MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of its 17th anniversary, Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Laguna Water launched an expanded implementation of its Daloy ng Saya program months ahead of its traditional year-end schedule, enabling the company to reach more learners through a strategic partnership with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Laguna. Daloy ng Saya has served

MANILA, Philippines—Justine Sanchez stepped up in the College of St. Benilde’s 94-82 win over Arellano in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at Philsports Arena on Friday. The veteran guard led the Blazers with 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists as they improved to a league-best 6-1 record in Group A. READ: NCAA:

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 60-year-old woman and her two grandchildren, aged 5 and 6, were killed when a landslide buried their house in Barangay Pulangbato here on Friday, Oct. 9. The landslide struck shortly after noon as the family ate lunch in Sitio Kandarong Riverside. Rescuers recovered the bodies of Judith and her grandchildren,

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police launched a manhunt for three individuals who duped a 72-year-old retired government employee to hand in jewelry and other valuables worth about P100,000 in a “budol-budol” (swindling) scheme. This crime happened at a local shopping center in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Col. Jeffrey

MANILA, Philippines — Two containers carrying P29-million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted at the Sub-port of North Harbor in Tondo, Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Friday. The BOC said that at least 320 boxes of Astro and Redwood cigarettes were found hidden inside the containers declared as scrap metal.  “Malinaw ang

MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia extended its winning streak to four straight games in the resumption of its 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign after holding off Blackwater, 107-101, on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Jerom Lastimosa leaned on a strong first half on his way to 24 points and seven assists while import KJ Buffen produced 24 points

MANILA, Philippines — Food company GenCorp Industries Inc. remained part of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests under her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) — even if the firm does not list her as an incorporator — because it is too precious to lose. This is was a witness at Duterte’s impeachment trial on

CEBU CITY —Bella Belen has shown she was born for the bright lights, and the Premier Volleyball League’s 10th anniversary celebration offers another chance for her to prove she is one of Philippine volleyball’s biggest stars. Belen and the Capital1 Solar Spikers test their offseason recruitment coup against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the

MANILA, Philippines – After testifying on his financial review of Vice President Sara Duterte, and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio’s wealth on Friday, financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexandra B. Cabrera stated that paying one’s taxes shows integrity. Cabrera, the expert witness of the House prosecution panel, made the statement after he presented his analysis of

TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) in Palo, Leyte is rolling out a community-centered program aimed at making residents feel safe. Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, PRO-8 regional director, said the program called SAFE or Seen, Appreciated, Felt and Extraordinary Police Service, seeks to improve police visibility and responsiveness. “We should see one

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Youth team finished in sixth place in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 and missed out on a spot in next year’s Fiba U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Gilas girls lost to Chinese Taipei, 86-55, on Friday in the fifth-place classification match, which dangled the last  Asian berth to the

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusn del Sur — Police and environmental law enforcement operatives arrested two men and seized an estimated P810,000 worth of illegally sawn hardwood lumber during an anti-illegal logging operation in the hinterlands of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13 (Caraga),

MANILA, Philippines — Labor group National Union of Workers in Hotel, Restaurant and Allied Industries (NUWHRAIN) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of three engineering workers during maintenance work at Dusit Thani Residence Davao on Oct. 5. The group said the investigation should determine whether negligence, foul play or violations

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel’s final witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth tagged the purchasing of a manager’s check as a form of “tinikling.” This was because the transaction was reportedly used to skirt a specific amount of funds from the year-end balance. The purchase was in reference to manager’s

ASEAN consumers increasingly use AI tools like ChatGPT for product research, shifting visibility challenges from Google rankings. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) now structures content for AI citation and recommendation, becoming essential for foreign businesses entering Southeast Asian markets competing for consumer decision-making visibility.

ILIGAN CITY, Northern Mindanao — The main building of Iligan City Hall was illuminated in pink to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection and mental health care for women. The activity, which started on October 8, brought together the local government and community groups to encourage women to undergo regular medical

Aired (October 9, 2026): Dahil bayad na raw ni Caloy (Wendell Ramos) ang referee at mga hurado, malaya nitong nadadaya si Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) sa kanilang laban. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Dahil walang kasuguraduhan na magkikita pa sila ulit pagtapos ng laban ng kanilang mga ama, nagbigay si Makmak (Anton Vinzon) kay Chloe (Chanty Videla) ng promise ring bilang patunay ng kanyang labis na pagmamahal dito. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Dahil desperado na siyang talunin si Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese), gagamit si Caloy (Wendell Ramos) ng performance-enhancing drugs upang lumamang sa laban. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Muling pinatunayan ni Lance (Bruce Roeland) kay Jolly (Therese Malvar) na tuluyan na siyang nagbago nang ibunyag niya ang masamang plano ng kanyang ama laban kay Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) sa kanilang weigh-in. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Sa huling pagkakataon bago ang kanilang laban ay nagharap na sina Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) at Caloy (Wendell Ramos) para sa kanilang weigh-in. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Matapos ang matagal na preparasyon at paghihintay ay magsisimula na ang rematch nina Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) at Caloy (Wendell Ramos). Sino kaya sa kanilang dalawa ang agad na lalamang sa kanilang laban? #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Dahil desperado siyang makuha ang tagumpay laban kay Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese), gumamit si Caloy (Wendell Ramos) ng illegal na gamot upang mapalakas ang kanyang katawan. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Muling susubukang ipahiya ni Caloy (Wendell Ramos) si Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) sa kanilang weigh-in, ngunit sa pagkakataong ito ay hindi na ito umubra sa huli. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (October 9, 2026): Ilang taon matapos ang huli nilang paghaharap sa boxing ring, muling magtatapat sina Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) at Caloy (Wendell Ramos). Maiuwi kaya ulit ni Caloy ang panalo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga tusong pakana, o mapipigilan na siya ni Nonoy sa pagkakataong ito? #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala has arrived in China for the upcoming Wuhan Open, marking her return to the WTA Tour. Photos from the official tournament Instagram showed Eala hitting the practice court on Thursday. READ: Alex Eala tells Sharapova she has ‘capacity to suffer’ as she chases ‘crush’ The World No. 18 Eala is projected as

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to Philippine Green Equity guidelines that would put exchanges in charge of granting and monitoring the label for qualifying listed companies. The draft would task exchanges with evaluating applications, accrediting external reviewers, and checking issuers’ continued compliance, subject to SEC oversight.

SHANGHAI— U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton celebrated his 24th birthday Friday by advancing to the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) win over Daniel Altmaier in the ATP 1000-level tournament. Shelton played Davis Cup for the United States after the U.S. Open, losing both his singles matches, after withdrawing from

MANILA, Philippines — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has more than doubled its global merchandise trade growth forecast for 2026, as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) equipment, particularly from Asian manufacturers, has outweighed disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East. In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the Geneva-based organization

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark still wants Kelsey Mitchell as a teammate — even though Clark understands that’s not always easy. In her final interview of the WNBA season, Clark denounced the hateful messages Mitchell says she’s received on social media and urged the soon-to-be free agent to stay with the Indiana Fever for one more