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September 01, 2025

House, Senate probe flood control projects

Tension is brewing in both houses of Congress as separate hearings are conducted this week on anomalous flood control projects.

5 mins

Lacson on DPWH probing itself: Good luck to us all

Sen. Panfilo Lacson has little faith in the bid of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to investigate corruption within its ranks.

3 mins

Bonoan out; Dizon named DPWH chief

Just a day after Manuel Bonoan rejected calls for him to quit as public works secretary, Malacañang announced that he had resigned from the agency, which is under fire for alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

5 mins

Desaparecidos' kin mark Day of the Disappeared

Families of desaparecidos marked the International Day of the Disappeared yesterday by demanding accountability from both the Marcos and Duterte administrations for cases of enforced disappearances under their watch.

1 mins

Pinoy priest who fought drug war among Magsaysay awardees

Fr. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva — who has been providing shelter and restoring the dignity of homeless people and victims of extrajudicial killings — is this year's Ramon Magsaysay awardee from the Philippines.

2 mins

Sotto files bill overhauling Party-List System Law

Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has filed a bill seeking to overhaul the country's party-list system, saying it has strayed from its constitutional purpose of giving voice to marginalized sectors.

1 mins

Comelec to Decide on Replacing Duterte Youth Representatives

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to discuss and decide this week the possible replacements for the sectoral seats supposedly allotted to the Duterte Youth party-list group once the cancellation of its registration becomes final.

1 mins

Robredo joins Mayors for Good Governance

Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has formally joined the Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), a group of local chief executives advocating for transparency and accountability in government.

2 mins

Go beyond lifestyle checks, ban dynasties

Organized labor yesterday called on President Marcos to go beyond lifestyle checks on all government officials, and push for the passage of an anti-dynasty bill to curb graft and corruption.

1 mins

New Aussie envoy pays courtesy call on PCG

Newly appointed Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown assured the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of his country's continued support to strengthen the capability of the maritime agency.

1 mins

Pinoys in Jakarta advised to stay indoors

The Philippine embassy in Indonesia advised Filipinos in Jakarta to stay indoors, in light of recent and continuing demonstrations being held in various areas in Jakarta.

1 mins

DICT to finish Konektadong Pinoy IRR

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is setting itself a tight deadline to finish the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which lapsed into law last Aug. 24.

1 mins

Pinoy tourist dies while in HK Disneyland ride

A 53-year-old Filipino tourist died after losing consciousness while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed.

1 mins

BI Intensifies Watch on Ang, Barretto

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Saturday ordered BI personnel stationed at seaports and airports to be on the lookout for businessman Charlie \"Atong\" Ang, actress Gretchen Barretto, retired Lt. Gen. Jonnel Estomo and 50 other people in connection with the ongoing investigation of the missing cockfight enthusiasts or sabungeros.

1 mins

Joint exercises not a threat to regional peace - NSC

The joint air and sea patrols of the Philippines with allies and partners are in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rule of law, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said.

1 mins

DOH Warns Public Anew vs Leptospirosis Outbreak

Amid flooding in different parts of Metro Manila over the weekend, cases of leptospirosis may go up again, the Department of Health has warned.

1 mins

'Phenomenal' rainfall overwhelms QC's drainage system

The extreme amount of rain experienced in just one hour in Quezon City on Saturday overwhelmed the city's drainage system, submerging even areas that have not been flooded in years.

1 mins

Santiago backs Senate probe into alleged NBI anomalies

Saying it would give the public an opportunity to know the truth, resigned National Bureau of Investigation chief Jaime Santiago yesterday welcomed a proposed Senate inquiry into alleged anomalies in the NBI.

1 mins

Pinay rescued from Malaysia 'debt bondage'

A Filipina allegedly forced into prostitution in Malaysia to repay fake debts returned to the Philippines on Aug. 26, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.

1 mins

'NAIA fees still lowest in SEA'

Despite a spike in terminal fees, service charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are still the lowest in Southeast Asia, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

1 mins

Government Officials 'Pimped Their Rides'

CTALK

3 mins

Slow burn

SKETCHES

4 mins

Leadership Change in the DPWH

EDITORIAL

1 mins

Torre for senator

QWERTYMAN

4 mins

A fair fight for our entrepreneurs

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

4 mins

Suggestion from a retired general

Mga Cavaliers at mga kababayan, Considering the very huge amount of the \"Kaban ng Bayan\" or our national budget being stolen by big time syndicates and powerful people in our country, we suggest that a Commission be organized dedicated to solve this tremendous problem of corruption facing our country.

1 mins

Will this time be different?

Everyone's getting excited about the lifestyle check that the President has ordered following the scandalous exposés on crooks masquerading as contractors and their equally nefarious cohorts in government — in the DPWH and in Congress, and perhaps other agencies as well.

1 mins

PDEG seizes P605.2-M shabu in Zamboanga City

Anti-narcotics police seized 89 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P605.2 million in Zamboanga City yesterday morning.

1 mins

Marcos Declares Panaon Island a Protected Seascape

President Marcos has signed into law a bill declaring the waters around Panaon Island in Southern Leyte a protected seascape on Friday.

1 mins

Lawmaker seeks creation of regional body

Solid North party-list Rep. Menchie Bernos is pushing for the creation of the Northern Luzon Development Authority (NLDA), a long-term regional body that will coordinate development efforts in the Cordillera, Ilocos and Cagayan Valley regions.

1 mins

Comelec Set To Release 'Nota' Guidelines

The guidelines for the \"none of the above\" or NOTA option for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections will be released about two weeks before the poll on Oct. 13, according to the Commission on Elections

2 mins

'Frankenstein' shuns horror for humanity at Venice Film Festival

Forget the classic Frankenstein films, where the monster had a flat head, neck bolts and heavy boots.

1 mins

Law debuts portrayal of Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin'

Forget the classic Frankenstein films, where the monster had a flat head, neck bolts and heavy boots.

1 mins

Putin, Modi in China for Summit Hosted by Xi

TIANJIN (AFP)—Chinese President Xi Jinping gathered the leaders of Russia and India among dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries on Sunday for a showpiece summit aimed at putting China front and center of regional relations.

1 mins

Indonesia President: Protests Leaning Toward Treason, Terrorism

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.

1 mins

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for city

The mayor of Chicago pushed back on Saturday against what he called the \"out-of-control\" Trump administration's plan to surge federal officers into the nation's third-largest city, which could take place within days.

1 mins

Hamas Confirms Death of Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar

Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of Mohammed Sinwar, its presumed leader in Gaza, more than three months after Israel said it had killed him in an air strike.

1 mins

GLORIOUS DOUBLE

PLDT HITTERS REPEL JAPANESE FOES FOR 2ND STRAIGHT CROWN

1 mins

Sinner, Swiatek tested as Gauff sets Osaka clash

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defense on track Saturday as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and home favorite Coco Gauff booked a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka.

1 mins

Beermen, Kings slated for Dubai tiff in October

Reigning Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beer and crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra will take centerstage as the PBA ventures in its first overseas gig in six years.

1 mins

Singson seeks Binitin turnaround

Mafy Singson is aiming for a strong rebound following a shaky campaign the last time out as she returns to action in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge unfolding tomorrow at the challenging Binitin course in Murcia.

1 mins

Lady Knights take 3rd-place honors

Letran cruised to a swift 25-22, 25-15, 25-20 victory over University of Batangas for a third-place finish in the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Batangas leg yesterday at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym.

1 mins

Ordiales all in for Alas

Young Leo Ordiales knows that nothing is guaranteed at the moment, but if he earns a spot in Alas Pilipinas' final roster for the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025, he's ready to embrace whatever role is assigned to him.

1 mins

Bianca Soars to Joint 10th

Bianca Pagdanganan positioned herself for a potential best finish of the season, turning in a fiery five-under 67 on moving day to soar to joint 10th in the FM Championship Saturday in Massachusetts.

1 mins

A sense of history

We can learn from history, but we can also deceive ourselves when we selectively take evidence from the past to justify what we have already made up our minds to do. — Margaret MacMillan

1 mins

Paalam leads ABAP team in Liverpool

Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam leads a seven-strong ABAP lineup at the World Boxing Championships in the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, on Sept. 4-14 and while it may be tough to land a podium finish, hopes are high that the delegation will bring home honors.

1 mins

What can the Philippines learn from the Australian energy market?

If the energy transition is a marathon, Australia is already running with steady confidence, while the Philippines is still finding its footing.

3 mins

NAIA terminal reshuffle set by mid-2026

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is opening the new Terminal 4 by the middle of 2026, a development expected to trigger a reshuffle among airlines in the country's main gateway.

2 mins

BSP: Freeze on new crypto licenses stays

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has extended indefinitely its moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), as regulators move to guard against risks linked to the fast-evolving digital asset industry.

1 mins

Economists Expect Higher August Inflation

Headline inflation is expected to edge higher in August after slipping to a six-year low of 0.9 percent in July, with economists projecting modest price pressures from higher food, fuel, and power costs.

2 mins

ERC Extends Meralco-First Gen Gas Deal

The Energy Regulatory Commission has granted a five-month extension to a major gas supply contract between Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and First Gen Corp., citing its critical role in ensuring energy security.

2 mins

The Importance of Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a rustic mountain town in Wyoming. It is a place where the Federal Reserve (Fed) hosts an annual symposium for central bankers, policymakers and economists.

4 mins

PSEi seeks to reverse downtrend

Investors will continue their search for major catalysts this week to potentially reverse the bearish sentiment in the local stock market.

1 mins

SM Lines Up 20 More Malls for Rooftop Solar Installations

Integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is powering up more SM shopping centers nationwide with solar energy, with plans to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 20 malls next year.

1 mins

Gov't Borrowings Decline 12% in July

The national government's borrowing in July declined by nearly 12 percent compared to the same month last year, with data showing reduced reliance on domestic sources even as external borrowing posted an increase.

1 mins

Inherently corrupt

I grew up in the part of Paco near the boundary with Pandacan. My Dad and I take the Pandacan bus going to Echague in Quiapo where I board a JD bus to UP Diliman while my Dad takes a jeepney going to Dapitan that passes by UST where he was a professor of Medicine.

4 mins

Poultry raisers seek review of Local Government Code

A group of poultry raisers last week called for a review of the Local Government Code, saying gaps in the law have left farmers vulnerable to inconsistent rules and slow responses during disease outbreaks.

1 mins

Ayala, Unicapital See PHL Tourism Boom on the Horizon

A tourism boom is in the air—and big companies as well as investment houses are feeling it.

2 mins

BCDA investment approvals seen to hit P70 B this year

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) expects to approve a total of P70 billion worth of investments this year as it strives to attract investors and put in place infrastructure at its investment hubs to support firms' operations.

1 mins

IC orders firms to disclose offerings

The Insurance Commission (IC) has directed all insurance companies and related entities under its supervision to submit a complete inventory of their products and services.

1 mins

Phl seeks exemption for coconut exports from US reciprocal tariff

The Philippines is seeking an exemption for coconut exports from the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

1 mins

DA Slams Farm Group's 'Ghost Delivery' Claims

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has shot down allegations by a local farm group that it had allowed \"ghost deliveries\" of fertilizer, branding the charge as false and misleading.

1 mins

Ukraine Seeks More Business with PH

Despite the continuing war initiated by Russia, Ukraine continues to normalize its diplomatic relations with the Philippines, which has been supportive of Ukraine's fight to remain an independent state for the last 34 years.

4 mins

BCDA investment approvals seen to hit P70 B this year

1 mins

DA Seeks Deferral of Biodiesel Hike to 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will recommend postponing the scheduled increase in the use of coconut oil for biodiesel production, citing the need to stabilize supply and prices as copra and cooking oil costs continue to soar.

1 mins

Luzon ports to be converted into offshore wind sites

At least three ports in Luzon will be converted into offshore wind terminals before the end of the Marcos administration in 2028 at a projected cost of P47 billion, the Philippine Ports Authority said.

2 mins

RIZAL THE SCHOOL DESIGNER, SHAKESPEARE'S GHOST AND THE WOMEN OF BERLIN

As if on cue, a newly discovered architectural drawing by no less than Jose Rizal has appeared, a coded message perhaps intended for the Department of Public Works and Highways.

6 mins

EASY RIDERS AND RAGING MEMORIES

A 11 merch in front, all showroom in back, RONAC Art Center is Bigboy Cheng's hip, pop art hangout situated in Greenhills.

3 mins

The 'tree of life' takes the spotlight

Upon the invitation of Sec. Cris Roque of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the \"Coconut Philippines Trade Fair\" last Friday, Aug. 29, at SM Megamall's Megatrade Hall.

3 mins

Easy Riders and Raging Memories

\"the death of narrative,\" which we are all currently enduring on a drip-drip-drip daily basis.

2 mins

16 Years Later, Gloc-9's Upuan Hits Hard Again

Gloc-9 Has Mixed Feelings About His 16-Year-Old Socially Charged Song, Upuan, Going Viral Amid Public Outrage Over Alleged Corruption In Flood Control Projects.

3 mins

Doja Cat Set to Release 5th Album 'Vie,' Bring World Tour to Manila

American rapper-singer Doja Cat will bring her \"Ma Vie World Tour\" to Manila on Dec. 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

1 mins

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