Calapan–Batangas ferry fares rise, operators cite fuel price surge

Bangkok residents stranded by neck-deep floodwaters on Sunday appealed for clean water and food, as Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a diplomatic trip to the United Kingdom to monitor the response amid growing criticism online. In the worst floods to hit the Thai capital in 15 years, life has ground to a standstill in parts of the city since Friday evening, prompting the town hall to declare a disaster in all 50 districts. Days of incessant rains that overwhelmed Bangkok’s...

The Senate impeachment court has yet to issue a subpoena to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to testify in connection with Article 2 of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol said Sunday.

Filipina actress Bela Padilla has confirmed her breakup with tech CEO Martin Tan. On Instagram, Bela shared a quick life update and a heartfelt message to her fans. “I feel extremely lucky that every time love finds me, you all seem genuinely happy for me,” Bela wrote. “Maybe it's because I share what I can, and you've somehow come to know me as your friend who falls in love, gets heartbroken, and who you sometimes want to hug, scold, or grab a beer and cry with. Or maybe it's because my movies have made us all believe in love a little bit again ❤️.” Bela then opened up about her relationship with Martin, describing it as the first time she felt truly swept off her feet. “Martin and I have been dating for the past few months, and this was the first relationship where I was truly swept off my feet. ❤️ We share the same love for films, food markets, our work, and, most of all, genuinely being together.” She said she initially kept their relationship private because it was unlike any relationship she had experienced before. “I kept things private mostly because this was also my first relationship where I felt most like and unlike myself,” she wrote. “I'm writing this because we all enjoyed the videos of us in the Legazpi Market. We all saw a new couple, a bit shy and awkward. But what you never got a glimpse of is us having the best and also hardest days for a couple of months now.” The actress then announced that they had decided to part ways and move forward separately. “I'm deciding for both of us to move forward separately to save whatever we can of ourselves and how we see each other. I think sometimes, loving someone also means knowing when to let go, before you lose the good things you saw in each other,” she wrote. Bela also had nothing but kind words for Martin, describing him as one of the most fun, smartest, and charming people she has ever met. “Martin is one of the most fun, smartest, and definitely most charming people I've ever met. I will always be grateful for what we shared, and I genuinely wish him nothing but the best. ❤️” She also thanked those who supported their relationship. “Thank you for rooting for us from afar, and for giving us the space when you saw us around and now to move forward separately. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bela (@bela) In early September, Bela officially confirmed her relationship with Martin in a TikTok video with content creator Johnny K. The two were seen together at the Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati City, where they were approached by the influencer for an interview. Rumors about their romance sparked after they were spotted together at public events, including the red-carpet premiere of one of Bela's films. Meanwhile, look back at these celebrity breakups that made headlines and shocked the public.

Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday said electric companies cannot recover the proposed removal of system loss charges through other means, such as disguising them as hidden line items on consumers' bills.

Set for his Oct. 2 concert, the multi-awarded host and singer gets candid about his journey, his special set list and guest lineup, and starting anew after life's toughest trials.

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday questioned the Department of Public Works and Highways over a supposed project in Taguig City whose coordinates were located in the Visayas based on geotagged photos.

The unexpected surge of late entries has strained accommodation and transport networks in the Asian Games, prompting complaints from athletes and team officials over cramped rooms, small beds, and travel delays

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The Chinese Embassy on Sunday hit back at the US Embassy after the latter sided with the Philippines over Beijing's reported interference in Manila's recent rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to Ayungin Shoal.

We have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner leans on historic symbolism When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner was steeped in symbolism, with sparkling wine served as a nod to a pivotal moment in Sino-US relations and references to “ping-pong diplomacy”. 2. How...

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