MANILA, Philippines — Storm damage and an import freeze on rice may have pushed up inflation to a seven-month high in September, though price growth likely stayed within the central bank’s target. The consumer price index may have sped up to 2 pe...

MANILA, Philippines — Victims of financial fraud will have to be extra careful when transacting with people or organizations claiming to offer help, as they can potentially be scammed the second time around, the Securities and Exchange Commission...

MANILA, Philippines — An active member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested for selling loose firearms in San Simon, Pampanga, the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group reported on Sunday. The Pampanga ...

MADRID, Spain — Spain’s political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an “international emb...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday announced that Gabriela party list will get the 64th and final seat in the House of Representatives, with first nominee Sarah Elago taking the position. “If we are not mistaken...

MANILA, Philippines — It was a day of fun and learning at Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Elementary School as the United Print Media Group (UPMG) launched its “Back to School: Flip and Scroll Reading Campaign.” Some Grade 3 students and their teachers h...

BACOLOD CITY — The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs) in localities close to Mt. Kanlaon have gone on alert after the volcano showed renewed signs of restiveness on Sunday. “We are in contact with Phivolcs (Philippine Institu...

COTABATO CITY—A Muslim religious leader was shot while praying inside his home in Sitio Sabpa, Barangay Kapinpilan, Kadayangan town of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Saturday. Israel ...

LAGOS, Nigeria — Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday. An outbreak of the highly contagious disease was announced earlier this mon...

(Second of three parts) SUBIC, ZAMBALES — A day before a fishing boat sets sail in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a crucial step ensures the success of the journey: loading provisions. Johnny Mariano, 55, a resident of Barangay Calapandayan of th...

Egypt took down the higher-ranked Iran, 25-17, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, to kick off its Pool A campaign in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. And though the African squad will next face a much lower-seeded opponen...

Poland’s Wilfredo Leon is well aware of the Filipino volleyball fans who couldn’t make it on-site for the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Championship. So he’s promising that if they come to the Poland games, they’ll witness something worth the price of adm...

The Philippines could see itself facing a maximum of two teams inside the top 10 of the world rankings once the groupings are set in Monday’s draw ceremony for the inaugural Fifa Women’s Futsal World Cup in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The Filipina5 ...

There’s no question that the first installment of the La Salle-Ateneo rivalry and the rematch of last year’s finalists are some of the most anticipated games in the first round of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. Action in the premier co...

SYROS, Greece — Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, AFP journalists saw. Chanting ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar’s prime minister denounced Israel on Sunday as foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim nations met to discuss a possible unified response to Israel’s attack on Doha targeting the leadership of the militant...

From clean energy and water management to digital literacy and community development, Philippine companies are proving that business success and social responsibility can go hand in hand. That commitment took center stage at the first Inquirer ESG Edge...

ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Sustainable Ecosystems /Biodiversity Conservation) Silver winner PLCs and large companies: Plant for Life Program, Maynilad Water Services Inc. Gold winners PLCs and large companies: BINHI’s 15-Year Regenerative Journey: Restoring...

When Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Philippines Inc. brought its goIT program to underserved schools across the country, many students sat down for their first session having never written a single line of code. But by the end of the exercise, they we...

Welcome remarks by Atty. Rudyard Arbolado, Inquirer Print COO, at the 1st Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards: Good morning! Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Thank you for joining us today. On behalf of the Inquirer, it is my great pleasure to welcome a...

Loans extended to the property sector breached the P3-trillion mark in the second quarter, with Philippine banks cautiously increasing their exposure to the volatile sector as bad real estate loans also inched up during the period. Latest data from the...

Jose Luis Yulo Jr., former president of the Philippine Stock Exchange and current president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands, is elated that Sen. Vicente Sotto III is back as the new Senate President of the 20th Congress. “Your retu...

The former governor of Cebu, Gwendolyn Garcia, shut down rumors that she had personal ties with contractors facing scrutiny over alleged corruption involving flood control projects....Keep on reading: Gwen Garcia dismisses links to Discayas, Quirante

Max Verstappen won an Italian Grand Prix typically full of drama and incident, with record-breaking speed and nearly another setback for the unfortunate Lando Norris. AFP sport looks back at the key moments of a record-breaking Formula One weekend in M...

The business consulting space in the Philippines is often seen as Manila-driven, but one firm is challenging that narrative. Cornelius Magnate Engagement & Consulting, founded by innovation strategist Ken Lerona, is sending a clear message: world-c...

Russell Crowe‘s nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie’s deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival. Crowe’s depiction of ...

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today launched the next-generation foldable smartphone HONOR Magic V5 with Globe. As the world’s thinnest and lightest inward-folding smartphone to date, the HONOR Magic V5 can now be yours with Globe Postpaid A...

When most people think of Amazon, they picture a marketplace where millions of products are just a click away. For Steven Pope, however, Amazon was the spark that ignited his entrepreneurial journey.      From the basement of his home, Pope t...

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will trigger rains in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in ...

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own...Keep on reading: Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances

MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has finally broken his silence over budget insertion issues, claiming that accusations leveled against him by the Discaya couple are politically motivated and mere hearsay. In a statement on M...

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Maritime police officers have rescued 12 people, including six children, early Monday after receiving a distress call from a drifting motorboat off this city. Capt. Allan Pestañas, boat officer of the Zamboanga City Maritime Police Sta...

Maine Mendoza stood up for her husband Arjo Atayde, who was among the politicians and government officials accused by Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II of allegedly soliciting money from his firm related to the alleged anomalies in flood control projects. I...

MANILA, Philippines — Negotiations for a defense cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Ukraine are underway, Yuliia Fediv, Kyiv’s ambassador to Manila, revealed to the Inquirer on Monday. Such a pact will pave the way for Ukraine’s sh...

OLONGAPO CITY – Book lovers in Olongapo are in for a treat as Big Bad Wolf Books, the world’s largest book sale, is scheduled in the city for the very first time. The event will take place at the SMX Convention Center Olongapo, bringing over one millio...

MANILA, Philippines — If the Discaya couple wants immunity, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said they must first return the money they obtained from the government through the anomalous and substandard flood control projects. Speaking to report...

JAGNA, Bohol— A landslide struck the highway in Barangay Ipil in this town on Monday morning, following hours of heavy rainfall. The landslide, which occurred past 7 a.m., loosened soil along the slope, causing debris to cascade down the roadside. A ho...

MANILA, Philippines — More House of Representatives lawmakers have denied accusations from the Discaya couple that they asked and received a percentage of public funds allocated for flood control projects, with several saying that they will file charge...