MANILA, Philippines — Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas on Friday, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The PAF has described the incident as an “aviation accident” and could not immediately confirm if what had happened was a collision. Both aircraft went

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) denied authorizing a P5-million allocation for Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson. “As Tesda Secretary, I did not authorize anyone to offer any allocation or one amounting to P5 million to Senator Ping Lacson,” Tesda Director-General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez said in a

MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel have died following a shooting incident in Cotabato City, the agency confirmed as it mourned their deaths and vowed to pursue justice. In a statement on Saturday, the PCG identified the fatalities as Seaman First Class Reniel Agpalo and Seaman Second Class Louther Jhon Vitor, both

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — For the past four decades, the coffee groves tended by the indigenous Higaonon tribe in Sitio San Jose, Barangay Maasin, in Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur, yielded a steady harvest of cherry beans for tribal communities in the area. However, the steady dose of caffeine these coffee plants

Oct. 26, 1521 The remaining crew of the expedition once led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan dropped anchor at “Biraham Batulach,” known today as Barangay Batulaki, to take shelter from a violent storm. In the detailed account of the voyage, Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar and explorer, also wrote that Sebastian el Cano had

Obama frames the November 3 vote as a 'circuit breaker' to 'at least rein in some of the foolishness' of Trump's presidency

‘His fights were never boring,’ says mixed martial artist Aaron Pico of Manny Pacquiao. ‘That’s what I’m trying to do, too, here in the UFC.’

This is an issue we will resolve, says coalition chairperson.

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police arrested on Saturday one of the suspects in the Jan. 25, 2026 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan Sr. in Maguindanao del Sur.  Major Joel Lebrilla, chief of the Shariff Aguak Municipal Police Station, identified the suspect as Toraipe Lusod, alias “Aripi Adam,” of

ASEAN's DEFA aims to streamline digital trade, data transfers, payments; progress depends on implementation; enhances regional electronic commerce.

Our letter sender is wondering about desire, life direction, and relationships as she finds someone she's compatible with sexually, but who can't stay in the Philippines and may not be able to commit to her

The Toll Regulatory Board on Sunday said measures are in place to assist motorists as the country will observe All Saints' Day (Undas) and All Souls' Day on November 1 to 2, respectively.

Vice-chief says activity contradicts Sultan Sharafuddin's decree.

TOKYO, Japan — There is nowhere else in the world with a larger community of nicotine aficionados who have shunned the traditional way of smoking than in Japan. Many of them are now using heating devices that replicate the sensory experience while eliminating the ash and smell of tobacco. And Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT Group)—the

UPDATED 11.04AM | This matter has been agreed upon by all parties, says state coalition chairperson.

MANILA, Philippines — A cup of joe is about to get much more expensive, and Filipino coffee lovers might need to spend more on their daily caffeine fix. Limited global supplies, shipment delays and low harvests are driving up coffee prices, with the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) saying price hikes could take effect in December

MANILA, Philippines — At a time when expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), data and technology is increasingly shaping where multinational companies choose to operate, global banking giant Citi sees the Philippines as a strategic hub for its worldwide business. While the firm serves clients in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions around the world, Citi has

The findings will be used to guide habitat protection and wildlife monitoring while supporting responsible birdwatching and nature-based tourism

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines – Renewable energy advocates gathered in General Santos City starting on Thursday for the two-day 4th Mindanao Clean Energy Forum (MCEF) to address pressing issues linked to the region’s heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. The annual gathering is organized by the multistakeholder group Mindanao Renewable Energy Acceleration and Coordination Hub

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. has disputed the labeling of his province as the poorest in Bicol, citing a clarification from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that the term is not an official statistical designation. In a letter dated Oct. 15, PSA Regional Statistical Services Office V Director

Sabi ng ambassador ng Tsina, pasalamat daw ang Pilipinas at may kapit-bansa itong tulad ng Tsina na hindi gumagamit ng dahas. Teka, teka, hindi gumagamit ng dahas?

SAN FERNANDO, BUKIDNON, Philippines — Over 300 indigenous learners in a remote village here now have access to modern education after officials energized the Salumayag Tigwahanon Integrated School under the national government’s Last Mile Schools Electrification Program on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda led the ceremonial switch-on in

Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members can now request to be transferred to their preferred Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap) clinic during the fourth quarter of 2026.

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Five suspected motorcycle thieves were arrested, with one of them sustaining a minor gunshot wound to the arm following an exchange of gunfire with police authorities in Midsayap, Cotabato, on Friday, Oct. 23. Lt. Col. William Facsoy Jr, Midsayap police chief, said police personnel were responding to reports about a

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Two whale sharks were spotted in the waters off Calabanga, Camarines Sur, on Thursday afternoon, drawing the attention of residents as the marine animals swam just meters from the shoreline. Paul Christian Santos, village chief of Barangay Baybay, said in a phone interview that residents noticed the whale sharks when

Batangas State University’s pioneer medical graduates — who all passed the licensure exam — hope to bring healthcare to the country’s most underserved communities

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchailan and Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday visited the city to oversee distribution of aid to displaced families affected by two major fire incidents that struck last week. “Our President sent us here to ensure that help is truly poured out. If I’m not mistaken, this

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corp. has prepared for a 3 percent to 5 percent rise in the volume of motorists traversing the NLEx, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Mindanao Avenue Connector from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 during the observance of the feasts of the saints and souls or “Undas.”

UPDATED 9.50AM | Twenty-year-old suffers serious injuries to the back of his head.

The Philippines and the Holy See marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Friday with a Eucharistic celebration at the Santuario di San Giovanni Battista De La Salle in Rome, reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity.