Book celebrates Filipiniana as powerful tool of cultural diplomacy
A new coffee-table book puts Philippine fashion and distinctly Filipino artistry center stage, showing how they can express identity and serve as a powerful tool of cultural diplomacy.
Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal
TOKYO — Japan said it will provide a coastal surveillance radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a security deal signed Monday, as the two defense partners face growing tensions with China. Japanese…
Los Angeles, United States—A pianist working on a cruise ship was rescued by two fishermen after drifting for nine hours in the Pacific Ocean about 30 kilometers (20 miles) off the coast of California, US media…
Huge crowds greet Pope Leo with chants at Buenos Aires outdoor Mass
Vast crowds thronged one of the main boulevards in Buenos Aires as Pope Leo arrived for an outdoor Mass that city officials said could draw more than 1.5 million people.
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The city government of Candon has allocated P124 million for agricultural assistance to tobacco farmers, including the provision of farm inputs, fuel support and improvements to…
Rider dies after being sideswiped by another motorcycle and run over by SUV in Bulacan
A 46-year-old motorcycle rider was killed after being sideswiped by another motorcycle, causing him to fall onto the opposite lane, where he was run over by an approaching sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Pulilan, Bulacan.
Defense confident next witnesses will show up – Poa
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is confident that its next witnesses will appear before the Senate impeachment court, amid the withdrawal and request to be excused Monday of the two…
CLSU grad tops November 2026 veterinarians licensure exam
A graduate of Central Luzon State University achieved the highest score in the computer-based licensure examination for veterinarians held earlier this month.
Rider na natumba matapos masagi ng isa pang motorsiklo, patay nang magulungan ng SUV
Patay ang isang rider matapos na matumba nang masagi ng kasabay na motorsiklo, at masagasaan ng isang Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) na nasa kabilang linya ng daan sa Pulilan, Bulacan.
PARIS — France's five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday he would run in next year's presidential election, after expressing concern about the "rise of the far right". "My name is Teddy Riner and…
Father of girl in hit and run allegedly beaten to death by friends of rider in Muntinlupa
A hit and run in Muntinlupa City turned fatal after the father of the girl in the accident was allegedly beaten to death by the motorcycle rider and his friends.
BSKE delay: Macalintal cites public outrage in bid to flip SC decision
MANILA, Philippines — Warning that upholding the law postponing the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is an intentional infringement on the electorate’s constitutional right to vote…
US envoy says 'direct' Russia-Europe talks needed for Ukraine peace
WASHINGTON, United States — Russia and Europe must hold direct talks on "broader security arrangements" as part of any Ukraine peace deal, US envoy Jared Kushner said Monday ahead of trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi…
Davao assessor hit over ‘inconsistent’ testimony at Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin has initially said Mans Carpio's Davao property matched the 'residential lot' declared in Vice President Sara Duterte's 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth
Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at AI data centers
Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry on Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting as data centers spring up to power the global artificial intelligence boom....
P27-B projects Romualdez allegedly proposed didn't go through regular process, says DPWH exec
Several projects, worth P27 billion and which listed former Speaker Martin Romualdez as their proponent, didn't go through the regular process, an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on…
Baguio council seeks specific indigenous identities in health records
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city council urged the City Health Services Office (CHSO) to replace the general term “Igorot” with specific ethnolinguistic classifications in its official forms and patient records to…
Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end the war
US President Donald Trump will meet the prime minister of key mediator Qatar on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up following last week's midterm elections.
Ilocos Sur town sets P180 minimum farmgate price for live hogs
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The municipal government of Santa in this province has set a minimum farmgate price of P180 per kilogram for live hogs, aiming to protect local raisers while promoting fair…
Suspek sa Krakow mass shooting sa Poland na 6 ang nasawi, namatay sa ospital
Namatay na sa ospital ang 24-anyos na suspek sa pamamaril sa Krakow, Poland noong Sabado na nagresulta sa pagkakasawi ng anim katao, ayon sa pulisya nitong Lunes.
PBA: CJ Perez says San Miguel still has more to show vs Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines–CJ Perez believes San Miguel Beer can still perform beyond expectations even if momentum has swung in their favor going into the deciding Game 5 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series…
PCSO Lotto Results: No winners of P349M Grand Lotto jackpot on Nov. 9
No bettors took home the Grand Lotto 6/55 prize of over P349 million after no winners were announced in any of the major lotto jackpot draws on November 9, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) Season 2 brings its games to Cebu City for the first time, with unbeaten Cordova Public College (CPC) Eels seeking to extend their winning…
PBA: Ginebra's Jordan Murphy looks to play 'smarter' in decider
MANILA, Philippines–Jordan Murphy will look to play a major role in Barangay Ginebra’s bid to avoid a collapse and beat San Miguel Beer in the deciding fifth game of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series on…
Nvidia opens probe into Huang amid reports China spied on him
AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday after its high-profile CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair, with reports saying US officials believe the woman was spying for China. Beijing denied the…
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result…
House pushes thousands more multi-purpose buildings. Are they really needed?
House appropriations panel senior vice chairperson Albert Garcia says multi-purpose buildings can be use for Zumba, basketball games, and even evacuation centers
Dy: House will soon launch transparency platform on its website
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will soon launch a transparency platform on its website that will allow Filipinos to scrutinize government-funded projects, including their locations, funding…
Mag-ina, patay sa sunog sa Caloocan; padre de pamilya at 1 pang anak, sugatan
Nasawi ang isang ina at kaniyang anak, habang sugatan naman ang kanilang padre de pamilya at isa pa nilang anak matapos masunog ang kanilang bahay sa Caloocan City nitong madaling-araw ng Lunes.
French policemen go on trial over 2020 beating of black man
PARIS, France — Three French policemen went on trial on Monday over the beating of a black music producer they said was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic, in a rare police brutality case to go to court…
DFA statement looks like attempt to monopolize China discourse - De Lima
MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday expressed concern that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is attempting to muzzle other authorities from speaking on the West…
Mag-ina, patay sa sunog sa Caloocan; padre de pamilya at 1 pang anak, sugatan
Nasawi ang isang ina at kaniyang anak, habang sugatan naman ang kanilang padre de pamilya at isa pa nilang anak matapos masunog ang kanilang bahay sa Caloocan City nitong madaling-araw ng Lunes.
Biden takes aim at Trump over Jan. 6 riots in White House memoir
ATLANTA — Former US President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump, at once his predecessor and successor, has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down…