MANILA, Philippines — The government is targeting to start construction of the sprawling Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway as early as 2027, positioning the project as a “cornerstone” of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).
Lira Daco, left, wipes tears beside husband Menandro as they wait for news of their missing daughter in Coron, Palawan province, western Philippines, Friday Sept. 11, 2026, days after the ferry MV June Aster caught fire off Coron. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) CORON, Philippines — The ...
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag said on Friday he received information that Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano, who were reported earlier to have left the country this week, will return this weekend.
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WATER AID. Workers unload boxes of bottled drinking water delivered to Dinagat Islands to help communities affected by water shortages linked to prolonged dry conditions. The Office of Civil Defense-Caraga sent 10,800 bottles for distribution to five municipalities. Photo by Dina...
Land, paraphernalia, and other properties directly or indirectly used by Philippine offshore gaming operations (Pogo) to commit prohibited acts specified in Republic Act No. 12312 (“Anti-
MANILA, Philippines — Nickel Asia Corp. has finalized its entry into Kazakhstan’s mining industry after closing a $30-million deal for a 20-percent stake in a company with rights to the Karchiga copper mine.
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) congratulated acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz after his historical drama “Makikiraan Po (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors)” won the Brian Award at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. — Photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a consolidated disbarment case against former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras and four lawyers from the Rondain and Mendiola...
This screen grab taken from video footage released by the Houthi rebels’ Al-Masirah TV channel and made available via AFPTV on Sept. 11, 2026, purportedly shows their fighters in the streets of Mocha, as the group claims to have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city fr...
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday asked Vice President Sara Duterte if she also called her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, an “addict” when he admitted to using illegal drugs.
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said he has received information that Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano, who left the country last Wednesday, will return home this weekend.
Baguio City has been named a Gold Award recipient in the 2nd Asean Smoke-Free Awards, recognizing its efforts to implement and enforce smoke-free policies that protect residents and visitors from tobacco smoke. The award was presented on Sept. 10 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo...
Ai-Ai delas Alas. Photo: INQUIRER.net File. Ai-Ai delas Alas clarified that she did not have her former husband, Gerald Sibayan, deported from the United States following his remarriage to a new partner months after the finalization of their divorce.
Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez at the Cardinal Santos Hospital. INQUIRER.net / JASON SIGALES MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division on Friday ordered Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez transferred to the Philippine General Hospital fr...
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket won the ₱285.83 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱51.73 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draws Friday, Sept. 11.
Vice President Sara Duterte is seen stepping out of the van to attend her arraignment at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, regarding the grave threats case against filed her. — Photo by Jason Sigales/INQUIRER
Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logos are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026. — Photo by Associated Press WASHINGTON, United States — Anthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-s...