Senate Approves PH-France Defense Pact, a First for Europe

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste will return from France to personally post P72,000 bail on a Public Service Act case his camp calls harassment.

Two scientists who unlocked the secret behind mirror image molecules, a discovery that transformed how life saving medicines are made, have been named winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate who survived a botched lethal injection, is now conscious and speaking. Her lawyers say her recovery is medically unprecedented, but legal and ethical questions remain about whether the state can try again.

The AMLC's testimony on ₱4.4 billion in transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte is about accountability, not politics. Here's why the numbers matter.

As the Middle East war drags on, ASEAN energy ministers meet in Manila to tackle fuel security, storage gaps, and long-term shifts to renewables and the power grid. The stakes are high for Filipino workers and the region alike.

Suki Trading defends the P470M garbage system for Cebu City, saying the price gap is about manual vs. automatic segregation, not a price hike.

Southern California is baking under a brutal October heat wave with triple-digit temperatures, record highs, wildfire danger and power grid concerns.

DreamWorks' Forgotten Island sparks a conversation about what truly makes a story Filipino. A former Rappler editor reflects on diaspora, family, and why we don't need Hollywood's approval.

UAE investigators confirm a co-pilot planned a terrorist act on a flydubai flight to Israel, attacking the captain with an axe before passengers intervened. The Omani suspect had been barred from flying over extremist concerns.

SEAMEO INNOTECH director tells Filipino teachers: AI makes you more essential, not less. Here's how to guide students responsibly.

GCash's IPO settled at P6.60 instead of P10, a 34% discount that changes the investment math for everyday Filipinos. Here's what that price really means.

Malacañang says Trillanes' allegation of P319M China funds to VP Sara Duterte's husband's firm warrants scrutiny, warning of betrayal if proven.

Actor Patrick Garcia's story brings child support back into focus. Here's what the Family Code says about your obligations, from who must pay to how much.

Mary Jane Veloso, freed after 15 years, warns future OFWs against illegal recruiters and urges them to follow legal channels when seeking work abroad.

Passengers and crew overpowered a co-pilot who stabbed the pilot and tried to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Rep. Terry Ridon warns Vice President Sara Duterte that dropping lawyer Michael Poa from her defense team would be a costly mistake, calling him the most capable and kindest member of the panel.

President Marcos Jr. signs EO 126 making Compass the unified platform for public spending data, with blockchain on the horizon and the Cadena bill still pending in Congress.

Jesus Salarda, 82, retired teacher from Sierra Bullones, Bohol, still climbs coconut trees and volunteers. He was named Central Visayas' nominee for the 2026 Bayani Ka Awards.

Pope Leo XIV says AI concerns are real but he's not in panic mode. He also addresses abuse scandals and defends his moral stance on assisted dying.

Federico Piki Lopez secures control of First Philippine Holdings after months of family infighting, while Gabby Lopez's branch cashes out to keep ABS-CBN alive. A deep dive into the Lopez corporate empire and the cash flows that drive it.

Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a star-studded performance, while Blackpink's LISA won her first VMA for Best Pop. Taylor Swift is set to make history with a record-breaking 31st award.

The temporary block on Discord in the Philippines may have been lifted, but the debate over who gets to decide what Filipinos can access online is far from over.

The FIFA World Cup privatization scandal shows why verified journalism matters more than ever, especially in an age of AI and misinformation.

Cebuano guard Jared Bahay delivered 18 points and four clutch free throws as Ateneo held off Adamson, 73-68, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament.

California marked its first official Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25, one month after the country legend's death, with tributes across the state and nation honoring her music and philanthropy.

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon tells the Senate he would welcome being removed from his post after Senator Imee Marcos flagged that his acting appointment had lapsed on September 1, 2026.

Israeli PM Netanyahu defended Israel at the UN as delegates walked out, facing mounting isolation ahead of elections he could lose.

Discord is back online in the Philippines after a brief ban. Here's what the platform is, how it works, and what safety measures it has in place.

As BARMM's first elected parliament convenes, the numbers reveal a body with few women, many political relatives, and a mainland-heavy composition. What does this mean for governance?