MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will push some of the world’s biggest technology companies to locate within the planned Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, where development work could begin as early as 2027. Among those on the government’s “wishlist” are Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., MediaTek, United Microelectronics Corp., Qualcomm, AMD and Broadcom

A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University achieved the highest score in the computer-based licensure examination for psychologists given earlier this month, the PRC said.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks slipped further on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, high oil prices and rising local treasury yields kept investors on the sidelines. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.21 percent, or 12.12 points, to close at 5,843.79. READ: US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war

Before Lea Salonga made history by becoming the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, veteran singer-actress Celeste Legaspi had the chance to witness the former’s early years in music and theater. Legaspi shared a photo of herself with Salonga on Instagram on Sunday, Sept. 21, revealing that international theater

MANILA, Philippines — Oil giant Shell Pilipinas will stagger the big-time fuel price hikes set this week, which will hit as high as P8.80 per liter. In an advisory, the company said diesel prices would surge by P7.80 per liter on Tuesday. READ: Oman says Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed Gas and

Petronila Muñoz walked across the sweeping grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for the Pax Silica initiative takes shape.

For many parents today, handing a child a first mobile phone feels like a milestone wrapped in mixed emotions. On one hand, it offers reassurance. A quick message after school, a call during an emergency or an easier way to coordinate family schedules can provide peace of mind. On the other, it opens the door to a digital world children are navigating at increasingly younger ages. As online learning, messaging, streaming and gaming become part of everyday childhood, parents face an important question: How can they give their children the independence they need while still providing proper guidance? The answer may lie not in limiting technology altogether, but in introducing it thoughtfully and building healthy digital habits together. Children need to understand that having a mobile phone comes with responsibilities, from managing their data and screen time to choosing appropriate content and communicating safely online. Parents, meanwhile, need practical ways to remain involved without constantly hovering over their children’s digital activities. One option available to families is Globe’s GPlan Junior, a postpaid line designed for dependents ages 7 to 20. Offered as an additional line under an eligible Globe Postpaid plan, it allows parents or legal guardians to manage their child’s connectivity while giving young users room to communicate, learn and access age-appropriate digital experiences. The plan includes unlimited calls and texts, 100 minutes of landline calls and 10GB of all-access data with rollover and data-swap features. It also provides access to Messenger Kids and Mobile Legends, as well as selected video, social and gaming apps. Families can choose one app from each category, with options including YouTube Kids, Netflix, Disney+, Viu, Viber, WhatsApp, Roblox, Discord, PUBG and Call of Duty. Through the GlobeOne app, parents can monitor data usage, check remaining allocations, manage Data Swap options and choose their child’s unlimited apps. A parent-managed postpaid account also removes the need to regularly reload credits or keep track of expiring promotions. More importantly, such tools can become starting points for conversations about responsible technology use instead of serving merely as restrictions. “As children become more connected, parents are looking for solutions that keep up with their family’s evolving needs,” said Jo Anne Illescas-Pique, senior director for Globe Postpaid. Digital responsibility can also extend to money management. Eligible GPlan Junior subscribers who successfully register for GCash Jr. may receive GCash vouchers, providing parents with another opportunity to teach their children how to save, spend and manage digital money within a supervised environment.

Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. denounced a China Coast Guard vessel"s ramming of a BFAR ship in the West Philippine Sea as a breach of international law that the Philippines cannot ignore.

Two key bills promoting the protection of children from online abuse, exploitation and ensuring safer school environments have been passed on third and final reading by the Senate on Monday.

US first lady Melania Trump is set to lead key cultural diplomacy events during the coming official state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, marking their first visit to the White House since 2015. According to an official itinerary released by the first lady’s office, the three-day visit, scheduled from September 23 to 25, will feature extensive ceremonial honours alongside dedicated cultural exchanges highlighting Sino-American relations. Melania will join US...

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber, who were

Thirty-three percent of Filipinos expect the Philippine economy to improve in the next 12 months, the Social Weather Survey conducted from June 20 to 29 showed.

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert Monday afternoon as outages and higher demand squeezed reserves, raising the risk of power interruptions for households. In an advisory, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said the yellow alert would be in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. READ: Power

There were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on September 21, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.

Aired (September 21, 2026): Binalikan ni Gelli De Belen ang pagkapanalo niya bilang Best Actress sa '1995 Gawad Urian' at inaming hindi niya ito lubos na na-appreciate noon. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

Aired (September 21, 2026): Binalikan ng aktres na si Gelli De Belen ang dating isyu nila ni Regine Velasquez, at inaming natatawa na lang siya rito ngayon. Ibinahagi rin niyang maayos na ang relasyon nila ng Asia's Songbird. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

Aired (September 21, 2026): Ibinahagi ng aktres na si Gelli De Belen ang kanyang naramdaman at karanasan sa pagiging anino ng kanyang superstar na kapatid na si Janice De Belen noong nagsisimula pa lang sa showbiz. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

Aired (September 21, 2026): Ibinahagi ng aktres na si Gelli De Belen ang isang nakakagulat na throwback—minsan siyang naging recording artist at nagkaroon pa ng sariling album under Viva Records! #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

Aired (September 21, 2026): Binalikan ng aktres na si Gelli De Belen ang kanyang journey sa showbiz—mula sa pagsisimula sa ilalim ng anino ng kanyang superstar na kapatid na si Janice De Belen hanggang sa pagiging award-winning na nakatanggap ng 'Gawad Urian' Best Actress award! Panoorin sa episode na ito.

Aired (September 21, 2026): Matapang na nanlaban si Nadia (Katrina Halili) kay Caloy (Wendell Ramos) gamit ang mga natutunan niya sa training! #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (September 21, 2026): Sinundo ni Lance (Bruce Roeland) si Jolly (Therese Malvar) para sa kanilang date! #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (September 21, 2026): Nang ihatid ni Makmak (Anton Vinzon) si Caloy (Wendell Ramos) sa hotel, nakita niya si Nadia (Katrina Halili) na nakaayos at nakipagkita kay rito! #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Aired (September 21, 2026): Nainis si Tobuts (Matt Lozano) dahil tila walang nakikinig sa mga sinasabi niya tungkol sa problema ni Makmak (Anton Vinzon), dahil abala ang lahat sa kanilang mga cellphone at love life! #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

Voters may experience longer queues in the 2028 National and Local Elections (NLE) if 9,300 voting machines are excluded from the 2027 national budget.

Aired (September 21, 2026): Humingi ng tawad si Makmak (Anton Vinzon) kay Nonoy (Neil Ryan Sese) sa kanyang inasta at sa pagiging makasarili. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

The lawsuit aims 'to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes,' the three organizations say in a joint statement

The Supreme Court said there is a basis to extend the prohibition on political dynasties to relatives up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

Chinese researchers have tested a new way for spacecraft to navigate in deep space, putting a concept funded by Nasa into practice and paving the way for the country’s planned mission to Jupiter in 2030. Known as stellar aberration navigation, the approach uses tiny shifts in the relative position of stars to work out how fast a probe is moving and in what direction, allowing autonomous real-time navigation without constantly relying on tracking and commands from Earth. In a low-Earth-orbit...

On the eve of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Americans feel better about China, according to a poll released on Monday. They see Beijing as less of a threat, are less supportive of Taiwan and are more likely to favour engagement over containment than last year or in 2024, when views hit an all-time low. As with almost everything in the US these days, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey revealed a partisan divide. And while the...

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