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Manila sent two strikingly different messages to Beijing on October 13. At the Malacanang Palace, a presidential spokeswoman reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to sustaining diplomatic and economic ties with China, saying “China needs …

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday night to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers" Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).

Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were seen near Bajo de Masinloc during a Philippine government mission to deliver fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen on Tuesday, the Philippine …

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BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Operatives of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) arrested the region’s fourth most wanted person in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for …

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — A P1.3-million reward has been put up for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in the Oct. 12 murder of broadcaster Adrian Loterte in …

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday invited business leaders and development partners to invest in the region, saying the gains …

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during “Undas,” when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and soliciting donations. “The DOH wants to clarify that any messages …

MANILA, Philippines — Employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without giving clear and voluntary consent to their employers, according to the Supreme Court. In a …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday sought to dispel speculation that the aircraft involved in last week’s crash that killed four pilots during training were already aging or …

SINGAPORE — Filipinos should brace for higher electricity prices as the peso continues to lose ground against the US dollar, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. According to her, the weaker …

MANILA, Philippines — “Don’t be a role model for fugitives,’’ Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for …

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate and state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC 13) on Tuesday launched Senate TV, a high-definition channel that proponents say will offer more focused and in-depth content on the …

MANILA, Philippines — A former staff member of dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official Henry Alcantara said the latter had collected at least P5 billion in kickbacks on behalf …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino farmers face the prospect of selling their harvest at a loss as imported rice and other agricultural products enter the country during the local harvest season, Sen. Francis …

MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday handed his successor, Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez, a thick pile of documents naming more Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel …

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up road safety operations ahead of the Undas exodus, directing police commanders nationwide to prevent road accidents and help ensure that families …

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A 26-year-old man was arrested after claiming a parcel containing ketamine worth P18.725 million at the Port of Clark inside the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday, the Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — A shear line and the northeast monsoon, or amihan, are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of Luzon on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. …

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte at her impeachment trial is expected to deliver the "bloodbath" she had warned of when it begins presenting its evidence in …

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ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian …

Battambang Provincial Governor Sok Lou met yesterday with Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Senen Mangalile to discuss establishing a sister-city linkage and expanding bilateral trade, investment and tourism. The post Battambang invites Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District (MPD) is coordinating with school officials and security personnel following bomb threats reported at schools in recent days, according to PMAJ Philipp Ines, MPD spokesperson …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to set up free drinking water stations and cooling centers to protect Filipinos from dehydration, heat stroke and other …

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso shared reminders and the schedules for Manila's north and south cemeteries for Undas 2026.Burials in both cemeteries will be suspended starting Oct. 29, …

MANILA, Philippines — Senators Pia Cayetano and Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) suspension of its mandatory online registration badge requirement, citing data privacy concerns and …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday disputed former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan’s claim that more than P7 billion in "congressional initiatives" were inserted into the 2025 national budget, insisting …

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno called for the stronger protection of elders against abuse as well as improved healthcare services for senior citizens, including free dialysis and access to …

MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it seized P62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs and arrested five individuals in three separate operations. Its joint operation …

MANILA, Philippines — Returning Transport Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday vowed to implement reforms in the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as well as prioritize the commuters’ welfare and road safety to improve …

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The “Kasama …

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution expects Vice President Sara Duterte to explain, through her defense team, the items, both cash and properties, that are not in her statements of assets, liabilities, …

MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱449.84 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning …

MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the public will be seeing more project inspections from the heads of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation, as DOTr Sec. …

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been checkmated in her impeachment trial as the evidence presented against her is hard to debunk and dispute, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers …

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) upgrades its La Mesa water treatment facilities to strengthen its preparations for the strong El Niño phenomenon in the coming months and reduce its …