No more taking out the trash at your Airbnb as guest, host rules tightened
The days of having to take out the trash or wash the dishes before leaving an Airbnb are numbered as the short-term rental platform is tightening rules on what conditions hosts may impose on guests.
Tampakan forms task force to prepare for ‘Super El Niño’
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The municipal government of Tampakan in South Cotabato has created a task force to prepare for the possible effects of Super El Niño, including drought, water shortages and damage to…
Radha, Carla Guevara-Laforteza and top Filipino performers take center stage at Solaire’s Quezon Club
Filipino musical talent takes the spotlight as Solaire Resort Quezon City brings together some of the country’s finest singers, theater personalities, and…
A RAPID escalation of campus violence within five days has prompted Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to renew urgent demands for tighter school security and robust mental health interventions. Gatchalian’s call on…
Bunso, emosyonal na ibinalita sa kuyang seaman na nagpaaral sa kaniya na isa na siyang ganap na nurse
Matapos pumanaw ang kanilang ina dahil sa colon cancer, inako na ng kuyang seaman ang responsibilidad ng pagpapa-aral sa kaniyang nakababatang kapatid na babae, na piniling maging nurse na pangarap din ng kanilang ina…
NFA steps up palay buying as buffer stock in Negros Occidental drops
BACOLOD CITY — The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Occidental has intensified its palay procurement program to bolster its dwindling buffer stock, an official said on Thursday, Oct. 22. NFA Negros Occidental…
The country’s major mining groups are challenging new government rules that could force operators to surrender privately owned assets upon contract expiration,…
LOOK: Replica of Marvel's Infinity Gauntlet with real gems heads to auction in Abu Dhabi
The replica, created by East Continental Gems, contains six real gemstones: a ruby, garnet, sapphire, amethyst, emerald and yellow diamond. Each represents one of the Infinity Stones.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines could lose up to P603 billion annually, or nearly 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), to fraud involving money mule accounts, according to a joint whitepaper by trust tech…
Ombudsman to review impeachment prosecutors' evidence vs. VP Sara
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said his office will review the evidence that the House prosecution will turn over from the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
No bribes or assurances: Marvic Leonen sets vision of the judiciary
MANILA, Philippines — Refusing to compromise his independence in his bid for the top judicial post, Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, during his public interview before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)…
2027 budget has no unconstitutional items, says DBM
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday told senators that the provisions that the Supreme Court (SC) declared unconstitutional in the 2024 and 2025 budgets were no longer in the proposed 2027 budget.
Philippines showcases culinary heritage at LA Times Food Bowl
LOS ANGELES — The Philippines will showcase its rich culinary heritage, featuring flavors such as ube, calamansi, coconut and coffee, at the LA Times Food Bowl on Oct. 23-24 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The…
BACOLOD CITY — Dengue-related fatalities in Negros Occidental have climbed to 23 as total infections reached 4,208, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported Thursday, Oct. 22. The figures from January 4 to October 17…
The San Juan City Cemetery will implement extended hours ahead of the observance of All Saints" Day and All Souls" Day, with other cemeteries and local governments making preparations for the season.
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Angeli Chi Atienza, together with SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing…
MANILA, Philippines — The Farm Fresh Foxies pulled a reverse sweep over the heavily favored Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 20-25, 26-28, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino…
Sinulog 2027: ₱100M budget, ₱3M grand prize stays – Archival
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival is eyeing a budget of up to ₱100 million for Sinulog 2027, with the festival’s ₱3-million grand prize and other cash awards expected to remain unchanged as organizers weigh…
MPL: Aurora Gaming, Team Falcons near grand finals after separate upper bracket semis wins
Aurora Gaming and Team Falcons are on the brink of a grand finals appearance and an M8 World Championship ticket after separate victories in the upper bracket semifinals on Thursday at the PhilSports Arena.
SC ruling opens door for renewed impeachment bid vs. Marcos—Tiangco
The ruling of the Supreme Court on the unconstitutionality of the 2024 and 2025 budget could pave the way for groups to once again file impeachment complaints…
How .45 Parabellum Bloodhound bridges two gaming worlds
TOKYO, Japan — For Christopher “kiririn51” Ortiz, game director and co-founder of Sukeban Games, .45 Parabellum Bloodhound started with a battle system from the past. Sukeban Games is best known for VA-11 HALL-A, the…
SWS: 42% of Filipinos follow Sara Duterte's impeachment trial closely
Less than half of Filipinos follow the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte either closely or somewhat closely, according to the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
Asian Para Games: PH pair bags breakthrough table tennis silver
MANILA, Philippines–Lhey Manginsay and Wilfred Redulla captured silver in mixed doubles Class XD17 on Thursday, giving the Philippines its first table tennis medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in eight…
Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years --IUCN
Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned.
San Francisco’s Filipino heritage cable car returns to city streets
The iconic Cable Car No. 17 is once again rolling through the streets of San Francisco in celebration of Filipino American History Month, paying tribute to the Filipino community’s rich heritage and contributions to the…
Asian Para Games: Cyril Ongcoy loses bronze after result reversal
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino runner Cyril Cloyd Ongcoy lost his bronze-medal position after a jury overturned the disqualification of Uzbekistan’s Fakhriddin Khamraev at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan…
SWS: Fewer Filipinos follow Duterte trial than past impeachments
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos closely followed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte compared with past impeachment proceedings, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported. According to its survey…
ICC gets top rights prize from European Union days after Trump sanctions
The International Criminal Court and officials working at the tribunal have won the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, an official said Thursday. ...
PVL: Trisha Tubu, Farm Fresh make sure to get the job done this time
MANILA, Philippines —Refusing to suffer the same fifth-set heartbreak, Trisha Tubu took matters into her own hands to bring back Farm Fresh to its winning ways in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference. After…
Rush is on to patch AI-discovered software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide
LONDON — Governments and corporations worked throughout the night on urgent security updates after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to 70% of websites globally. Many…
MGHI empowers hospital marketing teams through strategy and connection
Gathering representatives from 27 hospital marketing teams, Mount Grace Hospitals Inc. (MGHI) held its annual Business Development and Marketing Summit, themed…
GMA Network programs, personalities recognized at ALTA Media Icon Awards 2026
Several GMA Network programs and personalities were recognized at the ALTA Media Icon Awards 2026 organized by the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the jackpots in Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 or 6D Lotto during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Thursday, Oct. 22. According to the PCSO results…
Millions in cheese revenue lost as protest torpedoes Italy's buffalo mozzarella output
ROME — A truckers' protest in southern Italy has halted the production of the famed buffalo mozzarella, causing an estimated loss of 3 million euros in just 24 hours as the milk cannot reach dairies in the Naples region…
Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos fire back at critics over viral Japan train video
Celebrity couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos have defended themselves against online criticism after a video showing the actress recording a voiceover inside…
BIR files complaints vs. 2 firms over P45 million in unpaid taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said it has filed two complaints with the Department of Justice against two corporations due to P45 million in tax liabilities for taxable years 2017 and 2018.