Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team is now facing fresh questions over its media strategy after defense lawyer Michael Poa admitted he would rather remain inside the courtroom than serve as the camp’s public face, following a caution from Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero. The development comes after Escudero urged both the…
What was supposed to be a multimillion-peso scam unraveled within hours after one overlooked detail inside a luxury handbag allegedly exposed the suspect’s whereabouts. A concealed tracking device helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) recover around ₱2.8 million in cash and arrest a 31-year-old man accused of orchestrating an alleged estafa scheme that initially cost…
What began as hours of relentless monsoon rain quickly turned into a nightmare for thousands of families in Davao City after floodwaters surged with terrifying speed, swallowing entire communities and forcing desperate residents to flee for their lives. The southwest monsoon unleashed widespread flooding Friday night, leaving several low-lying villages submerged after the Talomo River…
The Philippines isn’t just heading to the 2026 Asian Games hoping to compete—it is chasing history. With a star-studded roster led by Olympic champion Carlos Yulo, world-class pole vaulter EJ Obiena, rising tennis sensation Alex Eala, and boxing powerhouse Eumir Marcial, Philippine chef de mission Richard Lim believes the country’s medal campaign in Nagoya, Japan…
Bernadett Pepito will make her much-anticipated debut for Capital1 in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour at Chavit Coliseum in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Saturday Minus Bella Belen and newcomers Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos who are away on national team duty, the Solar Spikers will turn to Pepito, the 2026 rookie draft…
Jimmy Alapag has enjoyed a dream start to his PBA head coaching career. Three games. Three wins. Zero losses. But on Sunday, the honeymoon period may officially come to an end.The undefeated NLEX Road Warriors are set to face their toughest challenge of the young PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup when they square off against…
EastWest is proving that its biggest investment isn’t just in businesses—it’s in creating more opportunities for Filipinos to grow their wealth. The bank’s Investment Banking team has earned two major industry awards for helping bring some of the country’s largest capital market deals to life, giving EastWest customers greater access to high-value investment opportunities traditionally…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is stepping up efforts to protect the country’s financial system from emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber threats, urging banks and other BSP-supervised institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures as cyberattacks become faster, smarter, and more sophisticated. Through Memorandum No. M-2026-034, issued on July 6, 2026, the BSP outlined key…
Fish caught by the Lawaan Seaside Fisherfolks Association in Eastern Samar as seen in this May 16, 2026 photo. The group recorded a successful 2.6-ton harvest of high-value fish species from the coastal waters of Lawaan, Eastern Samar under the government’s sustainable and community-driven fishing initiative. (Photo courtesy of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Eastern…
The Philippine government’s fiscal performance remained firmly on track in the first half of 2026, buoyed by robust tax collections and disciplined spending, allowing the national budget deficit to come in slightly below target despite higher expenditures. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed that the national government’s budget deficit reached PHP786.8…