MANILA, Philippines–The work continues for Terrafirma’s Geo Chiu after wrapping up his rookie season in the PBA filled with highs and lows. Chiu acknowledges that he can still be a better version of himself based on what he experienced during the two-conference stint for the Dyip. “I’ll just continue putting in the work,” Chiu told

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University squeaked past Far Eastern University, 69-65, to move into first place in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. The Bulldogs stretched their winning streak to three to improve to 5-2. NU shares the same record

MANILA, Philippines — Forests help keep water flowing to communities, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As El Niño recurs every few years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding forest protection patrols and accelerating targeted reforestation across critical watersheds nationwide to help forests retain water, regulate streamflow, reduce soil erosion and recharge

MANILA, Philippines — Citing studies that suggest lower risks from nicotine products other than traditional cigarettes, the Philippine Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (PHILTHRA) identified e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches as less harmful alternatives for smokers who switch completely, based on what it described as current scientific evidence. PHILTHRA convened the 2nd National Summit

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow delighted Filipino fans after she made her own versions of the Filipino dish tortang talong and the condiment banana ketchup. Paltrow documented the process through a video on her Instagram page on Saturday, Oct. 17, from grilling the eggplant and dipping it in beaten eggs to frying it. She also showed

Les Clefs d’Or Philippines, the country’s elite association of professional hotel concierges, is set to stage its inaugural charity event, “Ghoul Run – A Night Fun Run 2026,” on 24 October 2026 at the Clark Freeport Zone, bringing together hospitality professionals, corporate partners, families, fitness enthusiasts, and members of the local community in support of meaningful charitable causes. Targeting

The Defense Press Corps rejected remarks made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila against Filipino journalists, whom it said have “very limited comprehension” and are only “creating hype.”

MANILA, Philippines — Galeries Tower’s No. 1 overall pick Lams Lamina was welcomed by a big change in the pros after she started her Premier Volleyball League (PVL) career with back-to-back losses in the All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Facing Alas Pilipinas setter and idol Jia De Guzman, Lamina and the High Risers scored a big

Even with wedding preparations already underway, Dawn Chang was surprised with a formal marriage proposal by her boyfriend, National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Ralph Calinisan. Calinisan popped the question during the Saturday, Oct. 17, episode of the reality game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” where Chang served as the celebrity player. Before the game

BANGA, South Cotabato — Several graves at the Banga Public Cemetery remain submerged in floodwaters on Sunday following several days of rain, posing a challenge to families preparing to clean and tidy the burial sites of their loved ones ahead of Undas. Some parts of the cemetery have also become muddy and difficult to walk

MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected fixers were arrested by Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel assigned to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over their disorderly behavior in the agency’s central office. According to the LTO on Saturday, the two men were arrested after they were not allowed to proceed with their transactions in changing license plates

HANOI — Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, seeking to diversify their markets as US tariffs disrupt global commerce. The deal, between Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, eliminates or reduces customs

MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P415.63 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 126 suspects in 81 nationwide operations Oct. 8 to 14. In a news release Sunday, the PDEA said the operations included buy-busts, interdiction activities, marijuana eradication, search and seizure operations, and the implementation of search warrants. Of those

MANILA, Philippines — As the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) continues to raise its level of competition, Nxled star Brooke Van Sickle continues to rise with it. Van Sickle has backed that up with two solid performances in her return from a shoulder injury, helping Nxled take down contenders PLDT and Farm Fresh for a strong

Aired (October 18, 2026): Kasuhan na, sagutan pa! Uminit ang palitan nina Cristy Fermin at Claudine Barretto matapos ang pagsasampa ng kaso. Ano nga ba ang nasa likod ng kanilang banggaan? Alamin ang buong kuwento sa #Kalurks!

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted a defense motion to toss the

MARIVELES, Bataan — A long-standing housing dispute affecting hundreds of residents, mostly former employees of the Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) and their dependents, may soon be resolved following discussions between the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and local officials. AFAB Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Hussein Pangandaman met with Bataan third

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said 638 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) partners would be granted regularized status, having already been issued provisional authority. According to the LTFRB, it had received 9,036 applications from TNVS partners with “tempo” status, a practice in which transport network companies (TNCs)

There were no winners of either of the major lotto games played on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with one jackpot now well over P400 million.

Barangay Ginebra defeated quarterfinals-bound Phoenix, 106-89, on Sunday in the PBA Governors" Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez left fans and fellow celebrities in awe on the first night of her “Finale” concert series, which featured her classic hits and a surprise reunion performance with her “Do Re Mi” co-stars Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco. Velasquez opened the show on Saturday, Oct. 17, with “Narito Ako,” followed by a

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ended Rafael Jodar’s dream run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, battling back to beat ‌his fellow Spaniard 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 and clinch the biggest title of his career. In Wuhan, meanwhile, French ⁠Open finalist ⁠Maja Chwalinska ⁠won her first title on the WTA tour as she shook off early nerves to beat Sonay ‌Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Wuhan Open final. The 25th-seeded Davidovich Fokina is set to climb 13 places to a career-high world No 13 when the rankings are...

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ended Rafael Jodar’s dream run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, battling back to beat ‌his fellow Spaniard 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 and clinch the biggest title of his career. In Wuhan, meanwhile, French ⁠Open finalist ⁠Maja Chwalinska ⁠won her first title on the WTA tour as she shook off early nerves to beat Sonay ‌Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Wuhan Open final. The 25th-seeded Davidovich Fokina is set to climb 13 places to a career-high world No 13 when the rankings are...

Farmers in Sitio Sangilo, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija are raising concerns over the MTerra Solar project, saying their livelihood has been affected by road blocks restricting access to their farms.

China has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology. In an analysis published on Friday, the Beijing-based think tank Blue...

When artificial intelligence agents first arrived, they came with a tantalising promise: autonomous “digital workers” that would finally free humans from corporate drudgery. As businesses across Asia are discovering, however, the reality is quite the opposite – more work, new friction and a whole new layer of management. When Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in Shanghai, recently assigned two AI agents what she described as a simple task, she expected efficiency....

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have forged a partnership to strengthen school safety by deploying barangay tanods within school premises and integrating the agency into the country’s unified 911 emergency system amid incidents of school shootings and other threats. The agreement is

Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo secured spots in the floor exercise and vault finals of the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, keeping his bid for another world title alive.

Napaikot ni Christian Pon sina Coach Julie Anne San Jose at Coach Gloc-9 dahil sa boses at talentong baon niya sa kompetisyong ito. Pero sino kaya ang mangingibabaw sa puso ni Christian at pipiliin niyang maging coach?