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Flood-hit island barangay folk in Dagupan City get DSWD aid
DAGUPAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended assistance to residents of two flood-stricken island barangays in this city despite intermittent heavy rains that made the areas difficult t…
Young graduates’ simple act of kindness in Gensan touches hearts
A group of young graduates in General Santos City touched hearts online after they were seen stopping to help an elderly street dweller and sharing their food with him despite being tired and hungry themselves.... Keep o…
2 drug suspects busted, P4.2 M shabu seized in Talibon, Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Police arrested two high-value drug suspects and seized an estimated P4.23 million worth of shabu in Barangay Busalian, Talibon, Bohol Friday afternoon. The operation was conducted at around 5:30…
Magsayo, Cortes lock horns in Zuffa Boxing main card opener
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo returns to the big stage when he takes on unbeaten Andres Cortes in the main card opener of the Ryan Garcia–Conor Benn showdown on September 12 at t…
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha dead at 25
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha has died at the age of 25. Her death was announced on what would have been her 26th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 15. The organization of Miss Grand Indonesia, where Juficha …
Beyond Concrete: What the P 7.2-trillion 2027 Budget Must Really Build
A national budget is more than an accounting document. It is a theory of development expressed in pesos. Every appropriation makes an implicit argument about how a country moves forward. A bridge assumes that connectivit…
2028 Elections: Why Changing Marcos or Sara Duterte Won’t Fix the Philippines
Both the President and the Vice President have shared their thoughts about 2028, with the President assuring us that he will support someone who will continue his so-called anti-corruption campaign. For Vice President Sa…
This student-designed solar-powered car generates more energy than it consumes*
*Over the course of a typical daily drive
Marc Philipp Gemballa’s 911-based, off-roading Marsien supercar now has a GT version
It’s simply called the Marsien GT
The Jaguar Type 01’s luxurious interior is all about ‘technology on demand’
Is the inside less divisive than the outside?
Eccentrica has created a roadster version of its excellent Diablo restomod
Only 19 are being built
First impressions: The Slate Truck is a simple car that works simply
We try out a base-spec prototype
This is the delectable interior of the JAS Tensei, aka the ultimate NSX restomod
It will have “hundreds of customizable combinations”
‘K-pop-level price?’: Pinoys weigh in on Rene Baterbonia merchandise prices
Some merchandise inspired by late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia drew attention online, with Filipinos reacting to their prices. An X (formerly Twitter) user uploaded a video showing merchandise honoring the late Atenea…
Philippines’ First Gen eyes take-private deal from KKR at P165.44 billion valuation
A mandatory offer from KKR KKR.N to buy Philippines-based First Gen Corp FGEN.PS would value it at around P165.44 billion ($2.70 billion), the power producer and its parent First Philippine Holdings FPH.PS said on Thurs…
Karen Bordador reflects on 10 years since arrest: ‘That season didn’t define me—it refined me’
Host Karen Bordador reflected on the decade since the day she said her life “turned upside down,” looking back on how nearly five years behind bars changed her perspective on life and her purpose. The former radio DJ sha…
Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but said he had yet to decide who he would back. With Philippine presidents limited by the …
Unified 911 stays online as ‘habagat’ floods trigger emergency calls
The country’s Unified 911 emergency system remained operational as Southwest Monsoon, or “habagat,” brought flooding to several areas, prompting residents to seek urgent assistance. The National Command Center received c…
Marcos says joint oil and gas exploration with China a ‘distinct possibility’
Marcos says joint exploration with China is possible Philippines and China resumed high-level South China Sea talks in March Marcos says no special arrangement requires Manila to seek Beijing’s approval for resupply miss…
The Philippine Economy Is Cooling. But Who Is Feeling the Cold?
There is a dangerous habit in Philippine economic reporting: We talk about GDP as though it were a thermometer attached to the entire country. GDP goes up, therefore Filipinos are doing better. GDP goes down, therefore w…
Wage Order, Potholes and the Price of a Filipino Workers’ Dignity
There is something deeply disturbing about the spectacle now unfolding around the ₱85 NCR wage increase. On one side are millions of workers being told that an additional ₱85 a day is somehow too much to bear. On the oth…
Lacson Seeks Probe into EDSA Rehab Over Gardiola-Linked Contractor
MANILA —Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is seeking a Senate investigation into the rehabilitation of EDSA following the appearance of fresh potholes on portions of the newly repaired roadway, raising questions over the qua…
The Garbage Trail: Where Does Public Money–and the trash–go”
There is an intriguing question hiding beneath Metro Manila’s recurring floods: What happens to the garbage after the garbage truck picks it up? It sounds like a simple question. It isn’t. Every day, private contractors …
Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after death of 12-year-old girl
BANGKOK - The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's incident had died.
Prompt, fair case resolution builds public trust -- Chief Justice Gesmundo
Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Saturday stressed the importance of resolving cases fairly and promptly, saying the efficient administration of justice is crucial to maintaining public confidence in the…
Iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa, binaha dahil sa ulan na dulot ng Habagat
Nakaranas ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang malaking bahagi ng bansa dulot ng Habagat, na nagdulot ng pagbaha sa ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila at iba pang lugar sa Luzon.
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Reticulated python, namataan sa mga stuffed toy sa ukayan sa Dumaguete
Nasagip ang isang reticulated python o sawa na natagpuang nakahalo sa mga stuffed toy sa isang ukayan sa Dumaguete.
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3 sa 5 Chinese na sangkot sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa Chinese at paghingi ng mahigit P60M ransom, huli
Arestado ang tatlo sa limang Chinese dahil sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa nila Chinese at panghihingi ng mahigit P60 milyon ransom sa Angeles, Pampanga.
Baguio tourists unfazed by Habagat rains
Despite the inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, some tourists in Baguio City braved the cold winds and heavy rains to push through with their travel plans.
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…