Philippine News for Filipinos
Within the same week came two reminders linked to the same concern: class cancellations. One reminder from a former Cabinet member called the cancellations “excessive,” while the other was in the required reading, which is Stephen CuUnjieng’s regular column. In his trademark blunt style, he recently opined, “I am worried about all these school and […]... Keep on reading: It’s broke, so fix…
When was the last time you felt truly seen or genuinely acknowledged for the work you do? When I entered the workplace, I already understood that roles are not always fixed. Tasks can shift, responsibilities can expand, and flexibility is part of the system. I accepted early on that effort does not always translate directly […]... Keep on reading: Overlooked
Almost two years have passed since the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that 80 percent of agricultural soils are deteriorating. Yet the downward trend continues, bringing us closer to an agricultural apocalypse. In December 2024, DA Undersecretary for Operations Roger Navarro stressed the severity of soil deterioration, citing inorganic fertilizer abuse as the primary cause. […]...…
Floating markets emerged as natural meeting points where trade, conversation, and community intersected—reflecting a way of life shaped by the rhythm of the canals.... Keep on reading: Bangkok's floating markets: Where trade still floats
CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — The Bulacan government spends up to P100 million annually on relief assistance for residents affected by floods and other disasters, with about P50 million earmarked for food packs alone, according to the provincial disaster response office. Manuel Lukban Jr., head of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management […]... Keep on…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — African swine fever (ASF) has resurfaced in two cities and a town in Camarines Sur, affecting six hog raisers and prompting the culling of 10 pigs, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol. The infections were detected in Iriga City on July 28, Naga City on Aug. 5 […]... Keep on reading: ASF hits 2 cities, town in CamSur
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A nationally recognized Boholano innovator and information technology educator has developed a web-based application designed to help government agencies, gasoline stations, and consumers monitor and compare fuel prices across the province. Epifelward Niño Olaivar Amora, 48, an IT consultant for the Municipality of Candijay and faculty member of Bohol Island…
Alex Eala got off her Cincinnati Open debut in a manner of finish she really didn’t want as second round foe Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired while trailing because of a foot injury. A 6-1, 3-0 win, carved out after the Filipina ace won the last six games of the first set after being broken in her […]... Keep on reading: Eala advances after Ruse retires, and Filipina wunderkind will come in…
STO. NIÑO, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — With no air conditioner at home, a low-income family in Barangay Ambalgan here has found a simple and affordable way to beat the scorching heat—by installing sprinklers on their roof at a cost of only P1,500. Blue-collar worker Melencio Padojinog said he came up with the idea after experiencing […]... Keep on reading: Cotabato family beats heat with…
PLDT may have played a different format in what was supposed to be its title defense of the PVL On Tour, but the High Speed Hitters were pleased to win both games and meet fans from different provinces before beginning their season in the Invitational Conference starting Aug. 31. PLDT fended off Akari, 25-14, 26-24, […]... Keep on reading: PLDT ends perfect preseason prep and gets to touch…
University of Santo Tomas ushered in its post-Detdet Pepito era with a sweep of San Beda, 25–15, 25–16, 25–19, to open its 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge campaign on a high note Sunday at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Golden Tigresses remained clinical on both sides of the floor, leaning on another product […]... Keep on reading: Tigresses carve out straight sets…
Filipinos dominated in South Korea, as young Philippine squad member Khylem Progella and Sofiah Pagara stunned their Alas Pilipinas seniors Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons, 21-18, 21-13, to rule the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Busan Gwangalli on a rainy Sunday. Progella and Pagara pulled away in the second set with an 18-10 spread […]... Keep on reading: Young PH pair stuns…
CAGAYAN DE ORO–Team North will use a tested approach when it opens defense of its ICTSI Elite Junior PGT title starting on Tuesday at Pueblo de Oro: Apply the pressure from the get-go until host South cracks. “Our main focus is teamwork and keeping the pressure on,” coach Joey Anciano said after his Northerners continued […]... Keep on reading: North sets out to apply pressure in CDO early
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution spokesperson Ace Barbers on Sunday criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s continued absence from her own Senate impeachment trial, stating that it raises questions about her commitment to and respect for the constitutional process. The former Surigao del Norte representative and governor made the pronouncement as he pointed out the contradiction between…
MANILA, Philippines — The total funds and assets held by the Philippines’ financial institutions climbed to a fresh record high in June, crossing the P38-trillion mark for the first time as lenders continued to expand credit and attract deposits despite the fallout from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Excluding the funds and assets of […]... Keep on reading: PH financial system…
MANILA, Philippines — Property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. is aiming to surpass its record profit in 2025 as strength in its recurring businesses helps cushion continued weakness in the residential property market. In a media briefing, SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim said the company’s malls and other recurring businesses were expected to sustain their performance […]... Keep on reading: SM…
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc.’s data center arm Vitro Inc. is looking at southern Luzon as a viable site for its next expansion, which could become the largest data center yet for both the company and the Philippines. According to PLDT chair Manuel V. Pangilinan, the company has already presented potential sites to its board […]... Keep on reading: PLDT looks south for biggest data center…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy is hoping that the planned P19.7-billion entry of Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) in the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will be completed before the year ends. Speaking to reporters, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said there have been “improvements” in the negotiations. READ: First investment: Gov’t, through Maharlika, […]...…
MANILA, Philippines — Regulators are ready to look into the impact of billionaire Ramon Ang’s acquisition of a stake in Lopez Inc. on competition in the power market, given both parties’ massive influence in the sector. Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Francis Saturnino Juan said they do not have the details of the deal yet to […]... Keep on reading: ERC wary of Ang-Lopez energy…
MANILA, Phiippines — The head of a Philippine telecommunications group has backed proposed rules that would require telco and utility operators to share common underground conduits when installing fiber infrastructure. Froi Castelo, president of the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators, said in a statement the proposed rules could make fiber deployment more efficient nationwide.…
Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path. And now they can earn a college degree in that very field. Arizona State University…
LUCENA CITY — The local governments of General Trias City, Cavite, and Nasugbu, Batangas, suspended in-person classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, Aug. 17, due to persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon. READ: Rain to persist over Luzon Aug. 17 due to southwest monsoon School authorities were advised to implement alternative learning modalities during the…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Super Lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday, Aug. 16, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was 30-37-17-47-02-09 for a jackpot of ₱213.1 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was 49-15-06-26-30-12 for a jackpot of ₱25.23 million.…
BAGUIO CITY — A Grade 4 pupil lost her learning materials and school supplies after a landslide destroyed her family’s home in Barangay Bonglo, Paoay, Atok, Benguet. The landslide struck the area around Km. 48 amid heavy rains, destroying the family’s house and belongings, DepEd Tayo Bonglo Elementary School said on Saturday, Aug. 15. According to the school, the young learner was brought to tears…
One of Cebu’s most accomplished veteran woodpushers, International Master (IM) Rico Mascariñas, ruled the Senior 65 category of the 24th Asean+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2026 Standard competition on Sunday, August 16, in Singapore.... Keep on reading: IM Mascariñas wins gold in Asean Age-Group Chess Standard tilt
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, August 16, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, August 15, 2026 Lotto draw results, August 14, 2026 PCSO lotto games and results The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49, GrandLotto 6/55, and UltraLotto 6/58 at ₱25 per combination. All of…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Farmers in Benguet dumped Chinese cabbage and carrots along the Labey-Lacamen Road in Tublay town on Sunday, Aug. 16, as low vegetable prices and a lack of buyers made it difficult to sell their harvests. According to some farmers, vegetable prices have dropped significantly, while buyers have become scarce or, in some cases, have stopped purchasing their produce. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration will continue distributing free rice to poor Filipino families every two months, with nearly 8 million households targeted to receive the assistance nationwide, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said on Sunday. The free rice distribution program was part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure that no Filipino family goes hungry. “This…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released funding gap of P9.752 billion needed to implement the Free Higher Education (FHE) Program for 108 state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide. The released funding will apply to the arrears covering academic years 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025, the DBM said in a statement issued on Sunday. It will provide…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Occidental Mindoro’s No. 2 provincial most wanted person was arrested in Paombong, Bulacan, on Sunday morning, Aug. 16, police said. The suspect was apprehended at 9:50 a.m. in Barangay San Isidro II, Paombong, by joint personnel from the Sta. Cruz Municipal Police Station, the Paombong Municipal Police Station under the Bulacan Police Provincial Office, and the…
Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 15 called on Catholics to look to Mary, the Mother of God as an example of “true beauty,” with the Holy Father pointing to her youthful appearance in sacred art as a sign of “love that never ends.” The Holy Father delivered the homily during Mass at the Pontifical Parish […]... Keep on reading: Pope: Mary shows ‘true beauty’ found in ‘the light of the Risen Lord’
TAGBILARAN CITY — A dog was euthanized after suffering a severe spinal injury when a vehicle hit it along M. Espuelas Street here on Saturday, Aug. 15. The incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. and was captured by a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera, according to Bohol Animal Rescue and Kindness Inc. (BARK). The dog, described by its owner as a beloved family pet, suffered a dislocated lumbar spine…
While it would be interesting to study to what extent literature has shaped the personal philosophies of Filipinos who enter electoral politics, there is perhaps no better time than now — when we need a host of them to let go of power — for their good offices to read and apply the morals of the stories.... Keep on reading: Opinion: Jose Rizal’s novels and ending political dynasties
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested a man ranked No. 2 on the Ilocos Sur Provincial Police Office’s (ISPPO) list of most wanted persons in Norzagaray, Bulacan, on Friday, Aug. 14. Operatives of the Sta. Maria Municipal Police Station arrested the suspect in Barangay Tigbe, FVR, Norzagaray, following a manhunt operation, the ISPPO said in a report on Saturday, Aug. 15. The suspect faces two…
BAGUIO CITY — The city recorded more than 1,400 millimeters of rainfall in just 10 days from Aug. 1 to 10, equivalent to about a month’s worth of rain, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa Baguio chief Engr. Larry Esperanza said the city recorded more than 1,400 mm of rain during the period as prolonged torrential rains…
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.... Keep on reading: After an earthquake, how long can trapped people survive?
PHILADELPHIA — The bridge of Islam Makhachev s nose, right cheek and forehead were scraped or sliced open and his left cheek sported a baseball-sized bruise after taking a few too many brutal blows to the face. He may not have looked the part, yet Makhachev was again a winner — all while toppling one of UFC s most enduring records. Makhachev set the UFC record with his 17th straight victory,…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. on Sunday said senators should explain how the supposed P24-billion “leadership fund” was allocated to them in the 2025 national budget. Abante made the call after former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan revealed the Senate leadership fund during a Sandiganbayan hearing last Wednesday on the plunder and…
MANILA, Philippines — Even before her rookie season officially starts, Jonna Perdido has learned a lot from Farm Fresh veterans and coach Koji Tsuzurabara during their campaign in the PVL On Tour. “The transition was pretty easy because the veterans and coach Koji have been guiding me. I just focus on doing my job,” said Perdido in Filipino. Perdido provided quality minutes off the bench as Farm…
MANILA — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe has been recognized by Gawad Pilipino as one of its Ten Outstanding Legislators – Congressmen in the Philippines, adding another distinction to his first year of service in the 20th Congress. Poe was included among a group of 10 members of the House of Representatives recognized by Gawad Pilipino. Fellow congressional honorees included: The…