Cagayan de Oro multi-stakeholder dialogue tackles Pax Silica

Jean Claude Saclag vows to sharpen ground game after Asian Games silver

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Jean Claude Saclag knows exactly what he needs to work on after settling for silver in the Asian Games 2026 mixed martial arts competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Filipino fighter identified his ground game as the biggest area for improvement after losing

Aid to RSSI-hit sugarcane workers to hit P1.9B by yearend, says DSWD

BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s ongoing distribution of Emergency Cash Transfers (ECT) to small sugarcane farmers and workers whose crops have been destroyed by red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Negros Island will hit P1.9 billion before the end of this year, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday,

NCAA: Ongotan delivers late as Arellano holds off EAC for 2-0 start

MANILA, Philippines—T-Mc Ongotan delivered down the stretch as Arellano held off Emilio Aguinaldo College, 91-87, in Group B of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday night at San Juan Arena. Ongotan finished with 26 points, including two crucial baskets late in the fourth quarter, as the Chiefs improved to 2-0 early in the

DOH: Leptospirosis cases exceed 10,000 as of Sept. 16

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 10,936 cases of leptospirosis as of Sept. 16, a 38% increase from the 7,931 cases reported during the same period last year. Of the cumulative cases, 7,242, or 66%, were associated with floodwater exposure amid continued rains, according to the DOH. From Aug. 20 to Sept.

LTO summons unnamed TV personality as Eat Bulaga host’s driving video goes viral

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned a TV host over a viral video that allegedly showed several traffic violations, including not wearing a seatbelt while driving and getting out of the vehicle while in the middle of the road. In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the LTO said it issued a show cause

Trough of TD to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The trough of the tropical depression (TD) will continue to bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the state weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Benison Estareja said during its 5 p.m. weather advisory that the extension of the TD outside of

Student wounded in South Cotabato’s school attack recovering after surgery

KORONADAL CITY — Five days after she was critically wounded in the Banga National High School shooting in South Cotabato, a Grade 9 female student who suffered a gunshot wound in the head is showing signs of recovery. This development comes after the victim underwent surgery at the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato

Alas Pilipinas women salvage 9th place in Asian Games volleyball

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines –Alas Pilipinas women’s team finished the Asian Games in high spirits, claiming ninth place with a 25-21, 25-9, 30-28 sweep of Hong Kong on Tuesday at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium. The nationals achieved Japanese coach Taka Minowa’s goal after the

South Korea’s leader is seeking a new approach to North Korea.

PH, Australia advance $45M grant to project-selection stage

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Australian governments have started identifying projects, including those in renewable energy and the digital economy, to fund with a A$45-million grant designed to boost the country’s economic growth over the next five years. In a press briefing, Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Matt Thistlethwaite said the

Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US

US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, came at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the...