Nation
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted again Thursday night — exactly one week after its last explosive episode — sending a plume of ash 2,500 meters above the crater before drifting southwest toward nearby towns. PHIVOLCS reported the moderately explosive eruption began at 7:04 p.m. and lasted two minutes
Sports
Gilas Pilipinas gave the packed Mall of Asia Arena crowd a rollercoaster ride Thursday night, rallying from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter only to fall agonizingly short against New Zealand, 69-66, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Dwight Ramos led the charge with 16 points and
Showbiz
Comedian Tekla got candid about his past heartbreak and current co-parenting setup with former live-in partner Michelle Lhor Bana-ag during his appearance on Thursday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.' And while the wounds may have healed, the scars haven't quite faded. When asked about
Economy
If you're a Pag-IBIG member wondering if your money is being managed well, here's some good news: the fund's investment income jumped nearly 50% to ₱9.43 billion in 2025. Total assets climbed to a record ₱1.23 trillion, with its gross investment portfolio
Politics
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is finding out what happens when you ghost the Senate for over three months — you lose your committee seats, one by one. Senate President Tito Sotto confirmed Thursday that the absentee senator has been stripped of 'almost all' his committee memberships,
Crime
A luxury villa inside Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga turned out to be anything but luxurious for the victims of the 14 Indian nationals who were arrested there this week. The NBI-National Capital Region raided the exclusive property after a two-month surveillance operation revealed it was being used as a
Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman took center stage at the International Criminal Court on Thursday, Day 3 of the confirmation of charges hearing, and delivered what might be the most critical argument of the entire proceedings: walang smoking gun. Kaufman told the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber
Crime
A truck driver in Binondo, Manila fought back when a man armed with a bladed weapon tried to rob him — and now the driver might be the one facing criminal charges. It's the kind of story that makes you scratch your head about the Philippine justice system, but
Crime
One man's jealousy just destroyed an entire neighborhood. A massive four-alarm fire tore through Barangay 655 in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday afternoon, February 25, destroying at least 300 houses, displacing around 600 families, and causing an estimated ₱1.5 million in damages. And it was all allegedly started
Sports
The last time the Philippine Women's National Football Team — the Filipinas — faced Australia's Matildas, they got destroyed 8-0. That was during the 2023 Olympic Qualifiers, and it's a result that still stings. But as they prepare to face Australia again in the opening match
Nation
It's over, and the PNP is calling it a win. Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. declared that both the 40th EDSA People Power anniversary and the Trillion Peso March Part 3 concluded on February 25 without any major untoward incident. About 6,000 people
Economy
There's a growing disconnect in the Philippine economy: regular Filipinos and businesses are tightening their belts and paying down debt, while the government is borrowing at record levels. According to the latest Global Debt Monitor from the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF), the Philippines' government debt-to-GDP