Three more tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, making clear that shipping remains in peril as long as the war in the Gulf is unresolved, even as US voters have punished Trump for it.
MANILA, Philippines — For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide, especially when accompanied by…
MANILA, Philippines — Three pieces of Philippine documentary heritage were added on Thursday to a register of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The Unesco-Philippine National…
Nagmistulang kapitbahay na ng mga residente sa Miagao, Iloilo ang sangkaterbang paniki na nagkukumpulan sa mga puno na katabi ng mga kabahayan at nagkalat sa munisipalidad, at hindi sa gubat.
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has ordered all parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Manila to pray for rain amid the threat of a strong El Niño that could bring prolonged…
BERLIN — Hubert Aiwanger, the leader of a conservative party that has become a mainstay of Bavarian politics and sought to expand its influence across Germany, has been found dead at a Berlin hotel. The body of…
Five people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed after a suspected illegal fireworks factory exploded and caught fire in the middle of a field in Malasiqui, Pangasinan.
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — An entire 10-member Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) council in Malungon, Sarangani province has resigned altogether—declining two more years in office as a result of the…
Mikee Quintos and Robbie Jaworski received another secret task in "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0."
Filipino American lawmakers Marvin Lim of Georgia and Justin Jones of Tennessee won reelection in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, earning new terms in their respective state legislatures and reinforcing Filipino American…
Inilahad ni Michael De Mesa na 17-anyos lang ay naging ama na siya. Paano naman kaya siya tumayo bilang padre de pamilya sa kaniyang mga anak? Alamin.
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 20 people have died from mosquito-borne dengue infection in Agusan del Sur province in the last 10 months, with the number of cases continuing to rise in the past five…
World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
A newborn child was found dead in a creek in Quezon City, according to a "24 Oras" report from Vonne Aquino on Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an additional three million registered voters ahead of the May 2028 national and local elections as it prepares to open a nine-month voter…
NBI Director Melvin Matibag says there is a 'big chance' Dela Rosa will be apprehended
Anthony Constantino and Nicole Fortuna got to learn Filipino words in "Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0."
MANILA, Philippines — Alleiah Malaluan provided a much-needed spark for PLDT as the High Speed Hitters beat Creamline for their third straight win in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Malaluan scored…
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While much of the country grapples with El Niño-induced heat, frost was observed on crops in parts of Benguet on Thursday morning.
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the turbulent skies facing it and other airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is staying the course with its long-haul expansion, as it finalized on Thursday a deal for up to 14 additional…
Nakalusot sa matinding pagsubok si Alexandra “Alex” Eala matapos niyang talunin sa isang mahigpit na laban nitong Huwebes si Tereza Valentova, 6-4, 7-6(7), upang makapasok sa quarterfinals ng Hong Kong Tennis Open.
MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison and the PLDT High Speed Hitters continued their mastery of powerhouse Creamline, now winning seven of their last eight meetings in the PVL. Davison delivered 22 points as the High…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccksargen observed notable behaviors of around 30,000 large flying foxes at Kulaman Valley in Arakan, Cotabato last October.
A heated dispute between siblings turned bloody in Barangay Lawaan, Alcantara, leaving two brothers hospitalized and another behind bars on Wednesday afternoon, November 4....
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assault and told he faces jail.
MANILA, Philippines – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Thursday welcomed reports that US law enforcement authorities are looking into the possible involvement of American…
There were no winners of the Superlotto prize of over P87.8 million after no winners were announced in the major lotto jackpot draws on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
French riot police fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters in the French city of Lyon as demonstrations took place across the country in a renewed challenge to President Macron.
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱87.84-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, draws, according to results from the Philippine Charity…
PARIS, France — A French court Thursday ordered a painting by French impressionist Camille Pissarro be returned to the descendants of its rightful owner after Nazis stole it during World War II. Banker and art collector…
Breakfast and brunch restaurant Recovery Food is saying goodbye after 14 years.
Alex Eala is heading to the quarterfinal round of the Hong Kong Open after grinding out a 6-3, #-# win over Czechia’s Tereza Valentova Thursday evening.
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT continued to have Creamline’s number, dealing the erstwhile-unbeaten defending champion its first defeat, 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-23, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on…
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four percent on Thursday, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation. The BoE warned…
Suspendido ang face to face classes sa ilang bahagi ng bansa sa Biyernes, November 6, 2026 dahil sa inaasahang matinding init ng panahon at power interruption.
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Education (DepEd) Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division has formulated measures for schools to cope on days with a high heat index amid the Super El Niño. In a meeting on Wednesday…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala finally scored a victory against two-time tormentor Tereza Valentova of Czechia, 6-4, 7-6, to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 Hong Kong Open at the Victoria Park…
In a circular letter released Thursday, Advincula directed all parishes and communities under the Archdiocese of Manila to pray the Oratio Imperata ad Petendam Pluviam during Eucharistic celebrations.
LUCENA CITY — A train accident claimed the life of an Indian national in San Pablo City, Laguna, on Tuesday morning, after he was struck by a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train, the Calabarzon police reported. The…
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