New chief justice named this week
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will name this week the next chief justice to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will retire tomorrow.
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Petron profit slides to P5.4 billion in 9 months
MANILA, Philippines — Oil giant Petron Corp. remained profitable despite persistent market headwinds, but its earnings nearly halved to P5.4 billion from January to September.
2 Cavite shootout fatalities were former cops – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Two of five robbery suspects killed in an alleged shootout with police officers in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday were former policemen, according to the Philippine National Police.
Dizon eyes rider cap review
MANILA, Philippines —Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is eyeing a review of the cap on riders being enforced by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on motorcycle-taxi service providers, saying the current rule is no longer responsive to the needs ...
Buying Filipino creates jobs
Last weekend, I wrote a column that the Philippine economy is facing a very serious threat of stagflation. This means that economic growth has stagnated while at the same time, there are inflationary pressures or rising prices. The Filipino, therefore, now has difficulty finding ...
8 DPWH execs suspended over Surigao flood projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended seven engineers and an accountant of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in connection with questionable flood control projects in Surigao del Norte. In a six-page order, the ombudsman said there is su...
Campaign vs scam hubs launched
MANILA, Philippines —The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has launched a campaign to dismantle scam hubs in Metro Manila by targeting not only their operators, but also the financiers, recruiters, property owners and financial networks supporting their illegal activi...
In-fa intensifies into typhoon while outside PAR
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone In-fa has intensified into a typhoon while moving outside the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Immigration intercepts 2 Filipinos bound for conflict zones
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has intercepted two Filipino men attempting to leave the country after uncovering suspicious online recruitment schemes that promised thousands of dollars in salaries and signing bonuses for jobs in armed conflict zones.
Rules on absent senators sought
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III has filed a resolution seeking definitive rules to address the absences of senators like Ronald dela Rosa, who has gone into hiding since the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered his arrest for crimes agai...
Lotto results for November 4, 2026
Lotto results for November 4, 2026 Philstar.com
Eala out for revenge vs Czech
MANILA, Philippines — A second straight quarterfinal berth is at stake as Alex Eala tries to finally score one on Czech ace Tereza Valentova today in the WTA250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.
Future taekwondo heroes take mat
MANILA, Philippines — Coming off a breakthrough showing at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) will stage the 2026 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation JPE National Age Group Taekwondo Championships starting this weekend at the Ninoy Aquino ...
Marcos urges stronger protection vs cybersecurity threats
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is pushing for stronger protection for Filipino consumers, workers, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) against growing cybersecurity threats.
Martin Nievera’s ‘Tell All’ on Pops Fernandez
Martin Nievera’s ‘Tell All’ on Pops Fernandez Philstar.com
‘Return to 6% growth a struggle for Philippine economy’
‘Return to 6% growth a struggle for Philippine economy’ Philstar.com
PAL swings to net loss in 9 months
PAL swings to net loss in 9 months Philstar.com
13 power firms told to explain long plant outages
MANILA, Philippines — Regulators have ordered 13 power companies to explain prolonged plant outages blamed for blackouts and high electricity prices in the Visayas and Mindanao.