Military steps up naval, air patrols in Escoda Shoal

Intensified air and naval patrols are being readied in Escoda Shoal in support of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua, which got rammed repeatedly by Chinese vessels last Saturday just days after it figured in similar incidents also involving the Chinese.

On KOJC's 39th anniversary, police pause search for Quiboloy

After giving in to requests from followers of Apollo Quiboloy to suspend the search for their leader so they could celebrate their group’s 39th anniversary on Sunday, police resumed yesterday the hunt for the pastor “amid stiff resistance” in his vast Davao City property, where he is believed to be hiding in a network of underground tunnels.

Sara: Quiboloy may no longer be in Davao

Vice President Sara Duterte, who has been criticizing the government for its attempts to arrest wanted pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), on Sunday said it was possible that the controversial preacher has already left Davao.

Tulfo tackles bad weather woes

Amid the work suspension at the Senate due to Tropical Storm Enteng yesterday, Sen. Raffy Tulfo coordinated with various government agencies under his Senate public services committee through a Zoom meeting.

DND gets copy of 1875 map of Phl

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. recently received a print of an 1875 map of the Philippines, which shows its territories during the Spanish regime, including Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal and the Spratlys.

Pagasa maintains there were enough weather advisories

Enough advisories were issued before the onslaught of Tropical Storm Enteng, officials of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration asserted yesterday.

Storm Enteng sets off floods, landslides

Thousands stranded at ports; flights canceled

No classes, gov't work in NCR, Calabarzon today

Classes at all levels, both in public and private schools, as well as work in government offices in Metro Manila and Calabarzon remain suspended today due to expected rainfall from the monsoon-enhanced Tropical Storm Enteng, Malacañang announced yesterday.

COA flags DepEd's P5.69-B school feeding program

Schools in several regions failed to deliver the Department of Education (DepEd)’s P5.69-billion feeding program to students last year over lapses that led to the delivery of moldy, insect-infested nutribuns, rotting food items, unsanitary packaging and mislabeled manufacturing and expiry details, an annual state audit showed.

Chinese automotive brand Omoda arrives in Phl

Omoda vehicles have arrived in the country, paving the way for the brand’s expansion into the Philippine market.

Retail sector seen growing this year

The retail sector’s contribution to the economy is expected to increase to 20 percent by the end of this year as people continue to shop, according to the country’s group of retailers.

'Delayed arrival to soften prices of rice imports'

Prolonging the deadline for the arrival of rice shipments would allow local importers to negotiate better rates for their imports amid threats that their contracts are being canceled due to volatility in prices, resulting in lower landed costs and retail prices.

Gov't borrowings jump 43% to P189 B in July

The government jacked up its borrowings by a little over 40 percent to P189 billion in July, largely coming from the domestic market.

Credit growth in July fastest in 19 months

Lending growth picked up to 10.4 percent in July from the 10.1 percent rise in June, its highest level in 19 months, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Metro Pacific's 4th leg still in progress

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is looking to develop a fourth leg that will provide the conglomerate further growth and stability in the years ahead.

Ovialand sets aside IPO plans to focus on growth

Olivares family-led property developer Ovialand Inc. is setting aside for now its public listing plans as the company sets its sights primarily on growth.

PSEi to stay on course toward 7,000

The stock market will resume its chase for the elusive 7,000 level this week as investors turn their sights on inflation results for August.

August inflation seen to decline below 4%

Economists see slower inflation in August, possibly below the four percent target of the central bank, amid stable food prices.

Another shot at glory for Ernie

Ernie Gawilan hopes to make the most out of his last chance at Paralympic glory when he plunges back into action in the 400-meter freestyle S7 race today at the Paris La Defense Arena in the French capital.

Sibling rivalry looms in JPGT Malarayat

Lisa and Mona Sarines are set to engage in yet another intense sibling rivalry, this time with the stakes higher, as they compete not only for leg honors in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 but also for dominance in the girls’ 13-15 category.

Creamline, Akari face off in KO finale

Creamline has done almost everything in the Premier Volleyball League except winning a three-peat.

AHANMISI BOMBS BLOW DYIP APART

In a game vital to its rejuvenation bid in the PBA Governors' Cup, Magnolia unleashed long-distance bomber Jerrick Ahanmisi side by side with its trademark defense.

Harris slams Trump over cemetery dispute

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Saturday that her Republican rival Donald Trump “disrespected a sacred ground” at a US military cemetery during a contentious pre-election visit.

Israel retrieves bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military said yesterday that it had found the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip, including a US-Israeli and a Russian-Israeli.

Netanyahu vows to settle score with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed yesterday to \"settle the score\" with Hamas after the military had recovered the bodies of six hostages from a Gaza tunnel.

Transport of hogs from ASF-affected areas allowed

To prevent pork supply shortage

CHED launches simulation-based medical program at Iloilo university

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has launched a simulation-based medical education project at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City to produce more world-class doctors with advanced skills in patient care and emergency response.

Siphoned oily waste from Terra Nova reaches 1 M liters

More than one million liters of oily waste have been siphoned out from the sunken motor tanker Terra Nova as of Aug. 31, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Belmonte: Cooperate with mpox contact tracers

Amid the rising cases of mpox in the country, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has reminded business establishments to cooperate with the city's contact tracers.

Field tests, mock polls set to assess ACMs

To ensure that the new automated counting machines (ACMs) to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections are secure and accurate, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be holding field tests and mock polls in the coming months.