Ex-judge says problem requires a more immediate resolution.
Sep 27, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon, which began to be felt in the Philippines since June, is now affecting 14 of the country’s 18 regions, with its agriculture sector sustaining some P6.87 billion in damage, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In its first bulletin on the weather phenomenon issued on Sept. 26,
At the Philippines’ southern edge, a festival of boats, dance, music, and light offers a glimpse of a maritime culture deeply rooted in community
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Following decades of armed conflict and security challenges, the Province of Sulu was officially declared having a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) during a ceremony at the provincial gymnasium on Thursday, Sept. 24. The declaration was formalized through Provincial Peace and Order Council Resolution No. 3, Series
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to improve its storage of prepositioned food packs after the Commission on Audit (COA) found several “deficiencies” in its handling of relief goods, with some items damaged by rodents and other pests. COA also observed the “improper storage and inadequate monitoring of movements
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon — The Jesuit-run Pangantucan Community High School has announced a total ban on cellular phones and gadgets on school premises starting Monday, Sept. 28, following a recent online shooting threat and hoax emergency call. School principal Kim Peter Diez told the Inquirer that the stricter security measures comply with DepEd Order No. 6,
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
The claim that suitcases containing cash were delivered to the Duterte family is a “fabricated story” to oust and disqualify Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 elections, former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Sunday.
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
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines installed a historical marker at the Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet. In its early years, the university began as a farm school in 1916 and pioneered secondary education and agricultural education among indigenous students from the provinces that comprised what is now known as the Cordillera
Filipina illustrator and designer Georgina Camus has collaborated with sportswear brand Nike on a limited-edition collection inspired by Alex Eala.
Stories of the manananggal, a creature said to split its body in two, and the tiyanak, which takes the form of an infant, are part of the folklore many children grow up hearing in the Philippines. Now, they are among the mythological creatures featured in DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island, which opened in the Philippines on Wednesday and two days later in the United States. The film, described as the first major Hollywood production to showcase Filipino culture and mythology, offers a...
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