MANILA, Philippines — The organizers of the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rally near Mendiola said their show of force was a success despite “fear mongering” and “overkill measures” from the police and Malacañang. Thousands of protesters marched from Liwasang Bonifacio to the vicinity of Mendiola Peace Arch to mark the 54th anniversary of martial law declaration

ILOILO CITY — Motorists lined up at gasoline stations in Iloilo City on Monday evening, Sept. 21, ahead of a steep pump price increase taking effect Tuesday. Oil companies announced increases of P8.82 per liter for diesel, P6.47 for kerosene and P4.88 for gasoline. READ: Shell Pilipinas staggers hikes; diesel surges over P8/liter The latest

MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday lauded the peaceful conduct of rallies commemorating the 54th anniversary of Martial Law, crediting cops and organizers for maintaining order while respecting protesters’ constitutional right to assembly. More than 17,000 police officers have been deployed since Saturday night as multisectoral groups took to the streets

MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday said he no longer intends to join the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing constitutional concerns over the proceedings. Marcoleta, who has been unable to attend a single day of Duterte’s trial, also reiterated his opposition to the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Artist and novelist Levy Balgos dela Cruz spoke about the abuses of Martial Law and the continuing culture of impunity during an open forum in Balanga on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Speaking in Filipino before about 50 young people, Dela Cruz said the culture of impunity “remains in our midst,” as

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Eagle nest in Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, was razed by a forest fire this month, highlighting the “clear and present danger” posed by fires to the country’s critically endangered national bird, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) said. The nest, which was used in December 2025, was reached by the fire

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The police arrested six individuals during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Narvacan town Sunday afternoon. Personnel of the Narvacan Municipal Police Station conducted the operation at about 4:50 p.m. The suspects were allegedly caught playing card games with bets on two tables. Seized from the arrested suspects were two sets

LEGAZPI CITY — A 27-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while fishing in this city on Monday afternoon. The Albay police reported that the victim was fishing with friends in the vicinity of an old port in Barangay Bigaa at around 3:30 p.m. when the tragedy struck. Authorities responded to the area and

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Maramag Municipal Police Station clarified on Monday that a 10-year-old elementary student who died three weeks ago was not beaten by his classmates, contrary to a local broadcast report. READ: DOJ tasks prosecutors to handle bullying cases Lt. Col. Evary Bacunawa, Maramag police chief, said school-related bullying was not the cause

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water employees from its East Zone and Non-East Zone operations joined thousands of volunteers at the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2026 held at Manila Bay’s Dolomite Beach on Sept. 19, 2026. Organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR), the annual cleanup mobilized 36,897 volunteers from private companies,

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Batanes lone district Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. died on Monday, Sept. 21, due to cardiac arrest. He was 66. Gato’s relatives and friends confirmed his death, saying he died while being taken to a hospital in Manila. READ: Batanes solon disputes Chinese claim: Ivatans are Filipinos Fr. Rolando Berber Manabat, rector parish

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting a proposal from hog industry stakeholders to set a P210-per-kilo floor price for live hogs as farmgate prices in some areas fall to P120 to P160 per kilo. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., however, said the agency cannot impose the proposed rate because no existing law

Officers are appealing for help to find a missing teenager, who was last seen at a railway station.

Anthony Albanese has joined more than 20 other world leaders calling for safety guardrails around AI.

A man has been charged after a boy was allegedly shot and seriously injured inside a home in Sydney's north-west.

Extent of summer crackdown on beach brawls, drinking and widespread disorder revealed by police as more than 350 people told to leave seaside towns.

More than 1000 Victorian drivers were arrested for reckless driving in one year, police say.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) directed employers to implement workplace control measures to keep employees safe from the “potential adverse effects of poor ambient air quality.” As stated in Labor Advisory No. 15, signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Sept. 18, the order was issued as the government moves

The Fed generally fights inflation by raising interest rates to cool borrowing and spending. Historically, such rate hikes have often slowed growth and have even led to recessions.

MANILA, Philippines — A nationwide cleanup with over 103,000 participants has cleared 369 coastal areas of more than 466,000 kilograms of waste, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). That was the result of the Philippines’ participation last Saturday in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup, an

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga and its partners collected 6,027.92 kilograms (six tons) of non-biodegradable waste during a regionwide coastal cleanup campaign that covered 10.37 kilometers of shoreline across the region. The cleanup, conducted from September 16 to 19, 2026, gathered 1,458 volunteers who collected

MANILA, Philippines — The number of calls received by the National Center for Mental Health’s (NCMH) 24/7 crisis hotline has quadrupled since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a notable increase in young callers with self-harm issues. The NCMH’s main 24/7 crisis hotline can be reached at 1553 or 1800-1888-1553. According to NCMH chief Dr. Noel Reyes, calls

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Aiming to enrich Mindanao’s history, scholar and ethnographer Dr. Wendell Glenn Cagape launched his new book, “Colonial Images of the Subano Nation,” here on Sunday. The historical and ethnographic work explores the colonial history, cultural resilience and identity of the Subanen Indigenous people across the Zamboanga Peninsula. By examining

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted the request of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for exemption of some of its programs from the election spending ban ahead of the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia shared the development on Monday after the

ILIGAN CITY — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) – Region 11 (Davao Region) served a subpoena to the Department of Public Works and Highways-11 (DPWH-11) on Monday, directing the agency to produce documents related to some 50 allegedly questionable flood-control and road projects in the region, mostly in Davao City. The documents being sought

MANILA, Philippines — Jaime T. Cruz, who was identified as an incorporator of the same businesses in which Vice President Sara Duterte declared having stocks, may also be called as a witness before the Senate Impeachment Court, House prosecution spokesperson Ace Barbers said Monday. Barbers made the statement after the conclusion of the 27th day

While treating breast cancer patients, palliative care doctor John Gillett learned that many had been prescribed opioids but were not warned about the risks of driving on strong painkillers.

As temperatures rise, Melbourne will shift towards a nighttime economy. We trial a new app which makes walking safer and more comfortable.

Before ICAC came sniffing, residents in a mammoth apartment complex built by the fugitive developer’s company knew something was wrong.

The changes mirror arrangements for child sexual assault complainants, including allowing pre-recorded evidence.