Shuttlers defeat Japanese pair in convincing fashion.
Oct 19, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — From a supertyphoon, Champi has weakened into a typhoon, but may regain supertyphoon strength before entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the weather bureau. In its 11 p.m. Sunday tropical cyclone advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi was last
Oct 18, 2026
The penalties include the cancellation of civil service eligibility, permanent disqualification from public office, a ban on taking civil service exams, and forfeiture of retirement benefits
While those interviewed appreciate the measure, they emphasised more needs to be done.
Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air.
Tanghalang Pilipino's musical brings the Manila Film Center tragedy to the stage through a child's dream of learning a traditional Filipino dance, though its storytelling does not always move as gracefully as its choreography.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte offered prayers for the safe return of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to the Philippines during a visit to the historic Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City. In a social media post on Sunday, Duterte said she also prayed for peace and order in the country while
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Two soldiers, a militiaman and a civilian were wounded in a brief encounter between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday night, Oct. 17. Brig. Gen. Ted Dumosmog, commander of the Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade, said troops from the 94th
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday urged Filipinos to be “pro-Philippines” amid the latest word war between Manila and Beijing over Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks about China’s ability to defeat the Philippines by force. Cayetano stressed that the Philippines is not looking for trouble. “[W]e are not looking for
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Thousands of residents and tourists filled the streets of Bacolod over the weekend as dancers in colorful costumes and the festival’s signature smiling masks brought the 2026 MassKara Festival street dancing and arena competitions to life. The festivities culminated in performances at the SM City Bacolod grounds, where competing
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱410.97-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱54.63-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. According to the PCSO results provided, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw produced the winning combination 54-19-52-35-17-24, with a jackpot prize of ₱410.97 million.
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 27-year-old motorcycle driver was killed while his 21-year-old passenger was injured in a road crash in Barangay Manangat, Caoayan town, in this province on Sunday, Oct. 18. Police said the two victims, both residents of Barangay Fuerte in Caoayan, were riding a white-and-blue Honda Click 125 motorcycle along the
COTABATO CITY — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth P3.4 million and allegedly smuggled cigarettes valued at more than P1.24 million, or a total of P4.6 million, in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Oct. 16 and 17, respectively. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, regional
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