Minor phreatic eruptions recorded at Taal Volcano main crater, says PHIVOLCS
Two minor phreatic eruptions at the main crater of Taal Volcano were recorded on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.
Groups, locals discuss El Niño with UP Diliman students
Several groups and community representatives from Albay and Negros Island gathered at Vinzons Hall, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, on Sunday for a…
'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
LOS ANGELES, United States — Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. However, a…
Paris, France—France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. “It’s like we had a war,”…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued more than 1,200 special permits to public utility vehicles to accommodate the…
Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said…
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde wasted no time in dispatching Mapua University, 25-21, 25-14, 25-20, to punch the last ticket to the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup playoffs on Sunday at the…
PBA: Ginebra boosts quarters bid with rout of Phoenix
ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra gained an inside track for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup after taking down Phoenix, 106-89, on Sunday at Ynares Center here. A run of 17 consecutive points during the…
Ginebra keeps playoff hopes alive with rout of Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra played true to form in dealing Phoenix a 106-89 shellacking to keep its playoff hopes alive in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Scottie…
Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in 'maritime harassment'
TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous "maritime harassment" operations. An "unusually large" number of Chinese vessels took part…
Sara Duterte prays for father’s safe return during Zamboanga visit
Vice President Sara Duterte visits Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City, where she prayed for peace in the Philippines and the safe return of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, from ICC detention in The Hague…
MANILA, Philippines — Matty Erolon showed guts and scored a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the match to give Adamson University the advantage and allow his team to escape with a 63-60 win against De La Salle…
In France, police arrest 1,800 after violent protests
PARIS— Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs…
Ateneo de Zamboanga imposes strict security measures amid reported threat of violence
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) has announced that stricter security measures are in place following messages of a reported threat of violence on Monday, October 19, 2026.
2 soldiers, 2 others hurt in Himamaylan clash with NPA
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Two soldiers, a militiaman and a civilian were wounded in a brief encounter between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Himamaylan City…
Nueva Ecija farmers raise concerns over land near MTerraSolar project
Farmers in Sitio Sangilo, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija are raising concerns over the MTerra Solar project, saying their livelihood has been affected by road blocks restricting access to their farms.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday urged Filipinos to be “pro-Philippines” amid the latest word war between Manila and Beijing over Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks about…
Carlos Yulo advance to vault, floor finals at World Championships
MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo qualified for the vault and floor exercise finals in the 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday (Manila time) in the Netherlands. Yulo, a two-time Olympic gold medalist…
Carlos Yulo qualifies for floor exercise, vault finals at 2026 World Gymnastics Championships
Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo secured spots in the floor exercise and vault finals of the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, keeping his bid for another world title alive.
Thousands flock to Bacolod for MassKara street dancing competitions
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Thousands of residents and tourists filled the streets of Bacolod over the weekend as dancers in colorful costumes and the festival’s signature smiling masks brought the…
Maja Chwalinska breaks through with Wuhan Open title
Maja Chwalinska pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Britain’s Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and claim the first tour-level title of her career at the Wuhan Open on Sunday. The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and…
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast
MIAMI — Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. A hurricane…
PBA: Chot Reyes says Galinato ejection 'turning point' in loss
ANTIPOLO—Coach Chot Reyes lamented the ejection of Henry Galinato in TNT’s 114-112 overtime loss to Converge in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday for his headbutt on Alec Stockton during a heated exchange in the third…
PCSO lotto results Oct. 18: No winner for ₱410.97-M jackpot
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱410.97-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱54.63-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026…
PBA: Alec Stockton saves the day as Converge overcomes TNT in OT
Alec Stockton drilled the game-winner as Converge overcame TNT in overtime, 114-112, in the PBA Governors" Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Motorcycle crash kills driver, injures passenger in Ilocos Sur
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 27-year-old motorcycle driver was killed while his 21-year-old passenger was injured in a road crash in Barangay Manangat, Caoayan town, in this province on Sunday, Oct. 18. Police said the…
P4.6-M suspected shabu, smuggled cigarettes seized in BARMM
COTABATO CITY — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth P3.4 million and allegedly smuggled cigarettes valued at more than P1.24 million, or a total of P4.6 million, in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao…
Trump unveils Washington golf course plan amid legal fight
President Donald Trump on Sunday unveiled his plans for overhauling a beloved municipal golf course in the US capital, a project already mired in a contentious legal fight. On Truth Social, Trump posted a mockup of an…
UAAP: Adamson escapes La Salle to end the first round
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—Adamson scraped past La Salle, 63-60, in the final game of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball first round on Sunday night at Ateneo Blue…
French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests
PARIS — Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs…
PCG drives away foreign fishing vessel from Kota Island
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away an unauthorized foreign fishing vessel from the territorial sea of Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, Oct. 18, in its fourth…
PCG transfers remains of 10 M/V June Aster victims to El Nido
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) transported on Sunday the remains of 10 identified victims of the fire-ravaged passenger vessel M/V June Aster from Coron to El Nido, Palawan, as…
Matty Erolon hit a go-ahead triple with 30.7 seconds to go as the Adamson Soaring Falcons escaped the La Salle Green Archers, 63-60, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash Sunday evening at the Blue Eagle Gym in…
UAAP: Adamson escapes La Salle scare to end first round
Adamson University survived a late rally from De La Salle University, 63-60, to close out the first round of the UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.
PBA: Alec Stockton pushes Converge past TNT in OT thriller
ANTIPOLO—Converge secured the No. 3 spot in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup after a thrilling 114-112 overtime victory over TNT on Sunday at Ynares Center here. Alec Stockton forced the extension with the tying…