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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassy in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday confirmed that a Filipino was injured in the train crash near the town of Urda.In a statement, the embassy said they …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines, who concludes his tour of duty on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

（中央社記者吳書緯台北28日電）國安會秘書長吳釗燮今天表示，中國解放軍正派遣遼寧號航空母艦打擊群在內的多艘艦艇，在第一島鏈以東的海域進行演習，正密切關注其中動向，台灣、日本與菲律賓同時面臨的威脅，顯而易見。

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast rains in parts of the Philippines on Thursday.Pagasa Weather Specialist Benison Estareja said in the 5 p.m. weather update …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that …

MANILA, Philippines — Two bus terminals in Manila will be summoned by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fix their facilities and improve the passenger experience, new Transport chief Vince Dizon said …

MANILA, Philippines —The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) coalition on Wednesday blasted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over his remarks on the continued depreciation of the Philippine peso. The group accused the president and …

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre admitted that he felt scared following the cyberlibel case filed by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. However, he pointed out, “I don’t …

MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes were suspended in several areas on Thursday, Oct. 29, until Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of Undas and other events. Below are the areas with class suspensions: Baguio …

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —Domestic bank deposits in Cagayan de Oro, the seat of Northern Mindanao, climbed to P180 billion as of December 31 last year, underscoring the city’s status as a …

MANILA, Philippines — Congress must review the country’s laws on libel after the sudden arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. so that there will be a balance between protecting reputations and …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas has described the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)’s referral of obstruction of justice, cyber libel, and publication of false news complaints …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following threats targeting schools and universities. “We must ensure that our bomb threat protocols …

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with occasional isolated rains are expected to prevail over some parts of the country during Undas (November 1 – All Saints’ Day and November 2 – All …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, which has been classified as an upper-middle-income economy this year, spends less than one-third of 1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on research and development, …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has increased its security deployment to 73,034 personnel, up from the initial 72,501, to secure the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, …

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting …

MANILA, Philippines—A bus driver initially tested positive in a drug screening at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Wednesday as authorities stepped up safety measures ahead of the All Saints’ Day …

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Ranada Aplasca on Wednesday submitted his counter-affidavit to the direct assault complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the May 13 incident that led …

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Farmers from Oriental Mindoro now have an additional outlet to sell their agricultural produce to Metro Manila consumers through a newly opened Kadiwa retail store managed by …

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 47-year-old bookkeeper after seizing nearly P184,000 worth of illegal drugs and live ammunition. The apprehension and the seizure happened during an entrapment …

COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) conducted surprise drug tests on public transport workers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to ensure safety as …

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government announces that the temporary lane closure along westbound Commonwealth Avenue will take effect until Thursday, Oct. 29. In an advisory, the local government said that …

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) will pursue administrative charges against a Pasig City police officer who allegedly pointed his service firearm at a vehicle while intoxicated at a gasoline …

MANILA, Philippines — New Transport chief Vince Dizon on Wednesday shrugged off transport group Piston’s criticism of his reappointment as head of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Dizon said that he was …

MANILA, Philippines—Cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) nationwide rose by 35 percent, following the usual seasonal pattern during the rainy months, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The DOH recorded 13,321 cases from …

MANILA, Philippines — Empowering the newly reorganized Judicial Integrity Office (JIO) to be able to conduct mandatory lifestyle checks, as well as calling for the deployment of specialized cyber threat units under …

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone subsidiary of Manila Water, continues to strengthen water supply resilience in North Luzon through proactive investments and operational measures undertaken by …

MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Wednesday said Sen. Jinggoy Estrada supposedly approached him first to get an alleged P1 …

MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, one of five candidates vying to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, vowed to pursue equal access to justice and a more humane judiciary …

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara got firsthand insight into how a large urban campus can maintain a zero-incident safety record on Wednesday as he inspected the Lakan Dula High School …

Korea and the United States have agreed to hold their annual Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in early 2027, pushing back the flagship alliance gathering that had been expected in October before slipping …

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Optimism over AI-related investments and expectations of sustained domestic growth supported the local currency, says analyst.

The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, in a bid to hedge against fuel price spikes driven by the …

The policewoman who was reportedly linked with the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos to the Philippines said she had no knowledge that the shipment contained illegal drugs.

Newtalk新聞 美國、日本與菲律賓日前在南海周邊舉行海上合作活動，中國則宣布將與印尼於廣東展開「利刃-2026」陸軍反恐聯合訓練。兩項活動時間接近，但演習地點、軍種及訓練科目均有所不同，呈現南海周邊國家不同的安全合作模式。 美日菲「海上合作活動」於 10 月 24 日在菲律賓專屬經濟區內結束，為期 6 天。日本海上自衛隊派出「霧雨」號護衛艦，美國海岸防衛隊則出動「伯索夫」號，菲律賓方面投入「米格爾·馬爾瓦爾」號艦艇，以及 AW109 直升機、C-208B 運輸機和 FA-50 戰機。 美日菲「海上合作活動」於 10 月 24 日在菲律賓專屬經濟區內結束，為期 6 天。 圖：翻攝自 環球譯視 演習項目包括通信演練、分隊戰術、攝影演練、甲板降落資格認證、垂直補給、海域態勢感知及搜救等，未涉及實彈射擊、反潛對抗或兩棲登陸。菲律賓軍方表示，活動目的是加強後勤、海上安全及緊急應變方面的協調。 中國國防部則於 10 月 26 日發布消息指出，10 月下旬至 11 月上旬，中國與印尼兩軍將在廣東舉行「利刃-2026」陸軍反恐聯合訓練，這也是該系列第 …

MANILA, Philippines — Eligible members of the Social Security System (SSS) who are covered by the expanded UPLIFT assistance program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will receive up …

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressed the need for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states to unite in disaster response mechanisms across the region, especially in preparation …

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has been named as one of eight alleged co-perpetrators in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug crackdown, which killed thousands of suspected drug offenders and users.