Refill vending machine tested in Baguio to reduce plastic waste
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A refill vending machine designed to reduce plastic waste, particularly single-use sachets, was pilot-tested along Session Road recently as part of efforts to encourage the use of reusable…
ICC prosecutors cite 'fabricated' PNP drug war accounts in testimony bid
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors ask Trial Chamber III to admit another set of prior recorded testimonies of witnesses against former President Rodrigo Duterte - this time, those who provide proof of the…
MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines (UP) remained the top Philippine university in the 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia. QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the latest edition on…
30-year-old man rescued from drowning at La Union beach
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Coast Guard personnel rescued a 30-year-old man swept into deeper waters by strong currents off Acapulco Beach in Barangay San Francisco, City of San Fernando, in nearby La Union…
Solon wants informal economy workers granted health insurance
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has asked his colleagues in the House to approve a measure that would grant health insurance to workers in the informal economy, to ensure that they will have a financial safety net…
Move It accountability, rider protection sought after P555.75M penalty
MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy and transport groups on Tuesday called for motorcycle taxi platform Move It to be held accountable for exceeding its authorized rider allocation, while urging regulators to protect the…
PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of P478-M Ultra Lotto jackpot on Tuesday, Nov. 3
There were no winners of the P478 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
PH-based parcel scam hub busted, 159 foreign nationals rounded up
MANILA, Philippines — At least 159 foreign nationals, including 128 Indonesians, were rounded up at an alleged “parcel scam hub” in Pasay City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to…
Security guard in Bohol ignores injury, found dead the next day
PANGLAO, BOHOL, Philippines — A 36-year-old security guard was found dead inside a guardhouse at a construction site in Barangay Lourdes, Panglao, Bohol, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3. The victim was identified as Eulalio…
Defense’s list of witnesses in Sara Duterte trial expected this week
'We issued an advisory last week which reminded the defense that it should provide the Court with a list of its witnesses at least five days before their intended date of presentation,' says Senate Secretary Renato…
765 firearms surrendered, deposited in Bicol campaign
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Police in the Bicol region have accounted for 765 firearms with expired registrations, including 535 voluntarily deposited by their owners and 230 surrendered during police operations…
La Union cops open to probe into alleged protection of illegal gambling
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) asserted on Monday (Nov. 2) that it does not tolerate corruption or the involvement of its personnel in illegal activities, adding…
BARMM parliament urged to prioritize El Niño impact mitigation
Two officials of a political party with eight representatives in the now duly constituted 80-member Bangsamoro parliament on Tuesday, November 3, urged regional lawmakers to focus on mitigating the effects of El Niño on…
COTABATO CITY – Three persons were killed in separate incidents of shooting in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Tuesday morning, police said. In Marawi City, according to Capt. Steffi Salanguit…
PCSO lotto results Nov. 3: No winner for ₱478.3M jackpot
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱478.3 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was…
Myanmar natives ask CA: Compel DOJ to act on war crimes complaint vs junta
Petitioners invoke universal jurisdiction, a legal concept under which countries are obliged to prosecute grave crimes in the world due to the belief that all nations have equal duties to mankind
Nartatez says there is ‘secrecy’ in police operations
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it is working quietly and only gives information when necessary after Sen. Panfilo Lacson reminded authorities to keep high-profile cases…
Manila Water releases November desludging schedule
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino families return home after traveling to their respective provinces and visiting cemeteries to honor departed loved ones during Undas, Manila Water is encouraging customers to attend to…
Cordillera cops seize P110-M illegal drugs in week-long operations
BAGUIO CITY—Police seized more than P110 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested six suspected drug personalities during a week-long anti-illegal drug campaign across the Cordillera region from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. In…
Dole OKs new wage order for W. Visayas, Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY – The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), chaired by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, has approved the P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas…
Cebu Catholic school donates textbooks to Moro student
Army officials turned over 2,000 textbooks donated by the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Mandaue City in Cebu, to a school in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday, November 2.
Elevated heat level disrupted classes in Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY — Thousands of students in Negros Occidental province just stayed home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the cancellation of face-to face classes due to expected elevated heat levels. On Tuesday morning, the state…
Marcos wants safer online transactions for consumers, MSMEs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called for stronger protection of digital systems and online services amid growing cybersecurity threats, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…
Kingfisher School of Business and Finance graduate tops October 2026 CPA licensure exam
A graduate of Kingfisher School of Business and Finance has been named the topnotcher of the October 2026 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.
Green sea turtle released into natural habitat in Candon City
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — An approximately 80-kilogram female green sea turtle, locally known as pawikan, was released into its natural habitat by the city government of Candon in this province as part of its Pawikan…
NCR prosecutors’ group backs Zalameda as next chief justice
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region (NCR) Chief Prosecutors Association Inc., has endorsed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda to be the next chief justice. Zalameda began his career as a public…
5 suspected members of robbery group killed in Bacoor shootout
MANILA, Philippines — Five suspected members of an alleged organized robbery group were killed in a shootout with police following a chase near the Molino 4 flyover in Bacoor City, Cavite on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3…
Ilocos Sur police report no untoward incidents during Undas 2026
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) reported no untoward incidents during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as police personnel maintained security and…
Sherwin Gatchalian: Senate to cut P8.836B in unsupported infra projects
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said the Senate would remove infrastructure projects worth P8.836 billion from the proposed 2027 national budget because of missing documentation from the Department of…
Mangroves now shield Balanga from floods, serve as fishing lifeline
MANILA, Philippines — For years, Balanga City’s degraded coastlines exposed its communities to flooding, and fish catches declined, especially during storms. Among those who witnessed those times was Jaime Buenaventura…
Lawmakers also ‘denied’ transparency in 2027 budget bill
MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno on Tuesday said budget transparency had been denied not only to the public but also to members of the House of Representatives, many of whom were allegedly unaware of…
SC announces suspension of court operations on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The Supreme Court announced that operations in some courts in the country are suspended on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 due to power interruption and local holidays.
Edsa busway still exclusive to buses amid temporary scheme in one stretch
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday clarified that the Edsa busway will remain exclusive to passenger buses, even as some lanes between Quezon City and Mandaluyong City…
Ridon: Senate unlikely to sustain Sara Duterte broad evidence objections
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court is unlikely to grant Vice President Sara Duterte’s broad objections to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday Ridon, an…
Active cop arrested in Pangasinan drug raid; P5.5M ‘shabu’ seized
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Anti-drug authorities arrested an active police officer and seized more than 812 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P5.5 million during a raid on his residence in Barangay Aserda…