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 Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.
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…
Senator Robin Padilla urged detractors to talk to Chinese ambassador Jing Quan, maintaining that the envoy did not issue any threats to the Philippines.
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…
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…
Vice President Sara Duterte"s spokesperson clarified that her “troublemaker” comments did not signify that she sided with China.
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…
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…
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
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…
KABACAN, Cotabato – Classes in a school in Barangay Lower Paatan here were suspended following Wednesday’s attack that led to the killing of a village councilman and his brother. Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said that the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General must prove that international cooperation still works amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Today’s headlines: Philippine economy, China, Elon Musk
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In a…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has imposed a two-year revocation on the license of a jeepney driver after a hearing was held regarding his failure to yield to an individual crossing the pedestrian lane.
MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand…
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred off Mapanas, Northern Samar on Wednesday afternoon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which regularly reports quakes including…
MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by keeping its…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecution removed one incident from its trial brief against former president Rodrigo Duterte following the Trial Chamber"s order.
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to revisit…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes and work in government offices were suspended in some areas on Thursday, Oct. 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. As of 9 p.m. on Oct. 21, classes at all levels in public…
Ten members of the House of Representatives called on Pres. Marcos, Jr. to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata or ask China to recall him, over his reference to using force.
Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said…
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)…
A graduate of the University of San Carlos has been named topnotcher in the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution will question the authenticity of any alleged prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, will be questioned. House…
Batanes, Cagayan, and Apayao face moderate to heavy rain from Super Typhoon Rosal (Champi) in the next 24 hours, says PAGASA on Wednesday afternoon, October 21
ILIGAN CITY — The city government of Iligan is moving to modernize its solid waste management system through a proposed 23-hectare integrated “circular economy” facility aimed at reducing landfill waste, boosting…
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and members of Congress should be held accountable for the passage of the budget laws for 2024 and 2025, and part of the 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption of Vice President…
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said government authorities should not be negotiating with the armed group that is supposedly protecting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in Mindanao.
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the NBI, these are in…
The complaints stem from a June 2025 report by the DICT Internal Audit Unit, which flagged possible conflicts of interest involving the hiring of former Multisys personnel as well as the awarding of contracts to other…
Officials had separately provided relief support to a total of 18 soldiers wounded in separate recent hostilities in the provinces of Sultan Kudarat in Region 12 and in Basilan in the Bangsamoro region.
MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach springs and other…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is crafting a declaration that calls for stronger regional action against fraudulent online recruitment and safer migration amid the prevalence of human trafficking…
An incumbent barangay councilor and his brother, who is the cashier and bookkeeper of their barangay government, were shot dead amid an overnight community affair in Lower Paatan in Kabacan town in Cotabato province…
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of…
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