the men’s volleyball players have long desired as the league celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) before a…
CoA flags P941.87M in CHED scholarship transactions
The Commission on Audit (CoA) has flagged ₱941.87 million in transactions involving three scholarship programs of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED),…
Lung surgery for Pope Leo XIV to remove localized nodule
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was…
MANILA, Philippines–Juan Gomez de Liano registered the fourth triple-double of his rookie season as Converge blew out Titan Ultra, 152-119, to secure the last quarterfinals berth in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup on…
Family seeks help for daughter battling leukemia after losing son to cancer
A family still grieving the loss of their youngest child to cancer is appealing for financial assistance as their only surviving daughter battles a worsening…
Face-to-face classes in Cebu City suspended on Oct. 12 over ‘very unhealthy’ air quality
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Cebu City will be suspended on Monday, October 12, following a rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to 180, classified…
PCG deploys assets vs Chinese ship over ‘unauthorized’ research
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed aircraft and vessels to challenge a Chinese deep-sea research ship allegedly conducting “unauthorized” marine scientific research near Hubo Reef in the…
Two Filipinos were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, October 11, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said.
PVL: Lorene Toring feels right at home with Choco Mucho
CEBU CITY — Lorene Toring was grateful to find her new home at Choco Mucho and to team up with her fellow Cebuanos like Sisi Rondina-Rosales. Just days after her signing was announced, Toring made an immediate impact…
CEBU CITY — Inspired by the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary, fan favorite Jema Galanza led Creamline to a strong start in its title defense in the All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series before a…
Marcos sees ‘new phase’ of escalation in West Philippine Sea
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said China’s obstruction of a medical evacuation mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal appeared to signal a “new phase” of escalation in the West Philippine Sea…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Senior kegler Orly Enoveso captured his first Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) shootout tournament title in a closely contested competition at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center on Sunday…
Three Filipinos were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, October 11, according to the latest information from Philippine authorities.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The bodies of the two children and their 60-year-old grandmother who died in a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, are lying in wake at the barangay gym as of Sunday, October 11. The…
UAAP: Adamson posts win streak, UP ends skid in women's basketball
MANILA, Philippines—Adamson posted back-to-back wins after trouncing University of the East, 67-50, in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Fresh off a victory over…