All coverage of Philippines, ranked by recency.
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will shift to a four-day workweek starting Oct. 5, with employees working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The new schedule will remain in effect until revoked, according to Memorandum Circular No. 31-2026. John Martin, a staff member of the La Union information
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Health (DOH) in Mimaropa has stocked up on water, medicines and emergency supplies and placed response teams on standby as the region prepares for the possible impact of El Niño. During a recent meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the DOH-MIMAROPA Center for
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan reminded the Senate on Thursday that it was the same chamber that passed the Safe Spaces Act, after Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a member of the prosecution team was “trying to be cute” while questioning a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Kapunan said
TUGUEGARAO City – Police recovered an arms cache believed to have been hidden by communist rebels in a forested area of Baggao, Cagayan, on Thursday. The Cagayan Provincial Police Office said a rebel returnee led authorities to the weapons cache in Sitio Tagang, Barangay Bunugan. Police Maj. Abdel Aziz Maximo, commander of the 1st Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines — For some Filipinos, buying medicine can be as simple as walking to the neighborhood sari-sari store and purchasing only a few tablets they can afford, a qualitative study by researchers from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and Bulacan State University found. The study, “Sari-sari Stores as Community Pharmacies?
PUERTO Princesa City – An unidentified body in an advanced state of decomposition was found floating in the waters off Honda Bay on Thursday morning, police said. Police Station 2 said the body was spotted at around 11 a.m., about 1.2 nautical miles from the Honda Bay Wharf in Purok Honda Bay, Barangay Sta. Lourdes.
MANILA, Philippines — The trough of Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan, which remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), is expected to bring rain showers over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday, according to the state weather bureau. In its morning weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial said its decision to repeatedly drop witnesses is not a bluff or an attempt to confuse the defense, but part of its continuing assessment of evidence presented to the court. Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said in a press briefing
MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer in the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Thursday that he had to rely on the reports of contractor Sunwest at times when he or his staff could not personally monitor or inspect construction work. Felisardo Casuno, who used to be
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will again be enforced on some Metro Manila roads starting Oct. 5, as announced by the local government units (LGUs) of Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Quezon City, San Juan and Valenzuela. Under the policy, video and images taken by closed-circuit television and digital cameras are used to
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has found a former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official guilty of graft and malversation over the misuse of P5 million in “pork barrel” funds intended for low-income Pasay City residents in 2007. In a decision promulgated on Oct. 1, the court’s Fifth Division found Honorita Bayudan guilty
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has moved closer to passing a bill that restricts those below 18 years old from using social media after approving it on second reading on Wednesday night. Sponsored by Sen. Robinhood Padilla, Senate Bill (SB) No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, seeks to protect children from
MANILA, Philippines — Two Land Registration Authority officials testified on Thursday that properties acquired by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, did not match entries in her statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs), as the impeachment court continued examining her alleged unexplained wealth. The testimony was followed by a clash
MANILA, Philippines — Mary Jane Veloso, the drug trafficking convict who was granted pardon by President Marcos last week, is pushing through with the criminal cases she filed against her illegal recruiters in an effort to clear her name. Released from prison on Sept. 25, she is set to appear in a Nueva Ecija court
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, an arch-critic of the Dutertes, said on Thursday that he would no longer testify against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial to relieve the prosecution panel of the pressure it was under. Lead House prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced in open court that
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The devastating impact of the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) cast a long shadow over the country’s sugar industry as the sugarcane milling season begins. Several sugar centrals on Negros Island began milling operations on Monday amid wide expectations the fields may not turn out a bumper harvest due to
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The declining output of Benguet’s aging mines is weighing down the province’s economic growth last year, government economists said at a briefing on Wednesday. Benguet is home to the country’s first mining ventures that started during the American colonial era. In 2025, Benguet recorded an economic growth of 3.3 percent, reflecting
MANILA, Philippines – GCash parent Mynt has set its final initial public offering (IPO) price at P6.60 per share, putting a price tag of roughly P442 billion on the fintech company ahead of its stock market debut. The final price – set on Thursday, October 1 but disclosed on the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, October 2 – is below the maximum P10-per-share price Mynt initially indicated in...
Sorry, dude, pare, chong, bro. Hindi ako sorry na magfi-Filipino sa pagkausap sa iyo ngayon. Nabalitaan ko na di na raw ganoong nagfi-Filipino sa maraming pribadong paaralan natin. Kompara noong panahon ko circa early 2000s. Oo, may pinagkatandaan na rin pala ako. Kailangan ko sigurong mag-under-cover sa mga sumunod na araw para malaman kung totoo talaga itong penomenon na ito na naghari na ang...
When I gas up now, it’s past $6 a gallon for regular gasoline, and if you’re a big rig trucker, diesel is over $9 a gallon in California. When I do my groceries at the Island Pacific supermarket, a pound of bok choy for my pork neck bone sinigang , the same bunch that cost 99 cents before, is $2.99 now, even with my 12% senior citizen discount on Tuesdays. And it’s not just our wallet being emp...
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Another female Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jeferyi) was rescued on Sept. 27 in Barangay Manobo, Magpet in Cotabato province, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Thursday. The young eagle named “Magpet” was found weak and injured by airgun pellets on Sept. 27 by local residents in the area. It was later
Moderna, Inc. to Join the Nasdaq-100 Index® Beginning October 9, 2026 The Manila Times
Last Tuesday, September 29, the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) launched the public offering of its latest retail bond issue, the Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 32 (RTB-32). RTB-32 has a term of 2.5 years and features an attractive coupon rate of 6.875% per annum, with interest paid quarterly and subject to a 20% final withholding tax. The auction’s first day had an overwhelming oversubscription, raisi...
MANILA, Philippines — A House subcommittee of select lawmakers late Thursday increased funding for the local government support fund (LGSF) by an additional P4.091 million in next year’s national budget. As the Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) began deliberations on the proposed amendments to the P7.2-trillion House budget bill, Deputy Speaker Bambi Emano moved to
Nouryon brings U.S. solar project online at Morris, Illinois, facility The Manila Times
Backwoods Begins New Chapter as Backwoods Group with Leadership Appointments The Manila Times
Remittix Announces November 24 RTX Launch as Cardano Advances Petrobras Fuel Research and NEAR Intents Responds to Bitget Hack The Manila Times
I Peace Selected as a TOP 10 Awardee for the 'Top 10 Longevity Breakthrough Awards 2026' The Manila Times
Birmingham Loft Conversion Cost Quote Service Expanded The Manila Times
KoreInside and Alice Group Bring Institutional Private Markets Within Reach of Individual Investors The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of select lawmakers hiked the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget by P11.49 billion, with the bulk of the additional funding directed toward road development projects across the country. The Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) lodged an extra P6.91 billion to the DPWH’s National Roads program, alongside
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Thursday, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the prosecution has decided not to present former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV as a witness. Trillanes later confirmed on social media that he had personally asked Luistro to withdraw his name,
Hypercharge Completes Acquisition of REVS Charging LLC The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — A special panel of select House lawmakers boosted the Department of Health’s (DOH) assistance program and healthcare infrastructure projects, as legislators aim to lower hospitalization costs and fortify government hospitals across the country. The Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) hiked the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients...
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had sent invitations to Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other individuals whom former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. linked to his “cash delivery” allegations. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said invitations were sent to their respective addresses Thursday. These
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was 39-03-43-04-42-15 for a jackpot of ₱30.9 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. For Lotto 6/42, the winning numbers were 40-13-35-10-15-14, with
MANILA, Philippines – A subcommittee of ranking House lawmakers on late Thursday boosted funding for crucial social welfare programs, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) crisis intervention scheme to help vulnerable families cushion the economic impact of expected dry spells driven by El Nino. The Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) augmented funding
Rubio heads to Iceland as US steps up Arctic push The Manila Times
Minerals Technologies Inc. Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $400 Million of Senior Notes The Manila Times
Brady Corporation Announces Sale of its French First-Aid Company The Manila Times
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) The Manila Times
GFG Announces Best Efforts Financing for up to $7 Million The Manila Times
Ero Copper to Release Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results on November 2, 2026 The Manila Times
Osisko Gold Announces Management Update The Manila Times
PharmaCorp Closes Two Previously Announced Acquisitions and Provides Acquisition Pipeline Update The Manila Times
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces 2026 Director Elections Results The Manila Times
Dressings and Sauces Manufacturers Nominate Laminar for the 2026 ADS Supplier Partner of the Year Award The Manila Times
IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors The Manila Times
ENA Members Choose Vanessa Gorman as 2027 President-elect The Manila Times
One dead in knife attack at Mexican school The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional P16 billion to the Department of Agriculture budget in amendments for next year. The move aims to further support farmers, fisherfolk, and the agriculture sector and strengthen programs to prepare them for the looming super El
Britain releases 700 prisoners to ease capacity pressures The Manila Times
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Earns Eight Gold Awards in 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada The Manila Times
Guggenheim Investments Announces October 2026 Closed-End Fund Distributions The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been allocated an additional P2.349 billion in its proposed budget for 2027 as the House of Representatives’ budget review subcommittee approved amendments for the funding of its four key programs. The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee on Thursday began its deliberations on the proposed amendments to the
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has declared alternate work arrangements (work from home) on Friday (Oct. 2) for all teachers in the city in observance of the Family Day and National Teachers Day 2026. Executive Order No 23 issued on Thursday (Oct. 1) by Mayor Julius Parayno says since Monday next week (Oct.
Govt steps up support for sugar sector The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court (SC) Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen urged court justices, judges and personnel to not be complicit in corruption. He pointed out the harm that grave ethical breaches inflict on public service and equal justice. “Every act of corruption benefits the powerful or the wealthy. It weakens our ability to serve those who
Gentherm Completes Combination with Modine’s Performance Technologies Business The Manila Times
