MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has cautioned authorities against publicly disclosing operational details in the intensified search for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying secrecy is essential when law enforcers pursue a high-profile target. “SSSHHH… : When pursuing a high-profile target or handling a sensitive live case, secrecy discipline is key, unless disinformation

MANILA, Philippines — The Truth Commission will assist families of drug war victims if they take legal action against the doctors who allegedly violated their profession’s code of ethics when they signed off death certificates with dubious causes of death. A lawyer for the families of the drug war victims said, however, that there are

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could wrap up by the end of November, the House’s lead prosecutor said on Sunday, which could mark the end of a months-long proceeding that has exposed alleged misconduct by the early presidential favorite. In a statement, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, the chief prosecutor

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine tennis pride Alex Eala rose to a new career-high rank of No. 17 entering the WTA 250 Hong Kong Open. In the latest official rankings on Monday, Eala climbed from No. 19 to 17 with 2,289 total points. Eala topped her previous career-best rank of No. 18 following a quarterfinal finish at the 500 Tokyo Open. Eala begins her Hong Kong campaign against world No. 59 Alycia Parks on Tuesday. Eala achieved the No. 18 rank on August 24 following her third-round finish at the Cincinnati Open. Suffering upset losses coupled with other players climbing the ladder this Asian Swing, Eala eventually dropped to No. 20 on October 19. Eala fell to world No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova (now No. 124) at the 500 Singapore Open second round on September 24, and to No. 217 Shi Han (now 148) at the 1000 Wuhan Open on October 12. The lefty netter regained her usual form at the just-concluded Tokyo Open, where she made a breakthrough quarterfinal appearance in the Asian Swing.

MANILA, Philippines — Philip “Popoy” Juico, former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) secretary and a prominent figure in the country’s sports administration who headed the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the national athletics federation, died on Oct. 31. He was 78. His son Vincent announced his death in a Facebook post on Sunday, saying Juico

Luka Doncic scored 45 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers finished off a 131-125 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police stressed the need for mental health support on Sunday after rescuing a missing student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños who allegedly attempted suicide twice during her six-day disappearance. The fourth-year student, whose identity was withheld, was found in San Pablo City, Laguna, on Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) urged the owners of the 25 deceased dogs and cats that were dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to sue the pet crematorium for estafa by means of deceit. “Pet parents paid for a service that was supposed to provide their

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s postgame interview on television looked as if it would end normally with the usual thoughts and greetings after TNT’s commanding sweep of Magnolia in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. But the last two words he uttered got everyone’s attention, and got everyone talking again of the possibilities or the what-ifs. “Pinoy ako! (I

The 2026 Order of Merit title will be up for grabs starting next week at the Masters course of the Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite, when the 108th Philippine Open presented by the Philippine Sports Commission tees off. Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert holds a slim lead over Travis Smyth of Australia, and with 780 points due

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has intensified intelligence operations nationwide to determine whether separate child exploitation cases in Pangasinan and Cebu involve a common network of perpetrators. Authorities in Pangasinan are investigating alleged exploitation activities in Urdaneta City, while a French national was arrested in Cebu over alleged sexual offenses against minors. Intelligence

Volleyball Never Stops (VNS) has been the longest tenured club in the Spikers’ Turf’s 10 years, with the league being an avenue for the Filipino men’s volleyball players after college. The team has been giving opportunities to grassroots players to play. But besides the young athletes getting a chance, the squad is also a home

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Before heading home after paying tribute to their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, some cemetery visitors in Barangay Taloto here make one final stop: passing through a cloud of smoke believed to drive away evil spirits and negative energy. The practice, known as “palina,” remains an enduring tradition

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”

For Eli Soyud, trust has been the driving force behind her explosive performance in the Akari Chargers’ back-to-back wins in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. The veteran winger delivered one of the best performances of her pro career when she erupted for a career-high 30 points to power the Chargers’ come-from-behind

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Duyog Bangsamoro, a national multisectoral coalition supporting the Bangsamoro peace process, welcomed on Sunday the assumption of the first elected parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement, the coalition of 15 civil society organizations said the convening of the first-ever elected 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament

MALACCA POLLS | For now, candidates vying for Bandar Hilir, Kota Laksamana seats are keen on debates.

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could wrap up by the end of November if the defense presents its evidence within 10 full trial days, House lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said.

Hong Kong-based WeBank Technology Services, a fintech unit of Tencent Holdings-backed Chinese online lending giant WeBank, generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue last year amid rising demand for digital banking infrastructure in Southeast Asia, according to a senior executive. WeBank Technology, which provides digital banking solutions, was established in Hong Kong in June 2024 to tap markets in countries taking part in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. The company was seeing rapid...

It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.

Just before plunging into her final WTA event of the year, Alex Eala hit another new milestone by climbing to a new career-high in the world rankings at No. 17.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday said it has attended to 8,721 patients nationwide since October 29 amid the observance of Undas 2026.

Too bad. If there hadn't been that 'gentleman's agreement' with Alan Peter Cayetano.

Malaysian police have launched an investigation into a fight at a shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur after a viral video showed a man slapping a woman who allegedly assaulted his two young children. While police have not officially identified the venue, social media users claim the incident took place at the Ombak KLCC shopping centre. The 35-second clip circulating on social media shows a heated argument between the pair after the man confronted the woman over her actions. The altercation turns...

Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg drained six 3-pointers as a foundation for a career-best 37 points and the Golden State Warriors, despite resting Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, recorded a fourth straight win, 124-112 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night in San Francisco.

The conference comes weeks before the opening of Duterte's trial scheduled on November 30

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A new police unit ⁠armed with military ⁠assault rifles has ⁠begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, in an Australian-first measure set up in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December. The Armed Response ‌Command (ARC) would deploy at major events, crowded public spaces, sporting venues and places of worship to conduct “high visibility” patrols, New South Wales state police said. The move comes after two men opened fire on ⁠a Jewish celebration at the famous beach, killing 15 people ‌in an...

MALACCA POLLS | MCA chief says he has never questioned his successor's track record.

A Chinese aviation specialist has reported that some high-pressure turbine blades in US-made GE Aerospace engines powering Boeing 787 aircraft have suffered unexpectedly early damage, leaving airlines with a difficult choice: replace the engines or continue flying under strict inspection requirements. The findings raise questions about the reliability of American aerospace products amid growing scrutiny of US manufacturing quality. According to the study, cracks can develop in some blades within...