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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Magkakapatid na nasa abroad, umuwi para sorpresahin ang kanilang ina sa kaarawan nito
Ang lungkot na unang naramdaman sa pag-aakalang hindi na naman niya makikita ang lahat ng kaniyang anak na magkakasama sa kaniyang kaarawan dahil mga nasa ibang bansa, napalitan ng pagkabigla at labis na kasiyahan.
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…
US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, says UN
WASHINGTON — Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States (US) is a big reason for that, a new United Nations…
Driver's license ng jeepney driver na humarang sa pedestrian lane, binawi ng LTO
Pinatawan ng parusa ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ang jeepney driver na humarang sa pedestrian lane habang may taong dumadaan sa Muntinlupa noong nakaraang Setyembre.
Tagle to mark Diocese of Macau’s 450th anniversary
MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to travel to Macau on Oct. 31 to lead the diocese’s 450th anniversary commemoration. The diocese of Macau, a major hub for Catholic missionaries in East Asia…
Filipino teachers in US urged to follow J-1 visa regulations
The United States has welcomed more than 50,000 Filipino participants through its Exchange Visitor Program over the past decade, with teachers accounting for one of the largest groups, the Commission on Filipinos…
Negosyante, nawalan ng halos P3-M halaga ng pera at alahas dahil sa kasambahay na ilan buwan pa lang namamasukan sa kaniya
Pinaghahanap ang isang kasambahay matapos niyang pagnakawan umano ang kaniyang among negosyante ng aabot sa P3 milyong halaga ng pera at alahas sa Cebu City. Ang kasambahay, ilang buwan pa lang namamasukan sa biktima na…
UAAP: Veejay Pre powers UP past UST in double-overtime thriller
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines- Veejay Pre came up big when University of the Philippines needed him most, powering the Fighting Maroons to a 103-101 double-overtime win…
El Nino could be 'literally off the monitoring charts': UN
Geneva, Switzerland—The El Nino weather phenomenon gripping the planet could be off the charts, the United Nations (UN) warned Wednesday, October 21, saying countries should take urgent action to prepare for the worst…
Ombudsman slaps DICT exec with six-month suspension
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for E-Government David Almirol Jr. was hit with a six month suspension over his…
TEAM seeks recruits after removing 18 personnel for illegal drug use
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will hire new personnel to fill vacancies following the termination of 18 job order workers who tested positive for drugs. TEAM head Hyll Retuya said…
South Korea guides crowd-pulling shark out of canal
SEOUL, South Korea — A shark that has become a viral sensation in South Korea was coaxed out of a canal in which it was stuck, authorities said on Wednesday, as falling temperatures raised concerns for its survival. The…
Suspek sa pamamaril at pagpatay sa 2 lalaki noong Hunyo, nadakip na
Makalipas ang halos apat na buwan na pagtatago, nadakip na ang suspek sa pamamaril at pagpatay sa dalawang lalaki sa Barangay Daanghari sa Navotas noong nakaraang Hunyo 28. Ang isa sa mga biktima, kababata ng suspek.
Wiring or welding? BFP probes cause of Labogon, Mandaue fire
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Mandaue is investigating whether faulty electrical wiring or welding activities triggered the fire that affected over 300 individuals. In an interview on…
El Niño could be 'literally off the monitoring charts' – UN
GENEVA, Switzerland — The El Niño weather phenomenon gripping the planet could be off the charts, the United Nations warned Wednesday, saying countries should take urgent action to prepare for the worst. “The current El…
Signal No. 2 still up in Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly weakened while moving west-northwestward over the sea east of Northern Luzon, the state…
Kris Aquino to reunite with Boy Abunda 11 years after 'The Buzz'
Kris Aquino, the Queen of All Media, will be back on television to reunite with his good friend, the King of Talk Boy Abunda, 11 years since they were together on a show. Abunda himself confirmed this on his talk show…
PBA: San Miguel pulls off huge comeback vs NLEX but settles for No. 2
ANTIPOLO—San Miguel Beer overcame a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun NLEX, 135-133, but missed out on the No. 1 spot in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. A…
Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over P1-M undelivered boats
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Dagupan City Treasurer Romelita Fonseca Alcantara after finding her guilty…