MANILA, Philippines --- The support that the Philippines receives from nations like the Czech Republic "significantly reinforces" the country's position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez made this remar...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will not terminate its contract with Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) provider Dermalog Joint Venture, its chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said on Friday.

LTMS is an...

MANILA, Philippines --- Two earthquakes rocked Surigao del Sur on Friday,the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

According to the state seismology bureau, the first one, which struck at 6:52 a.m., was a magnitude 4.3....

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended assistance to victims of a fire in the San Fernando City Market in La Union.

On Friday, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of aid to vendors...

BEIJING --- New bank lending in China fell more than expected in February from a record high the previous month, even as the central bank seeks to spur sluggish economic growth and fight deflationary pressures.

Chinese banks extended 1.45 trilli...

MANILA, Philippines--Meralco ripped Barangay Ginebra to shreds on Friday night, pulling out a lopsided 91-73 victory---the first of its kind after the Bolts started its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with four close shaves.

The Bolts turned in a fe...

MANILA, Philippines --- For Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman, the Senate and House of Representatives should meet as one body and eventually vote jointly if both agree to amend the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions.

According to the ve...

The 2024 Miss Universe Philippines competition continues to excite pageant fans with the delegates' introduction video that dropped online after the release of various collections of their photographs on social media that ran for weeks.

The page...

PRAGUE --- The Philippines did not begin any of the problems arising from the row in the South China Sea as the government was busy running the country instead of starting commotions in the maritime dispute.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said t...

MANILA, Philippines---The trend of lower bottom teams of the past making a name for themselves has caught the attention of San Miguel after its conference-opening win in the PBA Philippine Cup.

After the Beermen's 109-97 victory over Rain or Shi...

MANILA, Philippines --- Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Chairperson Prospero de Vera III said administration of the Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) and student leaders have reached a consensus on student...

MANILA, Philippines --- Some areas in Quezon City will experience temporary water supply interruption from March 19 to 22 due to scheduled maintenance activities, the Manila Water Company announced Friday.

Manila Water advised the reservation of...

MANILA, Philippines---San Miguel opened its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with some good news.

In the Beermen's 109-97 win over Rain or Shine at Araneta Coliseum on Friday, June Mar Fajardo saw action after being sidelined for a few weeks.

To m...

MANILA, Philippines --- AboitizPower is backing the country's push for renewable energy and its "BABAEngineers" have been greatly helping the company's efforts.
BABAEngineer Sandra Banisa has been with Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., an AboitizPower subsi...

Award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose died on Sunday, March 3 at age 59.

Her death was confirmed by PPL Entertainment Inc., her management. No cause of death was mentioned, however.

"It saddens us to inform everyone of the untimely passing of Mis...

In "The Regime," the six-episode political satire that launches on HBO and HBO Go today, Kate Winslet goes off the beaten track with a darkly comedic portrayal of Chancellor Elena Vernham, the corrupt populist leader of a fractured country.

But ...

Being a lawyer was a dream Jo Berry shared with her late father. That plan, however, had to take a backseat when a career in show biz beckoned. So, when she was asked to play one in an upcoming drama series, she couldn't help but see it---in a way-...

Morissette Amon broke her silence to address allegations thrown at her after she recently came under fire for her supposed "lackluster performance" and "attitude problem" issues.

On her Instagram story, the "Asia's Phoenix" remarked on the unfai...

More than the critical acclaim and box-office success, the other crucial thing "Firefly" has achieved, its producers said, is that it helped bring GMA Pictures "back to its roots" and winning ways.

"The film reestablished us as a studio that foc...

Comedian-host Vice Ganda has extended help to her personal assistant who is trying to finish the construction of her dream home.

In the recent episode of Gandara the Beksplorer, the "It's Showtime" host visited her assistant, Jacque, in Sorsogon...

Beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach has responded to the hateful remarks being thrown at her and other women, even those pitting her against others who are also attending international fashion shows.

In the comment section of her Instagram reel during he...

MANILA, Philippines --- The University of Santo Tomas Tigresses are not just coming to every game to play, they fight to win.
That's been the key to their hot 4-0 start in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament --- UST's best start since i...

MANILA, Philippines---Arvin Tolentino showed why it's his time now to lead NorthPort after starring in the Batang Pier's gritty overtime win over Converge, 112-104, in the PBA Philippine Cup.

After starting in only one game last conference, Tole...

MANILA, Philippines--University of Santo Tomas rediscovered its deadly form just in time to snatch victory from near defeat at the expense of Far Eastern University, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-7, on Sunday night at the UAAP Season 86 women's vo...

MANILA, Philippines --- Lawmakers on Sunday strongly condemned what they call "Chinese intrusion" into the waters of the Philippine (Benham) Rise east of Luzon, pointing out that the government needs to "enforce" the country's rights within the are...

MANILA, Philippines--NorthPort overcame an 18-point deficit then regained its bearing after allowing Converge to force overtime with its play on both ends to take a 112-104 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Arvi...

 



 

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for an end to the conflict in Gaza, as he showed signs of recovery after suffering from bronchitis.

On Saturday the 87-year-old pope delegated the reading of a speech at a ceremo...

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the East assistant coach Obet Vital admitted that the Lady Warriors were affected by Jerry Yee's suspension as they absorbed their third straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

In ...

MANILA, Philippines --- After being benched in the first three games, Barbie Jamili proved her worth in her debut for the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

Jamili made the most of her first start as she po...

MANILA, Philippines---Veteran forward Sean Anthony said NLEX can't make excuses following a loss to Terrafirma on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Playing their second game in three days, the Road Warriors bowed to the Dyip, 99-95.

"We can't...

MANILA, Philippines---Juami Tiongson earned high praises from Terrafirma coach Johnedel Cardel after their most recent win in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Led by Tiongson, the Dyip squeaked past NLEX, 99-95, to earn a rare 2-0 start on Sunday at Aran...

 



 

MANILA, Philippines --- Politicians must not take part in the distribution of cash aid under the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Su...

Best-selling artist Rihanna drew flak after netizens slammed her for her "lazy" full-show performance at a pre-wedding celebration hosted by Asia's richest man, billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, for his son, Anant,in Jamnagar, India.

The ...

MANILA, Philippines --- Makati City branded the local government of Taguig a "bully" for shutting down its riverfront park for supposedly "operating without the necessary permits."

The Makati city government said Taguig issued ...

Up by 43 with about seven minutes left in the ball game, naturalized ace Justin Brownlee checked in for Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday night against Chinese Taipei.

The rest of the starters---Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana and Scottie Thompso...

PARIS---Organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris may be feeling a little queasy over their commitment to hold open water swimming in the scenic but often polluted Seine.

Last August, the marathon swimming test events were canceled...

Philippine men's football team manager Freddy Gonzalez admitted that finding a new name to replace the famous Azkals moniker is not among his main priorities at this point.

He'd rather wait for a new team identity to take shape under a new coach...

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- The president of the Association of Barangay Chairpersons (ABC) in Isabela City was shot dead here on Sunday, February 25, in front of the Puerta Del Ciudad Hotel at Nuez Extension.

Col.Alexander Lorenzo, the...