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MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals and emergency response teams across Metro Manila will be placed under code white alert from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 in preparation for a possible increase in patients …

MANILA, Philippines — A national coalition has urged the Senate to restore funding cuts to essential education programs in the proposed 2027 national budget and increase investments in underserved communities. In a …

LUCENA CITY — Authorities safely captured a venomous Philippine cobra found on the premises of a public high school in Tayabas City, Quezon, on Tuesday afternoon. The snake was captured at 1:17 …

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will personally attend Wednesday afternoon’s bail hearing in his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, according to his office. Previously, Estrada …

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre, who is the subject of a cyberlibel case filed by Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, is seeking to transfer the case from …

MANILA, Philippines — New Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday expressed his willingness to testify once again in future trials of former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other personalities implicated in flood control …

ILIGAN CITY — The municipal government of Poona-Piagapo in Lanao del Norte turned over nine high-powered loose firearms to the Philippine Army as part of its efforts to strengthen peace and security …

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Lawyers representing victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war have backed prosecutors’ bid to admit three testimonies in the crimes against …

MANILA, Philippines – The lawyers of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have again knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, seeking to reverse its earlier ruling and grant the lawmaker protection …

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution rested its case Wednesday, wrapping up its presentation of evidence in the trial of one of 14 graft cases filed against Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang …

Salmon Group, a technology-driven banking and lending platform in the Philippines, today announces that it secured ...

Menteri Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata mekanisme pampasan perlu diteliti kerana perjanjian Asean sedia ada tidak memperuntukkan tuntutan ganti rugi antara negara.

Newtalk新聞 中國國防部 27 日發佈消息稱，中國將派駐菲律賓使館國防武官出席第 13 屆東盟防長擴大會。據《環球時報》報導，這是 2010 年首屆東盟防長擴大會舉行以來，中方參會官員級別最低的一次。專家表示，造成這一局面的責任完全在菲律賓。 中國駐菲律賓使館國防武官 29 日將作為中方代表，出席在宿務舉行的第 13 屆東盟防長擴大會，同各方就堅持對話協商、增進理解互信交換意見，重申堅定支援東盟在區域架構中的中心地位，促進地區防務安全對話合作，為維護地區和平穩定貢獻力量。 根據東盟官網發佈的消息，第 20 屆東盟國防部長會議、第 13 屆東盟防長擴大會及相關配套會議將於 28 日至 29 日在菲律賓宿務舉行。菲律賓是 2026 年東盟輪值主席國。 菲律賓的馬德雷山號自 1999 年起，在仁愛礁淺灘上擱淺，船上仍有菲律賓士兵駐紮。有中國專家認為，中國政府近期應該會針對仁愛礁「出手」。 圖：翻攝自 海事先鋒 東盟防長擴大會機制始於2010年，是地區安全架構的組成部分，旨在推動東盟與中國等8個對話夥伴國合作應對共同安全挑戰。《環球時報》指出，除 2023 年第十屆會議由中國國防部代表團出席外，此前其他 …

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday reminded the operators and drivers of public utility vehicles—especially those serving provincial or long routes—to ensure the roadworthiness of …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...

Mangsa lelaki berusia 56 tahun meninggal dunia di lokasi kejadian.

（中央社記者林行健馬尼拉28日專電）菲律賓最新民調顯示，11%的受訪者將台灣列為最重要經濟夥伴的選項之一，較7月時增加3個百分點，增幅在10個最重要經濟夥伴選項中居於第3位。

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the public not to panic after the peso hit another record low of ₱64.18 on Wednesday.In an interview, Marcos cited the rising cost on …

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 — A 56-year-old Filipino worker died after suffering an electric shock while installing and...

Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West …

MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday.As the …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian warned of the critical economic stakes surrounding the 2027 national budget, calling it the country’s "most effective stimulus program" while acknowledging the growing risk of …

Manila sent two strikingly different messages to Beijing on October 13. At the Malacanang Palace, a presidential spokeswoman reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to sustaining diplomatic and economic ties with China, saying “China needs …

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday night to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers" Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).

Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were seen near Bajo de Masinloc during a Philippine government mission to deliver fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen on Tuesday, the Philippine …

The local note opens higher at 4.0855/4.0915 as AI-driven optimism in global equities provides support.

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Operatives of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) arrested the region’s fourth most wanted person in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for …

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — A P1.3-million reward has been put up for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in the Oct. 12 murder of broadcaster Adrian Loterte in …

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday invited business leaders and development partners to invest in the region, saying the gains …

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during “Undas,” when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and soliciting donations. “The DOH wants to clarify that any messages …

MANILA, Philippines — Employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without giving clear and voluntary consent to their employers, according to the Supreme Court. In a …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday sought to dispel speculation that the aircraft involved in last week’s crash that killed four pilots during training were already aging or …

SINGAPORE — Filipinos should brace for higher electricity prices as the peso continues to lose ground against the US dollar, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. According to her, the weaker …

MANILA, Philippines — “Don’t be a role model for fugitives,’’ Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for …

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate and state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC 13) on Tuesday launched Senate TV, a high-definition channel that proponents say will offer more focused and in-depth content on the …

MANILA, Philippines — A former staff member of dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official Henry Alcantara said the latter had collected at least P5 billion in kickbacks on behalf …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino farmers face the prospect of selling their harvest at a loss as imported rice and other agricultural products enter the country during the local harvest season, Sen. Francis …

MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday handed his successor, Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez, a thick pile of documents naming more Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel …

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up road safety operations ahead of the Undas exodus, directing police commanders nationwide to prevent road accidents and help ensure that families …