This week’s milestones: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

MANILA, Philippines — To support Filipino hog raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is seeking to restore pre-African swine fever tariff levels for imported pork through staggered increases. The proposal follows the agency’s discussions on Sept. 24 with industry stakeholders, who called for the move as farmgate pork prices continue to

KIBAWE, Bukidnon — For decades, outdoor water adventure seekers chasing the ultimate river rush in Mindanao have often looked north toward Cagayan de Oro City, long celebrated as the country’s undisputed “whitewater rafting capital.” But down in the southern reaches of Bukidnon—a landlocked province known for its cool mountain breeze and vast agricultural plantations—a new

'This year, I decided to expand our internship program to include AB (undergraduate) seniors in our internship. It is a nightmare and we will never do it again.'

Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) will hold The Great Travel Getaway: The World Is Closer With PNB, a travel event from Oct. 1 to 3, 2026, at the PNB Financial Center on President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City.  The event will feature travel deals, exclusive offers and cardholder perks, including up to 50% off on airfares and tours and 0% interest for up to 12 months on travel bookings. PNB Mastercard credit cardholders may also get a chance to win a P100,000 PAL electronic gift certificate.  Event organizer Maria Patricia Alberto said the Oct. 1 event is exclusive to PNB cardholders and Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler members, while the Oct. 2 to 3 activities are open to the public.

The United States rallied behind the Philippines and condemned China for interfering with the Philippine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal earlier this week.

China's military conducted a joint naval and air training exercise around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, it said on Sunday.

Carlos Yulo and his brother Eldrew received a surprise victory salubong in the Philippines following their impressive stints at the 2026 Asian Games.

The Philippines has called for better access to climate finance to help national and local institutions strengthen protection for communities facing floods, water insecurity, coastal erosion, and other climate-related risks.

Tulad na nasabi sa mga Greek epic, pumanaw na ang dalawang alamat ng Philippine journalism, pero magpakailanman babanggitin ang kanilang pangalan

'Let's not pass judgment now. First, examine whether these are ordinary weaknesses,' says PM.

The 74th FAMAS Awards has announced its full list of nominees on Saturday via Facebook Live.