Revilla’s bid to remove judge from case denied

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) on Tuesday kicked off its two-day nationwide strike, saying the removal of excise on petroleum products will have more impact on drivers than the P1 fare increase. Piston president Mody Floranda said the additional P1 to the minimum fare is

MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Tuesday expressed concern that changes to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 are already being negotiated behind closed doors, as it warned that any subsequent public hearings may be viewed as merely for show. The House of Representatives is hoping to approve its version of the 2027

USD to THB exchange rate stands at 33.40. Thailand's central bank maintained interest rates at 1.00% in 2026, supporting economic stability. Global factors and tourism influence currency fluctuations; travelers should compare exchange rates before converting money.

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — Police have recorded a sharp rise in online threats following the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, with authorities arresting about 40 people in connection with such cases. Police Brig. Gen. Allan Manibog, Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 director, said 65 online threats were

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set the pay guidelines for work rendered on November 16 to 18, 2026, which have been declared as special non-working days in the National Capital Region in connection with the country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit.

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Agriculture and health officials in several parts of the country are stepping up preparations as El Niño intensifies, with the weather phenomenon expected to reach a “very strong” state before the end of 2026 and possibly persist into 2027. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region,

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The legacy of the Balangiga Encounter, one of the most significant episodes of the Philippine-American War, continues to shape the identity of Eastern Samar and offers lessons on unity, courage, resilience and service, Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said on Monday. Speaking during the 125th anniversary commemoration of the

The new members the BARMM parliament enter a period of negotiations before choosing their chief minister on October 30, when they hold their first regular session

China’s broadcasting regulator has called for greater support for live-action dramas as the government seeks to steer the booming microdrama industry towards higher-quality production and tighter rights safeguards amid the rapid rise of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) has created innovation and production possibilities for microdramas, while also posing challenges over content quality and rights protection, according to Wang Xiaoliang from the National Radio and Television...

“The Love Hypothesis” is getting a book and film sequel!

Hindi lang pala si Martin (Luis Hontiveros) ang paldo! Throwback sa blooper ni Director Franco (Dominic Ochoa) sa kanyang leaked video. Panoorin ang 'Taskforce Firewall,' Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 8:50 p.m. sa GMA Prime! Naka-simulcast ito sa GMA-7, Heart of Asia, at I Heart Movies. May second telecast din ito sa GTV tuwing 10:30 p.m. at mapapanood din GMA Play. I-download ang GMA Play sa Apple App Store at Google Play. Available din ito sa GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay at sa mga Android TV.

Kinantahan ng cast at crew si Dominic Ochoa sa huling araw niya ng taping. Panoorin ang 'Taskforce Firewall,' Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 8:50 p.m. sa GMA Prime! Naka-simulcast ito sa GMA-7, Heart of Asia, at I Heart Movies. May second telecast din ito sa GTV tuwing 10:30 p.m. at mapapanood din GMA Play. I-download ang GMA Play sa Apple App Store at Google Play. Available din ito sa GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay at sa mga Android TV.