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DOJ: Arrest warrant out vs. Atong Ang, others

Pot Chavez - January 14, 2026, 1:20 PM

A Laguna court has issued an arrest warrant against gaming tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang in connection with the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts), the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Wednesday. The Regional...

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Hunt on for Atong Ang as 17 co-accused in custody

Vince Lopez, Joel E. Zurbano & Pot Chavez - January 14, 2026, 1:45 PM

Fire hits DPWH Cordillera regional office

January 14, 2026, 10:06 PM

‘Ada’ decelerates over Philippine Sea east of Mindanao

January 14, 2026, 8:24 PM

Fire hits DPWH Cordillera regional office

‘Ada’ decelerates over Philippine Sea east of Mindanao

Romualdez denies link to Discayas, cites sworn testimony

January 14, 2026, 6:10 PM

Garin denies politics in cancellation of Leviste energy contracts

January 14, 2026, 5:18 PM

Inclusive education a key priority in 2026 budget, says Gatchalian

January 14, 2026, 5:17 PM

Toxic waste out of Manila Bay

January 14, 2026, 4:59 PM

Pension reform for military, uniformed personnel still under study

January 14, 2026, 4:17 PM

Comelec to conduct special polls in Antipolo City

January 14, 2026, 4:03 PM

News

Marcos back in Manila, highlights gains from UAE visit

January 14, 2026, 2:17 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said his two-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthened cooperation on...

Weather

Signal No. 1 up in Samar, Surigao areas for ‘Ada’

January 14, 2026, 2:02 PM

Storm signals were raised in several parts of Visayas and Mindanao as Tropical Depression “Ada,” the country’s first...

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Death toll in Binaliw rises to 19, Cebu declares day of mourning

January 14, 2026, 11:21 AM

The death toll from the collapse of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City climbed to 19 as of...

Music & Concerts

BTS to return to Manila for a two-day show in March 2027

January 13, 2026, 11:23 PM

K-pop powerhouse BTS is set to return to the Philippines for a two-day show, as part of its...

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Ping vs. Imee word war gets personal

January 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

Early intervention critical vs. chronic kidney disease—health experts

January 14, 2026, 3:22 PM

Bato in Davao but no arrest without ICC warrant—Jonvic

January 14, 2026, 3:19 PM

LA28 organizers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets

January 14, 2026, 2:48 PM

CAAP cites expanded exam services for airmen in 2025

January 14, 2026, 2:28 PM

Sandigan denies Zaldy Co’s appeal on passport, fugitive tag

January 14, 2026, 2:26 PM

Activist Amanda Echanis freed after five years

January 14, 2026, 2:15 PM

SPD cops nab woman with P81m in ‘shabu’ in Pasay

January 14, 2026, 1:50 PM

Carpio: Duterte-linked ‘fringe group’ fueling calls for Mindanao secession

January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

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Lost

January 14, 2026, 10:36 PM

Residents help rescue a stranded Risso’s dolphin along the coast of Barangay Apurawan in Aborlan, Palawan, but the...

SPD Scores big vs Drugs

January 14, 2026, 10:26 PM

The Southern Police District (SPD) discloses the arrest of a female ‘high-value target’ and seizure of illegal drugs...

Spic and Span

January 14, 2026, 10:20 PM

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations recognizes anew Tabuk City in Kalinga province as a ‘Clean Tourist...

Holy Child

January 13, 2026, 10:20 PM

A church worker cleans an image of the Santo Niño inside the Simbahan ng Santo Niño of the...

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SM Job Fairs Kick Off 2026 Strong with Nationwide Jobs, Upskilling, and Career Opportunities

January 14, 2026, 8:44 PM

As the new year opens, SM Supermalls reaffirms its commitment to Filipino job seekers by welcoming 2026 with...

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Licup takes on the South with GWM Lucena groundbreaking

January 14, 2026, 6:29 PM

Auto Lucena South Inc., led by president Patrick Licup, has officially broken ground on GWM Lucena, its first...

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All the lucky feels at SM Supermalls

January 14, 2026, 4:15 PM

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A Christmas Present: Government employee from Camiling wins P13.8-M Megalotto 6/45 Jackpot

January 14, 2026, 1:40 PM

The holidays brought extra cheer to a government employee from Camiling, Tarlac, who won the ₱13,829,620.60 jackpot prize...

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Becky Armstrong is the new Nanno of ‘Girl From Nowhere: The Reset’

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Julio Iglesias faces criminal complaint over alleged sexual abuse

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BTS to return to Manila for two-night mega show in March 2027

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Romance across borders

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PH money supply growth eased to 7.6% in November

January 14, 2026, 8:55 PM

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Law offers power, labor cost relief to garment firms

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PEZA secures $215m potential US investments

January 14, 2026, 8:40 PM

Nxled taps Bang Pineda, 4 others

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New world no. 49 Eala looks good ahead of Aussie Open

January 14, 2026, 7:54 PM

ICTSI Ladies Masters kicks off Taiwan LPGA Tour

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Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder halt losing streak to Spurs

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UST belles open title defense on strong note

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‘Ada’ decelerates over Philippine Sea east of Mindanao

Rio N. Araja - January 14, 2026, 8:24 PM

Signal No. 1 up in Samar, Surigao areas for ‘Ada’

January 14, 2026, 2:02 PM

LPA develops into ‘Ada,’ first storm of 2026

January 14, 2026, 9:50 AM

LPA may form east of Mindanao — PAGASA

January 12, 2026, 3:34 PM

Rains force suspension of classes in Samar, Leyte

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Mattel unveils ‘autistic’ Barbie

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‘Unique crowd culture’: How does Traslacion prevent stampedes?

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Working student shares journey in topping both CPA, Bar exams

January 8, 2026, 10:24 AM

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

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RANK or prominence must, under whatever circumstance, be entitled to the same standards of justice expected of any citizen. After all, justice means fairness, impartiality,...

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“Two Faces of Disaster”

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Emil Jurado

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We need an official PH map

Melandrew Velasco

Everyman

Ramon S. Ang: A nation builder at work

Louis 'Barok' Biraogo

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Herbosa’s quiet burial of patronage politics

Rudy Romero

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The case for restoring the COA pre-audit system

Lito Banayo

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So close, and yet so far

Orlando Oxales

Open Thoughts

The crisis Filipinos feel

Jose Antonio Goitia

Everyman

Discipline, not defiance, sustains the Republic

Honor Blanco Cabie

Grinding Grains

GUMIL Metro Manila at full throttle

Armenio Manuel

Everyman

Give us this day our daily bread

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January 9, 2026, 2:08 PM

Attack on Venezuela stirring up oil prices

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January 2, 2026, 11:16 PM

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EVAP on CARS, RACE veto: EV Push relies on local manufacturing

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Honda’s January sales promo slashes P300k off CR-V V Turbo, P100k off Civic e:HEV

January 13, 2026, 3:49 AM

AI helps pave way for self-driving cars

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EV tourism: Emerging growth and sustainability trends

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Tea ceremony classes bear brunt of matcha boom

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Business groups welcome UAE trade deal

January 14, 2026, 8:35 PM

Two of the country’s largest business organizations welcomed the signing of the Philippines-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership...

Business

BUDGET MEETING.

January 14, 2026, 8:30 PM

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Bank lending growth stayed steady at 10.3% in November

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