Cebu's June Mar Fajardo joins elite PBA 10,000-point club
ANTIPOLO—Cebuano June Mar Fajardo became the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo, from Pinamungajan town in Cebu…
The De La Salle Green Archers bounced back from a narrow three-point loss to Adamson University last Sunday, securing a crucial 97-88 overtime victory over the…
40 subpoenas issued in P3-B shabu smuggling from Laos case
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in…
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons opened the second round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament with a narrow 103-100 victory…
Batanes, naka-red alert na dahil sa Super Bagyong Rosal; klase, pasok sa gov't, suspendido sa Huwebes
Nakahanda na ang iba"t ibang ahensiya at rescue team sa lalawigan ng Batanes dahil sa inaasahang epekto ng Super Bagyong Rosal. Sinuspinde na rin ang klase sa mga paaralan at pasok sa sangay ng gobyerno sa Huwebes…
Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor…
La Union towns finalize preparations for Surfing Break 2026
The municipalities of Agoo, Bacnotan and San Juan are finalizing preparations for the La Union Surfing Break (LUSB) 2026, a weeklong series of activities…
Robin Padilla urges critics to engage in dialogue with Chinese envoy
Senator Robin Padilla urged detractors to talk to Chinese ambassador Jing Quan, maintaining that the envoy did not issue any threats to the Philippines.
Bennie Boatwright's nears naturalization after oath of allegiance
MANILA, Philippines–Bennie Boatwright moved closer to completing his naturalization status that will pave the way for his long-awaited Gilas Pilipinas debut after taking an oath of allegiance on Wednesday. Labor…
QC Law Enforcement Board received complaint-letter over police-protesters clash outside DAR
The Quezon City government reported Wednesday that its People’s Law Enforcement Board (QCPLEB) has received a complaint letter from a representative of an…
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety monitors
Washington, United States—OpenAI has revealed that two of its artificial intelligence agents disabled or weakened systems built to catch them misbehaving, with one later denying it had done so. The cases are the latest…
SC: Budget ruling does not determine individual liability
The ruling of the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional certain increases in programmed and unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national…
PBA: LA Tenorio, No. 1 Magnolia brace for tough TNT playoff test
ANTIPOLO—Being the No. 1 team in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup would look like a reward for a Magnolia side that bucked a slow start to go on a string of victories. Instead, the Hotshots will have to go through…
PBA: June Mar Fajardo credits consistency for 10,000-point milestone
ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo is honored to become the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo is the 19th player ever to…
Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture…
NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to…
UAAP: Collins Akowe sees lessons in UST’s double-overtime defeat
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas big man Collins Akowe remained determined after his team’s frustrating loss to University of the Philippines in…
MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday…
The Magnolia Hotshots secured the top seed of Group B play after squeaking past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 107-103, in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here.
NBA tip off provided some hints of what may be to come this season
Opening night in the NBA provided some hints. The Philadelphia 76ers had a stat sheet as well-balanced as just about any in LeBron James’ 24-year career to beat the New York Knicks. The Detroit Pistons were a No. 1 seed…
Capiz creates El Niño task force, sets 15-day deadline for action plan
ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health…
DSWD seeks feedback on bucket-based water filter system amid El Niño preparations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday that it welcomed feedback on its recent demonstration of a bucket-based water filtration…
Spikers’ Turf: Kampton atones for blunder as Criss Cross beats Savouge
MANILA, Philippines — Noel Kampton nearly cost the game after his premature celebration, but Criss Cross recovered in time to beat Savouge, 22-25, 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 16-14, and stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026…
Formula 1 star Perez considers early retirement amid Cadillac project
MEXICO CITY — Sergio “Checo” Pérez has been back in Formula 1 for less than a season and is already contemplating retirement. The Mexican driver said Tuesday that bringing Cadillac into a leading role in the sport’s top…
PBA: Magnolia turns back Rain or Shine, clinches Group B top seed
ANTIPOLO—Magnolia secured the No. 1 spot in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after edging out Rain or Shine, 107-103, on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Javi Gomez de Liano dropped 19 points after taking…
Where in the world is Atong Ang? Is he in the Philippines or not?
But whether or not Ang has already left the country, one thing remains unchanged: the police have failed and continue to fail to locate and arrest the fugitive
Los Angeles County launches hate crime text-based reporting in Tagalog
LOS ANGELES — Residents in Los Angeles County who experience or witness a hate crime, harassment, or discrimination can now report it by text message in their own language. LA vs Hate on October 19 launched…
Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano take turns grilling LLDA Acting General Manager Leopoldo Parumog over his supposed 'special interest' in reclamation projects in Taguig
European gov't websites go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble
Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators scrambling.
DMW: Funds sufficient for OFWs amid attacks in Saudi, protests in France
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday said emergency funds are sufficient until the end of the year for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be affected by Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and…
El Niño ‘wrecking ball’ could cause record Pacific temperature rise, UN says
In Southeast Asia, warmer conditions and a lack of rainfall could impact agriculture and water supplies, while Latin America could see increased rainfall, according to the World Meteorological Organization
PBA: Magnolia clinches Group B top seed as young guns fire away vs. Rain or Shine
Magnolia had the luxury of resting its usual stars as its young guns stepped up to lead the Hotshots to a 107-103 takedown of Rain or Shine in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup.
Fil-Am arrested for allegedly drugging acquaintance in New Jersey
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Filipino American, 52, was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly poisoning an acquaintance during a restaurant meeting called to address questionable transactions in the latter’s bank accounts…
Sanggol, patay sa salpukan ng motorsiklo at tricycle sa Laoag City
Nasawi ang isang sanggol na apat na buwang gulang nang magkasalpukan ang isang motorsiklo at isang tricycle sa Barangay 28 sa Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation…