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Duterte no-show at Comelec, stays as Davao City mayor candidate

Former President Rodrigo Duterte neither showed up nor sent a representative at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to change the status of his candidacy,...

Bato can’t probe drug war — Chiz

Quad leaders to Dela Rosa: Explain ‘allowances’ from Go Senate President Francis Escudero said any investigation on the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs should not be led by either Senator Ronald dela Rosa or Christopher Go as they were implicated in the alleged reward system that incentivized extrajudicial killings of drug suspects. Escudero said he will consult his colleagues on the possibility of forming a committee instead to investigate the...

Kenya deputy president ousted in historic impeachment

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted from office on Thursday after...

More Pinoy families went hungry in 3Q, says SWS survey

At least 22.9% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger–being hungry and not...

Angara cites achievements during first 100 days in office

Nearing his first 100 days in office, former senator-turned Education Secretary Juan...

Comelec asked to declare 246 local bets as ‘nuisance’

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received 246 special action cases or...

NEDA approves infra projects worth P64.9b

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved two major...

PCG, OTS sign pact on ships, ports safety

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Office for Transportation Security (OTS)...

PH Paralympians to receive heroes’ welcome at Palace

PARIS —Fresh from its participation in the 17th Paralympic Games, the Philippine team will...

Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano to carry PH Flag at Paris Paralympics closing rites 

Thanks to her impressive fourth-place finish in the women's javelin throw F54 event on...

Wheelchair thrower Asusano vows 100% effort in Paralympics’ debut

PARIS—Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano is ready to make her Paralympic debut a memorable one. Despite...

Otom advances to 50m butterfly final

PARIS—Angel Mae Otom placed third in her qualifying heat, propelling herself to the final...

Comelec asked to declare 246 local bets as ‘nuisance’

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received 246 special action cases or petitions seeking...

Comelec to probe reports of ‘puzzling’ voters’ migration

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it would conduct a probe on...

DSWD warns of ‘gimmicks’ as elections near

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against politicians who...

Comelec poised to raffle roster of party-lists in2025 elections

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set on Oct. 18 the conduct of electronic...

TOP STORIES

‘COA, AMLC, DOJ, NBI may probe drug war, reward system’

The House Quad Committee intends to tap the Commission on Audit (COA) and the...

PBBM, Robredo meet could start healing — Escudero

President Marcos briefly met with 2022 presidential elections rival and former Vice President Leni...

Lawyer, backers of Quiboloy face sedition charges

The Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) filed a complaint...

House Blue Ribbon panel threatens arrest of VP Sara’s subordinates

The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability issued subpoenas anew to six...

NEWS

Angara cites achievements during first 100 days in office

Nearing his first 100 days in office, former senator-turned Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara...

Comelec asked to declare 246 local bets as ‘nuisance’

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received 246 special action cases or petitions seeking...

NEDA approves infra projects worth P64.9b

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved two major infrastructure projects...

PCG, OTS sign pact on ships, ports safety

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) have signed...

LTO suspends registration of e-vehicles

Despite the approval of several local ordinances on the use of light electronic vehicles,...

Israel bombs Syrian coastal city, US strikes Huthis rebels in Yemen

JERUSALEM—Israel bombed a Syrian coastal city on Thursday and the United States conducted multiple...

VIDEOS

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OPINION

Bato’s brilliance

The sight of Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa crying in public is nothing new. One...

COLUMNISTS

Stabbing is the proximate cause of death

“Sometimes an aggressor does not intend the serious consequences of his acts.” Sometimes an aggressor...

Blood money

“This is the supposed reward system that drove Duterte’s war on drugs.” In a tense...

Regulatory capture: Sec. Bautista’s Waterloo?

“We hope he is aware of such woes.” We can only commiserate with Department of...

If Heidi Mendoza wins, we are not hopeless

“We should dream, shouldn’t we?” I keep repeating in this space that unless we decide...

New NAIA fees

“Let us be patient and see what happens next.” Although the public expects higher fees...

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NATIONAL

More Pinoy families went hungry in 3Q, says SWS survey

At least 22.9% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger–being hungry and not having anything...

Angara cites achievements during first 100 days in office

Nearing his first 100 days in office, former senator-turned Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara...

NEDA approves infra projects worth P64.9b

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved two major infrastructure projects...

PCG, OTS sign pact on ships, ports safety

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) have signed...

WORLD NEWS

Netanyahu: Killing of Hamas chief ‘beginning of the end’ of Gaza war

Jerusalem, Undefined—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya...

TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation, study says

TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of...

Netflix adds millions of subscribers but growth slows

Netflix on Thursday said it added more than five million subscribers in the recently...

North Korea’s Kim says road blasts mark end of ‘evil relationship’ with South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea a "foreign" and "hostile country"...
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BUSINESS

I-ACT4SmartCity 2024 kicks off in Cauayan City

CAUAYAN CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated Industry-Academe Congress on Technologies for Smart City (i-ACT4SmartCity)...

BPI’s nine-month income surged 24% to record P48b

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the financial arm of Ayala Corp., said Thursday...

Chamber of Mines calls for industry reforms to attract investors

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) called for reforms to address key...

Australia, PH to pursue P20b worth of projects

Australia and the Philippines launched Thursday the Development Partnership Plan (DPP) 2024 to 2029...

ON THE ROAD

JAC Philippines introduces All-New JS2 PRO

A game-changer for first-time buyers Used to be known more as a commercial vehicle manufacturer...

The frustration of conflicting traffic signals

Navigating the streets can be a daily exercise in frustration, particularly when confronting the...

Nationwide growth

Changan Auto has officially opened a new dealership in Cagayan de Oro City, marking...

Own an EMPOW for less than P1m

Astara-led GAC MOTOR Philippines is introducing limited-time promotions on its EMPOW Sports Sedan and...

SPORTS

La Salle booters regain winning ways

Matches Saturday (UP Diliman Football Stadium) 4 p.m. – Ateneo vs DLSU (Women)6:30 p.m. –...

Falcons’ AP.Bren survives Team Sibol in thrilling MPL S14 Upper Bracket semifinals

Multi-titled Falcons' AP.Bren and his teammates from Team Sibol launched a devastating killing spree...

PH obstacle athletes finish 1-2 in KL meet

Athletes from the Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) made impressive waves in the international...

Asian MMA chief lauds inaugural Manila Open

The head of the Asian federation for mixed martial arts (MMA) gave an imprimatur...

ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Gonzaga can get pregnant anytime

TV host and social media personality Alex Gonzaga is taking a more relaxed approach...

Bianca Del Rio to bring ‘Dead Inside’ tour to Manila in January 2025

Bianca Del Rio, the sharp-tongued winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6, is bringing...

Chelsea Manalo off to Mexico for Miss Universe 2024

The Miss Universe fever is on with country bet Chelsea Manalo set to join...

Three reasons why ‘Family By Choice’ hits close to home

We never forget our childhood friends. Years may go by, and we sometimes feel...

LIFESTYLE

Celebrating Oktoberfest for the second time around 

Oktoberfest is a well-known celebration originating from Germany that involves sharing large glasses of...

Anchored in imagination

How Walt Disney Imagineers shape the Disney Adventure cruise  Ever since reading The Imagineering Way:...

PLDT, Smart enhance network in Cebu, driving tourism growth and supporting livelihoods

Philippine telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, have expanded their...

Boosting reproductive health efforts against unintended pregnancies

Despite declining total fertility rates in the Philippines, unintended pregnancies remain a pressing issue...

SPOTLIGHT

Cine Europa 27 Kicks Off in Manila, Celebrating the Diverse World of European Cinema

Cine Europa, now in its 27th year, is set to once again captivate Filipino...

Cultivating seeds together: SN Aboitiz Power and Hedcor building strong and lasting relationships with IPs

The priceless Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is a mark of the proud...

The Xiaomi 14T Series is now available

Master light, capture night with this year’s highly awaited edition of Xiaomi’s T series Xiaomi’s...

Maynilad completes 19.69-km pipe replacement project in North Caloocan

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has completed the replacement of 19.69...

LGUs

Lacuna says Manila seniors to receive P12k yearly in 2025

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna on Thursday announced that senior citizens of the city will...

Lazatin seeks support for watershed protection

Angeles City—Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. is calling on residents to help safeguard the watershed...

Remulla swears in successor in Cavite

NEWLY installed Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Remulla Jr. joined the Monday’s flag-raising...

QC court dismisses case against school teacher over convoy controversy

The Quezon City regional trial court (RTC) Branch 104 dismissed a criminal case filed...

TECH

TECNO partners with Billboard PH for 1st anniversary celebration, showcases latest SPARK 30 Series

Reinforcing its presence in the country’s entertainment scene, TECNO has been named the official...

Infinix celebrates MPL-PH Season 14 Grand Finals with passionate XFans

Unleash the #HeroWithin: Catch the MPL-PH Season 14 grand finals with Infinix The MPL hype...

Get exclusive deals, discounts at Xiaomi Super Brand Day on Shopee

The new Redmi 14C, as well as the Redmi Note 13+ Pro 5G, Redmi...

Home Credit shares 5 reasons to reward yourself this Holiday season 

The Christmas season is here! For Filipinos, it's not just another holiday—it's the most...

CRAVINGS

Here’s the Scoop on the Coolest Collab: Kenny Rogers Roasters and Merry Moo Turn a classic favorite into a new ice cream flavor

Kenny Rogers Roasters, renowned for its rotisserie classics and its fan favorite Corn Muffin,...

Eat, drink, and be merry at the biggest Oktoberfest in Solaire Resort North

Solaire Resort and the German Club of the Philippines celebrate the biggest Oktoberfest festivities...

Tittos: Beloved Latin American restaurant has come of age

Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew began in 2016 as a passion project of friends...

Mayonnaise surprisingly goes well with everything

Patrick Star once asked: “Is mayonnaise an instrument?” No, Patrick, but mayonnaise is instrumental in...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

CALABARZON embraces innovations for sustainable future at DOST’s RSTIW

The 2024 Regional Science and Technology Innovation Week (RSTIW) in CALABARZON, held from October...

SM Group takes steps to protect Tiwi biodiversity

The SM Group, through unit Philippine Geothermal Production Company Inc. (PGPC), is supporting 14...

Transportation gets priority in shift to net zero economy

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to minimize the adverse impacts...

Satellites provide key information on climate

In a country as highly vulnerable to climate change as the Philippines, where intensified...

PETS

Household sounds that stress our pets every day

Ordinary household sounds that we often take for granted can be a significant source...

Pawsbook

We have been encountering posts on dogs, cats, and other animals on Facebook that...

Feeding chicken neck to dogs can cause infection, pancreatitis

As dog owners, we often look for the best and most nutritious food for...

Sunflower seeds: Are they good for your cat?

Sunflower seeds, a common and healthy snack for humans, raise questions when it comes...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Safe from harm

Sec. Hans Cacdac leads officials of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in welcoming...

Climate proofing

A shelter (right) made with plastic drums and angular bars and designed to float...

Inexpensive goods

Consumers check the prices of agricultural products and other food items at the Kadiwa...

Digital tools

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary Atty. Benjo Santos M. Benavidez of the...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

in PHP
  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

Physical Therapists Licensure Examination Results

Roll of successful examinees in the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination held on June 5...

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

Architect Licensure Examination Results (January 2022)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,370 out of 2,205 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given...

7 women in top 10 of Bar Exam: 2,103 new lawyers

by Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila, Philippines - Justice Perlas-Bernabe announced that a total...

December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 540 out of 1,549  passed the December 2019 Dentist Licensure...