Cebu-based society lady Jennifer Sarmiento of Luisa Estate Park in Banilad, Cebu, celebrated her birthday with prominent members of society and close friends at Chef Jessie Rockwell in Makati. The ele­gant gathe­ring was hosted by society ladies Ofelia Wadle and Dr. Elsie Pascua, who welcomed guests to an evening of friendship, food, music and celebration. Adding a festive touch to the occasion, the hosts and guests came together in striking red dresses, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the birthday celebration. Guests enjoyed an array of dishes, including fresh salads, beef and fish, as they gathered for an evening of good food and conversation. Music added to the festivities, with Sir Rex providing entertainment that had guests singing and dancing throughout the evening. Joining the musical celebration were society ladies Joy Rustia, Linda Rustia, Maru Go, Ofelia Wadle, Dr. Elsie Pascua, Fortune Ledesma and Duday Tuazon, who sang for the guests. The celebration brought together friends over music, food and laughter, marking Sarmiento’s birthday with an evening of fellowship and camaraderie.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged delays in the Department of Education"s (DepEd) signing of contracts with suppliers of textbooks and other learning materials, which affected their timely distribution to schools.

US President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Asean summit next month, the South China Morning Post understands, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region. If the trip happens, Trump’s appearance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, expected to run from November 16-18 in Manila, will be his second consecutive appearance at the gathering during this term. Trump was in Kuala Lumpur for Asean last year and in Manila for the meeting in 2017. Sources told the...

GMA Kapuso Foundation brought free healthcare services to quake- and flood-hit residents in Glan, Sarangani.

Amid the looming effects of Super El Niño, some establishments in water-intensive sectors are adapting to the dry conditions of the season, with several switching to crops that require minimal water use.

MANILA, Philippines — “Tatay” Elmer Cordero, who was once arrested for staging a protest with the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) in 2020, was brought to a hospital Tuesday, Sept. 29, the first day of a two-day nationwide transport strike calling out the government over sharp increases in oil prices.

China is ramping up its efforts to bring young Americans to China, and ready to be seen as a country concerned with environmental protection, lifting people out of poverty, protecting minority cultures and building the technology of the future. During his trip to the United States last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country aimed to welcome 100,000 young Americans on exchange or study trips over the next five years. That builds on an earlier target announced in 2023 that set the...

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SANTIAGO CITY – A total of 4,244 promoted teachers and non-teaching personnel in Cagayan Valley formally took their oaths before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.at the Santiago City Sports Arena in Barangay Baluarte on Friday. “This event marks the implementation of the administration of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System designed to strengthen the regional workforce

The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food suggested using cable cars to transport high-value crops from mountain areas as a cheaper, easier way to move goods compared to farm-to-market roads.

Aired (October 2, 2026): Malalaman mismo ni Ibyang (Sienna Stevens) kay Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) na siya ang tunay nitong ama. #GMANetwork #GMADrama Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

Aired (October 2, 2026): Pagbalik ni Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) sa Brgy. Tabang-Lupa, agad sinabi ni Olga (Jennylyn Mercado) ang katotohanan na siya ang tunay na ama ni Ibyang (Sienna Stevens). #GMANetwork #GMADrama Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

Aired (October 2, 2026): Matapos sumugod ang mga taga-Brgy. Tabang-Lupa upang tumulong kay Uno (Kelvin Miranda), tuluyan nang nakalaya sina Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) at ang decoder na si Lily Santiago (Chai Fonacier) mula sa mga terorista. #GMANetwork #GMADrama Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

Aired (October 2, 2026): Aksidenteng nabanggit nina Karla (Charlie Fleming) at Manang Cita (Rio Locsin) na magkapatid sila ni Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) dahil sa kanilang pag-aalala matapos malaman na sumugod ang mga taga-Brgy. Tabang-Lupa upang iligtas ito. #GMANetwork #GMADrama Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

Aired (October 2, 2026): Nabigla ang lahat, lalo na si Janine (Ericca Laude), nang aksidenteng mabanggit ni Ame (Jo Berry) ang katotohanan tungkol sa tunay niyang pagkatao. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

Aired (October 2, 2026): Matapos ligtas na makabalik sa Brgy. Tabang-Lupa, nalaman ni Atoy (Dingdong Dantes) mula kay Olga (Jennylyn Mercado) ang katotohanan na mag-ama pala sila ni Ibyang (Sienna Stevens), kaya agad niya itong hinanap upang sabihin ang totoo. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Don't miss the latest episodes of 'The Master Cutter' weekdays, 8 PM on GMA Prime! Featuring Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, Paolo Contis, Shuvee Etrata, Charlie Fleming, and Jo Berry! #TheMasterCutter #GMANetwork #GMADrama

The Palace on Friday lambasted officials who remained silent on territorial issues like the West Philippine Sea, especially those who accepted bribes to do so.

According to the PRC, 6,337 out of 17,062 passed the exam given by the Board of Civil Engineering in 19 testing centers all over the Philippines.

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MANILA, Philippines — Majority senators welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of a petition challenging the legality of the Senate session on June 3 that resulted in the ousterof then-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. In an en banc resolution dated Aug. 26, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by lawyers Valeriano Loon and Zigfred Diaz,

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged parents to watch for behavioral changes among their children as he called for greater vigilance to prevent school violence following a series of incidents involving students. The call came after school shooting incidents in Tacloban City, Zamboanga City, and South Cotabato that resulted in several deaths

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

In his appeal, Rodriguez says he will reiterate his 'intergenerational sovereignty' argument

Kaila Napolis breaks through for the Philippine jiu-jitsu team in the 2026 Asian Games with a bronze medal after world champions Annie Ramirez and Kimberly Custodio suffered surprise early exits

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is expected to rise by P18/kg in October due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led a walkthrough of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City as preparations continued for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits, scheduled for Nov. 16 to 18. The Philippines is hosting the two summits this year, with Marcos serving

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV accused Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Maneses Carpio, of respectively accepting P150 million and P319 million through their separate organizations.

World junior champion Tachiana Mangin and three-time Southeast Asian Games titlist Kurt Barbosa lose their respective title bouts as they add a pair of taekwondo silvers to the Philippines' haul in the 2026 Asian Games