MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the NBI, these are in addition to the 47 flood control projects that were flagged in the first district of Davao City. Of the 26 cases,

MANILA, Philippines — For the Subanen people living in Barangay Sipakong, Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte, getting water for their daily needs used to call for a long walk — 500 meters uphill — to reach springs and other water sources, a journey that took 30 to 45 minutes from the nearest road, depending on the

MANILA, Philippines — Allain Ganapin of taekwondo and Alyana Nunez and Wilson Sante Jr. of athletics fell short of the podium on a quiet Wednesday for the Philippines at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan. Ganapin bowed to Iranian Paralympic silver medalist Mahdi Pourrahnamaahmad in the quarterfinals of the men’s K44 under-80-kilogram division before

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of interest in contracts worth more than P1.5 billion. In a seven-page order, the Ombudsman said it found sufficient grounds to place DICT Undersecretary for e-government

MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion La Salle needed five more minutes to fend off winless University of the East, 97-88, in overtime at the start of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball second round on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Tied at 80 with 3:21 remaining, the Green Archers went on a 17-6 surge to close

ANTIPOLO—June Mar Fajardo became the 19th player in history to reach the 10,000-point club during the first quarter of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup game between San Miguel Beer and NLEX. A turnaround hook over Dave Marcelo with 2:22 left in the opening period gave Fajardo his fifth and sixth points, enough to secure his

Streaming platform Prime Video announced its plan to implement an increase on its monthly subscription rate to P249, citing various production investments and content programming initiatives as reasons for the hike. The rate adjustment is effective October 21 per statement released to the media. Under the new scheme, the annual subscription fee is calculated at

MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested for allegedly illegal petroleum trading in Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The entrapment operation was conducted at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday beside a gasoline station along Payatas Road. READ: Cops seize P1M worth of marijuana, arrest suspect in GenSan  Undercover officers allegedly bought 12 liters of petroleum

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday named the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony at Malacañan Palace. This year’s awardees were selected through a national search for local governance programs and evaluated based on the following criteria: positive results and impact; promotion of people’s participation and

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered the dismissal of a Dagupan City treasurer over the alleged “ghost” purchase of two wooden motorboats worth almost P1 million. Romelita Fonseca Alcantara was also stripped of her retirement benefits, disqualified from holding public office, and had her civil service eligibility

MANILA, Philippines — A civic group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss the exit agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a key step toward completing the peace process. In a statement Tuesday, AMANA BARMM welcomed Palace press officer Claire Castro’s announcement that

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded on Tuesday the rollout of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (Yakap) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, which will directly benefit over 1,600 young students, parents, and school personnel. Students and staff from Martirez Elementary School in Jolo also

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that any criminal or administrative liability in the illegal increase and transfer of funds by lawmakers in the 2024 and 2025 national budget should be filed in the appropriate tribunals. Camille Ting, the high tribunal’s spokesperson, said that proper cases should be filed against certain government

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 5 p.m. weather advisory, reported that Rosal’s eye was located 725 kilometers (450 miles) east of Aparri as

As air quality plummeted in India’s largest city, the government said it would act to curtail the haze that blankets the capital every winter.

MANILA, Philippines — Clearskiiin found a much-needed spark from Angela Gayud to stay unbeaten in two games in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after turning back the AEP Cabstars, 25-18, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. After losing the second set, the UV Smashers turned to Gayud, who proved his

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Bong Revilla said an examination of the evidence against him presented by special prosecutors before the Sandiganbayan calls for his acquittal in the malversation case. He made this argument in his 24-page demurrer to evidence, attached to a motion for leave filed before the anti-graft court on Monday. The document

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs) to continue improving their programs to better serve their constituents.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and a Mindoro native has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 93.50 percent. The CALABCO community recognized John Dominic T. Romasanta, a former member, for his achievement in the

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed two criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Oct. 14, 2026, involving combined assessed tax liabilities of ₱45.07 million for taxable years 2017 and 2018. The BIR filed one complaint against Interserve Management & Manpower Resources, Inc. (IMMRI) and its responsible corporate officers,

Robi Domingo said he and John Lloyd Cruz have patched things up following a reported confrontation at the wedding reception of Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo last December. In an interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Domingo answered “yes” when asked if he and Cruz had resolved their differences. The

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Claudine Barretto filed a complaint against showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, for what she described as the “last straw” following the latter’s recent remarks against her. Barretto arrived at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City at around 2:09 p.m. accompanied

MANILA, Philippines—Traffic and road management preparations for Undas will begin earlier than usual this year as the observance coincides with the activities for the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) made the announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Asean summit will take place from November 16

IBA, Zambales — Four containers of suspected smuggled cigarettes were found at an illegally constructed pier in Palauig town in Zambales province, which has been under a cease-and-desist order since 2022, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Zambales, an unidentified vessel unloaded the containers at BNB Pier in Sitio

MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found in dubious locations, including Benham Rise and the Celebes Sea. During a Senate hearing, People’s Budget Coalition Ken Abante warned of a possible repeat of

MANILA, Philippines–The NBA announced that 125 international players from 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season, tying the league record for countries represented. Opening-night rosters also feature a record more than 60 players who were born in Africa or have at least one parent born on the continent, while

Leaders of India’s governing coalition are trying to frame the demonstrations as a power grab by traditional political parties rather than a grass-roots youth movement.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation on the possible lapses in the reported departure of gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang from the country. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier revealed that Ang had already left the country through the “backdoor.” Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, however, maintained that Ang is still

MANILA, Philippines — Six more officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been removed from their posts amid the recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file cases against individuals involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects in Davao City.  In a memorandum dated Wednesday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A 54-year-old farmer died after being gored in the head by an agitated carabao while plowing a field in Barangay Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the victim as a resident of Purok Mabuhay, Barangay Pinamaloy. He was rushed to the hospital in neighboring Maramag town but was