MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). “Through public-private partnership, we bring in the expertise and investment this line needs,” Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement by his agency. “What we need here

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end until early 2027. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. “All

MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as unconstitutional key provisions of the 2024 to 2026 national budgets, according to two Senate leaders. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the high court’s Oct.

A new price hike for diesel is expected next week due to worsening geopolitical conflicts. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may increase by P2 to P2.50 per liter. But motorists may also get small relief, with gasoline scheduled for a rollback of P1 to P1.50 per liter.

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge in travelers. READ: Undas practices continue at home for those absent in cemeteries, columbaria The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR

ANTIPOLO—Coach Yeng Guiao remained adamant that any opponent will be a tough customer for Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. “You can’t afford [to take] any team [for granted] from the group because all of them are capable of winning the championship,” Guiao said on Friday after the Elasto Painters closed out

NAGOYA—King James Reyes bagged a bronze medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T46, delivering the Philippines’ first athletics podium finish at the fifth edition of the Asian Paralympic Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here Friday. The 24-year-old from Loreto in Agusan del Sur, who lost an arm after falling from a macopa tree at age

National U aims to keep its winning form when it opens its second-round campaign in Season 89 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament against dangerous Adamson at Blue Eagle Gym in Katipunan, where the Bulldogs hope to again have Reinhard Jumamoy leading the pack. Jumamoy ended the first round as the MVP statistical points leader

CEBU CITY — A 16-year-old boy is now in the custody of state social workers after being accused of grooming minors online and encouraging them to engage in violent activities, including school shootings, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) said on Friday. The teenager allegedly participated in an online group whose members

Although Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu share the same position as opposite hitters—a setup that would normally limit their individual opportunities—the two have found a way to thrive together for Farm Fresh under the all-to-play format of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. The two have complemented each other, giving the Foxies a potent option

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The resumption of construction along Bohol’s iconic Loboc River has reignited concerns among residents, tourism operators and environmental advocates over the potential impact of a P3.5-billion flood control project on the river’s natural landscape and tourism industry. Dredging and the installation of steel sheet piles have raised fears of damage to firefly

David Hall has enjoyed a fine start to the season and unleashes improving sprinter Ka Ying Attack and excitement machine Ka Ying Lightning in a bid to keep the good times rolling at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Australian trainer sits seventh in the trainers’ premiership on eight winners for the season thus far, with his strike-rate of 38.5 per cent being the strongest in the city. Hall is well aware things can change very quickly in racing, but his stable is bouncing at present and he is enjoying the...

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A revised Imperial House Law took effect on Saturday to address Japan’s shrinking imperial family while retaining the traditional male-only succession system despite public support for female emperors. The legislation, enacted in July in the first major revision of the 1947 law, allows the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older from 11 former imperial branch families who are descended from emperors through the male line. The revised law also allows female members to retain their...

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A powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of "destructive winds" and urged locals to shelter from the storm.

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John Lloyd Cruz was among the guests at the second birthday celebration of Liana, the daughter of his former partner, Ellen Adarna.

A price hike for diesel and a rollback in gasoline prices may be expected next week, an industry source said Saturday.

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The Department of Education is using data-driven criteria in its construction strategy to determine classroom allocations according to school needs, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said.

MANILA, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines grew its nine-month net income by 53 percent to P9.9 billion as wider lending margins and higher fee earnings lifted revenues. On Friday, the Aboitiz-led bank also disclosed plans to integrate its digital banking subsidiary, UnionDigital Bank, and fintech arm, UBX, into the parent company, subject to regulatory

MANILA, Philippines — State-run LandBank of the Philippines returned to profit growth in the third quarter, as stronger interest earnings and foreign exchange gains helped offset the impact of waived digital transfer fees. According to its latest financial statement, LandBank said its net income rose 7.6 percent to P37.5 billion at the end of September from

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a cooperation deal to support infrastructure development programs across various sectors. In a statement, the DOF said the cooperation will be valid for three years from its execution and will cover supply chain resilience, clean energy transition, financial

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestlé Philippines will work together to bolster coffee farming in Northern Mindanao, targeting yields of 1 metric ton per hectare. On Friday, both parties signed an agreement to unveil the Mindanao Integrated Coffee Development and Genetic Resource Program (MICDGRP), which aims to enhance coffee productivity in