Quezon City logs spike in COVID-19 cases in 3 weeks
MANILA, Philippines — Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quezon City increased from 23 to 84 in the last three weeks, according to the city's epidemiology and surveillance unit.
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‘Senate ready if VP Sara attends impeach trial’
MANILA, Philippines — Will Vice President Sara Duterte show up at the Senate today for her impeachment trial?
Francisco intensifies into typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Francisco is enhancing the southwest monsoon and has intensified into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.
ICC judge cites Kaufman remarks in Duterte trial warning to lawyers
MANILA, Philippines — The presiding judge of the International Criminal Court's Trial Chamber III has told lawyers in the trial of former former President Rodrigo Duterte to argue the case in court rather than in the media.
Super typhoon set to enter PAR
MANILA, Philippines — The super typhoon with international name Bavi will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this evening or early morning tomorrow, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
Live Coverage: Opening day of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
The Senate opens Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Monday, July 6, with senators sitting as judges over four articles involving confidential funds, unexplained wealth, corruption and threats against government leaders.
Scams, other cybercrimes rise to record 8% of families, says SWS
MANILA, Philippines — Eight percent of Filipino families had at least one member fall victim to cybercrime in the six months leading to June, the highest level recorded by Social Weather Stations since it began tracking the figure in 2023.
San Juan overpowers Bulacan in 53-point MPBL beatdown
MANILA, Philippines — The San Juan Knights flaunted their roster depth to annihilate the Bulacan Kuyas, 120-67, on Tuesday and close their elimination-round campaign on a bright note in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in M...
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for September 15-21, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists and drivers of public utility vehicles are about to face higher costs of petroleum products this week starting Tuesday, September 15.
LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Sept. 15
The Senate resumes the Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at 10 a.m. today. Follow the trial, in context and in real time.
Marcos seeks deeper trade ties with Russia in Putin meeting
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President Marcos thanks PSC for protecting family, maintaining stability
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos thanked the members of the Presidential Security Command for their service, citing the PSC’s crucial role not just in protecting the First Family, but also in maintaining the country’s stability.
ICC freezes money seized from Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have granted the prosecution’s request to freeze the money seized from former president Rodrigo Duterte when he was arrested and turned over to the international tribunal in March 2025.
Bad enough to be jailed, worse to go blind there
Weeks ago medical director Dr. Bernardita Navarro received 20 persons deprived of liberty for consultations and performed cataract surgery on seven more. They came from the maximum-, medium- and minimum-security compounds of New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa. The Bureau of Correctio...
Regional residents unfazed by BARMM chief’s ouster from MILF
COTABATO CITY — Partisan blocs and local executives on Sunday, June 7, reassured recognition of the figurehead of the Bangsamoro government, Abdulrauf Macacua, and dismissed his suspension from his post in the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as an internal only to the group.
Philippines to bring largest delegation of exporters to China-ASEAN Expo
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is bringing its largest delegation to this year’s China-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Expo (CAEXPO), in line with its aim to grow exports, according to the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).
More economic pain (Conclusion)
Following the takeover of control of the Bab Al Mandab Strait by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, prices of crude oil have now gone up by two to three percent to between $107 and P108 per barrel for Brent crude and $102 to $103 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate as of Sept. 15.
Ube industry growth stalled by supply gaps
MANILA, Philippines — Supply constraints could limit further growth in the Philippines’ ube industry amid the growing demand for purple yam in overseas markets.