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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...

FIRM ALLIANCE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan end their bilateral meeting (inset) yesterday with a handshake at Malacañan Palace. This is the first official visit of Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru to the country. Both he and the President last met on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Lao People’s Democratic Republic in October 2024. PCO

Marcos, Ishiba hail ‘golden age’ in ties

Agree on security, logistic pacts President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru yesterday hailed a “golden age” in relations between the two countries following their bilateral meeting in Malacañang Palace. Ishiba’s visit, which comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of normalized diplomatic ties in 2026, marked another milestone in what both leaders described as a partnership rooted in history and now geared toward shared strategic goals. “Having gone through...

Cardinal Tagle to assist in Conclave preps

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed to assist in the...

“Napalm Girl,” now 62, says don’t turn from ugly reality of war

Of all the photos of all the conflicts of the past century,...

Over 216K roles up for grabs at 2025 Labor Day job fair—DOLE

More than 200,000 job opportunities are up for grabs in various job...

Bulusan eruption disrupts 74K lives—NDRRMC

A total of over 74,000 individuals have now been affected by the...

Roque, Ong face trafficking raps over POGO hub in Pampanga—DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Monday that qualified human trafficking...

Filipinos still trust PBBM, VP Sara—OCTA

Amid heightened political tensions between the Marcos and Duterte camps followed by...

13 killed, 35 election-related incidents ahead of May 12 polls

The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday said that the number of validated election-related incidents...

Lacson: Make education for seafarers affordable

Senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson plans to introduce a bill to make education and training...

Group eyes damage claims against corporate polluters

A LARGE group of environmentalists in Marikina City have urged local and national candidates...

Villar visits Catanduanes, world’s top abaca producer

Senatorial candidate Camille Villar reiterated her support to the local abaca industry during her...

TOP STORIES

PBBM still most trusted gov’t official—OCTA survey

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. continues to enjoy majority trust and approval ratings of...

NBI nabs Chinese ‘spy’ tapping Comelec main office

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) yesterday arrested a Chinese national following the discovery...

Cardinal Tagle to assist in Conclave preps

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed to assist in the preparations for...

Cebu’s Garcia suspended; Comelec warns vote-buyers

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn...

NEWS

Five more BRP Teresa Magbanua-like ships now underway

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said that the first of  five 97-meter...

UN confab okays Makati Declaration

A United Nations-supported strategic action plan to help drive development in middle-income states was...

New military command to handle strategic ops

A new military command will be formed this year to handle strategic operations aimed...

Allow DOH to approve bed capacity increases — solon

A legislator wants the Department of Health, instead of Congress, to have the authority...

Lacson: Make education for seafarers affordable

Senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson plans to introduce a bill to make education and training...

PBBM dismisses Imee’s claims of irregularities in Rody arrest

PRESIDENT Marcos has categorically declared he does not agree with the findings of his...

VIDEOS

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OPINION

Bullies

Prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of a giant Chinese dragon's clawed foot digging into a tiny sandbar...

The digital space as another battleground

The battle for territory is no longer just fought on land or sea. According to...

COLUMNISTS

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...

Do we know our jazz?

“Let us keep in mind a few things in appreciating jazz” THESE past few days,...

Trump undermining world economic dev’t precepts

Undoubtedly, one of the greatest success stories of the post-World War II era has...

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NATIONAL

PTFOMS seeks justice for Aklan-based journalist Johnny Dayang

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

Speaker assures PCMC funding amid massive expansion push

House Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday assured stakeholders of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC)...

Gov’t to lose billions over P20/k rice

The government stands to lose at least P10 to P12 billion in the initial...

Five more BRP Teresa Magbanua-like ships now underway

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said that the first of  five 97-meter...

WORLD NEWS

Canadian firm makes first bid for international seabed mining license

New York, United States—Canada's The Metals Company said Tuesday it applied to the United States...

Study links chemicals in plastic to cardiovascular deaths

Paris, France—Daily exposure to chemicals used for many plastic household items, could be linked to...

Carney’s Liberals win Canada election

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney won Canada’s election Monday, local media projected, leading...

France warns of sanctions on Iran sans nuclear deal

UNITED NATIONS, New York – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will not hesitate...
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BUSINESS

MIDDLE-INCOME TALKS.

Department of Economy, Planning and Development (Depdev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, Department of Foreign Affairs...

Outsourcing revenues seen rising 5.2% to more than $40b in 2025

The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is poised to breach...

DOE clears Meralco’s 3,000-MW power procurement

The Department of Energy (DOE) approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) power supply procurement plan...

DOF denies new tax reports, cites strong fiscal position

The Department of Finance (DOF) on Tuesday denied reports of new taxes, saying there...

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

Malaysian wins Stage 6, Korean keeps Tour lead

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—Muhammad Zahin Wahhi of Malaysia Pro Cycling Team captured Stage 6 in a...

PH Olympians join athletics’ championship

PARIS Olympics’ veteran Lauren Hoffman will be coming out of an eight-month layoff when...

Zamboanga eyes PBA entry with Terrafirma acquisition

THE Zamboanga Valientes is making a big leap to the Philippine Basketball Association. The team...

Espedido sweeps JPGT Luzon series with dominant Splendido win

LAUREL, Batangas—Mavis Espedido cemented her brilliant start in the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship by...

ENTERTAINMENT

SB19’s ‘Simula at Wakas’ echoes Filipino pride

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

Kim Kardashian’s next star turn is in a Paris courtroom

Kim Kardashian is due to testify in the Paris trial that begins Monday of...

French director unveils Asterix series to stream on Netflix

More than 20 years after his success with Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, French...

Gen Z tech advocate Bran Reluao named chairman of Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala

The Miss Universe Organization has tapped digital technology advocate and inclusivity champion Bran Reluao...

LIFESTYLE

PPO to showcase Filipino talent in UK tour

By Angelica Villanueva As the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) prepares for its highly anticipated United...

Watercolor workshop for children set at Sunshine Place

Sunshine Place will hold a six-session watercolor workshop for children starting May 6, aimed...

Devil music beckons

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (2025) will be a future classic. Sinners will have traction in...

1,000 artists join 20th GSIS National Art Competition in record turnout

Over 10 hours on Saturday, April 26, close to 1,000 artists from across the...

SPOTLIGHT

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,...

Advisory 17: Inspire, engage, and expand with Francis Kong!

Join us on July 4-5, 2025, at Newport World Resorts for the International Business...

BLOSSOMS OF LOVE

Celebrating Moms with Traditional Filipino-Chinese Art SM City Bacoor proudly presents the 52nd showcase of...

LGUs

Makati ranks 4th in Health Care Index of Numbeo

Makati City has been ranked fourth globally in the Numbeo Health Care Index for...

NCRPO cops bag fugitive wanted for multiple rapes

OPERATIVES of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday arrested in Caloocan...

Iloilo remote villages benefit from First Lady’s ‘Lab for All’ health drive

Over 1,500 residents of New Lucena, Iloilo received free medical consultations, laboratory services, and...

PH, Japan execs join Davao connection

Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Nakano Hiromasa,...

TECH

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...

Learning from the OG: ElYu educators see resilient teaching in action in Bohol

School heads from the Catholic Diocesan schools in La Union recently traveled to Bohol...

Maya Champions Young Innovators at the Big 3 Startup Showdown

MANILA, Philippines — It started with 60 seconds. In just one minute, student teams...

Scam Watch Pilipinas partners with Citizen Crime Watch Internationale to launch Volunteer Watcher Program for 1.3 million members 

Scam Watch Pilipinas and Citizen Crime Watch Internationale (CCWI) have launched a groundbreaking partnership...

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

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...

PARTNERSHIP.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila president Jan Adrian Padiernos (left) and United Nations Development...

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

Missile launch

The BRP Jose Rizal FF-150 Missile Frigate successfully tested its MBDA Mistral-3 Surface-to-Air Missile...

Queens

Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig and Asia’s Chelsea Manalo wave to the crowd...

Spark of labor

A worker in Quezon City uses an angle grinder, sending a shower of sparks...

For fur babies

Fur parents attend a free dog obedience training during the Summer Fun Paws Play...

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...