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Force of habit

July 28, 2025

How can we help ease the burden of problems concerning public health? One can imagine the enormity of the responsibility upon the shoulders of people tasked to deliver solutions. Witnessing how several areas have declared a state of calamity from the s...

More than just reading

July 28, 2025

In the late 1980s, two American researchers conducted what would become one of the most cited experiments in education. A group of Grade 7 and 8 students was told to read a passage about baseball and answer a set of comprehension questions. As expected...

Not for the faint of heart

July 28, 2025

Working students belong to a different breed of animal. They waste no time. They study even if they are already tired from work. They use holidays to catch up with their deliverables and readings. They shoulder the guilt and sadness of being unable to ...

Risks of selling medicines in sari-sari stores

July 28, 2025

In recent days, there has been a stir among the pharmaceutical and health-care sectors over the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) announcement regarding the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in sari-sari stores. It is said that the goal i...

George San Mateo, Piston leader; 60

July 28, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran transport leader George San Mateo died of cardiac arrest on Friday night, according to the group that he headed, the Pagkakakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston). He was 60. “Ka George was known a...

Flooded and fazed for decades: Hagonoy, bulacan needs help

July 28, 2025

I grew up in Hagonoy, Bulacan, a town where the tides of Manila Bay spill over during the monsoon season, where knee-deep waters are as routine as sunrise, and children learn to wade before they can swim. As a child, I remember looking out the window a...

7,000 steps a day to get the most health benefits – study

July 28, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t despair if you can’t walk 10,000 steps a day. New research showed that walking 7,000 steps a day — not 10,000 as most people commonly believe — can already dramatically lower the risk of getting a broad range of serious heal...

The other Sona: What Filipinos demand on the streets

July 28, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — As President Marcos delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, thousands of protesters will be marching on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to air their grievances. Called the “People’s Sona,” these demons...

Indochina border clashes concern next Asean chair

July 28, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has expressed concern over the ongoing dispute between Thailand and Cambodia and called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. In a statement late Saturday, President Marcos said the Philippines is ready to hel...

BI reports sharp rise in fugitive arrests

July 28, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday reported a “sharp rise” in the number of foreign fugitives arrested, with the agency recording 268 arrests from January to June this year, a “fourfold increase” from the 69 arrests made in ...

Several killed in train crash in Germany, media say

July 28, 2025

GMA News Online / News

Several people were killed when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany near the town of Biberach, close to the border with France, German media reported on Sunday, citing security sources.

3 lalaki, nangisay matapos umanong makahithit ng itim na sigarilyo

July 28, 2025

GMA News Online / News

Tatlong lalaki sa Puerto Princesa, Palawan ay sabay-sabay na nangisay matapos umano makahithit ng itim na sigarilyo.

Where is PH now in terms of learning recovery?

July 28, 2025

GMA News Online / News

A year after SONA 2024, where does the country stand now in terms of implementing the government's learning recovery program?

Rain in NCR on SONA Day possible as Habagat continues to affect PH

July 28, 2025

GMA News Online / SciTech

The Habagat will continue to bring occasional rains over parts of the country on Monday--including in Metro Manila, where President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fourth SONA.

PNP chief: 12,000 cops for SONA not overkill

July 28, 2025

Rainier Allan Ronda

There is nothing wrong with deploying as many as 12,000 Philippine National Police personnel to secure today’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said.

BI: 268 foreign fugitives arrested

July 28, 2025

Evelyn Macairan

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested 268 foreign fugitives in the first six months of the year, the agency reported yesterday, noting a four-fold increase compared to 69 apprehensions made during the same period in 2024.

VP Sara ‘triggered’ by President Marcos

July 28, 2025

Evelyn Macairan

Vice President Sara Duterte will not watch the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos because she says she can be so “triggered” by his words to the point that she wants to break a mobile phone.

Remove mosquito breeding sites to curb dengue – DOH

July 28, 2025

The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to get rid of possible mosquito breeding sites after the heavy rains and flooding as a preventive measure against dengue.

Philippines ready to assist in resolving Thailand-Cambodia conflict

July 28, 2025

President Marcos said the Philippines is ready to contribute to any effort to de-escalate tensions and restore peace in Thailand and Cambodia, amid ongoing armed conflict over a border dispute.

DICT to launch center vs scam websites

July 28, 2025

Rainier Allan Ronda

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will implement a multi-agency and multi-sector organization that will take down websites and mobile phone numbers engaged in cybercrime and scams.

High voter turnout for Bangsamoro polls seen

July 28, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) sees a high turnout of voters in the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) in October.

‘Senate should vote on proceeding with VP Sara impeachment’

July 28, 2025

Neil Jayson Servallos

The Senate will put to a vote whether or not to proceed with Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial following the Supreme Court (SC) decision declaring the filing of the case unconstitutional.

Ex – governor faces graft raps over disaster response funds

July 28, 2025

The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted former Surigao del Norte governor Francisco Matugas and another former provincial officer over the alleged illegal use of P60 million in provincial funds originally intended for disaster response.

Lacson: P1 trillion for flood control possibly lost to corruption

July 28, 2025

Sen. Panfilo Lacson raised alarm yesterday over the possibility that as much as half of the nearly P2 trillion allocated to the Department of Public Works and Highways for flood control projects may have been lost to corruption.

FAST FACTS: Gilas Pilipinas eyes redemption in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

July 27, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Gilas Pilipinas gets back together for the FIBA Asia Cup with hopes of a deep run after a disappointing exit in the previous edition

Man arrested in Caloocan after running amok, firing shots

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / News

A 59-year-old man, reportedly a retired Philippine marine, was arrested after running amok and firing shots at a group of youth he accused of being drug addicts.

Zero tariffs? Trade talks still ongoing, certain products not exempted

July 27, 2025

Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel 'Babe' Romualdez clarifies there might be duties imposed on other US products coming into the Philippines as negotiations are ongoing

Torre, idineklarang panalo by default sa boxing; Baste, nilinaw na ‘di naman siya naghamon

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / News

Idineklarang winner by default si Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III sa ikinasa niyang charity boxing match nitong Linggo matapos na hindi dumating sa Rizal Memorial Coliseum sa Maynila ang dapat niyang katunggali na si a...

Canuto takes charge vs NZ-Bluefire as San Juan stays perfect in WMPBL

July 27, 2025

ROSARIO, Batangas — San Juan remained unbeaten after handing New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas its first loss of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, eking out a 74-71 victory on Sunday evening at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. With main scorer Janine Pontejos hampered by foul trouble and eventually […]
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[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Monday, July 28, 2025

July 27, 2025

Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Monday, July 28, 2025, due to the effects of bad weather

Mga suspendidong klase sa Lunes, July 28, 2025

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / News

Suspendido ang klase sa ilang bahagi ng bansa sa Lunes, July 28, 2025, dahil sa epekto ng masamang lagay ng panahon.

No winners of major lotto draws as Ultra Lotto jackpot reaches P267.8 million

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / News

There were no winners of either of the major lotto prizes the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) drew for on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Guidetti: ‘I’d rather beat anyone else but Alessandro’ after Nxled clinches quarterfinal spot

July 27, 2025

CEBU CITY — Ettore Guidetti had every reason to be elated on Sunday night after steering Nxled to its first-ever quarterfinals appearance. But while the historic feat was worth celebrating, it came with mixed emotions for the veteran Italian coach, who earned the victory at the expense of a longtime friend and former coaching partner, […]
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Boosting defense, tackling crime under Marcos admin

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / News

GMA News Online looks back on Marcos" statements on defense and security concerns during SONA 2024.

Surigao del Norte ex-governor Matugas indicted for diverting P60-M calamity funds

July 27, 2025

'There was no ordinance authorizing Matugas to augment and transfer funds,' reads the Office of the Ombudsman's 35-page resolution

Leo Austria credits FIBA World Cup learnings in redemption run with San Miguel

July 27, 2025

Leo Austria credited his time away from coaching after steering San Miguel back to the Promised Land by conquering the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. The four-time Coach of the Year made use of the time away from the sidelines when he was appointed as an active consultant for Jorge Gallent back in 2023 by […]
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Habagat survivors tell stories of flooding and danger

July 27, 2025

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

This past week, strong winds and heavy rains swept over Luzon as Typhoon Emong made its landfall over several provinces, damaging many homes in Pangasinan and La Union.

‘Double K’ connection propels ONIC to MSC playoffs

July 27, 2025

ONIC Philippines secured its first-ever playoff appearance in the MLBB Mid Season Cup after a dominant 2-0 sweep of Malaysia’s HomeBois on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Filipino squad — already a seasoned contender in the M-series World Championships — will make its playoff debut in MSC history, continuing their international momentum following their […]
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