OLONGAPO CITY — Extensive land conversion and earth-moving activities in Capas, Tarlac, have raised concerns over the potential impact on water sources, agricultural lands and biodiversity as the government prepares an…
There were no winners of either of the major lotto games played by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with one jackpot now well over P440 million.
MANILA, Philippines – ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Sunday condemned the arrest of journalist Philip Lustre Jr., characterizing it as a direct assault on press freedom and a weaponization of the…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Police arrested a suspect in a shooting incident believed to be a case of road rage that left a nurse dead and his daughter wounded in Bangued, Abra, on Friday night, Oct. 23. The suspect was…
Fisherfolk in Palawan supported calls by lawmakers to request the recall of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan following his statement that Beijing could “easily win” if it resorts to force.
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — A footbridge in Barangay Denlag, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, collapsed on Saturday, Oct. 24, while a truck carrying steel bars crossed it, forcing residents to use a makeshift bamboo walkway…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Escudero has said that he is not being biased in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutert and that the proceedings ar fair. During an episode of his podcast aired on…
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded an increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases this week and will begin rolling out influenza vaccines next week, Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the P440.65 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the P66.73 million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026…
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — Two motorcycle drivers were killed, and two others were injured in a three-vehicle collision along the Makar-Seguel Road in Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City, early Sunday, Oct. 25…
The Philippine defense chief says technological advances, geopolitical developments, disruptions to supply chains, and other changes can emerge quickly and carry consequences for the security of states and individuals
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Diplomats, local leaders, and security officials gathered on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Punta Bilar Memorial Shrine in Surigao City to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of…
MANILA, Philippines — Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline…
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Sunday that it would comply with the Supreme Court"s (SC) directives on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget.
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña said on Sunday that the House prosecution panel’s decision to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte was a legal…
MANILA, Philippines — President Sara Duterte would face questioning from House prosecutors if her defense lawyers decide to present her as a witness when the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Nov. 9, with the…
A flotilla composed of ships and aircraft from the Philippines, United States and Japan recently conducted the 22nd Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea from 19 to 24 October 2026.
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, believed that the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude toward the end of next month. The…
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor, Manila Rep. Joel Chua questioned the sincerity of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team’s complaints over the withdrawal of the articles on confidential funds, bribery, and…
Policemen have arrested one of the alleged perpetrators of the January 25 ambush of the mayor in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, in which gunment fired rifles and a B40 anti-tank rocket at his vehicle, wounding him…
MANILA, Philippines — Should Vice President Sara Duterte be removed from office, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that he would refuse any nominations for him to assume the vice presidency, as he cited conflict of…
MANILA, Philippines – Bohol Rep. Kristine Tutor on Sunday said the peso’s decline to a record low against the US dollar should not be an excuse for power companies to indiscriminately raise electricity rates. In a…
The Senate has vowed to eliminate lump-sum funds from the 2027 national budget, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday, following a Supreme Court ruling declaring certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025…
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — Six dugongs (sea cows) and five green sea turtles were spotted foraging off the coast of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, during a marine wildlife monitoring activity this week, the Department…
MANILA, Philippines – House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan on Sunday welcomed the creation of over 5,000 regular social worker posts to reinforce frontline operations for the government’s flagship anti-poverty…
Various sectors welcomed the wish of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founder Nur Misuari for Abdulraof Macacua to remain as chief minister of the Bangsamoro regional government.
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Some 20 passengers and occupants of a pickup truck were injured after a public utility bus allegedly suffered brake failure and overturned along the national highway in Barangay…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday warned operators and drivers of public utility vehicles that they may face penalties for not honoring fare discounts…
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said he had not received any offer of an “allocation fund” from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), similar to the one claimed by Sen. Panfilo…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday said that 51 out of 52 in several terminals in Metro Manila passed the road worthiness inspections in preparation for the influx of passengers for…
VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested a 36-year-old construction worker after he allegedly stole church donations and other items from the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Barangay 1 here early Sunday…
How prepared is the Department of Education for the potential effects of El Niño?
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol provided P10,000 in cash assistance to each of the five families of people who died in a fire that gutted the Sorsogon…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — For seven days, the barbed wires and concrete perimeters of Iligan City Jail in Lanao del Norte will witness a quiet conversation about reformation and second chances. Jail authorities…
Photography enthusiasts can now use professional cameras to take personal and souvenir photos in the historic Walled City of Intramuros without securing a permit, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday called on law enforcers to ensure the safe conduct of arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. “To our law enforcers, they must conduct a safe arrest of…
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The provincial government of Cagayan, led by Gov. Edgar “Egay” Aglipay, has expressed its condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Angeleo Adrian Peñaflor, a native of Iguig, who was…
The Senate impeachment court has yet to receive a response from the defense panel concerning the lifting of the sub judice rule in three Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte that was withdrawn by…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson dismissed claims that the government’s bounty and surrender ultimatum for Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa were timed to prevent the latter from voting in the impeachment…
The suspension of Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada will be held in abeyance pending the final resolution of their motions for reconsideration, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday.
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