MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Tuesday that it is reviewing the personal data breach notification submitted by St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) about a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the personal information of some patients and employees. NPC spokesperson and Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said the commission

MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed down by local government officials—provided their areas are safe. Executive Order No. 130, which was signed on Oct. 28 but published only in the Official Gazette on

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a five-year warranty and a unit price lower than the devices’ suggested retail price (SRP). The procurement forms part of the government’s effort to equip educators with digital

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with “visible defects” as it advised the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adopt “corrective measures.” In its 2025 audit report, the agency flagged 71 projects costing P4.33 billion in the first

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has launched a new hotline called 15/30, as part of preparations for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to intensify this month until March next year. The nationwide hotline serves as a 24/7 help desk through which workers and their employers may raise job-related

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over their alleged involvement in the irregular acquisition of road right-of-way (ROW), worth at least P491 million, in General Santos City. The Ombudsman said it found

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police on Tuesday to ensure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s past position as PNP chief during the Duterte administration would not stand in the way of operations to serve him the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palace press officer

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized number of rider-partners. Move It was authorized to operate only 17,746 rider-partners across Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Cagayan de Oro, but it exceeded this limit by 55,575 riders,

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued 24 show-cause orders (SCO) against 13 power generation companies over power outages that hit the Visayas and Mindanao.

Chinese listed firms’ third-quarter dividend payments lag behind the global average, according to a report by Capital Group, throwing doubt over the effectiveness of Beijing’s ongoing stock market stabilisation plans. In China, dividends only rose 5.3 per cent on a core basis in the third-quarter, compared with global growth of 7.5 per cent, according to the Dividend Watch report released by Capital Group on Wednesday. Globally, 88 per cent of companies in the Capital Group index increased...

DASMARIÑAS, Cavite—Converge would be the first to tell everyone that being so close to a breakthrough PBA semifinals berth is no guarantee that it will become a reality. The FiberXers closed in on fulfilling that milestone feat yet again with Tuesday’s 105-89 rout of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at City of Dasmariñas Arena

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not hesitate to exercise his veto power to remove questionable allocations from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on Tuesday, after civil society watchdogs flagged more than P1 trillion in allegedly irregular spending and pork-barrel items in the House-approved version of the measure. Palace

Armizan says full enforcement will begin in January, warns traders and relevant parties.

For Galeries Tower to become successful, Erika Deloria believes they need to overcome tough times in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. “You have to be mentally tough,” she said. “Even when you don’t feel like training because you’ve been losing, you still have to show up. That’s what it takes—you really have to stay

DAKAR, Senegal—Filipino swimmer Riannah Chantelle Coleman withdrew from the women’s 100-meter breaststroke heats at the fourth Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday after experiencing breathing difficulties that also required medical attention a day earlier. The 17-year-old Coleman was advised to rest for at least two days after hyperventilating following Monday’s 200-meter breaststroke heats at the Dakar

With the winds blowing harder at this time of the year, the roughs growing taller by the day and the fairways of Manila Southwoods Masters the narrowest the Asian Tour will see, the 108th playing of the Philippine Open promises to be one of the tougher tests of the season that’s about to end. No

Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister on Wednesday rejected holding any further talks with the United States, days after the FBI accused North Korea of stealing more than US$6 billion from a cryptocurrency exchange and Washington launched a new round of sanctions aimed at Pyongyang. Analysts say the latest developments have all but killed off the chances of another Trump-Kim summit, despite the US president’s continued warm words for North Korea’s supreme leader and apparent openness to meeting him...

Twelve South Korean ⁠industry groups ⁠urged the government ⁠on Wednesday to invest in and support production of Korean television dramas, known as K-dramas, warning that the country’s production ‌base risked collapse. K-dramas have been hugely popular globally, but the number produced has fallen about 30 per cent from 141 titles in 2022, according to the Korea Drama Production Association. Three domestic ⁠broadcast networks cut drama output from 91 titles in ‌2012 to 32 in 2023, and some...

Unbeaten Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin is setting his sights on a world championship after defeating Mexican David Picasso, while young karting prospect Mariano “Axel” Nocom prepares for a title-deciding race in Italy. Martin, 27, said Tuesday at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum that winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight crown remains his

MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa Busway, saying this would defeat the project’s very purpose. “Dedicated bus roadway and only regulated buses with high-volume capacity are the design imperatives for the Busway,” the

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to submit the possible appointees to his Cabinet. The positions to be filled include at least 15 ministers and deputy ministers, and a number of heads of

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas and Soccsksargen will receive higher pay starting Nov. 19, following the approval of new wage orders granting increases of up to P45 a day. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday that the National Wages and Productivity Commission had approved the wage adjustments following consultations between

URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill those dreams, but to be laid to rest. A helicopter carrying the remains of the 30-year-old Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilot landed at Urdaneta

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Telecom giant PLDT Inc. has officially appointed Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippine, a member firm of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) network, as its independent external auditor, replacing its long-time auditing partners SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), which resigned after 24 years.

The Philippines is the leading buyer of Cambodian milled rice among Southeast Asian countries in 2026 as Manila seeks to diversify its sources of imported rice, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to build two pedestrian bridges over Ton Duc Thang Street from Bach Dang Wharf in the downtown area, which will be privately funded and cost over VND88 billion (US$3.4 million).

Vietnam has a record 33 institutions in the 2027 QS University Rankings for Asia, up eight from last year, although most of the previously ranked universities have fallen in the standings.

Chinese investors refrained from bets on stocks this week, even after Beijing unveiled a litany of measures to shore up confidence in the world’s second-largest equity market. Leveraged traders trimmed their holdings to a one-year low this week, while new stock-account openings dropped by more than 30 per cent in October, according to official data. The retreat in retail enthusiasm contrasted with the government ramping up its efforts to prop up stocks, including liquidity injections through two...