Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has marked one year in office still riding relatively high in public opinion polls – a heady position that few political analysts anticipated despite geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation. A poll by the conservative-leaning Yomiuri newspaper published on Monday indicated that Takaichi’s cabinet retains the support of 57 per cent of the Japanese public, down two percentage points from the previous survey on September 18 and significantly lower than...

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in heat-related cases brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Dr. Cielo Ante, Provincial Health Officer, confirmed the upward trend, reporting that flu-like

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor Information Officer III Roberto “Bob” M. Cabardo said that making employees participate in a dance or any presentation against their will for an event

MANILA, Philippines–Bennie Boatwright moved closer to completing his naturalization status that will pave the way for his long-awaited Gilas Pilipinas debut after taking an oath of allegiance on Wednesday. Labor secretary Francis Tolentino posted on social media a photo of Boatwright taking the oath at the Philippine consulate in China where he is in the

ANTIPOLO—Being the No. 1 team in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup would look like a reward for a Magnolia side that bucked a slow start to go on a string of victories. Instead, the Hotshots will have to go through the TNT Tropang 5G in a best-of-five crossover quarterfinal series that puts

ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo is honored to become the latest member of the PBA’s 10,000-point club, which he achieved during San Miguel Beer’s comeback win over NLEX on Wednesday here. Fajardo is the 19th player ever to reach the career milestone, something that was not on his mind when he first made it to the league

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture, public health and community safety. “Our El Niño Task Force is now activated. We have already identified the measures we will undertake

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to NBI headquarters in Pasay City following his arrest. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau’s Anti-Human Trafficking Division conducted the

This batch of new applicants is composed of big names, like COA chairperson Gamaliel Cordoba and Sandiganbayan chief Geraldine Faith Econg, among others

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas big man Collins Akowe remained determined after his team’s frustrating loss to University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. Rather than dwell on what could have been against UP in the 103-101 double overtime loss on

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday, Oct. 21. MMDA Traffic Discipline Office Director Atty. Vic Nuñez identified the cemeteries as Manila North Cemetery, Manila South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park in

ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health risks caused by prolonged dry spells. Under Executive Order No. 31, signed Oct. 21, 2026, the task force

China on Wednesday condemned an arrest warrant issued in the US state of Florida for former Cuban president Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, accusing the United States of using the courts to pressure Havana. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning was asked about the warrant by the state-run Global Times at a regular briefing in Beijing. She referred to the 95-year-old as “comrade Raul Castro”, a “venerated” leader held in high international esteem. Mao said China opposed...

Six of the 10 fastest-growing occupations in the United States through 2035 will be in healthcare and social assistance, led by advanced practice registered nurses, according to projections by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Over 13 years of development, Vietnam National University - Hanoi has transformed its campus into a modern educational hub serving 17,000 students with upgraded facilities.

Hong Kong’s largest landlords and developers could get their first formal route into the rising student accommodation market after the government announced plans to tender land for a purpose-built student hostel this quarter, according to analysts. Development Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho announced on Thursday the inclusion of a 1,100 square metre (11,840 square foot) site for student accommodation as one of two land tenders in the October to December quarter. The plot – at the junction of...

Veteran lawyer says component parties should decide on an electoral arrangement.

MANILA, Philippines — Noel Kampton nearly cost the game after his premature celebration, but Criss Cross recovered in time to beat Savouge, 22-25, 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 16-14, and stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Wednesday night at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The moment after hitting

ANTIPOLO—Magnolia secured the No. 1 spot in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after edging out Rain or Shine, 107-103, on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Javi Gomez de Liano dropped 19 points after taking advantage of the extended minutes given to him by coach LA Tenorio as the Hotshots ended the group

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation in Trento, Agusan del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13

KABACAN, Cotabato – Classes in a school in Barangay Lower Paatan here were suspended following Wednesday’s attack that led to the killing of a village councilman and his brother. Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid Dima ordered the temporary suspension of classes at Lower Paatan Elementary School, effective Wednesday, as a precaution for the safety of

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In a public advisory, the PCG station in Real, Quezon, cited the 5 p.m. weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force multipliers from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, to strengthen security, intensify crime prevention, and safeguard the public during the observance of All Saints’ Day and

BEIJING/HONG KONG - A photo of a home-cooked lunch almost exposed Coco Li's secret.

MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 13-08-42-14-30-12, carrying a jackpot prize of ₱291.39 million. No ticket holder matched all six

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines- Veejay Pre came up big when University of the Philippines needed him most, powering the Fighting Maroons to a 103-101 double-overtime win over the University of Santo Tomas at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Pre poured in 30 points in his best scoring output

MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by keeping its non-revenue water (NRW), or system losses, below 15 percent, a performance level comparable to that achieved by many utilities in developed countries. In

Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...

Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...

MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to revisit allegations involving threats to her own life — thus prolonging the trial. That was the reason the prosecution dropped the fourth impeachment