Missing man found dead in Zambales river

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The body of a man who was earlier reported missing in Castillejos town was found in a river here on Thursday, authorities said. The victim was identified as Eddie Garcia Bonus, who was reported mi…

Rains to persist in Luzon; dry spell in other parts amid El Niño

MANILA – Parts of the country will continue to experience rains, while some provinces are forecast to experience drought and dry spell in August amid the El Niño, the weather bureau said Friday. “It is important to note …

INQToday: Marcos eyes 2028 bet to sustain anti-corruption drive

MANILA, Philppines – Here are the top stories in INQToday’s newscast – night edition: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking for a potential 2028 election candidate who can continue his administration’s anti-corruptio…

Boy’s ₱70 birthday gift for his mom touches hearts online 

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A boy in Iloilo City touched hearts online after walking into a flower shop with his ₱70 savings, hoping to buy flowers for his mother on her birthday. The boy approached Merlyn Marie, the flower …

PBA: Deonte Burton set to replace injured DeQuan Jones at NLEX

MANILA, Philippines–NLEX has tapped a name familiar to coach Jimmy Alapag as a replacement for the injured DeQuan Jones. Deonte Burton will suit up for the Road Warriors when the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup resumes in Octobe…

Ex-beauty queen, 5 Russians rescued from human trafficking ring in Makati

MANILA, Philippines — A former beauty queen and five Russian women were rescued on Thursday by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from a human trafficking group in Makati City. The NBI said its International Oper…

‘K-pop-level price?’: Pinoys weigh in on Rene Baterbonia merchandise prices

Some merchandise inspired by late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia drew attention online, with Filipinos reacting to their prices. An X (formerly Twitter) user uploaded a video showing merchandise honoring the late Atenea…

Hot gear: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review

It’s a preemptive strike against Apple

The US-spec Nissan Kicks gets off-roading gear as factory options

Do you think there’s a market for stock soft-roaders in the Philippines?

Dartz is making an actual HVY Nightshark from ‘Grand Theft Auto’

That’s a sure ‘five stars’

Philippines’ First Gen eyes take-private deal from KKR at P165.44 billion valuation

A mandatory offer from KKR KKR.N to buy Philippines-based First Gen Corp FGEN.PS would value it at around P165.44 billion  ($2.70 billion), the power producer and its parent First Philippine Holdings FPH.PS said on Thurs…

More than 2,000 sacks, or around 60,000 kilos of trash, were collected from the artificial-white sand Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach.

The request forms part of the motion to quash the charges that Duterte's camp confirmed filing on Thursday, her counsel Paul Lawrence Lim shared at an online press conference on Friday, August 14.

Karen Bordador reflects on 10 years since arrest: ‘That season didn’t define me—it refined me’

Host Karen Bordador reflected on the decade since the day she said her life “turned upside down,” looking back on how nearly five years behind bars changed her perspective on life and her purpose. The former radio DJ sha…

BMW’s Car2Car project recovers 51% of usable materials from end-of-life vehicles

These materials are mostly steel, aluminum, and copper

A US-backed artificial intelligence manufacturing hub planned at Clark would need between 65 and 90 million liters of water a day, more than three times the current water system serving New Clark City, officials said at …

Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but said he had yet to decide who he would back. With Philippine presidents limited by the …

Unified 911 stays online as ‘habagat’ floods trigger emergency calls

The country’s Unified 911 emergency system remained operational as Southwest Monsoon, or “habagat,” brought flooding to several areas, prompting residents to seek urgent assistance. The National Command Center received c…

Owner of Porsche 918 spotted on EDSA hit with show cause order for using fake plates

The LTO also sent out an order to impound the hypercar

Marcos says joint oil and gas exploration with China a ‘distinct possibility’

Marcos says joint exploration with China is possible Philippines and China resumed high-level South China Sea talks in March Marcos says no special arrangement requires Manila to seek Beijing’s approval for resupply miss…

Toyota is offering the Zenix HEV with a P100k discount this August

There are more cash savings and freebies for its other models as well

Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers are formally pushing for oral arguments to be held on their motion to junk the grave threats case against her, saying the "far-reaching consequences" of the complaint could reach eve…

The Philippine Economy Is Cooling. But Who Is Feeling the Cold?

There is a dangerous habit in Philippine economic reporting: We talk about GDP as though it were a thermometer attached to the entire country. GDP goes up, therefore Filipinos are doing better. GDP goes down, therefore w…

Malacañang ordered alternative work and learning arrangements across 13 Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, on August 14 due to persistent heavy rains.

Wage Order, Potholes and the Price of a Filipino Workers’ Dignity

There is something deeply disturbing about the spectacle now unfolding around the ₱85 NCR wage increase. On one side are millions of workers being told that an additional ₱85 a day is somehow too much to bear. On the oth…

The Pasig local court further suspends the wage hike in Metro Manila.

Lacson Seeks Probe into EDSA Rehab Over Gardiola-Linked Contractor

MANILA —Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is seeking a Senate investigation into the rehabilitation of EDSA following the appearance of fresh potholes on portions of the newly repaired roadway, raising questions over the qua…

The Garbage Trail: Where Does Public Money–and the trash–go”

There is an intriguing question hiding beneath Metro Manila’s recurring floods: What happens to the garbage after the garbage truck picks it up? It sounds like a simple question. It isn’t. Every day, private contractors …

Is Garbage Being Dumped Into our Floodways?

There is something profoundly wrong when a city spends millions trying to prevent flooding while its waterways continue to fill with garbage. And nowhere is that contradiction more visible than in Parañaque. The city’s f…

The Marcos Administration Never Learns: What’s So Anomalous in Bringing Back 107.4 Billion In Flood Control Projects

There are moments in government when the people deserve an explanation. And then there are moments when government itself seems to be asking the people to explain why they should still trust it. The proposed 2027 nationa…

Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after death of 12-year-old girl

BANGKOK - The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's incident had died.

Prompt, fair case resolution builds public trust -- Chief Justice Gesmundo

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Saturday stressed the importance of resolving cases fairly and promptly, saying the efficient administration of justice is crucial to maintaining public confidence in the…

Iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa, binaha dahil sa ulan na dulot ng Habagat

Nakaranas ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang malaking bahagi ng bansa dulot ng Habagat, na nagdulot ng pagbaha sa ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila at iba pang lugar sa Luzon.

Reticulated python, namataan sa mga stuffed toy sa ukayan sa Dumaguete

Nasagip ang isang reticulated python o sawa na natagpuang nakahalo sa mga stuffed toy sa isang ukayan sa Dumaguete.

3 sa 5 Chinese na sangkot sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa Chinese at paghingi ng mahigit P60M ransom, huli

Arestado ang tatlo sa limang Chinese dahil sa tangkang pagdukot sa kapwa nila Chinese at panghihingi ng mahigit P60 milyon ransom sa Angeles, Pampanga.

Baguio tourists unfazed by Habagat rains

Despite the inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, some tourists in Baguio City braved the cold winds and heavy rains to push through with their travel plans.

How to Apply for NBI Clearances in 2026

How to apply for NBI clearance in the Philippines is a common question for job seekers because this document is usually required before starting work. The main problem is that many applicants, especially first-time job s…

PhilHealth ID Requirements for Unemployed Filipinos: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

A single hospital stay in the Philippines can cost more than six months of savings. Yet, many unemployed Filipinos remain uninsured simply because they don't have a PhilHealth ID. Most people give up because they think t…

GCash Wallet Limit for Unverified Accounts in the Philippines

Your GCash wallet limit in 2026 determines how much you can spend, save, and receive. If you are on a Basic (unverified) account, you are restricted to a ₱10,000 balance and a ₱5,000 monthly incoming cap. This means if y…

How to Get Your Free Barangay Clearance for First Time Job Seekers in 2026

Learning how to get a barangay clearance is the first step for any Filipino starting a career, but the costs of multiple job requirements can quickly add up. If you are a fresh graduate or a first-time worker, paying for…

Sen. Imee Marcos Urges Suspension of SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth Deductions Amid Energy Emergency

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Imee Marcos is calling on the nation’s primary social protection agencies to implement a temporary "collection holiday" to provide immediate financial relief to Filipino workers struggling u…

Sen. Loren Legarda Urges Government Agencies to Act with Urgency Amidst Middle East

Senator Loren Legarda has issued a sharp challenge to the executive branch, demanding that government agencies shift to a "crisis mode" to address the compounding effects of the Middle East conflict and the global climat…