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BIR posts double-digit revenue growth in September 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded double-digit revenue growth in September 2026, with gross collections reaching P203.581 billion, an increase of P20.056 billion or 10.93 percent…
DSWD: Mocking PWDs carries legal consequences
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public, primarily content creators, that disrespectful comments toward persons with disabilities (PWDs) have legal…
Zambales town adopts 4-day workweek amid extreme heat, fuel price hike
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The municipal government of Candelaria, Zambales will implement a four-day workweek and a temporary work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for government personnel beginning on October 19 to address…
Philippine hawk-eagle turned over in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY — A village watchman had rescued and then turned over a juvenile northern Philippine hawk-eagle to the Sanchez Mira town’s Tourism and Information Office in Cagayan, the municipal government reported on…
NBA: Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely
SAN FRANCISCO— Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis visited the team’s practice facility and met with general manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health and Performance Dr. Rick Celebrini…
UP Diliman students, faculty evacuate over unspecified threat
MANILA, Philippines — Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to evacuate the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Palma and Malcolm halls on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, due to an unconfirmed and unspecified…
NBI chief details 3 more ‘misdeclared’ Sara Duterte properties
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday detailed three more alleged properties of Vice President Sara Duterte that were supposedly misdeclared in her Statements…
Only DTI-approved promos can replace 20% senior discount, says lawyer
MANILA, Philippines—Senior citizens rights advocate and lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday said that the mandatory 20-percent discount for senior citizens could only be waived if an establishment’s promotional price…
NBA preview: Raptors bank on Kawhi Leonard to stay competitive in East
Team preview of the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 46-36, lost to Cleveland in first round of playoffs. Coach: Darko Rajakovic (4th season, 101-145). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs…
PSEi rebounds to 5,663 on bargain hunting
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks recovered on Thursday as investors snapped up bargains after two straight sessions of losses, with foreign buying helping lift the market. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
