Houston, United States—Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a “flying” car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company’s facility on Thursday, October 15. Technical…
NAGA CITY – A still unidentified man died while another was injured in a road accident that involved three vehicles in Pili town in Camarines Sur on Thursday,…
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Bicol (BJMP-5) implemented a revised Alternative Learning System (ALS) curriculum aimed at supporting their…
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan welcomed the prospect of face-to-face talks with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Chinese Embassy in Manila said on Friday, after the president said he would summon…
Maganda ang Pasko ng isang mananaya matapos na tamaan ang P115 milyong jackpot prize sa Megalotto 6/45 draw nitong Biyernes, Oktubre 16, 2026.
Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Johnson, who will represent the Philippines at the 64th Miss International Beauty Pageant on 25 November 2026…
MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix coach Charles Tiu liked what he saw from Marcellus Earlington in a winning debut against Meralco in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after pondering tapping two players who would go on to play in…
Nasawi ang isang 30-anyos na lalaki matapos na pagbabarilin ng kanilang kapitbahay na barangay tanod sa Malasiqui, Pangasinan. Ang nakababatang kapatid ng biktima na 27-anyos, sugatan.
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WUHAN–Sonay Kartal claimed the second top-10 win of her career and guaranteed herself a return to the top 100 with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Ukrainian world number six Elina Svitolina in the Wuhan Open. The first…
WUHAN–Iga Swiatek kept up her bid for a WTA Finals place with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ann Li on Friday that set up an all-Polish semi-final at the Wuhan Open. The six-time Grand Slam champion will face Maja Chwalinska…
Dinakip ang live-in partner ng babaeng nakitang patay at nakasilid sa refrigerator sa isang apartment sa Rizal, na itinuturing person of interest (POI) sa krimen. Ang lalaki, dinakip sa ibang kaso na isinampa ng…
Phoenix, with Ricci Rivero playing the lead role, assured itself a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after coming back to defeat Meralco, 105-101, on Friday at Ynares Center in Antipolo. Rivero…
SHANGHAI — Rafael Jodar became the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history after advancing with a victory over Casper Ruud on Friday. The 20-year-old Spaniard was a set down and rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win…
Kinompronta ng kampo ng dating House Speaker at Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez ang testigo ng prosekusyon na si Rodante Orbillo kaugnay ng kaniyang pirma sa pinagsamang affidavit noong Pebrero 2026 ng 18 dating…
Team preview of the Orlando Magic ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost to Detroit in first round of playoffs. Coach: Sean Sweeney (first-time NBA head coach, hired June 1). Season opener: Oct…
Patay sa pamamaril ng riding-in-tandem suspects sa tapat ng isang kainan ang isang 28-anyos na security guard sa Valenecia, Negros Oriental.
MANILA, Philippines — While it is true that China is stronger based on military might, a lawmaker has maintained that the battle for sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was already won by the…
Team preview of the Chicago Bulls ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 31-51, missed playoffs. Coach: Tiago Splitter (first season with Bulls, second season overall, 42-39). Season Opener: Oct. 21 at…
The Philippine Embassy in London has issued an official statement expressing concern over the portrayal of Filipinos in a viral GB News reel clip that turned…
Mayor Nestor Archival has proposed a ₱15-billion budget for 2027, allocating nearly half of the spending plan to general public services and another 30 percent to social services, as the city prepares its appropriations…
MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum found every motivation it could get on Friday night to defeat lowly San Sebastian, 78-77, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena. The Pirates endured a difficult…
Actor-turned-entrepreneur Nikko Natividad reposted a photo of a child urinating outside his cafe after the child’s parents tagged him in their social media…
Team preview of the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 26-56, missed playoffs Coach: Dusty May (first-time NBA head coach, hired June 22). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Houston. Departures…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Persons in possession of firearms in Mandaue City could face under a proposed ordinance fines, community service and imprisonment if their negligence results in the access of minors to unsecured…
Tinukoy ni Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla ang politiko mula sa Mindanao na umano"y sangkot sa tangkang pagpupuslit ng shabu na nagkakahalaga ng P3.5 bilyon mula sa Laos na patungong Pilipinas.
Team preview of the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 49-33, lost to San Antonio in second round of playoffs. Coach: Chris Finch (seventh season, 258-193). Season opener: Oct. 21…
MANILA, Philippines—Four candidates have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the vacant lone congressional seat in Batanes ahead of the special elections on Nov. 28. Commission on Elections (Comelec)…
In this episode of Long Story Short, Philstar.com explains how a possible Super El Niño could affect water supply, agriculture and food security in the Philippines, and how Filipinos can prepare.
Team preview of the New York Knicks ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last season: 53-29, won NBA championship. Coach: Mike Brown (2nd season with Knicks, 13th season overall, 507-333). Season opener: Oct. 20 vs…
Team preview of the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last season: 20-62, missed playoffs. Coach: Jordi Fernandez (3rd season, 46-118). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Charlotte. Departure: C Nic Claxton, F…
Sapul sa CCTV camera ang pagtangay ng isang delivery rider sa tip box ng isang fruit shake store na naglalaman ng nasa P2,000 sa Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig.
The collision occurred in Sitio Guya, Barangay Prenza, Balamban town, on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, around 10:05 a.m....
MANILA, Philippines–Converge gave hapless Macau a rough ending to its two-conference participation as guest team after taking a 162-108 victory in Friday’s 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup action at Ynares Center in Antipolo…
The Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) on Friday denied a renewed petition seeking to unseat Senator Erwin Tulfo over questions regarding his citizenship by a 6-3…
SM Seaside City Cebu welcomed the holiday season on October 16, 2026 with the launch of its SM Seaside Wonder Express, a Victorian-inspired, train-themed Christmas centerpiece at the Mountain Wing Atrium. The…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has maintained that peace is measured by one country’s ability to respect its neighbors rather than purely military strength, countering remarks…
Isang barangay kagawad ang nasawi matapos mag-overtake ang isang Sport Utility Vehicle at magdulot ng magkarambola ng mga sasakyan sa Opol, Misamis Oriental.
MANILA, Philippines — Consunji-led Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) said its two cement plants recover and reuse about 50 million liters of water annually, reducing their freshwater needs amid risks from prolonged…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ so-called Young Guns bloc have maintained that true peace will not be attained if one side makes threats — in response to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s…
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