(October 7, 2026) — As Bohol strengthens its position as one of the Philippines’ leading tourism destinations, a growing focus on community preparedness is adding another dimension to the province’s tourism story: keeping residents and visitors safe around the water. Bohol welcomed 1.43 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 4.18% increase from the previous year, […]

(October 7, 2026) – Malacañang on Wednesday said Henry Aguda remains as information and communications technology secretary, dispelling reports that the official has resigned from Pres. Bongbong Marcos’ Cabinet. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro reacted to the reports during a press briefing in Singapore. Marcos appointed Aguda as the head of the Department of Information […]

(October 7, 2026) — Senators Robin Padilla and Bong Go, along with PDP-Laban, asked the Supreme Court to restore the 16-vote requirement in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The senators, party as well as lawyers and private citizens filed on Wednesday a petition for certiorari and prohibition against the Senate impeachment court’s […]

(October 7, 2026) — Vice Mayor Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela enthusiastically expressed his willingness to undergo drug testing on Wednesday. The remark comes after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he wanted to have the vice mayor tested for illegal drugs after Respicio’s outburst during a regular session with the Sangguniang Bayan. “Let’s go […]

REYKJAVIK, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Russia should share more information about the death of a plague laboratory worker who died last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, in an incident Washington was watching “very closely”. A laboratory worker at Siberia’s plague research institute fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances on […]

(October 7, 2026) — Dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr. denied Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegation that his decision to bare alleged cash deliveries were motivated by money. In an interview with True FM’s “Ted Failon & DJ Chacha”, Gracioso — who claimed to have been part of former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco’s security […]

(October 7, 2026) — Employment in the country saw an improvement as the number of jobless Filipinos declined in August. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA), the latest unemployment rate was logged at 5.3%. This is equivalent to 2.77 million Filipinos without a job. The latest figure is lower than the 3.14 […]

The dust has settled and the victors stand triumphant. At the end of the most competitive Puregold CinePanalo awards season ever, “Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” took home the top prizes in their respective categories. In the full-length category, the Japan-set drama “Mono No Aware” was far and away the most awarded film. The film […]

A court in Makati has issued a warrant of arrest against Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste over alleged Public Services Act violations, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In an interview with TV5’s “Frontline sa Umaga”, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau received the arrest warrant on Monday. The NBI said […]

By Tilman Blasshofer, Cecile Mantovani and Lucien Libert STRASBOURG/LYON/PARIS, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Demonstrations swept across France on Tuesday as teachers and parents took to the streets with high school pupils on the biggest day of what Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu described as the most violent student demonstrations in decades. Police fired tear gas and […]

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Following her official appointment as Global Sports Ambassador, IAM Worldwide has launched its newest commercial starring global pickleball sensation and undisputed World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters. The campaign spotlights the multi-titled champion promoting the IAM Amazing Organic Barley Gummies, reinforcing the connection between elite athletic performance and accessible daily nutrition. The launch […]

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has completed its Renewable Energy Transition Plan, setting out a long-term roadmap to increase the share of renewable energy in the company’s total electricity consumption to 35% by 2037 under its Climate Neutrality Plan. As the first major initiative under the roadmap, Maynilad will increase the renewable […]