SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – Amid intense public backlash over the skating ban on Siargao’s famed Malinao “Skate Road,” the municipal government of General Luna has unveiled plans to construct a dedicated seaside skate park to provide a permanent home for the island’s displaced skating community. The proposed tourism infrastructure project, unveiled Monday and

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday urged the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte to present her and the person who prepared her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) as witnesses in her impeachment trial. On the 41st day of Duterte’s trial, Tulfo asked defense lead counsel Sheila Sison whether

MANILA, Philippines —FPJ Panday Bayanihan Rep. Brian Poe is asking civil society budget monitors to the government identify programs with unused funds and to check whether the House of Representatives had chosen appropriate sources for proposed realignments in the 2027 national budget. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Poe raised the request during a

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The local government  of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, suspended face-to-face classes across all levels in both public and private schools on Tuesday due to heavy downpours that triggered flooding in parts of the city. Mayor Roxanne Pimentel declared the suspension effective immediately and “until lifted,” citing weather forecasts

MANILA, Philippines — Alternergy Holdings Corp., a listed renewable energy producer, is allocating P26 billion in capital expenditures (capex) next year. Gerry Magbanua, president of Alternergy, announced that the group has initiated discussions with lenders to secure financing for its capital expenditures, aimed at deploying two solar projects and one wind facility. READ: Alternergy’s P6.7-B Quezon

CITY OF MALOLOS — Motorists flocked to major gasoline stations in the city on Tuesday (Nov. 10) as fuel prices dropped by as much as P16.80 per liter. At the Petron station beside S&R Shopping Center along MacArthur Highway in Barangay San Pablo, XCS gasoline fell to P69.10 per liter from P85.90, while Premium Gasoline

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a fresh review of the country’s economic growth targets for 2026 and 2027 as the government faces the prospect of another downward revision following the economy’s disappointing performance in the third quarter. The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will meet on Dec. 1 to reassess the country’s

MANILA, Philippines – The General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for fiscal year 2027 will be sponsored on the Senate floor on November 23. In an advisory, Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. announced that the next plenary session will be for the sponsorship of the GAB in the morning, followed by interpellations in the afternoon. “Upon

MANILA, Philippines — The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) remains optimistic about Philippine investment opportunities, pledging to invest in projects that meet the country’s needs despite sluggish economic growth. During the first-ever ASEAN Sovereign Wealth Fund Forum, MIC President and CEO Rafael Consing Jr. stated that the weak economic growth did not affect the investment strategy of

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Lito Lapid has raised concerns about a Davao City accountant merely being used by different sectors, as she failed to answer several simple questions from the prosecution during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. At the tail end of the trial on Tuesday, Lapid asked Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan if she

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has clinched $27 million worth of deals with Chinese firm Somago (Tianjin) Cross-border E-commerce Co. Ltd., unlocking further market opportunities for Davao-based durian producers and exporters. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the agreements, signed during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026, cover strategic cooperation and the procurement of

MANILA, Philippines—Letran turned to Jimboy Estrada in the clutch anew to squeak past Perpetual Help, 85-83, in a thriller in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday at San Juan Arena. With the Knights trailing by one, Estrada banked in a contested step back triple to win it with 2.2 ticks to go,

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday raised corruption and excessive pressure as possible causes of the mental health concerns among employees of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During a meeting with Filipinos in Hong Kong, Vice President Sara Duterte said her office had launched a mental health program for employees affected by attacks

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua ordered on Tuesday the lifting of the four-day onsite work arrangement adopted by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ministries and other agencies since March 11 as part of austerity measures in response to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. In

MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened another batch of emergency loans totaling P2.75 billion for members in areas affected by El Niño, crop pests, and a dengue outbreak. In a statement, the GSIS said the P2.75-billion allotment is available to 109,047 active members, as well as old-age and disability pensioners,

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense panel on Tuesday withdrew as a witness Matina Crossing Barangay Capt. Cindy Colina. Colina’s testimony was supposed to cover documents related to the official name of Brgy. Matina Crossing in Talomo, Davao City. “We will no longer present the fifth witness in our list, Cindy Colina, the

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday issued a 90-day preventive suspension against former Speaker Martin Romualdez in view of a plunder case stemming from alleged kickbacks in government infrastructure projects.  The court issued the order through a promulgated resolution. READ: Over P27-B projects allegedly inserted for Romualdez – witness “The resolution orders

In a new memoir and interview, the Italian-born woman who married into the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty recalls her political battles and the assassinations of her husband and mother-in-law.

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila, Cavite and rizal will experience water supply interruptions from Nov. 10 onwards due to maintenance activities. In an advisory, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said maintenance activities will be conducted to keep the water distribution system “safe, reliable and in good condition.” Manila Water likewise announced that it

MANILA, Pihlippines — Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. saw its bottom line dip by 5 percent to P12 billion in the first nine months, weighed down by higher depreciation and interest expenses from new facilities. The firm said its consolidated revenues, however, climbed by 11 percent to P33.4 billion from P30.1 billion. The stronger

The hosts of ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime” are among the special guests featured in GMA Network’s 2026 Christmas Station ID, marking their first appearance in the Kapuso network’s annual holiday presentation. Led by Vice Ganda, the “It’s Showtime” family members seen in the Christmas Station ID include Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Ogie Alcasid, Amy

Nvidia shares extended losses on Tuesday, putting it on track to shed over $470 billion in market value amid fallout from CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.

LUCENA CITY — Classes at De La Salle University (DLSU)-Laguna campus in Biñan City were suspended starting Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, while office work was also halted. In a Facebook post, the DLSU Laguna Campus Student Government announced that, upon the directive of the Office of the Vice President for Laguna Campus (OVPLC), both in-person

MANILA, Philippines — EvoEnergi, an affiliate of the listed Lao family-led D&L Industries Inc., is maintaining a strong presence in the retail power market as it secures new contracts to power more schools, hospitals, and religious institutions. Citing data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) covering the past 13 months, the firm said it has clinched

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo coach Louie Alas apologized on Tuesday after an on-court confrontation with University of the Philippines player Jacob Bayla on Saturday. With less than a second left in the Blue Eagles’ 82-74 loss to the Fighting Maroons, Alas entered the court, pointed at Bayla and cursed at him following the forward’s dunk with the

Sparkle GMA Artist Caprice Cayetano celebrated her 18th birthday with an unforgettable debut celebration surrounded by her family, close friends, and fellow industry stars. The young actress, best known for her roles in GMA series such as “My Special Tatay” and “Family History,” as well as her memorable journey on Pinoy Big Brother, looked stunning

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver involved in a road crash which killed a rider and his 11-month-old child in Quezon City. Based on the initial investigation of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), the dump truck was traveling toward Luzon Avenue when it tipped over

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 29 passengers and crew members of a distressed motorbanca after it suffered mechanical failure off Calibangbangan Island in Linapacan, Palawan, on Monday, according to its report on Tuesday. The Coast Guard said the vessel MBCA Princess Ruby Ann-1 developed a broken propeller shaft during its

The Department of Energy (DOE) reminded oil firms to fully implement the bigtime fuel rollback, asking motorists to report gas stations that do not lower prices accordingly.

MANILA, Philippines – The government’s Unified 911 emergency hotline recorded 96,447 calls in the first 10 months of 2026, with a reported efficiency rate of 96.64%, the Department of the Local and Interior Government (DILG) said Tuesday. The logged calls from Jan. 1 to Oct. 30 involve police assistance, fire emergencies, medical concerns, search and