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MANILA, Philippines – Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide increased by 31 percent over two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 15,042 cases from Oct. 1 to …

MANILA, Philippines — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe expressed dismay over reports of dead pets being dumped in Bulacan as he announced his plan to file a bill to address …

COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) on Wednesday recognized soldiers and police officers who spearheaded security operations during the historic opening of …

MANILA, Philippines —Manila Water is strengthening its El Niño preparedness by maximizing its six active water treatment plants, which have a combined capacity of 1,980 million liters per day (MLD), and advancing …

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte should show documents proving that she had given up her business positions and interests after assuming office in 2022, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, …

MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider Rep. Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez on Wednesday supported Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s call to scrap the cap on motorcycle taxi riders, a regulation the lawmaker described as out of …

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has asked the Senate impeachment court to reject the documentary evidence presented by the prosecution, arguing that the records are inadmissible, irrelevant, and …

MANILA, Philippines — The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in the country’s economic …

MANILA, Philippines — Atty. John Benedict Teston Tigson has been named the new general manager of the People’s Television Network (PTV), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Wednesday. Tigson took his …

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan will bring cooler temperatures in parts of Luzon, while the easterlies will continue to cause rain in several areas of the country, the state …

Political analysts and economists said the US midterm election results could prompt countries to delay investment pledges made to avoid tariffs and give China an advantage in ongoing trade talks.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has dropped the petition of former speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez seeking to stop the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating his alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso …

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected not to attend the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits in Manila because Chinese Premier Premier Li Qiang …

The El Niño phenomenon from the latter part of 2026 to the first half of 2027 is expected to be record-breaking in terms of heat, with temperatures across the Philippines expected to …

The ringgit strengthened following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, says an analyst.

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered Wednesday the preventive suspension without pay for up to six months of eight Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel over alleged …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expected to hold bilateral discussions with representatives from other countries during a global meeting of agricultural leaders and experts in Manila aimed at strengthening agricultural mechanization.

Myanmar’s ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which governed the country from 2016 up to the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not …

Thai Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12 ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, Philippines, from Nov. …

Taiwan expressed concern on Tuesday over more than 100 People’s Liberation Army naval vessels and mainland Chinese coastguard ships sailing across the western Pacific, including the Liaoning strike group conducting drills in …

FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on "responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure" amid …

MANILA, Philippines — Public indignation coupled with sustained vigilance could help thwart attempts by unscrupulous lawmakers to insert questionable allocations into the proposed 2027 national budget, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday.Lacson …

The proposed measures include restrictions on businesses dealing with entities or individuals suspected of contributing to haze-related fires.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday expressed its condolences to the family of former Education secretary Mona Dumlao-Valisno.“The Department of Education extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, …

Newtalk新聞 菲律賓國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gilberto Teodoro Jr.）重申堅決反對與中國在南海（菲律賓稱「西菲律賓海」）進行油氣聯合開發，強調「違憲」且「沒有法律基礎」。 鐵歐多洛3日接受菲國媒體《ABS-CBN》訪問時，反駁中國駐馬尼拉大使館指控他「破壞」2018年雙方簽署的聯合油氣開發框架協議。他澄清，該協議是由前總統杜特蒂（Rodrigo Duterte）於2022年終止，當時是根據時任外交部長洛辛（Teodoro Locsin Jr.）的建議，因相關協議涉及菲國憲法與主權問題。 鐵歐多洛表示：「我100%支持終止的決定，因為這是違憲的，而且沒有與中國進行聯合探勘的法律基礎。」他並引用菲律賓2016年南海仲裁案勝利，指出中國「九段線」主張沒有法律效力。他還開玩笑稱，若中國投資進入西菲律賓海，可能會出現「POGO」（菲律賓離岸博彩營運商）式的操作。 菲律賓國內對此議題存在明顯分歧。反對方以鐵歐多洛為代表，包括海岸防衛隊發言人塔瑞耶拉（Jay Tarriela）、前外交部長洛辛，以及部分重視憲法與2016年仲裁裁決的官員與民間團體，認為聯合開發會損害菲律賓主權與長期利益。支持或持開放態度者則包括總統小馬可仕（Ferdinand Marcos Jr.），以及部分參議員與地方官員；小馬可仕曾於8月表示聯合探勘是「明顯可能」且談判已有進展，部分參議員與地方官員則認為在符合憲法60-40股權保障的前提下，可藉此提升能源安全與經濟利益。延伸閱讀：冰櫃變烤箱？！歐洲7-11國超市遭駭客入侵 遠端控溫毀壞生鮮食品擾亂民生照片曝光！第2批3架F-16V Block 70自德州起飛準備返台楊宏基觀點》南韓防長姜信哲靈魂發問：能信美軍？ 對台灣的啟示是…自吹自擂！羅斯福取道南海前進中東 中粉紅狂言：福建、遼寧「包抄」宜蘭東林寺爆醜聞！住持父子涉貪上億善款、廟產 今收押禁見

The Philippines and China have emphasized the need to maintain diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect despite their differences, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has launched an investigation into claims that former speaker Martin Romualdez has been secretly sneaking out of jail.BJMP chief Efren Nemeño …

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. Under Memorandum …

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will offer free rides to children aged 17 and below on Wednesday, November 4, in celebration of …

MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a …

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed Malacañang’s challenge, vowing to pursue the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa saying his former position as police chief and personal ties …

LUCENA CITY — Volcanic earthquakes continue to shake Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. The volcano registered 30 …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy 20 buses with discounted fares starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to help accommodate excess LRT-2 passengers, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said. He announced …

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said initial CCTV footage reviewed on Nov. 3 showed no power or CCTV interruption and no movement of former House Speaker …

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as “kapalmuks,” (thick-faced) as scrutiny over questionable allocations in the …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a resolution seeking to establish clear guidelines for addressing senators’ prolonged unauthorized absences. According to Sotto, “such absenteeism and …

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said on Wednesday that he is recruiting Gabriel Go of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to join the Department of Transportation (DOTr). He announced …

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged Congress to immediately pass a proposed measure prohibiting government officials’ relatives from securing government contracts to protect public funds and prevent corruption. “It is …

Sihasak Phuangketkeow's trip also comes amid heightened tensions along the countries' shared border.