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After communist remark, Angel Locsin questions Robin Padilla over silence on red-tagging

by Jan Milo Severo - July 16, 2026 - 9:33am

Actress Angel Locsin has publicly called on Sen. Robin Padilla to wake up, expressing disappointment over what she described as the lawmaker's changing political positions while recalling their past friends...

Filipinos favor AFP, Coast Guard modernization over new defense pacts — SWS

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 16, 2026 - 8:24am

Reinforcing alliances ranked second as a first-choice priority, but emerged as the top second-choice measure nationwide.

Philippines urged to diversify economic base as AI threatens BPOs

by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 8:00am

AI risks in the BPO sector should push the Philippines to diversify into other industries, analysts said.

Fare hike, subsidies eyed as fuel prices surge anew

by Helen Flores - July 16, 2026 - 1:00am

The government is studying fare hikes and subsidies, Malacañang said yesterday, as fuel prices surged anew amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

Ruru, Iza, Janine, Pokwang among stars featured in Cinemalaya 22

by Charmie Joy Pagulong - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Inspired by the theme “Cinemalaya 22: Reel Reflections,” this year’s film festival “is an invitation to pause, revisit our shared histories, and uncover the stories, emotions and truths that...

Fresh from rehab, Maegan Aguilar is starting over again

by Dolly Anne Carvajal - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

My soul sister, Maegan Aguilar, is soooo back. After completing her two-year drug rehabilitation last April, she granted me her very first interview on my DollywoodPH YouTube Channel, and for this column as well....

Bea Alonzo, Vincent Co’s ‘secret wedding’ surprises even closest friends

by Nathalie Tomada - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co sent the entertainment media into a frenzy Tuesday afternoon as news broke that they had pulled off a “secret wedding” a day earlier — one that “surprised”...

DepEd launches shooter drills

by Bella Cariaso - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

To deter on-campus security threats, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched yesterday the first-ever active shooter drill at the Manila Science High School.Postponed last week due to class suspensions brought...

DepEd launches shooter drills

by Andrew Ronquillo - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Palace: Marcos Jr. focused on work

by Alexis Romero - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

President Marcos remains focused on performing his mandate regardless of survey results, Malacañang said yesterday after a poll indicated an improvement in his satisfaction rating.

Mining exec fit, back in BI custody

by Evelyn Macairan - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

After a month-long hospitalization, suspected Chinese businessman Joseph Sy will be brought back to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) detention facility at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig.

6 suspects in murder of Mariano face raps

by Emmanuel Tupas - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Murder charges have been filed against six people implicated in the April 28 murder of businessman Ceferino “Perry” Mariano and his driver.

LGBTQ+ teens face higher odds of violence, bullying

by Josiah Antonio - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Compared with their heterosexual peers, adolescents in the Philippines’ LGBTQ+ community are facing significantly higher odds of domestic violence and bullying.

MMDA official hit for shaming teacher

by Emmanuel Tupas - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Gabriel Go, head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s Special Operations Group-Strike Force, is in hot water after publicly scolding a teacher who drove a motorcycle without a helmet....

Overheated rice cooker causes Tondo fire

by Andrew Ronquillo - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

An overheated rice cooker may have caused a fire in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday.

Sarmiento appointed peace panel chief

by Helen Flores - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

President Marcos has appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento as chairman of the government’s peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Inday death toll now 26; 14 missing

by Michael Punongbayan - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

The death toll from Typhoon Inday increased to 26 yesterday with at least 14 people still missing.

Partner, sibling persons of interest in scientist’s slay

by Emmanuel Tupas - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

The Filipina partner of American marine biologist Kent Edward Carpenter and her sibling have been named persons of interest in his murder last Sunday at his home in Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

Water-saving measures readied as Angat dips anew

by Josiah Antonio - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Measures to avert a possible water shortage are being readied after the elevation in Angat Dam in Bulacan decreased again yesterday.

‘Prosecution wants Sara’s tax, bank records opened

by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am

On the sixth day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, prosecutors officially asked the impeachment court to subpoena her bank and tax records to back allegations that she has illegally amassed...

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