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'Quezon,' Vice Ganda, Maricel Soriano among 2026 PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees

The PMPC Star Awards Inc. announced the contenders for the 42nd Star Awards for Movies, with “Quezon,” “I’mPerfect,” Vice Ganda and Maricel Soriano, among others, leading the nominations. “Quezon” and “I’mPerfect” both…

Lalaki, buwis-buhay na niligtas ang mag-iinang kapitbahay na inanod ng baha sa QC

Isinakripisyo ng isang lalaki ang sariling buhay para sagipin ang isang mag-iinang kapitbahay na inanod ng baha sa Quezon City. Ang lalaki, nalunod sa creek.

Trillanes sought as witness on Duterte wealth allegations

They want him questioned over alleged P181.6-M transactions involving Sara Duterte and her family.

Marcos postpones November BSKE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November, Malacañang said…

PBBM signs BSKE postponement bill

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a bill for the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), Palace press officer Claire Castro said Friday. Castro said in a…

Dalia Varde Khattab suits up for Egypt at Miss Cosmo 2026 pageant in Vietnam

Dalia Varde Khattab is staging a pageant comeback, but it was not as what many had expected or hoped for. The 2025 Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up has her sights on the international stage as she is set to…

DTI puts Negosyo Center services online

MSMEs will soon be able to access business registration assistance, advisory services, training and virtual coaching from a single online platform as the…

PBBM grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced he already signed Mary Jane Veloso’s papers for absolute pardon. READ: Absolute pardon eyed for Veloso, says solon In an interview in Samar…

Marcos signs law postponing 2026 barangay, SK elections

The newly approved law moved the elections to the first Monday of November 2028, and extended the terms of village officers from four to five years.

Marcos, binigyan ng absolute pardon si Mary Jane Veloso

Binigyan ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ng absolute pardon o ganap na kapatawaran ang dating overseas Filipino worker (OFW) na si Mary Jane Veloso, batay sa nakalap na impormasyon ng GMA News nitong…

Marcos pardons Mary Jane Veloso

(1st UPDATE) 'Pinirmahan ko na. Pinirmahan ko na 'yong pardon niya kahapon,' announces President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Sara-Robin 12 points ahead of Leni-Bam tandem - 2028 Octa polls survey

MANILA, Philippines – An Octa research survey has shown that the hypothetical tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla held the national lead by 12 percent against that of Naga City Mayor Leni…

Baguio readies full rollout of healthy food policy

BAGUIO CITY — The city government is targeting October for the full first-phase implementation of its Healthy Public Food Procurement Policy.

Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso

This is after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an executive clemency for Veloso, giving her a clean slate.

COA sounds alarm as pests feast on stash of disaster supplies in warehouses

Inadequate management and monitoring result in welfare goods being disposed of or left unused, with some items nearing expiration and unfit for distribution

PH’s ‘Love at First Spike’ receives 2026 International Emmy Awards nomination

Filipino series “Love at First Spike” has secured a nomination in the Kids: Live Action category at the 2026 International Emmy Awards. The series, produced by ABS-CBN Studios and iWant, was among the nominees for the…

NBI chief dares Pulong to file case vs wife over flood projects

Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte should file a formal complaint if he has evidence linking Laguna 1st District Rep. Ann Matibag to anomalous…

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Pagasa: ‘Queenie’ poses no threat to Cebu, but rains loom from ITCZ

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local weather bureau here ruled out any impact on Cebu from Tropical Storm Queenie on Friday, pointing to the cyclone’s distant track and its expected recurve toward Southern Japan. This…

Luzon Economic Corridor opens new investment pipeline

The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is moving forward with a new pipeline of investment opportunities in logistics, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure as…

We must make truth matter again

Misinformation has ceased to be a system malfunction and has become part of its very logic

SC receives petition to void Senate's new impeach conviction threshold

MANILA, Philippines —Former Exec. Secretary Victor Rodriguez has petitioned the Supreme Court to strike down the Senate Impeacment court’s recent decision to modify the voting threshold needed for a conviction of an…

BIR tax refunds nearly double to P23.7B

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, nearly double the amount released during the same…

The Medical City Clinic expands cataract surgery service

The Medical City Clinic has relaunched its phacoemulsification service at SM North EDSA in Quezon City, expanding access to cataract surgery in an outpatient…

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday, Sept. 24, as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister. AFP…

PNP reviews store robberies after arrest of AWOL soldier, 3 others

The Philippine National Police has ordered police regional offices in Luzon to review recent convenience store robberies for possible links to four suspects…

DPWH vows to post all projects on transparency portal

All Department of Public Works and Highways projects will be posted on its transparency portal for public scrutiny, Secretary Vince Dizon said.

Tulfo wants Bataan nuke plant revival abandoned

JAKARTA, Indonesia —The Philippines should no longer consider bringing back the historic Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) because its infrastructure is aging, and pushing for the move could spark further safety fears…

Diesel prices seen plunging by up to P7.50/L

Motorists could claw back most of this week’s massive diesel price hike in one go, with pump prices expected to drop by up to P7.50 per liter next week as…

Alegado settles for 5th

Twelve-year-old Philippine skateboarding prodigy and Thailand Southeast Asian Games champion Mazel Paris Alegado put up a gallant fight against older…

PH leads 8-nation naval exercise in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines led 11 naval vessels from eight countries in a series of exercises in the West Philippine Sea, including coordinated maneuvers, search-and-rescue and medical evacuation drills, the…

Sulu declares stable peace, Teodoro pushes development

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for sustained development efforts in Sulu after the province formally declared a Stable…

MakatiMed, Benilde expand student mental health access

Under the partnership, students referred by Benilde can access mental health assessments and therapy through MakatiMed's Mind Wellness & Holistic Care Center.

Legendary hoops icon Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, the first MVP in the 1955-1956 NBA season, was one of the game's biggest stars in an era before the league was regularly on television

‘Queenie’ maintains strength, may become typhoon by Sunday

Tropical Storm Queenie maintained its strength as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Friday morning.

BuCor strengthens defenses vs cyber threats

Personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) were trained by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday to…

Iran’s president: It’s up to US to choose if it wants to end war

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers agree that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israeli war against Iran

NBI, DOJ, BOC tighten fight vs agri smuggling

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are set to sign next week a memorandum of…

Go global on your lunch break at Araneta City

For its month-long Araneta City Lunch Festival, more than 60 restaurants across the commercial district are offering specially curated lunch sets, with meals…

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

The walkout underscores the competing pressures facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is battling mounting criticism abroad over the Gaza war while campaigning for reelection at home

Comelec awaits Marcos action on BSKE delay

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will decide by September 26 whether he will sign the bill postponing…

Defense delegates prep for Subic maritime exercises

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Representatives from the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) Joint…

The risks in Marcos’ 2027 P7.2-trillion ‘people-centered’ spending bet

With over a third of the budget pre-committed to debt burden and mandatory local government allotments, execution is everything

Gesmundo backs stronger SC-WIPO ties

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo reaffirmed the high bench’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with the World Intellectual Property…

Kim Chiu speaks out after sister’s arraignment

Kim Chiu has broken her silence following the arraignment of her sister, Lakambini Chiu, in connection with a qualified theft case, saying the legal action…

DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms

Information and Communications Technology Chief Henry Aguda has expressed his support for a proposed bill in the House of Representatives that would require social media sites and online platforms to secure a…

Paulo Avelino weighs in on Kim Chiu-Lakambini money issue

Paulo Avelino has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kim Chiu and her sister Lakambini Chiu, sharing a pointed message about the value of the money…

Gerald Anderson expands entrepreneurial success

Gerald Anderson is steadily building a name beyond the entertainment industry, turning his years of showbiz success into an expanding entrepreneurial journey…

House wraps up budget talks on more agencies

Budget deliberations for fiscal year 2027 of at least seven more agencies have been terminated by the House of Representatives, which is expected to finish such hearings this week before the General Appropriations Bill…

Padre Pio shrine gains international status

STO. TOMAS CITY, Batangas — The National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas City was formally declared an international shrine on Wednesday, 23…

Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they moved in to break up a…

PSA: Bangsamoro polls random manual audit 99.9% accurate

The Random Manual Audit conducted for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election yielded an overall accuracy rate of 99.99561 percent, based on the results from all 21 BARMM sample…

Eala gains lessons from a sorry loss

SINGAPORE – The wounds have yet to completely heal, but Alex Eala is already moving on from her ugly loss to Tatiana Prozorova of Russia in the Round of 16 of…

Warships from ASEAN, other states sail in West Philippine Sea

Eleven warships from Association of Southeast Asian nations member states and other partner nations sailed the waters of the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday as part of this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus…

Monsod criticizes senators over stand on vote threshold

A framer of the 1987 Constitution called out Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Camille Villar, who objected to the proposal to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment…

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