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DFA confirms second Filipino fatality in Myanmar quake

Two of the four Filipinos who went missing after the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 have been found, the Department of...

Suspect tags Que’s son—PNP

But police cautious; PAOCTF, Fil-Chinese group doubt claim The son of slain Filipino-Chinese steel magnate Anson Que is considered a “respondent” in the kidnap-murder case after he was implicated by one of the suspects, the Philippine National Police said even as it admitted there was no evidence to support the claim. The Filipino-Chinese group Movement for the Restoration of Peace and Order led by Teresita Ang See, however, said the “word...

Civil Defense takes ‘whole-of-gov’t’ approach in Bulusan response

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday announced it is working...

Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle, the ‘Asian Francis,’ is papal contender

Manila, Philippines—Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines...

Bulusan at risk of further eruptions, Alert Level 1 stays

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warned of increased volcanic...

Who is Pietro Parolin? Career diplomat leading race to be pope

Vatican City, Holy See—A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12...

PTFOMS seeks justice for veteran journalist Johnny Dayang

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) strongly condemned the killing...

Speaker assures PCMC funding amid massive expansion push

House Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday assured stakeholders of the Philippine Children’s Medical...

Alyansa all set to barnstorm vote-rich Quezon province

The administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas is scheduled to barnstorm through Quezon, one...

Comelec to study petition vs. online voting provider

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will  look into a petition seeking for manual vote...

Lakas-CMD asks NBI to probe ‘Oplan Horus’ hoax

Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe...

Davao del Norte poll candidate shot, police probes shooting

A 43-year-old Board Member aspirant and executive assistant of outgoing Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez was...

TOP STORIES

Workers press PBBM to certify as urgent P200 wage hike bill

Thousands of workers will stage rallies nationwide today to press President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....

Sara confirms prosecutor’s summons

Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that she received a summon order from the Office...

Marcos wants PrimeWater probed over ‘poor service, high rates’

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is ordering an investigation into the operations of PrimeWater Infrastructure...

Palace junks oust-Speaker memo

Malacañang on Wednesday dismissed as fake a circulating memorandum that allegedly orders intensified operations...

NEWS

PNP vows justice for slain former Aklan mayor

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday pledged to bring justice to the killing...

Davao del Norte poll candidate shot, police probes shooting

A 43-year-old Board Member aspirant and executive assistant of outgoing Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez was...

LTO partners with privacy commission on dataworkshop

To boost data protection awareness, the Land Transportation Office–National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) partnered with...

DHSUD, PBS-BBS launch weekly radio program

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Presidential Broadcast Service-Bureau...

Comelec rules out manual vote count; cites lack of time, high cost

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday ruled out reverting from computerized elections to...

Garcia defies suspension order

CEBU CITY — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced on April 30 that she will...

VIDEOS

PRINT EDITION

OPINION

Long Live the Laborers

Prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of what looks like a Russian Formalist poster. From the left side...

Labor Day 2025

AS THE government observes this year’s Labor Day with a flurry of activities, including...

COLUMNISTS

Twenty-peso rice, bow!

“Duterte was feared, and till now, he is loved” I HAD written an article for...

Filling the shoes of the fisherman

“Filling the shoes of the fisherman can be an unpredictable process and full of...

Will the next Senate remove Sara as VP?

“A Senate that will vote for keeping Sara Duterte in her current position as...

When Japan occupied the PH

“Filipinos living in Manila were definitely worried about  what would happen if the Japanese...

China’s financial rise and the Philippines’ tightrope

“China’s goal is bold: to weaken the dollar, which anchors 85 percent of global...

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NATIONAL

PAG-IBIG upgrades multi-purpose loan program

The Pag-IBIG Fund has upgraded its Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) program, allowing members to borrow...

24m Pinoys ‘functionally illiterate’

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian disclosed yesterday that over 24 million Filipinos aged ten to 64...

NZ, PH sign troops deal to bolster regional security

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement yesterday allowing the deployment of troops...

PNP vows justice for slain former Aklan mayor

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday pledged to bring justice to the killing...

WORLD NEWS

US threatens to quit Moscow-Kyiv effort

WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time)...

Kim oversees warship weapons test-fire, eyes nukes for NK navy

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered navy vessels to be speedily...

Pakistan says India planning strike as tensions rise

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s information minister said Wednesday that Islamabad had “credible intelligence” that India...

Supreme Court to weigh ban on public funds for private schools

WSHINGTON, DC – The conservative US Supreme Court will weigh a case on Wednesday...
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BUSINESS

AEV’s profit dropped 35%to P3.2b in Q1

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), the portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, posted a...

Meralco insists on coal plants before decarbonization

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) prefers to contradict itself when preaching clean energy. Its power...

MOVE IT appeals LTFRB’s decision to cut riders’ pool

Motorcycle taxi firm MOVE IT said Wednesday it is seeking reconsideration of the Land...

DAVAO PROJECT.

Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and Japan Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport...

ON THE ROAD

Electrified Public Service: Valenzuela City with BYD and ACMobility deploys 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles for police and administrative use

BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have strengthened their commitment to transformative and sustainable mobility...

Nissan Philippines names RCBC as Preferred Financing Provider to Bring Flexible Car Loans to Filipinos

Yuchengo-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Nissan...

Elegant. Rugged. Electrified.

Members of the motoring media put the new Kia Sorento through its paces across...

The Echoes Roar Again: Lotus Recreates ‘Senna Milestone’ at Estoril

Estoril, Portugal – Forty years after Ayrton Senna’s maiden Formula 1 victory at the...

SPORTS

Rondina-Pons tandem back on sand to lead PH campaign

SISI RONDINA and Bernadeth Pons officially make their comeback to the national beach volleyball...

Spotlight on 3 record holders, Olympians as National Open begins

CAPAS, Tarlac—Under expected humid conditions, three record holders are set to stamp their class...

Steady Suzuki soars in the wind, nails JPGT Splendido crown

LAUREL, Batangas—Shinichi Suzuki made a resounding return to the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship, showcasing...

Camcam-Bugna duel looms at PPS Verde Aces

YOUNG, aspiring tennis talents showed no signs of slowing down on Labor Day, as...

ENTERTAINMENT

1621’s ‘Bababa’ goes viral, lands on Spotify PH chart

P-pop group 1621 has entered Spotify Philippines’ Viral Songs chart with their single Bababa,...

Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong join women-majority jury at Cannes film festival

American actor Halle Berry and Succession star Jeremy Strong are set to serve on...

Martin Nievera to perform in California’s PH Freedom Day celebration

The Filipino-American community, needless to say, puts a high premium on the presence of...

SB19’s ‘Simula at Wakas’ echoes Filipino pride

There’s something different about following SB19. Since its debut in 2019, the group has...

LIFESTYLE

Barbie Forteza fronts drama on beauty through Filipino lens

Barbie Forteza has taken on a series of changes this year, debuting a new...

How Ashley Ortega moves forward after early ‘PBB’ departure

Ashley Ortega has become the first among her Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition...

Skincare line introduces eco-friendly upgrade

Naturals by Watsons has long been known for its commitment to delivering high-quality beauty...

Summer is harsh, but oat-based skincare keeps it simple

Summer always brings the usual suspects: beach trips, hiking plans, and hours under the...

SPOTLIGHT

Salceda: Phivolcs Modernization Act, a life-saving investment, particularly for Albay

Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology...

Disney Magic Meets Modern Living in Our Home

There’s something special about the way Disney can transform ordinary moments into something magical....

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Maynilad Water...

GameZone sets Tongits battlefield with GTCC: Summer Showdown

GameZone ignites the summer season with the sizzling GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Summer Showdown,...

LGUs

Leyte campus writers join Green Beat Caravan

At least 20 campus writers from Leyte will join the Green Beat Caravan, an...

Gen. Trias enhances city park amenities

GENERAL Trias City in Cavite has significantly enhanced the entertainment amenities of its public...

Iloilo’s P20/kilo rice program to feed undernourished children

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. launched a convergence initiative that will allow families of...

Ong-Bongao becomes full-fledged Albay governor

At least two weeks before the May 12 midterm elections, Albay in Bicol has...

TECH

Lalamove unveils 2024 sustainability report: Delivering with leading climate transparency, growing NEV fleet adoption

On-demand delivery platform Lalamove has published its Sustainability Report 2024, proactively disclosing its climate-related...

Xiaomi brings the heat at All-Star Summer Concert

Xiaomi gives back to its fans with a star-studded celebration headlined by SB19 “Kings of...

Enjoy hassle-free adventures with the PSBank Mobile App

An ultimate guide to budget-friendly summer getaway Summer’s here! It’s time for spontaneous road...

Say Goodbye to Frost and Hello to Hassle-Free Cooling with Home Credit’s No-Frost Refrigerators

Upgrade your fridge with Swakto Summer deals and enjoy effortless cooling for as low...

CRAVINGS

The ultimate indulgence returns: Kenny Rogers’ Truffle Roast is back

The People’s Choice Roast is making its grand return, a masterpiece of flavor where...

Meister’s GinFest: Quenching summer’s thirst with a kick

Warm rays, extreme weather and intense sweat – these form the typical summer setting. In...

Baken: The mom-approved snack

Playdates just got a whole lot easier — and tastier. This Mother’s Day, Baken is...

Classic Cadbury Taste now available in P8 sulit pack

Any day is a good day for Cadbury, thanks to its signature smooth and creamy...

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Salceda: Phivolcs Modernization Act, a life-saving investment, particularly for Albay

Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology...

CHED’s role cited in climate change

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) cited the important role of the Commission on Higher...

Asia’s megacities facing climate and population challenges

Asia’s sprawling megacities—which are driving economic growth—face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging...

Globe joins private sector support for national reforestation efforts, targets 5m trees in 2028

Globe reaffirms its leadership in environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility as it strengthens efforts...

PETS

Rescue A Stray, Save A Life

Saving a stray animal is not easy. The good news is: there are many...

A tail of two worlds: Understanding service dogs

Last of two parts Through these rigorous training stages, service dogs are prepared to become...

Can cats eat fruits?

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their bodies are specifically designed to derive most...

A tail of two worlds: Understanding service dogs

First of two parts Service dogs are highly trained canines that assist individuals with disabilities...

POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Cereal of life

Sacks of rice are being unloaded from flatbed trucks parked in front of the...

Maritime drill

Filipino soldiers team with with Australian and US counterparts in ship-board exercises conducted during...

Manila Bay ecosystem

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary, Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga confirms the...

Pact vs. cybercrime

Officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and...

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

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

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...