TAGBILARAN CITY— Bars, pubs, nightclubs, karaoke and videoke bars, and other similar nighttime entertainment establishments in Panglao, Bohol must close to customers by midnight under a new executive order issued by Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay on Monday. Arcay issued Executive Order No. 44, Series of 2026, citing the need to maintain peace and order, public

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the Philippines needs to undergo a cultural shift amid the series of high-profile flood control corruption cases that rocked the nation.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva on Thursday filed several resolutions commending and honoring Filipino athletes who participated in the 2026 Asian Games. In Senate Resolution No. 704, Villanueva noted the Philippine delegation’s historic achievement at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, where they earned 29 total medals — four gold, nine silver and 16

Việt Nam's inclusion in the top 10 favourite countries in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards adds another important milestone to the country’s international tourism brand. The result not only underscores the destination’s appeal but also reflects growing international appreciation for Việt Nam’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, cuisine and people.

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) lost one of its key officials with the passing of lawyer Michael Angelo Paderanga, 54, deputy administrator for operations, on Wednesday.  The FAB public information page on social media announced his passing. No other details were provided. Paderanga took part in all AFAB

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Sheila Sison, Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead lawyer in the impeachment trial, has questioned the prosecution panel for asking them to adjust — to allow the presentation of a forensic financial analyst instead of the originally scheduled witness — when it was a private prosecutor who got sick. Sison, during the resumption

There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on October 8, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize has reached P85 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.

(1st UPDATE) '[The chamber] is satisfied that the Accused is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings and is therefore fit to stand trial,' says the International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III

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The House of Representatives passed on the second reading the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget--but not without any criticisms from several lawmakers.