Cargo van with illegal mineral ore seized in Zamboanga del Norte
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – – Authorities confiscated a wing van loaded with some 481 sacks of illegally sourced mineral ore during a joint operation by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office…
Manila South Cemetery expects up to 1M visitors for Undas peak
The Manila South Cemetery is expecting up to one million visitors during the peak of Undas, from October 31 to November 1, 2026, its administration said Friday.
Passengers bound for provinces crowd the escalators and walkways of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as travelers head out to visit departed…
MANILA, Philippines — Comedian Ate Gay has been confined in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) in Muntinlupa City due to a critical medical condition. In a Facebook statement, the…
FiberXers equalize PBA quarters series vs Painters
The Converge FiberXers put themselves on the board in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after taking Game 2 against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 130-125, Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
P800,000 worth of cigarettes found inside rescue vehicle in Iligan
ILIGAN CITY — A vehicle reportedly being used for barangay rescue operations was found transporting around P800,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes when police intercepted it at a checkpoint along Macapagal…
'Puntod Finder,' free rides offered at Manila North Cemetery
The Manila North Cemetery is offering services that help people find the burial spots of their deceased loved ones, as well as free rides for senior citizens.
PARIS — European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said on Wednesday its third quarter revenues dipped as it finished fewer planes, but insisted it would still deliver a record number this year. The company delivered 196…
PBA: Gomez de Liaño, Converge turn Game 1 loss into wake-up call
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines—Juan Gomez de Liaño proved to be Converge’s biggest weapon once again in its 130-125 win over Rain or Shine in Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup…
Suspect nabbed, P166K worth of Shabu seized in Unang Sigaw, QC
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported the arrest of a female drug suspect and the confiscation of approximately P166,872 worth of suspected shabu in…
PBA: Converge holds off Rain or Shine to level quarterfinal series
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Converge prevented Rain or Shine from completing another come-from-behind and sneaked out a 130-125 victory to tie their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup…
Akbayan's Cendaña invokes free speech in seeking dismissal of Quiboloy libel complaint
Akbayan party-list Representative Percy Cendaña on Friday asked the Pasig Office of the City Prosecutor to dismiss the libel and cyber libel complaint filed against him by detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.
Who counts as a victim in Rodrigo Duterte trial? ICC Registry asks Trial Chamber's guidance
The Victims Participation and Reparation Section (VPRS) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry is asking Trial Chamber III for guidance on reassessing the applications of drug war victims, following the…
Converge squeaked past Rain or Shine, 130-125, in Game 2 of their PBA Governors" Cup quarterfinal series on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium to even the series at one game apiece.
SC: Male victims endure same trauma from sexual abuse
MANILA, Philippines – An 11-year-old boy fell asleep during a family visit in an air-conditioned bedroom, unaware that a quiet violation behind closed doors would leave him haunted long after the incident. Overwhelmed…
The police ruled Sandra Birchmore's death a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder.
BOSTON — When Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Massachusetts home, police quickly decided it was a suicide. From the start, her friends didn't believe it. The 23-year-old had recently learned she was pregnant…
Nanay Evelyn, 'di sadyang banggitin ang 'esmiringhoy' na nag-viral; aminadong 'umikot ang mundo' niya sa mister
Sa panayam ng programang “Kalurks!,” inilahad ni Evelyn Batuigas ang sakit na nadarama ng kaniyang damdamin sa ginawa umanong pagtataksil ng kaniyang asawa, na hindi masyadong nabigyan ng halaga dahil mas nakatawag ng…
Telco eyes connectivity integration in property development masterplans
One of the country’s major telecommunications firms is pushing for the early integration of telecommunications infrastructure in residential, commercial. and mixed-use developments.
MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. is preparing to implement counterflow operations as more motorists head north for Undas, with traffic expected to build from Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, through…
Helicopter crashes on pilgrimage flight in India's Uttarakhand state, killing 6
LUCKNOW, India — A helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot on a pilgrimage flight crashed in the northern Indian hill state of Uttarakhand on Friday killing all six people on board, officials said. The…
PHIVOLCS: Gas vent blockage observed at Mayon Volcano before eruption
A blockage in a volcanic gas vent was observed overnight before the eruption of Mayon Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Friday.
Capital recycling prompts Asian developers to prioritize focus over size
Major property developers across Asia continue to recycle capital by selling or monetizing mature assets to finance new investments and expand recurring-income businesses.
Solon seeks sustainable tourism development at 4 Albay sites
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Four natural and historical sites in Albay province are being eyed for development as sustainable tourism destinations under bills sponsored by Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda. The proposed measures…
PHIVOLCS warns Mayon ashfall poses health risks to respiratory tract
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday warned residents of nearby areas about the greater health impact of ashfall following the moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano.
New BARMM chief minister offers reconciliation, vows to serve all
COTABATO CITY — Newly elected Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Friday called on all political leaders, including his opponents, to work with his administration in serving the Bangsamoro people. In his…
Over 436K passengers pass through NAIA ahead of Undas weekend
More than 436,000 passengers have passed through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 ahead of the long weekend for Undas, or the Philippines' observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day…
CAINTA, Rizal — The 28th Sta. Lucia East Tenpin Bowling Association (Sletba) Open Championships rolled off Friday at the Sta. Lucia East Bowling Center here. Members of the national team as well as players from various…
Ombudsman suspends 5 DPWH engineers over anomalous Bulacan projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday said it ordered the preventive suspension of five project engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) amid its ongoing investigation…
Early voting surges across key Senate battlegrounds
WASHINGTON — Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate…
PBA: Jordan Murphy filling all the holes for Ginebra, says Cone
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone doesn’t see the reason to understate the impact Jordan Murphy has had for Barangay Ginebra. “You can’t discount what this guy next to me…
NCAA: EJ Castillo delivers in OT as EAC edges Perpetual
MANILA, Philippines–EJ Castillo came up big in overtime as Emilio Aguinaldo College escaped Perpetual Help, 92-89, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Andres Sports Complex on Friday night. Jude…
Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45 draw results on Friday, Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱460.91 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto…
Ate Gay's condition worsens; family pleas for financial help
Comedian Gil Aducal Morales, also known as Ate Gay, remains in critical condition. Currently on life support, Morales suffered from septic shock, acute…
Russian independent paper Novaya Gazeta finally forced to close its doors
'The newspaper no longer exists. The Russian authorities and the Russian security services have forced our editorial team to cease its operations,' says the publication. Its final issue will be published on November 9.