Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Rules must apply to senator-judges, too –Adiong

Aside from the prosecution and defense teams, senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must also refrain from posting online content in violation of trial rules, Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said …

Dead fetus found in Mandaue City

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A dead fetus was found in Zone Sayote, Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, at around 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery. …

Alex Eala on Pacquiao comparisons: ‘I’m still very, very far’

MANILA, Philippines—With the worldwide support she has drawn amid her breakout, Alex Eala has inevitably drawn comparisons with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Eala has emerged as the Philippines’ latest sporting trailblaz…

Development master plan eyed for Ifugao Rice Terraces

BAGUIO CITY – Renowned architect and urban planner Felino Palafox Jr. has pitched a bold, reengineered urban plan to preserve the Ifugao Rice Terraces via the Comprehensive Urban, Environmental, Infrastructure, and Econo…

‘K-pop-level price?’: Pinoys weigh in on Rene Baterbonia merchandise prices

Some merchandise inspired by late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia drew attention online, with Filipinos reacting to their prices. An X (formerly Twitter) user uploaded a video showing merchandise honoring the late Atenea…

Meet Mindanao’s next generation of fashion talent at Southern Weave 2026

Mindanao fashion took the spotlight at Southern Weave 2026, a Kadayawan fashion showcase that brought together young designers from the region and put Mindanao’s creativity, heritage and craftsmanship front and center. H…

Security Bank H1 profit rises 4% to P6.1B

MANILA. Philippines — Security Bank Corp. grew its first-half net income by 4 percent, supported by stronger revenues and improved operating efficiency. In a disclosure on Friday, the Frederick Dy-led bank said it booked…

Hot gear: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review

It’s a preemptive strike against Apple

The US-spec Nissan Kicks gets off-roading gear as factory options

Do you think there’s a market for stock soft-roaders in the Philippines?

Dartz is making an actual HVY Nightshark from ‘Grand Theft Auto’

That’s a sure ‘five stars’

Philippines’ First Gen eyes take-private deal from KKR at P165.44 billion valuation

A mandatory offer from KKR KKR.N to buy Philippines-based First Gen Corp FGEN.PS would value it at around P165.44 billion  ($2.70 billion), the power producer and its parent First Philippine Holdings FPH.PS said on Thurs…

Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight

OAMISHIROSATO, Japan — Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travelers at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted transport, knocked out power to 20,000 homes and…

Award-winning circularity: SM Waste Free Future transforms closed-loop systems

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) received the Gold Award in the Transformation Category at the 2026 ESG Edge Impact Awards for its SM Waste Free Future initiative. The Transformation Category celebrates businesses and …

More than 2,000 sacks, or around 60,000 kilos of trash, were collected from the artificial-white sand Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach.

Zeinab Harake Parks heading to Davao for Kadayawan 2026 celebration with Casino Plus

Popular vlogger and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks is heading back to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebration with Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment p…

The request forms part of the motion to quash the charges that Duterte's camp confirmed filing on Thursday, her counsel Paul Lawrence Lim shared at an online press conference on Friday, August 14.

Karen Bordador reflects on 10 years since arrest: ‘That season didn’t define me—it refined me’

Host Karen Bordador reflected on the decade since the day she said her life “turned upside down,” looking back on how nearly five years behind bars changed her perspective on life and her purpose. The former radio DJ sha…

BMW’s Car2Car project recovers 51% of usable materials from end-of-life vehicles

These materials are mostly steel, aluminum, and copper

A US-backed artificial intelligence manufacturing hub planned at Clark would need between 65 and 90 million liters of water a day, more than three times the current water system serving New Clark City, officials said at …

Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but said he had yet to decide who he would back. With Philippine presidents limited by the …

Unified 911 stays online as ‘habagat’ floods trigger emergency calls

The country’s Unified 911 emergency system remained operational as Southwest Monsoon, or “habagat,” brought flooding to several areas, prompting residents to seek urgent assistance. The National Command Center received c…

Owner of Porsche 918 spotted on EDSA hit with show cause order for using fake plates

The LTO also sent out an order to impound the hypercar

Marcos says joint oil and gas exploration with China a ‘distinct possibility’

Marcos says joint exploration with China is possible Philippines and China resumed high-level South China Sea talks in March Marcos says no special arrangement requires Manila to seek Beijing’s approval for resupply miss…

Toyota is offering the Zenix HEV with a P100k discount this August

There are more cash savings and freebies for its other models as well

Remolona: Weak growth may temper tightening

By Katherine K. Chan The Philippines’ weak economic growth gives the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to take a less aggressive approach to monetary tightening, but Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said the central ba…

DBM eyes further cuts to unprogrammed funds

By Justine Irish DP. Tabile, Senior Reporter The Department of Budget and Management plans to further reduce unprogrammed appropriations in future national budgets as it seeks to tighten spending discipline, although eli…

CREATE MORE draws P932B in investments

The Philippines approved 895 projects with P932 billion in committed investments under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy, or CREATE MORE Ac…

Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers are formally pushing for oral arguments to be held on their motion to junk the grave threats case against her, saying the "far-reaching consequences" of the complaint could reach eve…

The Philippine Economy Is Cooling. But Who Is Feeling the Cold?

There is a dangerous habit in Philippine economic reporting: We talk about GDP as though it were a thermometer attached to the entire country. GDP goes up, therefore Filipinos are doing better. GDP goes down, therefore w…

Malacañang ordered alternative work and learning arrangements across 13 Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, on August 14 due to persistent heavy rains.

Wage Order, Potholes and the Price of a Filipino Workers’ Dignity

There is something deeply disturbing about the spectacle now unfolding around the ₱85 NCR wage increase. On one side are millions of workers being told that an additional ₱85 a day is somehow too much to bear. On the oth…

The Pasig local court further suspends the wage hike in Metro Manila.

Lacson Seeks Probe into EDSA Rehab Over Gardiola-Linked Contractor

MANILA —Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is seeking a Senate investigation into the rehabilitation of EDSA following the appearance of fresh potholes on portions of the newly repaired roadway, raising questions over the qua…

The Garbage Trail: Where Does Public Money–and the trash–go”

There is an intriguing question hiding beneath Metro Manila’s recurring floods: What happens to the garbage after the garbage truck picks it up? It sounds like a simple question. It isn’t. Every day, private contractors …

Is Garbage Being Dumped Into our Floodways?

There is something profoundly wrong when a city spends millions trying to prevent flooding while its waterways continue to fill with garbage. And nowhere is that contradiction more visible than in Parañaque. The city’s f…

The Marcos Administration Never Learns: What’s So Anomalous in Bringing Back 107.4 Billion In Flood Control Projects

There are moments in government when the people deserve an explanation. And then there are moments when government itself seems to be asking the people to explain why they should still trust it. The proposed 2027 nationa…

Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after death of 12-year-old girl

BANGKOK - The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's incident had died.

Prompt, fair case resolution builds public trust -- Chief Justice Gesmundo

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Saturday stressed the importance of resolving cases fairly and promptly, saying the efficient administration of justice is crucial to maintaining public confidence in the…

Iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa, binaha dahil sa ulan na dulot ng Habagat

Nakaranas ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang malaking bahagi ng bansa dulot ng Habagat, na nagdulot ng pagbaha sa ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila at iba pang lugar sa Luzon.

Reticulated python, namataan sa mga stuffed toy sa ukayan sa Dumaguete

Nasagip ang isang reticulated python o sawa na natagpuang nakahalo sa mga stuffed toy sa isang ukayan sa Dumaguete.

3 sa 5 Chinese na sangkot sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa Chinese at paghingi ng mahigit P60M ransom, huli

Arestado ang tatlo sa limang Chinese dahil sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa nila Chinese at panghihingi ng mahigit P60 milyon ransom sa Angeles, Pampanga.

Baguio tourists unfazed by Habagat rains

Despite the inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, some tourists in Baguio City braved the cold winds and heavy rains to push through with their travel plans.

How to Apply for NBI Clearances in 2026

How to apply for NBI clearance in the Philippines is a common question for job seekers because this document is usually required before starting work. The main problem is that many applicants, especially first-time job s…

PhilHealth ID Requirements for Unemployed Filipinos: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

A single hospital stay in the Philippines can cost more than six months of savings. Yet, many unemployed Filipinos remain uninsured simply because they don't have a PhilHealth ID. Most people give up because they think t…

GCash Wallet Limit for Unverified Accounts in the Philippines

Your GCash wallet limit in 2026 determines how much you can spend, save, and receive. If you are on a Basic (unverified) account, you are restricted to a ₱10,000 balance and a ₱5,000 monthly incoming cap. This means if y…

How to Get Your Free Barangay Clearance for First Time Job Seekers in 2026

Learning how to get a barangay clearance is the first step for any Filipino starting a career, but the costs of multiple job requirements can quickly add up. If you are a fresh graduate or a first-time worker, paying for…

Sen. Imee Marcos Urges Suspension of SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth Deductions Amid Energy Emergency

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Imee Marcos is calling on the nation’s primary social protection agencies to implement a temporary "collection holiday" to provide immediate financial relief to Filipino workers struggling u…

Sen. Loren Legarda Urges Government Agencies to Act with Urgency Amidst Middle East

Senator Loren Legarda has issued a sharp challenge to the executive branch, demanding that government agencies shift to a "crisis mode" to address the compounding effects of the Middle East conflict and the global climat…