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The Manila Times·7h agometro manila
Counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, 14 marines linked to cash delivery arrested
MANILA, Philippines — Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, and 14 of the 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases were arrested in San Juan City on Friday. Col. Anthony Gantang, San Juan City police chief, confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters after an arrest war
The Manila Times·8h agometro manila
Remulla names Mindanao politician, 10 other persons of interest behind shabu shipment from Laos
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the Philippines, including a former Bangsamoro Parliament member. In a Palace press briefing on Friday, Remulla said
Rappler·9h agometro manila
Philippine Space Agency inaugurates high-resolution Earth observation satellite ground station
PhilSA unveiled the enhanced multi-mission satellite receiver facility to bolster national disaster response, agricultural crop yield forecasting, and marine conservation.
The Manila Times·10h agometro manila
PAL offers up to 60% discount
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch its first-ever Premium Cabin Seat Sale, offering discounts of up to 60 percent on select domestic and international routes, the carrier announced on Friday. The promotional sale, which runs from Oct.19 to 25, 2026, marks the first time the flag carrier i
BusinessWorld Online·11h agometro manila
Philippines hits back at Chinese envoy over 'thinly veiled threat' of force
MANILA — The Philippines has chided China's ambassador for what it interpreted as a "thinly veiled threat" of...
The Manila Times·11h agometro manila
Beijing rebukes Manila for 'selective interpretation' of statement, warns against derailing ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila issued a sharp rebuke against the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), accusing Philippine diplomats of "selective quotation and overinterpretation" in a recently issued diplomatic statement. The embassy expressed regret over Manila's official response, warning
GMA News Online·12h agometro manila
Senate committee approves landmark bill accelerating digital governance across LGUs
The legislative measure mandates standardized open-data interoperability across municipal permits, civil registry applications, and healthcare records to eliminate bureaucratic red tape.
The Manila Times·12h agometro manila
De Lima calls for probe into abuses by disbanded QC task force
MANILA, Philippines —Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Friday called for a thorough investigation into reported cases of violence and abuse involving Quezon City’s disbanded Task Force Disiplina, stressing that killing should never be used as a means of enforcing discipline. De Lima welcom
The Manila Times·12h agometro manila
Marcos to summon Chinese ambassador over 'threat' to 'use force'
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he would meet with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after saying that China can “easily win” by using force. Marcos told reporters that the ambassador’s statement “sounds like a threat.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (
The Manila Times·13h agometro manila
Peso weakens to P63.23 vs US dollar in early trading, breaches previous session’s high of P63.15
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to P63.23 against the US dollar in early trading on Friday, breaching its previous session’s high of P63.15 on Thursday. The peso opened at P63.03, weaker than Thursday’s opening rate of P62.83, and traded as low as P63 before reaching its intraday hi
Philippine Daily Inquirer·14h agometro manila
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival announces official competition lineup
Ten full-length features and twelve short films from regional storytellers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were selected for the upcoming nationwide festival screenings.
The Manila Times·19h agometro manila
Palace links peso’s fall to P63 per dollar to Middle East conflict, El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang cited geopolitical tensions, looming effects of the El Nino, and political noise in the depreciation of the Philippine peso’s value. This comes after the Philippine peso slid to a new historic low of P63 against the US dollar. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer
The Manila Times·20h agometro manila
Sotto dismisses ‘maleta’ delivery allegation as ‘old story’
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday dismissed as an “old story” a witness’ allegation that he received a suitcase allegedly containing cash as part of a purported kickback scheme involving government infrastructure projects. Sotto w
The Manila Times·20h agometro manila
Marcos: Govt working to ease logistics costs, link essential goods to ports
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to enhance the country's transport system, develop an interconnected road network, and construct additional bridges in a bid to bring down logistics cost
The Manila Times·21h agometro manila
DFA calls out Chinese envoy over ‘veiled threat’ against Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening called out Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan for issuing a "thinly veiled threat of the use of force" in addressing the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China. The DFA issued the statement past 10 p.m. minutes after
Panay News·22h agowestern visayas
P206-B 2027 nat’l budget realignments alarm Senate; Cuts hit railways, disaster response, healthcare programs
MANILA — Nearly P206 billion in funding realignments introduced by the House of Representatives in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 have raised alarm in the Senate, with major railway projects, disaster preparedness and healthcare programs facing substantial cuts while billions of pesos were redirect
The Manila Times·22h agometro manila
Experts argue against blanket social media ban for kids
THERE is no clear scientific evidence that social media directly cause young people to become more violent, mental health and child protection specialists said on Thursday, pointing to family dynamics, school environments and emotional expression as other factors. Responding to a question from The Manila Times, Dr. Ant
The Manila Times·22h agometro manila
Orbillo claims delivering cash to Sotto, Quimbo, Trillanes
RODANTE Orbillo, a former aide of ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co, alleged that he delivered suitcases of grease money not only to former House speaker Martin Romualdez but also to Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III, former Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Orbillo, one of the so-ca
The Manila Times·23h agometro manila
NHA designates land for Muntinlupa senior high school
THE National Housing Authority (NHA) said Thursday that it has reserved a lot for the construction of Poblacion National High School-Senior High School in Muntinlupa City. “The NHA believes that our responsibility does not end with providing homes. We also strive to help build sustainable communities where fami
The Manila Times·23h agometro manila
LTFRB eyes special bus route
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is conducting a feasibility study with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for new bus routes from Antipolo City to Manila. "Our initial information shows a significant increase in LRT-2 passengers, especially during the morning and afternoo
The Philippine Star·23h agometro manila
China envoy urges dialogue on West Philippine Sea tensions
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan has urged the Philippines to exercise caution in discussing its maritime dispute with his country, calling for face-to-face dialogues to manage tensions as officials and analysts pushed for stronger regional cooperation during a forum in Quezon City.
The Manila Times·Yesterdaymetro manila
Former solon Raul Daza dies at 91
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer, accountant and former politician Raul Aguila Daza has died, his family announced in a social media post on Thursday. He was 91. Daza spent more than five decades in public service, serving seven terms as a congressman and three terms as governor of Northern Samar. He also served as d
The Manila Times·Yesterdaymetro manila
High chance of Friday rains in Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan, Bicol
MANILA, Philippines — The chance of rains on Friday was high in the Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan, and Bicol, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa Weather Specialist Loriedin de la Cruz-Galicia said in the 5 p.m. weather update that the Intertropical
The Manila Times·Yesterdaymetro manila
Young Filipino student receives high commendations at John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize
MANILA, Philippines — Amanda Katherine “Andy” Chua, a Grade 11 student at Everest International Academy in Manila, has received High Commendations in both Law and Politics at the 2026 John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize. Chua's two essays were shortlisted in July from more than 10,000 entries subm