Nov 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has ordered all parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Manila to pray for rain amid the threat of a strong El Niño that could bring prolonged drought and water scarcity. In a circular released on Thursday, Advincula directed churches to include the Oratio Imperata ad Petendam
Singapore is seeking to flip the script by turning its land and manpower constraints into reasons to embrace AI instead of fearing it, even as the technology carries the spectre of job losses and cyberthreats in the wrong hands, a senior official has said. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo argued that pragmatism would give her resource-scarce country an edge without becoming overly reliant on any single power or AI provider. At the Family Business Summit in Hong Kong...
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa remains in effect. Nor has the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed proceedings against him.
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — An entire 10-member Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) council in Malungon, Sarangani province has resigned altogether—declining two more years in office as a result of the postponement of the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE)—saying they can’t keep postponing their personal and career plans. Last September, President Marcos signed Republic Act No.
Hong Kong law firm Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is reportedly relocating to Causeway Bay after more than five decades in Central’s Jardine House, reserving about 39,000 square feet in Hysan Development’s Lee Garden Eight in a major lease for the new commercial complex. Market sources identified the firm as the incoming tenant at Lee Garden Eight, which is scheduled for completion this quarter. The firm will occupy an entire low to middle floor, according to local media reports. The firm declined to...
Local election and political systems may present challenges.
Here’s a proposal: A Government Development Project Continuity Act and a Philippine Economic Development Board
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 20 people have died from mosquito-borne dengue infection in Agusan del Sur province in the last 10 months, with the number of cases continuing to rise in the past five weeks. The last two deaths happened between Tuesday and Wednesday this week. From only 14 deaths as
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an additional three million registered voters ahead of the May 2028 national and local elections as it prepares to open a nine-month voter registration period. Registration will run from Nov. 10, 2026, to July 30, 2027. However, registration in Naga City and Batanes will begin
MANILA, Philippines — Alleiah Malaluan provided a much-needed spark for PLDT as the High Speed Hitters beat Creamline for their third straight win in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Malaluan scored 10 points to lead PLDT’s second unit in handing the defending champion its first defeat, 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-23, on Thursday night
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors ask judges to admit preserved testimony from an alleged former member of the Davao Death Squad (DDS), whose evidence they say bears directly on former President Rodrigo Duterte"s alleged criminal responsibility.
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the turbulent skies facing it and other airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is staying the course with its long-haul expansion, as it finalized on Thursday a deal for up to 14 additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The Lucio Tan-led flag carrier signed definitive agreements with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and engine maker Rolls-Royce
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