2 dead in Sarangani flash floods
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — Heavy rains spawned by the southwest monsoon (habagat) triggered flash floods that killed two persons in Kiamba, Sarangani province, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction...
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DTI: Over 60% of PH exports exempt from 12.5% US tariff
MANILA, — Despite the new 12.5-percent tariff imposed by the United States, the Philippines remains in a stronger position than many of its regional competitors, with more than 60 percent of its expor...
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Gov’t infra spending still down after 11 months
MANILA, Philippines — Signs of a turnaround in the Marcos administration’s infrastructure spending were still elusive in May, nearly a year after it began to slide, as tighter oversight continued to d...
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PH banks post record Q2 earnings–BSP
MANILA, Philippines — Even as a renewed Middle East conflict rattled global markets and fueled financial volatility, Philippine banks turned in their strongest second quarter on record, helped by high...
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How to read one book a week, even if you’re super busy
ILLUSTRATION BY RUTH MACAPAGAL Most busy leaders tell me the same thing: “I would love to read more, but I don’t have the time.” But it rests on a fallacy. Most executives imagine reading requires a m...
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Industrial policy in the information economy
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Globe taps KDDI for mobile revamp
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. has teamed up with Japanese telecommunications (telco) KDDI Corp. in revamping its mobile services and retail operations. In a statement, Globe said...
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DOE chief eyes keeping Semirara coal for domestic use
MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is eyeing the allocation of all or most of the coal produced from Semirara Island to local power plants, as new export rules of top supplier Indones...
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Bad loans fell to 6-month low in June
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks’ bad loans fell to a six-month low in June, a welcome sign of resilience even as lenders quietly built bigger financial cushions against mounting economic risks....
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FTI lays out P20B on ‘mega’ food hubs
MANILA, Philippines — Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) will invest about P20 billion to build five large-scale food hubs in key areas nationwide to enhance the distribution of farm products and lower retail p...
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SEC launches Sukuk framework
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally rolled out the country’s regulatory framework for Sukuk, marking a key step in its push to broaden the Philippine capita...
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BIZ BUZZ: Is ICTSI carrying the market?
MANILA, Philippines — If the local stock market has a favorite child these days, it’s hard to argue against International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI). The ports giant recently became the...
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800 families affected by floods in Batac City, get DSWD aid
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Around 800 families in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, were affected by flooding caused by heavy rains from recent Typhoon Kiyapo (international name: Noul) and rece...
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Agri workers’ group warn Pax Silica could worsen land, labor issues
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — An agricultural workers’ group on Sunday (July 26) opposed the country’s participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative, warning that its planned economic security...
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La Union honors top LGUs for disaster resilience
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The provincial government of La Union recognized outstanding local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary disaster preparedness and emergency response through...
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SONA 2026: Survey says Filipinos want Marcos to focus on anti-corruption drive
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27, which will be one of the two remaining orations he will g...
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LeBron James picks Philly 8 years after billboards asked him to come
LeBron James wound up picking Philadelphia, and no billboards were required. Back in February 2018, a businessman named Asher Raphael arranged for three billboards to be placed a few miles outside of...
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Alapag tells Lassiter, who broke his PBA record in 2024, to 'keep going'
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag on Sunday met San Miguel Beer’s Marcio Lassiter for the first time since the latter broke his record for most career three-pointers in PBA history. The Road...
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PBA: San Miguel coach Leo Austria returns after heart procedure
MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria revealed he underwent angioplasty earlier this month that forced him to miss the first three games of the PBA Governors’ Cup. Austria finally show...
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Reina Filipinas 'Miss Popular Vote' winner to zoom straight to Top 5
Fans may help their favorite Reina Filipinas candidates get closer to the crown now that the new national pageant has kicked off its public voting that will send a candidate straight to the Top 5. Vot...
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Alleged big-time drug trafficker busted in Quezon, yields P1.1-M ‘shabu’
LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — Police anti-narcotics operatives in Quezon province dealt another blow to drug traffickers with the arrest of a suspected big-time pusher and the seizure of more tha...
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Nat'l stroke play championship gets going with eyes on young guns
A lean yet talent-stacked ladies’ field and a big men’s roster will tee it up on Wednesday when the NGAP’s National Stroke Play Championship gets off the ground at the wide-open Pinatubo layout of Pra...
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3 nabbed in Cavite buy-bust; drug den dismantled
LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), in coordination with the police, dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested three suspected drug person...
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PBA: Rain or Shine sets tone early vs Ginebra, posts 2nd straight win
MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine leaned on Caelan Tiongson’s shooting and an all-around showing from import Aaron Fuller to take down Barangay Ginebra, 110-99, for back-to-back wins after a 0-2 start...
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Love Kryzl marks 10th birthday with release of new single 'Crush'
At a tender age of 10, Love Kryzl already has a number of feathers in her cap as singer, songwriter, and as CEO of her own lifestyle and wellness brand. But it is in her music career that Love Kryzl (...
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Wanted robbery suspect nabbed in Marinduque manhunt
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A 29-year-old man wanted for robbery was arrested by police in a manhunt operation in Santa Cruz, Marinduque, on Sunday, July 26. The Marinduque Police Pr...
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Lotto draw results, July 26, 2026
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, July 26, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, July 25, 2026 Lotto draw results, July 24...
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Army in Lanao del Sur prepares for Bangsamoro polls
ILIGAN CITY — The Philippine Army has started the assessment of polling precincts in the second district of Lanao del Sur for the historic parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region i...
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PCSO lotto results: Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot won on July 26
MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot on Sunday night, while no one claimed the top prize in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Off...
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Castro to Baste Duterte: Focus on helping flooded constituents in Davao
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday hit back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte over his latest criticisms of the Marcos administration, accusing him of prior...
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Governor's Cup set for 3-month run, eyes province-wide participation
Organizers of the upcoming Governor's Cup Basketball Tournament 2026 are bracing for a marathon competition, with the provincewide tournament expected to run for more than three months beginning on Se...
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PBA: NLEX tops San Miguel for 4-0 start, solo lead in Group A
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX jumped on San Miguel Beer early before weathering some anxious moments in the second half to complete a 110-96 victory and improve to 4-0 in the group stage of the PBA Governo...
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UST pulls off perfect feat in Shakey’s Collegiate Invitationals
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas completed a perfect title run in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals. UST started flat, but new captain Reg Jurado and tournament MV...
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Marcos makes final preparations for his 2026 Sona
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos made final preparations for his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, which he will deliver before a joint session of Congress at Batasan...
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Cebu City All-Stars cite 'David vs Goliath' stance in East Asia win
The Cebu City All-Stars drew inspiration from the biblical story of David and Goliath as they completed a championship run in the inaugural East Asia Super League (EASL) Future Champions All-Star Tour...
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Detdet Pepito savors start of PVL career despite debut loss
MANILA, Philippines — Detdet Pepito relished the beginning of a new chapter in her career despite a spoiled debut in the PVL preseason. In Pepito’s pro debut, she had to overcome jitters and cramps as...
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Last Mile Schools Act seen as lifeline for Zambo del Sur's remote learners
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — In the rugged uplands and coastal sitios of Zamboanga del Sur, where children often walk for hours on foot to reach the nearest classroom, a new law promises to chan...
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Lucio Co Group allots P6.7B for Primewater rehabilitation
MANILA, Philippines — Lucio Co-led Crystal Bridges Holdings has earmarked over P6.7 billion for the first phase of Primewater Infrastructure’s rehabilitation and expansion after acquiring the water ut...
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PCSO rolls out relief operations for flood-hit Davao City
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., immediately mobilized its relief operations on Saturday in several ar...
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CBM Engineering captures AEBA 9th Corporate Cup title
CBM Engineering's mechanical engineers successfully defended their crown after overpowering RELLM Engineering, 83-74, to capture the Architects and Engineers Basketball Association (AEBA) 9th Corporat...
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Reigning MSC champions Team Liquid PH eliminated from EWC 2026
MANILA, Philippines – An upset in Paris as Team Liquid Philippines (TLPH) were eliminated by Latin American squad Entity7 during the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the Esport...
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Justin Brownlee expected to make Gilas return in August
HONG KONG—Gilas Pilipinas may very well look like the team of old come the second round of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers in August. On Saturday, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Execut...
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Boxing champ Marlon Tapales heads to Australia against Thai veteran
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales begins a new chapter in his career as he moves up to the featherweight division for a showdown against Thailand’s...
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Two Filipinas win top prizes at Sri Lanka pageant
Two Filipinas simultaneously won the top prizes at an international beauty pageant held in Sri Lanka last July 25 (July 26 in the Philippines). Alexandra Krishna Oriño, a semifinalist from the recent...
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Diokno on Pia Cayetano's video clip: We're not fishing for evidence
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno on Saturday clarified the edited clip shared by Sen. Pia Cayetano on social media, which, he believes, appeared as if the prosecution panel was fishing f...
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House to prioritize passage of remaining 26 priority admin bills
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is committed to prioritizing the approval of the remaining 26 out of 52 priority administration bills, Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro”...
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House ready to handle Duterte trial and 2027 budget talks, says Khonghun
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is ready to handle both Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial and looming talks on the proposed 2027 budget, House Deputy Speaker Jefferson...