Oct 22, 2026
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Military reservists in the Davao region received a much-needed boost to their disaster response capabilities on Wednesday (Oct. 21) as the soldiers respond to the earthquakes and flash floods that recently battered Mindanao. The Latter-day Saints Charities Southeast Asia Inc. handed over a fresh batch of humanitarian assistance and disaster response
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle forward Mason Amos had plenty of praise for University of the East after their grind-it-out overtime duel in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. After Green Archers’ 97-88 win, Amos gave credit to the winless
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal has slowed down and may continue to weaken into a severe tropical storm by Saturday, Oct. 24, the state weather bureau said. A Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist, John Manalo, said in Pagasa’s 5 p.m. weather advisory that Rosal’s movement had slowed from 25 kilometers
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Yeng Guiao insisted that Rain or Shine had all the intentions of getting a win over Magnolia amid the impression that it avoided an early playoff showdown with TNT in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Wednesday’s 107-103 defeat to the Magnolia Hotshots at Ynares Center in Antipolo prevented the Elasto Painters from securing
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities must use science-based forecasts and historical data to make informed decisions and develop specific measures to prepare for El Niño, University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute executive director Mahar Lagmay said. “The logic behind our predictions or forecasts is essentially the same,” he said during a press conference after the
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Thursday (Oct. 22) issued guidelines for people going to Bagbag and Novaliches public cemeteries for the observance of All Saints’ Day (Undas). In an advisory, it said that the scheduled visitation hours at Bagbag and Novaliches cemeteries will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Oct.
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala dropped a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4 loss to Diana Shnaider in the round of 16 to conclude her campaign at the 2026 Ningbo Open in China. Eala saved several match points in the 10th game of the second set after falling behind 40-15, forcing Shnaider to work for every point in a grueling,
About 50 party-list groups, organizations, and coalitions have been delisted and their registration cancelled, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1272 — or the proposed Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act — which seeks to cut the cost of securing employment by granting discounts and fee waivers on essential pre-employment documents for indigent Filipinos, “Being short of money should not be a barrier for Filipinos looking for
[Updated Oct. 22, 2026, 10:17 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines–The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) ruling confirming that unprogrammed appropriations are constitutional as a budgetary mechanism. At the same time, it announced that it will seek clarification and partial reconsideration of the specific safeguards imposed by the high court.
MANILA, Philippines–Zavier Lucero and Magnolia are embracing the underdog status in their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series with TNT, which has had the Hotshots’ number in recent playoff battles. “We’re the underdogs coming into the series,” Lucero said, quoting coach LA Tenorio, after Magnolia secured the top spot in Group B with a 107-103
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — La Union’s shores are set for a weeklong celebration of music, culture, and seaside adventures during the La Union Surfing Break 2026 (LUSB). The municipalities of Agoo, Bacnotan, and San Juan will host a series of activities from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, offering visitors opportunities to explore the province’s coastal attractions
