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…
There were no winners of either of the major lotto games played on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with one jackpot now well over P400 million.
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…
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…
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…
The company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte"s husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, raises concerns beyond questions about unexplained assets, including potential national security implications, House prosecution…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Sunday that it has been preparing for the expected entry of Super Typhoon Champi into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week.
COTABATO CITY — A Teduray tribal leader who also served as a village councilor was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen along the national highway in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday evening…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has only herself to blame for the impeachment trial she is facing, House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said Sunday, arguing that the proceedings…
Angat Dam's water level rose by four centimeters to 209.51 meters on Sunday, just below its 210-meter normal high water level.
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Security measures have been tightened at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School Department, even as school authorities assured the public on Sunday that no…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel expects the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal cases against Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, following the agency’s…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have signed a data-sharing agreement to simplify the process of obtaining civil registry documents for personnel seeking benefits and other…
ILIGAN CITY — Cancer may have changed their lives, but it did not take away their hope. Two breast cancer survivors shared how faith, medical treatment and family support helped them navigate years of uncertainty…
MANILA, Philippines — Forests help keep water flowing to communities, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As El Niño recurs every few years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding…
The Senate is considering to issue a resolution in response to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines' challenge to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, Senator JV Ejercito said Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — Citing studies that suggest lower risks from nicotine products other than traditional cigarettes, the Philippine Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (PHILTHRA) identified e-cigarettes, heated tobacco…
BANGA, South Cotabato — Several graves at the Banga Public Cemetery remain submerged in floodwaters on Sunday following several days of rain, posing a challenge to families preparing to clean and tidy the burial sites…
The Philippines and the United States are looking to expand their cooperation on energy security and diversify energy sources following a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15.
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected fixers were arrested by Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel assigned to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over their disorderly behavior in the agency’s central office. According…
MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P415.63 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 126 suspects in 81 nationwide operations Oct. 8 to 14. In a news release Sunday, the PDEA said the…
As of Sunday morning, October 18, Super Typhoon Champi is located 2,090 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
MARIVELES, Bataan — A long-standing housing dispute affecting hundreds of residents, mostly former employees of the Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) and their dependents, may soon be resolved following discussions…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said 638 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) partners would be granted regularized status, having already been issued…
An offer of P7,055,664 was made to four Maserati luxury cars during a recently conducted negotiated sale, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have forged a partnership to strengthen school safety by deploying barangay tanods within school…
MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not Vice President Sara Duterte attends the hearing to defend her office’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, the Senate finance committee assured the Office of the Vice President…
Entry into Kanlaon's 4-kilometer permanent danger zone remains prohibited as Phivolcs monitors increased unrest.
TACLOBAN CITY — Three solar-powered irrigation projects in Leyte and Samar were turned over to local farmers early this week, providing a more reliable water supply for 42 hectares of farmland as Eastern Visayas faces…
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers, lightning, and strong winds are expected over parts of Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon on Sunday afternoon, according to the weather bureau. In a thunderstorm…
A consortium of educational institutions seeking to strengthen polytechnic education in the Philippines was recently launched during a national summit last October 14 to 16.
BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — A decade of cultural pride and ancestral maritime lore takes center stage as this coastal gateway celebrates the 10th Sarapang Festival alongside its 66th founding anniversary from Oct. 17 to…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Laoag City government is stepping up preparations for Super El Niño, providing assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and transport workers through March 2027. In a statement issued on Sunday…
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange is expecting around 1.9 million passengers this year amid the exodus for this year's All Saints' Day (Undas) break.
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