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Baste Duterte under oath: Never talked biz with VP sis
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte faced sustained prosecution questioning on Tuesday over 19 city government contracts worth P33.2 million awarded to GenCorp Industries Inc., a company his …
PCG drives out Chinese vessels
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it was able to drive out a Chinese vessel and 24 smaller boats that were surrounding Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea on Monday. PCG spokesperson Rear Adm…
How brands are turning their philosophies into a culture of coffee and hospitality
When a brand has a strong point of view, its philosophy eventually finds its way beyond the product... Keep on reading: How brands are turning their philosophies into a culture of coffee and hospitality
Poor mobile, internet services
Globe Telecom Inc. president and chief executive officer Carl Cruz himself said last February that internet connectivity was no longer a luxury in the Philippines, but rather an urgent necessity. The technology has indee…
Reset button
A picture is worth a thousand words, but the picture also depends on the angle at which it was taken. Last August, Momentum Research (Cleve Arguelles’ firm after he left) asked people two questions about partisanship. Th…
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deporting migrants to countries not their own
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the chance to show the harms they may face, bolstering a tool …
At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future
Developing nations are demanding a greater role in shaping the rules governing artificial intelligence, warning that a technology poised to transform economies could instead deepen global inequalities if its development …
Pole vault champ EJ Obiena, naka-ginto sa Asian Games; nagtala pa ng bagong record
Panalo ng gintong medalya si EJ Obiena ng Pilipinas matapos mangibabaw sa men"s pole vault competition sa 2026 Asian Games nitong Martes sa Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium sa Japan.
LOOK: Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian senior climbs down from ledge
Ihor Malchevsky focused solely on his family as he peered over the edge of the window, thick black smoke billowing behind him after a Russian drone smashed into the building setting it ablaze.
'Keep demanding space:' Marcos highlights ASEAN women's role in economy, innovation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored on Tuesday the significance of women"s leadership and representation in driving ASEAN's economy and innovation, urging them to keep asserting their place in leadership.
OpenAI pits Dots agents against Meta in billion-dollar enterprise AI race
OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on agents called Dots that chase user goals across apps on their own, deepening its push into the lucrative enterprise market and pitting it against Meta META.O in the race to sell AI th…
Philippine government raises initial P85 billion from RTBs
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT raised an initial P84.9 billion during Tuesday’s rate-setting auction for…
Treasury plans to borrow P892B in Q4
THE GOVERNMENT is planning to borrow P892 billion from the domestic market in the last three months of…
ERC moves to curb unclear, duplicate power charges
THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to standardize miscellaneous fees charged by distribution utilities (DU),…
Severe El Niño could dampen infrastructure spending in early 2027 — DBM
A SEVERE EL NIÑO could disrupt the country’s infrastructure program by early next year, potentially erasing gains from…
Meralco seeks bids for 900-MW baseload supply
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) has started bidding for 900 megawatts (MW) of baseload power supply to cover requirements…
Alternergy secures P2 billion from debt market debut
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. said it raised P2 billion from its maiden issuance of fixed-rate corporate…
Gallery: Tag along on our scenic road trip across Western Sichuan with BYD and Denza
We get to test some cool cars along the way
Swiss chocolatier under fire for branding ube chocolate ‘Bali-style’
A Swiss chocolatier was called out for using the Filipino term for purple yam in a product it described as a “Bali-style” confection. Lindt’s German Instagram account released a video promoting its limited-edition “Bali-…
Automechanika Jakarta opens its inaugural show with over 300 exhibitors
Dates for next year’s show have already been booked
Review: Queer love crosses into the afterlife in ‘Patay Gutom’ and ‘Multwoh’
What happens to love when death gets in the way? This year’s Puregold CinePanalo lineup offers two glimpses. “Patay Gutom”, co-directed by Carl Joseph Papa and Ian Pangilinan, follows a lonely man who begins seeing a gho…
Review: 2027 Toyota Hilux Conquest 4x4 A/T
The iconic pickup that still conquers its competitors
Mommy Dionisia’s parenting advice resurfaces amid athletes’ relationships with parents
A video of Dioniosia Pacquiao, the matriarch of legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao, discussing parenting has resurfaced amid renewd attention on some athletes’ relationships with their parents. A Reddit user on Sunday, Septe…
The fully electric TVS iQube is now in PH priced at P99.8k
It packs two lithium-ion batteries and promises a maximum range of 115km
Filipino Catholics celebrate Blessed Fulton Sheen, a faith figure from their childhood
ST. LOUIS — For generations of Filipino Catholics, Blessed Fulton Sheen was more than a voice on the radio or a familiar face on television. He was a companion in faith whose message traveled from American airwaves to Fi…
Magalong says Baguio is no ‘horror capital’
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has pushed back against branding Baguio as a “horror capital,” saying the label does not reflect the city’s identity even as he backed festivals that promote creativity and tourism. Sp…
Is the BMW F450 R on its way?
It looks like the F450 GS is set to get a naked sibling
BYD Sealion 5 gets only three stars for safety from ANCAP
It’s the first BYD in a while to miss out on the five-star safety rating
BASTE DUTERTE, NAGTTESTIGO SA IMPEACHMENT TRIAL NI VP SARA
Manunumpa si Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte bilang testigo sa paglilitis ng kaniyang kapatid na si Vice President Sara Duterte ngayong Martes, Setyembre 29, 2026. Sa nakaraang testimonya ni PhilGEPS Division …
Thailand expects to clear Bangkok floodwater in two to three days, government says
BANGKOK — The Thai government said on Tuesday that the standing water in Bangkok is expected to take two to three days to clear if there is no additional rainfall, with no heavy rain anticipated. The cabinet will discuss…
OIL PRICE ROLLBACK!
OIL PRICE ROLLBACK According to the DOE, drivers can anticipate minimum price reductions of P0.24/L for gasoline, P7.57/L for diesel, and P5.85/L for kerosene this week.
WAKASAN ANG 8 TAONG KALBARYO SA TUBIG!
Grupo sa SJDM nanawagan ng aksyon sa 8-taong problema sa serbisyo ng tubig. SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, BULACAN — Nanawagan ang Kilusang TAPAT-SJDM at mga katuwang nitong grupo para sa agarang aksyon kaugnay ng umano’y mata…
Massive Rollback Ahead: Diesel Could Drop by Up to ₱7.50/L Next Week
BIG ROLLBACK AHEAD: Diesel prices are projected to drop by ₱7–₱7.50/L next week, while gasoline could see a cut of ₱0.50–₱1/L, based on four-day trading estimates.
GOLDEN TWICE!
GOLDEN TWICE Following his victory in the floor exercise, Carlos Yulo won another gold medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics vault at the 20th Asian Games, doubling his gold haul with an average score of 14.599. The off…
BREAKING: President Bongbong Marcos approves the law postponing the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
BREAKING: President Bongbong Marcos approves the law postponing the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
How to Apply for NBI Clearances in 2026
How to apply for NBI clearance in the Philippines is a common question for job seekers because this document is usually required before starting work. The main problem is that many applicants, especially first-time job s…
PhilHealth ID Requirements for Unemployed Filipinos: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
A single hospital stay in the Philippines can cost more than six months of savings. Yet, many unemployed Filipinos remain uninsured simply because they don't have a PhilHealth ID. Most people give up because they think t…
GCash Wallet Limit for Unverified Accounts in the Philippines
Your GCash wallet limit in 2026 determines how much you can spend, save, and receive. If you are on a Basic (unverified) account, you are restricted to a ₱10,000 balance and a ₱5,000 monthly incoming cap. This means if y…
How to Get Your Free Barangay Clearance for First Time Job Seekers in 2026
Learning how to get a barangay clearance is the first step for any Filipino starting a career, but the costs of multiple job requirements can quickly add up. If you are a fresh graduate or a first-time worker, paying for…
Sen. Imee Marcos Urges Suspension of SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth Deductions Amid Energy Emergency
MANILA, Philippines - Senator Imee Marcos is calling on the nation’s primary social protection agencies to implement a temporary "collection holiday" to provide immediate financial relief to Filipino workers struggling u…
Sen. Loren Legarda Urges Government Agencies to Act with Urgency Amidst Middle East
Senator Loren Legarda has issued a sharp challenge to the executive branch, demanding that government agencies shift to a "crisis mode" to address the compounding effects of the Middle East conflict and the global climat…