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Health groups pin high hopes on incoming DOH chief

MANILA, Philippines — Health workers and advocacy groups welcomed the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint long-time public servant Dr. Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. as the new He

Inquirer 7m ago

Special treatment for Marcoleta

Were it not for a sharp Sandiganbayan justice, the Philippine National Police would have gotten away with giving special treatment to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who was charged with the nonbailable case

Inquirer 8m ago

From boom to bust, again

In 2023 up to the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, we had the fastest-growing economy among our Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-6 peers, namely, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and I

Inquirer 13m ago

The Eala effect: Diasporic identity

As Alex Eala comes home after her historic Wimbledon run, the applause greeting her is the echo of something she has been creating across the tennis world: a virtual homeland wherever Filipinos gather

Inquirer 18m ago

A grand strategy for the Philippines 

Russia has only two allies—its Army and its Navy,” Czar Alexander III (1881-1894) infamously argued. “The others will go against us at the first opportunity.” More than a century later, it’s precisely

Inquirer 23m ago

Perez, Te rule Sunrise Sprint in Bohol

SunStar 24m ago

Germo, Turno rule Yakult 16K races

SunStar 27m ago

Ma-cho waters

Driving through San Fernando, La Union, most people miss a sign reading “Ma-cho Temple.” Others see it and tend to get startled and then shrug it off as another curiosity. If you have time to spare, y

Inquirer 28m ago

DOE resumes waste-to-energy auction

SunStar 29m ago

The numbers game in a democracy

Numbers are an inevitable part of our lives as human beings, sometimes even creating undue pressure on our daily lives as we chase these numbers for our own survival. For example, we need to have enou

Inquirer 33m ago

The hidden cost of ‘free’ tertiary education: The reality behind the opportunity

For many Filipino students, earning a place at a state university is a dream come true. It represents hope, opportunity, and the promise of a better future. Yet behind the privilege of free tuition li

Inquirer 38m ago

‘Mushoku Tensei”: Not your usual isekai anime

Isekais are all about starting a new life, and “Mushoku Tensei” takes you through the mundanity and excitement of that experience...Keep on reading: ‘Mushoku Tensei”: Not your usual isekai anime

Inquirer 43m ago

Marcos off to Singapore for 2-day working visit

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is leaving this week for a two-day working visit to Singapore to strengthen bilateral relations with the wealthy city-state, according to Malacañang. Palace pres

Inquirer 53m ago

Palace defends Pangandaman appointment

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has defended the appointment of former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman as the chair and CEO of the state-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines

Inquirer 58m ago

Flood-hit Mindanao towns appeal for aid as death toll climbs to 21

KORONADAL CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Residents of flood-ravaged communities in southern Mindanao appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance on Monday as the death toll from Typhoon Inday (internation

Inquirer 1h ago

Mayon unrest triggers fresh ashfall in Albay

TABACO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Light ashfall blanketed parts of Albay on Monday after a pyroclastic density current (PDC) cascaded down the slopes of the restive Mayon Volcano, prompting local auth

Inquirer 1h ago

FiberXers star JGDL believes stronger chemistry will bode well for his squad

Converge got off to a flying start in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday when it pummeled an import-less Titan Ultra squad by 31 in faraway Rodriguez, Rizal. Juan Gomez de Liaño and the rest of the Fibe

Inquirer 1h ago

Boat rides set to return to Burnham Lake

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Boat rides at the man-made lake in Burnham Park could resume by August as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) nears completion of its P480-milli

Inquirer 1h ago

Perez, Te rule overall Sunrise race

Christy Ann Perez and Christopher Te claimed the overall Sunrise Sprint titles with contrasting victories on Sunday in the Sun Life 5150 Bohol Triathlon, highlighting the country’s emerging triathlon

Inquirer 1h ago

Prosecution won’t raise vote threshold before SC

MANILA, Philippines — Members of the prosecution panel for the impeachment trial have made it clear that they will not go to the Supreme Court (SC) to raise the issue of the vote threshold needed to c

Inquirer 2h ago

Tongol says Lacson ‘absolutely right’ on role of impeachment court spox

MANILA, Philippines — Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol said on Monday that Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson was “absolutely right” after the latter criticized Tongol for seemin

Inquirer 2h ago

Marcos eyes P4.5-T investments in tech, innovation push

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine investment promotion agencies are targeting P4.5 trillion in investment approvals under the revised Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP)—the first to be rolled ou

Inquirer 3h ago

BSP to boost supervision of consumer protection

MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) proposed rules that would establish financial consumer protection as a standalone area of supervision, allowing examiners to separately asse

Inquirer 3h ago

DoE eyes stricter fuel pricing rules

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is set to tighten fuel price guidance as fresh developments in the Middle East threaten to drive pump prices higher, its top official said.

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Two more 25-bp rate hikes seen this year

STILL BROADENING PRICE pressures despite slowing headline inflation may warrant two more consecutive rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Deutsche Bank Research said. In a report dated

BusinessWorld 5h ago

BoI targets P4.5T in investment pledges in 2 years

THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) is aiming to secure P4.5 trillion in investment pledges over the next two years under its updated Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which prioritizes frontier t

BusinessWorld 5h ago

10 firms keen on NSCR O&M contract

AT LEAST 10 COMPANIES have expressed interest in bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the Department of Transportation (DoTr) sai

BusinessWorld 5h ago

A case of classical pop

SIX-PIECE Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Silent Sanctuary will perform on the biggest stage of their career — the SM Mall of Asia Arena — for a solo concert, Gabi ng Lambing, on Oct. 24 and 25.

BusinessWorld 5h ago

T-bill yields mixed as central bank stays hawkish

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday with mixed yields after hawkish signals from the Philippine central bank and as players monitor developments betwe

BusinessWorld 5h ago

MTerra Solar starts supplying power to Luzon grid

THE COUNTRY’S largest integrated solar and battery project has begun supplying electricity to the Luzon grid after the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) cleared an initial 750 megawatts (M

BusinessWorld 5h ago

A gift for the fans of Kathryn Bernardo

WHEN actress Kathryn Bernardo was chosen as the next muse for the wax museum Madame Tussauds’ Hong Kong branch, she officially became the youngest Filipino with a wax figure at the world-famous attrac

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Entertainment News (07/14/26)

OFFSHORE MUSIC is now accepting pre-orders for a repressed white vinyl edition of Ultraelectromagneticpop! The 25th Anniversary Edition by popular OPM band Eraserheads.

BusinessWorld 5h ago

LANDBANK plans sustainability issuance

LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is planning to raise at least P5 billion from a sustainability-themed bond issuance early next year, its top official said. “We are looking to issue another sus

BusinessWorld 5h ago

CAB further cuts airline fuel surcharge to Level 8

THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will reduce the airline passenger fuel surcharge to Level 8 for the July 16-31 period from Level 9 in the first half of the month, marking the sixth consecutive reduc

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Industrialization begins in the university

The Philippines has long aspired to industrialize. We seek manufacturing revival, technology upgrading, export competitiveness, innovation, food security, energy transition, and better jobs. We want t

BusinessWorld 5h ago

BDO closes bond offering early amid robust demand

BDO UNIBANK, Inc. ended its offering of 1.5-year ASEAN Sustainability Bonds on Friday, just a day after the public sale began, as it saw strong market demand. The Sy-led bank closed the public offer p

BusinessWorld 5h ago

US firm begins native hydrogen exploration in Philippines

US-BASED Koloma, Inc. has begun exploring for naturally occurring hydrogen in the Philippines and is expected to invest up to $9 million (around P554 million) to advance the country’s first native hyd

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Is Scarborough fair? Bajo de Masinloc continues to be  a litmus test for the rule of law

RECENT NEWS of a Chinese research vessel towing, according to Philippine authorities, a movable platform out and back into Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) should be a cause for alarm for Filipino

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Megaworld raises P5.6B for township projects

TAN-LED Megaworld Corp. has raised P5.6 billion through block sales of shares in MREIT, Inc. from April to July to fund new developments ahead of the real estate investment trust’s (REIT) fifth asset

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Keppel Philippines Holdings, Inc. to conduct 2026 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders via remote communication on Aug. 13

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BusinessWorld 5h ago

Peso weakens on Middle East clashes

THE PESO depreciated against the dollar on Monday as players sought safety after the United States and Iran traded attacks anew, clouding prospects for a definitive peace deal. The currency declined b

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Landco Pacific Corp. and Landco Lifestyle Ventures champion environmental stewardship through John Hay Hotels in Baguio

Advancing destination stewardship through conservation, community partnerships, and responsible hospitality Landco Pacific Corporation and Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV), the hospitality and leisure

BusinessWorld 5h ago

LRT-2 adopts open-loop fare payment system

LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT Line 2 (LRT-2) commuters can now use eligible bank cards, Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile wallets, and GCash QR to pay fares after the rollout of what its partners des

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Making the transition from energy poverty to energy abundance

Last week, on July 10, I attended press conferences held by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) and by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). At the IEMOP event, th

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Keppel Philippines Holdings, Inc. to conduct online Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Aug. 13

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BusinessWorld 5h ago

LPC sees cautious second-half outlook for hotel sector

LEECHIU Property Consultants, Inc. (LPC) sees a cautious outlook for the hotel sector in the second half of the year, saying the delayed effects of the energy crisis may begin to weigh on demand and h

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Banks could face sanctions under financial consumer protection law

BANKS and other financial institutions may face administrative sanctions, penalties, stop orders, or suspension for failing to comply with a law that aims to protect their customers, the Bangko Sentra

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Vitarich expands board, puts focus on operational efficiency

LISTED poultry integrator Vitarich Corp. (VITA) expanded its board to 10 directors after shareholders approved an amendment to the company’s articles of incorporation during its annual stockholders’ m

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Recent religious rallies: A comparison

According to Anthony Gill, religions have an ideational and an institutional aspect. All religions have beliefs and value systems which they preach, teach, and seek to propagate. All religions also ta

BusinessWorld 5h ago

High condo take-up seen supporting Davao expansion — Colliers

DAVAO CITY’s condominium stock is projected to increase to 41,870 units by end-2029 from 27,760 units at end-2025, as major infrastructure projects continue to support the residential market, accordin

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Misery index inches down in May

The Philippines’ adjusted misery index eased to 23.2% in May from 26.3% in April, marking its lowest level since 20.8% in March. The decline reflected slower inflation, which eased to 6.8% in May from 7

BusinessWorld 5h ago

How PSEi member stocks performed — July 13, 2026

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Monday, July 13, 2026.

BusinessWorld 5h ago

Newly-opened university in Davao City welcomes 1,790 students

National University-Davao opens its inaugural academic year, exceeding targets with 1,790 enrolled students.

SunStar 6h ago

Defense: NBI probe into Sara Duterte threats vs Marcos inconsistent

'As to what the DOJ will do on the complaints filed by the NBI, they have nothing to do with the issue in this case. The question is whether the Vice President betrayed public trust by contracting an

Rappler 6h ago

Malalag fish port expansion set for 2027 completion

DA-Davao and PFDA expect the PHP 132-M Malalag Municipal Fish Port expansion to be completed by February 2027.

SunStar 7h ago

Davao Region sends 2nd batch of Saba, Cardava bananas to NZ

DA-Davao exports another 1,400 boxes of fresh Saba/Cardava bananas to Auckland, New Zealand.

SunStar 7h ago

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Rappler 8h ago

EU backs binding SCS Code as group bucks Chinese scholars’ Batanes claim

THE European Union (EU) on Monday renewed its call for a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (SCS) anchored on international law, while a Philippine think tank warned that Chinese a

BusinessWorld 8h ago

Marcos gushes over Eala, says tennis star embodies the best of Filipinos

'You remind us why we are a great race,' President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. tells Alex Eala as he confers the Presidential Citation on the Filipina tennis star

Rappler 8h ago

Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution’s witness says NBI did not find VP’s alleged hitman

NBI's former cybercrime division chief Jeremy Lotoc, however, insisted that this does not make Vice President Duterte's threat against Marcos any less credible or actionable

Rappler 10h ago

This dreamy Cebu bookshop opens its shelves to Cebuano voices

SunStar 10h ago

FACT CHECK: Lacson quote on 14-vote threshold for VP Sara impeachment is fake

Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson only inquired whether the 16-vote threshold to convict Duterte was a ruling or an opinion of the trial’s presiding officer, Chiz Escudero

Rappler 11h ago

[Rappler’s Best] And now China wants Batanes?

Ten years after the Philippines won the Arbitral Award, China continues to be in a state of denial

Rappler 11h ago

LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression, unlikely to affect PH

The tropical depression may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as early as Monday, July 13, but it is likely to just stay near the PAR eastern boundary

Rappler 11h ago

Palace: Kill plot against Dutertes hard to prove

It would be difficult for the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte to prove that there’s an assassination plot against her and her family, according to Malacañang.

Philstar 5h ago

Fanboy Marcos Jr. gushes over Eala at Malacañang

The President of the Republic yesterday gushed over the Philippines’ newest source of pride during what he joked was a reception “invented” so he could have a photo opportunity

Philstar 5h ago

DOE to reinstate stricter fuel price rules

Amid renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict, the Department of Energy  plans to once again cap fuel price hikes and mandate minimum rollbacks to prevent “abusive” pricing by o

Philstar 5h ago

Arbitral Award not a piece of paper’ – Malacañang

Malacañang yesterday maintained that the 2016 Arbitral Award is not just a “piece of paper,” as it gave assurance that President Marcos would continue to protect the country’s

Philstar 5h ago

Homicide raps recommended vs Baldwin, 11 others

The National Bureau of Investigation has recommended the filing of homicide charges against resigned Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin and 11 others over the deaths of Blue Eagles Rene Baterbonia and Divi

Philstar 5h ago

Marcos Jr. to visit Singapore from July 14-16

President Marcos departs for Singapore today for a three-day working visit that Malacañang says is aimed at strengthening cooperation in key areas and affirming the importance of regional stabi

Philstar 5h ago

NBI exec: VP threat vs Marcos Jr., FL, Romualdez real

The allegation of “grave threats” on President Marcos was the focus of the testimony by a National Bureau of Investigation agent at the resumption yesterday of the trial of impeached Vice

Philstar 5h ago

‘VP Sara not violent, no intent to hurt others’

 Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment defense team yesterday clarified her “bloodbath” remark as spilling her own blood, with no intention to hurt others.

Philstar 5h ago

TD Haishen approaches PAR

A tropical depression with the international name Haishen may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Philstar 5h ago

Herbosa steps down as health secretary

Citing health reasons, Teodoro Herbosa has resigned as Department of Health secretary, and President Marcos named yesterday Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) head Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as acting

Philstar 5h ago

NBI found no info on hitman enlisted by Sara Duterte | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, Teodoro Herbosa, Alex Eala

Rappler 7h ago

US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens

The latest exchanges mark an escalation in both the pace and geographic reach of attacks over the past week, throwing into question an interim US-Iranian agreement signed in June

Rappler 7h ago

Did you see that? Mysterious ‘object’ streaks through the sky in these content creators’ backgrounds

These content creators spotted a mysterious object “streaking” through the sky, and netizens are sharing their own theories about this familiar object

Rappler 9h ago

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