NBI: ‘Boyet’ Toledo linked to Laos drug seizure has multiple cases
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines have multiple cases. NBI…
Salitang 'esmeringhoy,' nag-viral matapos gamitin ng isang ginang sa panayam
Tabi na muna "bembang" dahil may bagong salitang viral ngayon na nakatawag ng pansin sa netizens-- ang “esmeringhoy.” Ang naturang salita, ginamit ng isang babae sa isang panayam sa radyo nang kaniyang ilahad ang…
Taberna Group seeks distributors, partners to expand food business
Taberna Group of Companies is seeking business partners and distributors to expand its food, catering and events operations, opening its brands to potential…
Social media is key: How police in France are identifying looters
Paris, France—France’s police striving to identify and arrest looters who shattered shops in last weekend’s unrest are relying on one tool to trigger their forensic follow-up: social media. “We are working the social…
Mga buto at bungo ng tao na natagpuan sa isang isla, nagpapalit ng puwesto kahit walang gumagalaw?
Tagos hanggang buto ang kilabot na nararamdaman ng mga taga-Salcedo, Eastern Samar sa natuklasang tambak ng mga buto ng tao at nakahilerang mga bungo sa nakamamanghang Sisi Island. Ang mga kalansay, lumilipat pa umano…
70 kababaihan kada buwan, nahuhulog sa love scam — BoC
Ayon sa Bureau of Customs (BoC), hindi na biro ang kaso ng mga "love scam" kung saan ginagamit ang ahensya para mangikil ng pera sa mga kababaihang biktima.
UAAP: NU star Reinhard Jumamoy leads MVP race after first-round
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—At the end of the first round of eliminations in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, National University’s Reinhard Jumamoy…
Super typhoon Rosal: Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — Sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft was suspended by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Aurora province as a precaution against Super Typhoon Rosal…
Sheree, may hindi kaaya-ayang karanasan sa lasing na male fan sa isang event
Ibinahagi ni Sheree ang hindi niya kaaya-ayang karanasan sa isang male fan na lasing nang matanghal siya noon sa isang event bilang miyembro ng Viva Hot Babes.
Palace says death penalty for major drug traffickers needs careful study
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday said the proposal to reinstate the death penalty for major drug trafficking offenses requires careful study, particularly its implications for the Philippines’ international relations…
Rehabilitated Edsa Busway stations in QC, Caloocan reopen
MANILA, Philippines — Three rehabilitated and modernized Edsa Busway stations in Quezon City and Caloocan City opened to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with improvements aimed at making commuting more comfortable and…
LANAO DEL NORTE — The Headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade on Monday officially received four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks at Camp…
DepEd orders schools to brace for disruptions as Rosal approaches
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed schools and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in areas potentially affected by Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) to activate…
NBA: LeBron James set to open his 24th season in New York
NEW YORK — There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks…
SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Two suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a man whose lifeless body was found in San Marcelino, Zambales, were arrested within 24 hours of the discovery. Maj. Exodus Rodriguez, chief of…
Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution against Super…
JOHANNEBURG — A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa ’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to…
3 Filipinos charged in California illegal voting crackdown
LOS ANGELES — Three Filipinos were among 28 green card holders charged with election-related offenses in California amid a federal crackdown on alleged illegal voting across the state, the US Department of Justice…
PARIS, France — Announcements over recent months that artificial intelligence models have cracked previously unsolvable problems are shaking to the core top-level mathematicians, who are now asking themselves: where do…
Power outage hits Google Cloud services, disrupting UK banks
London, United Kingdom—A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London caused serious failures to services on Tuesday, leading to widespread disruptions for several UK banks. Google said in a service health…
PCSO Lotto Results: No winner of P420M Ultra Lotto prize in Oct.20 draw
No bettors took home the Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize of over P420 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 20, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said…
Sara Duterte accuses Marcos gov’t of using China, Laos issues to bring her down
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the Marcos administration of linking her to allegations of Chinese funding, a drug bust in Laos, and a purported travel authority to build a narrative…
Pope Leo, Chris Pratt unite for Vatican tomb documentary
A new documentary brings Pope Leo XIV and Hollywood actor Chris Pratt together to explore the history and archaeological discoveries surrounding St. Peter’s tomb at the Vatican. “Pétros Ení — Discovering the Origins”…
Gazini Ganados stands firm on Palestine advocacy despite possible brand backlash
Former Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is proving that her voice extends beyond beauty pageants as she openly discusses her support for Palestine,…
Inside the 2026 Academy Museum Gala: Red carpet and top highlights
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala, held on October 17, proved once again to be a powerful tribute to cinema. Gathering top Hollywood figures, the evening raised more than $14 million for film preservation, museum…
Alex Eala sets up lefty showdown v. Diana Shnaider in Ningbo Open
After an easy first-round win, Alexandra Eala will face a fellow lefty, Diana Shnaider, in the round of 16 at the Ningbo Open on Wednesday, October 21. At stake is a place in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Tennis…
'Super happy and thankful': Niño Alcantara on his love for tennis and being the team 'kuya'
A longtime member of the national tennis team, Niño has represented the country in numerous international competitions. But I would soon discover that there was much more to his story.
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas on Tuesday filed a landmark bill that seeks to incentivize recycling of household waste. Vargas said that House Bill No. 11146, or the Basura to Ayuda Act…
Laoag City opens Love Lock Bridge as new tourist attraction
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Couples, families and visitors now have a new destination in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte following the opening on Monday, Oct. 19, of the Love Lock Bridge, a tourist attraction where people can…
Russia slams Florida arrest warrant for Cuba's Raul Castro
RUSSIA — Moscow on Tuesday slammed a Florida arrest warrant issued for former Cuban president Raul Castro under state murder charges, denouncing the accusations against him as "baseless and contrived". Raul Castro, 95…
PCSO lotto results Oct. 20: ₱420.16M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱420.16 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was…
MANILA, Philippines -- Akari scored its first win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series after sweeping PLDT, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Tuesday. Fending off the High Speed…
Asian Para Games: Ernie Gawilan adds silver to golden campaign
MANILA, Philippines–Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan added a silver medal to his medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, finishing second in the men’s 200-meter individual medley SM7 final on Tuesday…
Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal
MUMBAI, India — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and move closer to finalizing a trade deal. India…
MANILA, Philippines — Akari barged into the win column after sweeping PLDT, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Eli Soyud led the Chargers’…
DOLE to issue policies to protect workers from extreme heat, effects of El Niño
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday that it is targeting the issuance of labor policies to ensure the safety and protection of workers, especially those who work long hours outdoors, amid the…