Fire guts 130 houses in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — An unattended lighted candle triggered a fire that razed 130 houses made of light materials in Barangay Tugbungan here on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported.
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New milestone for No. 17 Eala
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala continues to break new ground not only for the Philippines but also for women’s tennis in all of Southeast Asia.
Catlin, Thai ace banner Philippine Open cast
MANILA, Philippines — The foreign contingent seeing action in the 108th Philippine Open presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will not lack the firepower, with former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners John Catlin of the United States and Thailand’s Jazz Janewattanan...
Schools may reopen during LGU class suspensions under new Marcos order
MANILA, Philippines — Schools will be allowed to resume in-person classes even while a mayor's or governor's class suspension is still in force, under an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that updates rules on calling off classes during disasters.
New York reports first measles-related death in 30 years
The child died in Lewis County in the north of New York, according to county and state health authorities.
Maiden U-19 Asian Sepatakraw Championship to be staged in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the inaugural ASTAF U-19 Asian Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 (PSTAI) from November 26-30 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Coliseum and Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
House prosecution panel member denies 'shoot-to-kill' claim vs Bato
MANILA, Philippines (Updated Nov. 3, 2026; 2:59 p.m.)— Rep. Lordan Suan (1st District, Cagayan de Oro) denied claims that he threatened to file a “shoot-to-kill” resolution against fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in a social media post on Monday, November 2.
Dinagat builds path from island talent to national colors
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands — On an island long celebrated for its natural beauty and rising economic success, a new vision is taking shape, one that stretches beyond tourism and development and into the national sporting arena.
Bantag allegedly disguised as poultry worker, not found during Ifugao police operation
MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive former Bureau of Corrections Chief Gerald Bantag has eluded arrest in Ifugao, according to the mayor of Lamut, Ifugao.
Lea Salonga not actively looking for love after split from husband
Lea Salonga not actively looking for love after split from husband Philstar.com
Mayon Volcano eruption displaces over 2,000 residents in Albay
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 2,041 people have been evacuated from parts of Albay following the moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano on October 30, the provincial government said.
Apple says DepEd ordered 170,000 MacBooks, 'biggest education deal' in company's history
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops in what Apple's chief executive called the company's biggest education deal ever for the Mac.
EDITORIAL - Strong, self-reliant allies
The United States, according to its secretary of war, remains committed to defending its interests and those of its allies and partners.
JBC announces opening of vacancies for first, second-level court judges
MANILA, Philippines — The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has announced the opening of vacancies in several first- and second-level courts across the country.
Five-decade-old murder of 'Salo' director Pier Paolo Pasolini reopened
Stefano Maccioni, who has been asking for a fresh investigation for years, told AFP he hoped the new inquiry "would put an end to this story once and for all."
EW: 3Q26 operating gains absorbed by credit costs
EastWest's 3Q26 net income fell 36% YoY to P1.6 billion, broadly flat QoQ, bringing 9M26 earnings to P5.0 billion (-24%). The decline came despite 16% revenue growth and 24% PPOP expansion as it booked P15.9 billion in provisions in 9M26.
Zverev says 'special' feeling after ascent to World No. 1
PARIS, France — Alexander Zverev said Monday (Tuesday Manila time) that rising to World No. 1 was a special feeling as he heads into the Paris Masters guaranteed to be top of the pile come the end of the year.
Inflation risks broaden as peso weakness compounds supply shocks
Economists expect October inflation to accelerate to 7.6% from 7.2% in September, potentially the highest since March 2023 and the eighth consecutive month above the BSP's 4% ceiling. Higher electricity rates, transport fares, food prices and peso depreciation underpin the foreca...