Butuan City residents face a daily battle for clean water, with some paying up to P800 per cubic meter and health officials warning against unsafe sources. The city government is exploring solutions, but families say reliable access remains a distant hope.
As the 9/11 anniversary passes, analysts warn Trump's six-month war against Iran risks becoming his own 'forever war,' with no clear exit strategy and rising costs for allies and consumers.
Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. questions Vice President Sara Duterte's simple life image amid frequent foreign trips, as the impeachment trial focuses on her alleged unexplained wealth and SALN discrepancies.
From Wawi Navarroza's pan-Asian histories to Dex Fernandez's latest show, here are 16 art exhibits in Manila and beyond to catch this September, despite the rain.
Two DPWH-Mimaropa cashiers testify in the Sandiganbayan graft trial of ex-Ako Bicol solon Zaldy Co over a substandard P289.9M flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.
New documents raise questions about what Villar Land's external auditor examined before the company's trillion-peso profit was reversed and its financial statements reissued.
Chef Miggy Cabel Moreno and Chef Mark Tumbale bring the flavors of Southern Mindanao to Manila with a seven-course dinner at Admiral Hotel, celebrating Tausug heritage and regional cuisine.
Congress wants to tax billionaires, but the BIR can't even find them. The real reform is modernizing tax collection first.
DepEd asks Congress for P15.98 billion to save the ARAL Program after the 2027 budget proposal left it with zero funding, threatening learning recovery for millions of students.
Cebu City starts its P3,000 social pension payout for Q3 2026 from Sept. 5 to 10, including re-payroll for those who missed last quarter.
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations as Anak Krakatoa erupts, stranding over 22,000 passengers and disrupting flights across the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with US envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, describing the meeting as 'highly useful' but offering no sign of a breakthrough.
Asia Rose Simpson has secured her Miss World 2026 quarterfinal spot. Here are the other delegates joining her in the Top 40 from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Amid recent floods, some Philippine communities stayed dry thanks to hidden flood defenses. From BGC's underground tank to Vertis North's rain garden, smart design is proving its worth.
House prosecutors drop three potential witnesses in VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, saying existing evidence on PHP612.5 million confidential funds is sufficient.
Director Sigrid Bernardo fires back at critics who dismissed her 'I'mPerfect' actors with Down Syndrome, saying they earned their awards through hard work, not pity.
DepEd's new school safety drills prioritize trauma-informed, child-centered preparedness without hyper-realistic simulations. Secretary Angara emphasizes readiness over fear.
The Senate will run budget hearings alongside the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, aiming to fast-track the national budget without sacrificing legislative work.
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, ending a 30-year-old cold case. Davis faces life in prison.
Manila Water Foundation activates its Agapay program to deliver clean water and hygiene kits to thousands of families displaced by severe habagat flooding in Central Luzon and Rizal.
President Marcos Jr. orders DPWH to restore connectivity in flood-hit Central Luzon. NLEX partially passable, Tarlac bridges under repair, and retarding basins planned.
UNESCO experts finish five-day evaluation of Mt. Apo for Global Geopark status. Local leaders and indigenous communities hopeful for a positive decision.
The BeautyTok sardine trend has reached Filipino pantries. Manny Pacquiao breaks down what the science actually says about sardines and skin health.
Cebu's Halad sa Pagtuo festival blends faith and culture, but organizers must now lead on sustainability and authentic humanity amid AI and climate crises.
Nearly 3,000 people are missing after a glacial collapse triggered a tsunami-like flood in Nepal and China. Rescuers dig through debris, while survivors wait in agony for news of loved ones.
Alex Eala returns to the US Open ranked 18th in the world, with a roaring Filipino fan base and a first WTA title under her belt. Can she go all the way?
Alex Bruce reimagines the story of Eve in her new single 'Gabriela,' a playful yet pointed anthem about trusting yourself in a world that doubts you.
A catastrophic flood in the Himalayas has killed over 500 people in Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 1,000 missing. Rescue operations have resumed after fears of a new disaster eased.
Qatar's prime minister visited Tehran to revive stalled diplomacy as Trump insists the US is not talking to Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the Philippines feels the impact through fuel prices. What conditions is Iran setting?
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