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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
LANAO DEL NORTE — The Headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade on Monday officially received four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks at Camp…
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…
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…
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,…
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”…
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…
May mahigit 780 bakanteng trabaho sa Croatia-- DMW
May 785 na bakanteng trabaho sa Croatia na nakalaan sa ilalim ng Government-to-Government (G2G) program ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) at gobyerno ng Croatia.
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…
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’…
Estudyanteng rider na papasok sa eskuwela, nasawi nang maaksidente at tumama sa poste sa Negros Oriental
Isang estudyanteng rider na nagmamadali umano sa pagpasok sa eskuwelahan ang nasawi matapos sumemplang ang kaniyang minamanehong motorsiklo at tumama sa poste sa Dauin, Negros Oriental.
Talisay City disaster teams on alert as Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Disaster response personnel and barangays in Talisay City are on alert following the entry of Super Typhoon Rosal into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), with personnel placed on standby…
DepEd readies El Niño protocols to protect school safety, learning continuity
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara is set to issue guidelines directing schools nationwide to prepare for the anticipated effects of El Niño in School Year 2026–2027, with measures to protect…
The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional Congress' P449.5-billion increase in unprogrammed appropriations (UA) under the 2024 national budget and its…
NBI arrests individual posing as Mandaue lawmaker's representative
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The National Bureau of Investigation arrested a man accused of posing as a representative of a congressional office and other government offices to collect money from individuals seeking government…
NCAA: Allen Laurenaria’s clutch heroics lift JRU past Perpetual
MANILA, Philippines—Allen Laurenaria hit the go-ahead basket in overtime to lift Jose Rizal University past Perpetual Help, 72-70, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday night…
SC strikes down 2024, 2025 budgets, sets limits for unprogrammed appropriations
The Supreme Court (SC) has declared as unconstitutional the General Appropriations Acts (GAAs) for 2024 and 2025 due to budget increases made by Congress, as well as provisions allowing unprogrammed appropriations in…
Lapu-Lapu City prepares designated firecrackers zone for 83 licensed vendors
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Eighty-three licensed vendors will be allowed to sell pyrotechnic products at a designated retail zone along the Babag bypass road starting December 16, as Lapu-Lapu City steps up preparations to…
Labor coalition to PH, Asean: Stop normalizing Myanmar junta
MANILA, Philippines — Labor coalition NAGKAISA urged the Philippine government and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states to stop normalizing relations with Myanmar’s military junta, citing…
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena the producers of the Machong Chismisan podcast as it expands its investigation into allegedly…
Google says power outage is behind Cloud services failure
LONDON, United Kingdom—A power outage at a Google Cloud data center in London caused serious network disruptions to its services Tuesday, the US tech giant said. Google said on its Cloud “Service Health” website that it…
‘Wear it with pride’: Akbayan solons welcome placement on China ‘list’
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party lawmakers said on Tuesday they welcomed being placed on what they termed China’s “list of perceived enemies.” In a joint statement, Akbayan Reps. Chel Diokno, Percival Cendana, Dadah…
Science, not public worries, behind Lapu-Lapu City class suspensions
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— School suspensions in Lapu-Lapu City will soon rely on scientific indicators—including real-time air quality tracking—rather than public apprehension, local officials announced following a…
Grab For Business integrates with Concur Expense to modernise business travel across Southeast Asia
Grab, through Grab For Business, its enterprise platform for managing business rides, meals, and deliveries, today announced an integration with Concur Expense, SAP Concur’s expense management solution, to help…
House prosecutors await Ombudsman subpoena for Sara evidence
The House prosecution panel will wait for a formal subpoena from the Office of the Ombudsman before turning over evidence presented during Vice President Sara…
Cebu City police investigate: Who left Isaac Viernes in Pahina Central?
CEBU CITY — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) assured it has launched a comprehensive investigation following the discovery of a dead man who had been buried in cement and charcoal in Barangay Pahina Central. A team of…