By Abelicah Zafe | News5 Digital Intern (October 6, 2026) — China strongly denied allegations of funneling funds towards certain political factions or personalities in the Philippines, dismissing the accusation as “fabricated false narratives.” In a statement issued Monday, the embassy condemned the spread of the “malicious rhetoric and actions” and called for a stop […]

By Abelicah Zafe | News5 Digital Intern (October 5, 2026) — As the creatures of Filipino mythology take center stage in DreamWorks’ “Forbidden Island”, lead stars Liza Soberano and Oscar-winning R&B singer H.E.R. opened up about their most emotional experiences and hopes for audiences. In their exclusive interview with News5, Soberano said she hopes audiences […]

What happens when a gay beautician swallows a magical stone from outer space? A queer icon in Zsazsa Zaturnnah is born. First bursting onto the scene in 2006 in Carlo Vergara’s graphic novel “Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah,” Zsazsa’s beauty, power and irrepresible spirit remain as inspiring in 2026 as they were when […]

(October 6, 2026) — Vice President Sara Duterte said she has no reservations about undergoing a lie detector test. However, the government must first release proof that former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr.’s underwent and passed the lie detector test before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) “Ang nagke-claim lang naman na pumasa siya sa […]

(October 6, 2026) — Vice President Sara Duterte accused the Marcos administration of orchestrating efforts to tarnish her reputation. “Sino ang nasa likod ng paninira sa akin? Administrasyon. Ang Palasyo. Si [Pres. Bongbong Marcos],” said Duterte in a press conference on Tuesday. The vice president alleged that the efforts were obvious since the impeachment proceedings. […]

(October 6, 2026) — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday denied the allegations put forward by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr. “Mariin kong itinatanggi ang mga pahayag ni Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr. sa kanyang sinumpaang salaysay at mga panayam sa media na iniuugnay ako sa mga pangyayaring hindi ko ginawa, hindi ko nalalaman, o hindi […]

Two of the country’s beloved personalities known for their humor and authenticity have teamed up for a special collaboration with Hanabishi Appliances. Comedy legend “Bossing” Vic Sotto recently visited Ninong Ry, who prepared delicious Chinese food using the brand’s various kitchen appliances. The visit can be seen on the food content creator’s popular YouTube channel. […]

(October 6, 2026) — Inflation continued to pick up in September on the back of higher rice prices and transport costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on latest data, the country logged a 7.2% inflation for the month of September. This is faster than the 6.1% recorded in August and a far […]

(October 6, 2026) — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed that it has received the affidavit of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr. from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) late Monday. In a statement, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte said Gracioso made 29 statements that were false. “Among several other pieces of my […]

MANILA, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila this week face the prospect of a prolonged Middle East war that has exposed the region’s vulnerabilities to imported energy. As the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, there is increased urgency for ASEAN to implement its proposed energy security plans and reduce […]

(October 5, 2026) – The head of the Anti-Money Laundering Council was the next to take the witness stand as the Senate, sitting as the impeachment court, held its longest hearing by far for the trial of Vice Pres. Sara Duterte on Monday. AMLC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura served as one of the witnesses for […]

By Johan Ahlander, Marie Mannes and Bhanvi Satija (October 5, 2026, REUTERS) – American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for developing optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control individual nerve cells in the brain. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s […]