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LUCENA CITY — Multi-sectoral groups have joined forces to intensify a campaign supporting more than 250 farming families in Sariaya, Quezon, who have been stripped of their rights to lands awarded to them under the government’s agrarian reform program. The “Save Sariaya Now!” campaign was launched at the Diocese of Lucena’s Sentro Pastoral in Lucena
MANILA, Philippines — The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) has condemned a podcast’s discriminatory remarks about Kris Aquino’s son Josh, who is on the autism spectrum, and urged content creators to produce sensitive and ethical content. In a now-deleted podcast episode, Tito P, one of the five male hosts of “Machong Chismisan,” mocked Josh
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito vowed to keep the 2027 national budget from being used for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. “There’s no truth to that; nothing like that is happening. That’s all I can say. If anyone should know about that, it should be me,” said Ejercito, who also chairs the Senate finance
MANILA, Philippines — Using a cartoon, Sen. Erwin Tulfo lamented how “backstabbing” peers who sit on the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) continued to support a move to unseat him. While he did not outrightly name them, Tulfo on Saturday took a swipe at his fellow senators who he said continued to seek his ouster over
Rappler’s People section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37 years who worked in three continents, he has been training with Dr. Holmes for the last 10 years as co-lecturer and, occasionally, as co-therapist, especially with clients whose financial concerns intrude ...
MARAWI CITY — The Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade on Saturday rendered a 21-gun salute on Saturday for 168 soldiers and police officers who perished in the five-month battle nine years ago that concluded in the flushing out from this besieged city of Islamic State-linked militants. That is why Oct. 17 is observed as “Marawi Liberation
BAGUIO CITY — Firefighters rescued a 17-year-old teenager who fell about 15 meters down a cliff in Upper Irisan here early Saturday, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Personnel from the Baguio City Fire Station responded to the incident near Dragon Treasure Castle in Phase 2, Irisville Subdivision, Purok 20, at 12:19 a.m. Working
MANILA, Philippines — Who is the 25-year-old University of Santo Tomas (UST) graduate who spearheaded the 4,165 passers out of 4,447 at the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE)? Baculo pursued his premedical studies in UST’s LeapMed program, before continuing at the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, where he graduated summa cum laude. And
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A month after the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, the last of the three students who died in the incident was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, as grieving relatives renewed their call for justice. Angelito Perra, 14, who was shot in the back
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga— The police arrested a Nigerian who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy pills worth an estimated P5.96 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City late Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the Angeles City police said the 46-year-old Nigerian national is on the list of “high-value individuals” under
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more supportive school environments, as part of its mental health and psychosocial support framework. Launched during the observance of National School Safety Week, the My Buddy
Kai Trump undergoes wrist surgery The Manila Times
LANTAPAN, Bukidnon — The ube harvest of local farmers here, who are mostly members of the Talaandig indigenous tribe, is set to enter the United States market after they secured a five-year contract to supply the increasingly globally popular purple yam for export. The contract was formalized last October 5 at the Northern Mindanao Agricultural
MARAWI CITY – Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Jr., Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development, led Saturday’s commemoration of this city’s liberation from the hands of Islamic State-linked militants nine years ago. Soldiers from the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade rendered a 21-gun salute for government security personnel who sacrificed their lives to liberate the city. October
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday questioned the motives of three minority senators who voted in favor of reconsidering a petition seeking to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo, saying their decision undermined justice and fairness. In a post on X, Lacson criticized the three senator-members of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) who supported
BACOLOD CITY — The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here has issued a public health advisory about the rise in dengue cases. This situation is based on the surge in the number of on the patients treated in the facility in the last two weeks, mostly coming from various parts of the city.
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Authorities have issued a public health warning after shellfish samples collected off San Benito town in Surigao del Norte tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison, commonly known as red tide toxins. In an advisory, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga region said laboratory screening using
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler senior multimedia reporter Gelo Gonzales, who covers technology and its impact on society, is among 12 journalists selected for the East-West Center’s 2026 Jefferson Fellowships. This year’s fellowship, themed “New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence: Navigating AI’s Impacts on Societies and Economic Security in the Asia-Pacific Region,” will explore the opportuni...
“Kanlungan” remains an enduring staple of Philippine popular music, recognized across generations for its emotional weight and social relevance. And while Noel Cabangon has become synonymous with the song, few know the story of the man who wrote it. Rom Dongeto, the composer of “Kanlungan,” traces his artistic origins to the 1980s protest movement, recounting the song’s journey from an obscure ...
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday launched a “buddy system” in schools to provide students a “safe space” where they could help and support one another. In a statement, the DepEd said that students will be organized into structured buddy pairings or small peer groups through its “My Buddy System” program,
Hey trendsetters, Remember when Linda Walker sprinted from our screens to our shores? The Heiress Who Won with Brains, the vertical Chinese drama following a 17-year-old girl who used her academic excellence to prove herself to her toxic family, took social media by storm, with the actress behind the protagonist, Zhang Yingfei, even making a visit to the Philippines in June. (Yingfei was invite...
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Leo was hospitalized in Rome’s Gemelli hospital late morning on October 13, ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs. The 71-year-old pontiff has lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer , with tissue tests conducted during the operation confirming what doctors had suspected from preparatory examinations. The surgery to remove a small gro...
MANILA, Philippines — The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) , through the Supreme Court (SC) , issued the list of five candidates vying to become the country’s next chief justice. The next top magistrate will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo , who will retire on November 6. The appointee will be the country’s 28th chief justice and will sit at the High Court’s top post. As the highest trib...
BACOLOD CITY — The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here issued a public health advisory ON Thursday, Oct. 15, following a notable rise in pediatric respiratory illness consultations at its Emergency Department. According to data recorded from October 1 to 14, the 65-bed hospital’s Emergency Department treated a total of 140 children with
BAGUIO CITY — Nine people suffered smoke inhalation when a fire damaged a mixed-use building in Holy Ghost Extension here on Thursday evening, Oct. 15. Three of the nine victims were taken to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment and were later discharged. The other six received medical attention at the scene,
COTABATO CITY — The Basilan provincial office of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the death of a Basilan woman who was killed when a military cargo truck driven by a Marines soldier hit her motorcycle in Manila last week. In a statement issued on
Prelude Therapeutics to Participate in the Chardan Healthcare Conference The Manila Times
CEBU CITY — Respiratory consultations in some local hospitals increased by 26 percent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. This situation prompted the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) to call for closer monitoring of respiratory illnesses, amid concerns over poor air quality in Metro Cebu.
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested two suspected drug pushers who allegedly yielded 400 grams of shabu worth P2.72 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dau in Mabalacat City on Thursday night. In a statement, the Central Luzon police said the operation targeted a 35-year-old man classified as a “high-value individual” under the government’s
MANILA, Philippines — Finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan has been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS). The state insurer made the announcement on Friday. Limlingan succeeded Robert Joseph Montes de Claro, who was appointed secretary of the Department of
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro is celebrating the fourth top-ranking examinee in this year’s Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), who has family roots in Calapan City. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Dr. Israel Miña Aguba, who placed fourth in the exam with a 94.75 percent rating, is the
MakatiMed brings hope and awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Manila Times
Biotech training modules for LGUs updated The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The politician from Mindanao who allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos had previously been involved in illegal drug cases, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) earlier dentified the financier behind the drug operation as being based in Mindanao.
MANILA, Philippines — The disbanding of Quezon City’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers at the hands of its members is justified, as no authority must be given to agencies that still have a “Tokhang” mindset, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima. In a statement on Friday, de Lima said individuals who disregard
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar mourned the death of Raul Daza, a political titan who served the province as governor and congressman for decades, with local leaders honoring his legacy of public service, democratic principles, and contributions to the province’s development. Daza, 91, died on Monday, Oct. 12, after a lingering illness, his family announced
TACLOBAN CITY — The barangay chairman of Libtong-Dako in Naval, Biliran, was shot dead in the early hours of Friday after he went with his younger brother to confront a man who allegedly had been throwing stones at their residence, police said. The victim, identified as Junrey Ancero, 48, was found lying on the ground
At a party packed with people who know a thing or two about winning, Ayala’s big boss had a rather inconvenient question for his fellow corporate titans. Everyone wants to bag the next big deal, but does the Philippines even have what it takes to attract those investments in the first place? “We need, I think, an honest conversation among ourselves and with our partners in the public sector of ...
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4,165 out of 4,447 examinees passed the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission has announced. READ: Who are the topnotchers in October 2026 Physical Licensure Examination? 93.6% pass October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination Below is the complete list of successful examinees: October 2026 Physician Licensure Exam
MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday that 4,165 out of 4,447 (93.66%) examinees successfully passed the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination. Who made it to the top 10? Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) topped the PLE with a rating of 95.50%. READ: Calapan
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has sent his condolences to the family of former Northern Samar Rep. Raul Daza who passed away recently, calling the former lawmaker as a politician who stood firmly for democracy. In a statement on Friday, Dy said the entire House is mourning the death of
The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House, according to two US officials and a Western official briefed on the matter. The officials said leaders at the Defense Department received a message that the SpaceX Starshield service for the Ukrainian military needed to be slowed. The officials, who spoke o...
MANILA, Philippines — What began as macho posturing on a podcast ended in profuse apologies after its all-male hosts faced fierce backlash for mocking celebrity Kris Aquino’s son, who is on the autism spectrum. Government agencies, advocates and netizens came together on Thursday to criticize the podcast “Machong Chismisan” over its Oct. 5 episode, where
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday ordered the dismissal from service of the police officer who failed to properly secure her service firearm that was used by her 14-year-old nephew in the attack at San Jose National High School here in June. Napolcom said it found Police Staff Sgt.
VCM The Celebrity Source marks its 26 th anniversary this month with heartfelt gratitude to the celebrities, influencers, brands, and creative agencies who have been part of its journey. Founded by Elizabeth “Betchay” Vidanes, VCM has spent 26 years connecting brands with the right personalities to create meaningful, effective partnerships. As the industry evolves beyond traditional endorsement...
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the confiscation of hundreds of kilograms of explosives from Hezbollah, a US State Department official said on Thursday. Mr. Rubio urged Mr. Aoun to hold accountable those who ordered, financed and directed the shipment, and “underscored that returning explosives to (Hezbollah) should be out of the qu...
VATICAN – When US Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in May 2025 as Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church, he struck a stark contrast from his predecessor Francis. Leo, young for a pope at 69 then, appeared energetic, spoke in a strong voice and had no known history of health issues. Francis, who died at 88, had become increasingly frail during ...
MANILA, Philippines — Former Northern Samar first district Rep. Raul Daza has passed away at the age of 91, his family confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Daza’s family said that the former lawmaker, who served the House of Representatives for seven terms between 1969 and 2019, peacefully passed away after more than five decades
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. The initiative featured a Mental Health Caravan held at Marikina Elementary School, organized in collaboration with the Na...
Last Monday, October 12, a discussion on the current state of the economy was held by the members of the Monday Circle . The talk was led by Estella Dhiel B. Villamiel, who serves as the head of institutional research at First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation (FirstMetroSec) and is an active member of the select group. The update revealed sobering realities about the economy especially fo...
WATCH: Trump says he wants death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — United Pilipino Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) Chairperson Pyra Nucum Lucas and four other individuals face an “destructive arson” complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly intentionally burning a couple’s newly-built home in Capas, Tarlac. Complainants Emil and Analyn Cadiang — the couple who filed the complaint against Lucas, Arthur
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena Machong Chismisan podcast hosts over their insensitive remarks directed at Kris Aquino’s firstborn son, Josh, who is on the autism spectrum. In a Viber message on Thursday, Matibag said the bureau will conduct an investigation into the insensitive remarks against Josh. READ: Podcast hosts
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Police are hunting down two men who were recorded beating a dog to death using a piece of wood. The violent crime allegedly happened on October 11 at the Mapalyao Falls in Barangay Buliwao at the Nueva Vizcaya town of Quezon. The dog’s brutal death was recorded by a drone operated by
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public, primarily content creators, that disrespectful comments toward persons with disabilities (PWDs) have legal consequences. The DSWD late Wednesday issued a warning after Machong Chismisan podcast hosts made comments about Joshua “Josh” Aquino, the eldest son of television host Kris Aquino, who
MANILA, Philippines — Three lawmakers from the House of Representatives have called out a podcast after one of their hosts mocked Joshua Aquino, queen of all media Kris Aquino’s son who was born with autism, with one saying that there is nothing “macho” in ridiculing differently abled individuals. In a statement on Thursday, Mamamayang Liberal party-list
By Krystal Anjela H. Gamboa , Special Features and Content Writer Breast cancer remains a major public health concern in the Philippines, where timely diagnosis and access to appropriate treatment are essential to improving patient outcomes. Despite advances in cancer care, many patients continue to face financial constraints, fear, and barriers to healthcare services that may delay diagnosis a...
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday that individuals who take wacky photos inside the session hall could receive warnings, stressing that both the Senate and the hall are “sacred.” “The session hall and the Senate are sacred because this is where we craft many important laws and discuss important issues, so
MANILA, Philippines — More senators on Thursday disputed the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo, who questioned the majority bloc’s silence after three of four articles of impeachment were dropped. Panelo, in a statement, scrutinized the senator-judges’ “lack of outrage” on the time and resources that were supposedly wasted since days
