Filipino sailor dies in tanker blast
A FILIPINO sailor died in an explosion aboard an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported on Saturday.
· Reina C. Tolentino, Agence France-Presse
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Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could explain the financial records and property documents presented by the prosecution.
· Kristina Maralit
Okada Manila’s Ginza Nagaoka retains Michelin Selected recognition for 2nd consecutive year
GINZA Nagaoka at Okada Manila has retained its Michelin Selected recognition in the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs and Cebu 2027, marking its second consecutive year of inclusion.
· The Manila Times
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort continues to stand out as top destination
FROM five-star hospitality to Michelin Guide recognitions, Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, part of Marriott International’s global portfolio of hotel brands, continues to distinguish itself in Cebu’s hospitality and dining scene.
· The Manila Times
Titans brace for tough battle vs Cool Smashers
CHOCO Mucho pioneer member Maddie Madayag knows an uphill battle awaits the Flying Titans as they need to conquer Creamline and PLDT in their remaining games of the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference–Siklab Series.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
PCCI honors Most Outstanding Business-Friendly LGUs at 52nd PBC&E
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards to eight local government units that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovative governance in fostering a business-friendly environment.
· The Manila Times
Supreme Court under the microscope
AT no time in the history of this country has the Supreme Court been placed under close scrutiny by the Filipino people except in these perilous times.
· Salvador S. Panelo
Tesla to stop Cybertruck production
TESLA will add an extra production shift to try to complete outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling the line next year for a planned expansion of Cybercab production, CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
· Reuters
Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot
MIAMI — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season.
· Agence France-Presse
Cebu needs P11B to rebuild typhoon-damaged properties
LILOAN, Cebu — A year after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, the province still needs P11.174 billion for rehabilitation, while several infrastructure projects remain in the procurement stage.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
PH can learn from Sweden’s low smoking rate – expert
SWEDEN’s achievement of having one of the world’s lowest smoking rates offers lessons for Filipino policymakers seeking to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cigarettes, a tobacco harm reduction expert said.
· Catherine S. Valente
HOMESTRETCH: Surfing legends make history in Siargao
From a little-known island to a global stage, Cloud 9’s world-class waves capture the charm of Filipino culture and talent
· Jaira Roxas
UST snaps 3-game skid, pumps life to semis bid with win over FEU
MANILA, Philippines -- The University of Santo Tomas snapped its 3-game skid and pumped life to its UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Final Four bid after nipping Far Eastern University, 86-85, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Hayley Williams teases Manila stop for ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ in 2027
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino music fans may soon see Hayley Williams back in Manila as the American singer-songwriter has seemingly teased a Philippine stop for her ongoing solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show,” in 2027.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Hayley Williams teases Manila stop for ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ in 2027
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino music fans may soon see Hayley Williams back in Manila as the American singer-songwriter has seemingly teased a Philippine stop for her ongoing solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show,” in 2027.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Alex Eala stunned in Hong Kong final as Filipino star's breakthrough 2026 ends with injury setback | The National
World No 17 loses to Claire Liu in straight sets after suffering knee injury in Sunday's final
· Andy Lewis
Alex Eala bows to Liu in Hong Kong Open finals
MANILA, Philippines — Gunning to end her final tournament of the year with a bang, Filipina tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala fell short in her bid to capture her second World Tennis Association (WTA) title after bowing to World No. 95 Claire Liu of the United States, 3-6, 0-6, in the finals of the 2026 Hong Kong Ope…
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
BB Gandanghari gives glimpse of Rene Baterbonia movie
MANILA, Philippines — BB Gandanghari has given the public a first glimpse of an upcoming film about the life of Rene Baterbonia.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
BB Gandanghari gives glimpse of Rene Baterbonia movie
MANILA, Philippines — BB Gandanghari has given the public a first glimpse of an upcoming film about the life of Rene Baterbonia.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
NU gets back at La Salle, boosts Final Four bid
MANILA, Philippines -- National University got back at De La Salle University, 84-80, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday to boost its UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Final Four bid.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
DOST launches new weather tools, facility in Davao del Sur
THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) officially launched on October 14, 2026 its newest tools and facility at its station in Brgy. Igpit, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
· The Manila Times
One Education strengthens learner support, expands pathways from education to employment
THE Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education,
· The Manila Times
Niño Alcantara, the ‘kuya’ of Philippine tennis, still enjoys the grind
Filipino tennis veteran Niño Alcantara reflects on two decades of sacrifice, a historic junior Grand Slam triumph, and the life-changing perspective of fatherhood
· Jasmine Payo
Napolcom to pursue reforms in criminology education, police training for cyber-ready PNP
THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) will pursue reforms in criminology education and police training to strengthen the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) capacity to respond to cybercrime, Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan said at the 1st Philippine Cybercriminology Summit 2026 held at the Philippine Trade…
· The Manila Times
Fitness for all: SL expands horizons with inaugural Bike & Run at Vermosa
MANILA, Philippines — Runners stepped into the spotlight alongside cyclists during the inaugural Sun Life Bike & Run at the Vermosa Sports Hub, marking a major milestone in the fitness community.
· The Manila Times
Entire up system to receive performance bonus before year-end; DBM oks conversion of 179 UP Manila faculty positions
DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert De Leon brought good news to the University of the Philippines (UP) community, announcing that the entire UP System is eligible for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), which eligible personnel can expect to receive before the …
· The Manila Times
VLVTZ: The new femme force that took the Philippine stage by storm
A NEW generation of femme performers made its mark on the Philippine entertainment scene as VLVTZ (pronounced “VELVETZ”) officially launched as a dynamic all-femme performance group.
· The Manila Times
Unicharm, Shopee unite to bring Japanese-quality care closer to Filipino families
UNICHARM Philippines and Shopee Philippines team up for Unicharm Fiesta, bringing Japanese hygiene solutions closer to Filipino families through e-commerce while celebrating everyday care.
· The Manila Times
Alex Eala to finish WTA 2026 in top 15
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is set for a career-best No. 15 finish in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 2026 season rankings.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Pangilinan pushes court reforms, anti-corruption drive
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan called for increased judiciary funding, faster court proceedings, stronger prosecution of corruption cases, and tougher measures against judicial corruption as part of a four-point reform agenda following the Philippines' 97th-place ranking in the 2026 World Justice Proj…
· Catherine S. Valente
Only 2 women appointed to Bangsamoro cabinet
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The 19 top regional officials appointed by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) took their oath on Friday and held their first Cabinet meeting, which tackled the immediate need to prepare the 2027 budget. Only two among those officials ar…
· Cong B. Corrales, Ryan D. Rosauro
BI supports Dizon's push for wider e-gate access
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expressed support on Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon’s proposal to expand the use of electronic immigration gates (e-Gates) to all arriving and departing passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
· Arlie O. Calalo
Recto pushes full readiness for ASEAN Leaders’ Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is ensuring that all systems are in place for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit scheduled on November 15 to 17.
· Allen Limos
Thomas Markle, Jr. receives apology from Philippine police after wrongly being cited ‘person of interest’ in father’s child sex abuse probe: report
The report came one day after his father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested in Florida on child porn charges.
· Jane Herz
Asean Summit not venue for Pax Silica pact
US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton clarified on Saturday the agreement on Pax Silica, a US-led diplomatic and industrial initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and advance ethical AI infrastructure among allied nations, will not be signed during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Ase…
· Allen Limos
TMT’s business reporter Arceo wins 2 EJAP awards
THE Manila Times business reporter Niña Myka Arceo won two awards on Friday at the 35th Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP)-Ayala Business Journalism Awards at Fairmont Makati.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Meghan Markle dad busted for child abuse sex photos
MIAMI — Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday (Saturday in Manila) over alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse, officials said.
· Agence France-Presse
Bayo Manila Inc. adheres to circular fashion practices with ‘Journey to Zero’ approach
IN EVERY garment it creates, Bayo Manila Inc. stays equally mindful of its responsibility to the environment and the communities it serves.
· Vina Medenilla
ICC faces test on balancing evidence, Duterte’s right to challenge testimony
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a legal battle ahead of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial over how to balance the prosecution’s need to present evidence efficiently with the right of the accused to challenge testimony.
· The Manila Times
PNP warns of fake Nartatez Facebook account
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a warning against a bogus Facebook account using a photo of PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Tatum fires 34 as Celtics overpower Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Jayson Tatum had 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Derrick White added 18 points, and the Boston Celtics demolished the Charlotte Hornets, 119-80, on Friday (Saturday in Manila) for their seventh win in eight games.
· Associated Press
Instituto Cervantes de Manila to host online talk on Nebrija’s influence on Philippine languages
INSTITUTO Cervantes de Manila will host a webinar titled “Nebrija: el imperio de las lenguas” (Nebrija: The Empire of Languages) on Nov. 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., featuring Spanish literary scholar Darío Villanueva. The online lecture will explore grammarian Elio Antonio de Nebrija’s enduring influence on language studie…
· The Manila Times
PETA theater festival explores the role of collective care in survival
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) will present five performances examining mental health, memory, bodily autonomy, cultural identity and community responsibility through its returning theater program, “Control + Shift: Changing Narratives StudioLab Live,” from Nov. 20 to 29 at the PETA Studio The…
· The Manila Times
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort continues to stand out as Cebu’s top resort destination
SHERATON Cebu Mactan Resort, part of Marriott International, continues to strengthen its standing in Cebu’s hospitality and dining scene, retaining its Michelin Selected hotel status in 2026 following its 2025 debut. Its signature restaurant, DIP Nikkei, also earned Michelin Guide recognition in 2026 and 2027. The r…
· The Manila Times
Aisin brings quality automotive aftermarket solutions to Manila Auto Salon 2026Aisin brings quality automotive aftermarket solutions to Manila Auto Salon 2026
EVERY customized vehicle reflects its owner’s creativity and passion. From wheels and exterior enhancements to personalized interiors, car enthusiasts invest in making their builds unique. However, maintaining a vehicle’s condition remains essential to protecting that investment.
· The Manila Times
Cyberport eyes PH tech partnerships
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s Cyberport is open to establishing partnerships with Philippine agencies and technology organizations, with potential cooperation in information and communications technology (ICT) and customer service outsourcing, its chief public mission officer said during the Cyberport Venture & Capital Fo…
· Jing Garcia
Taking a stand against Zameco II for electricity consumers
THE rising cost of living and survival for hundreds of thousands of Filipinos is most easily seen in the huge increase in food prices and the electricity bills they receive every month. The Power for People Coalition has challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to act on his promise made during his most recent Stat…
· Fr. Shay Cullen, SSC
QR payments rise as CASH-ON-Delivery persists
TRANSACTIONS using QR Ph and InstaPay grew 198 percent from January 2025 to April 2026, but cash-on-delivery (COD) continued to account for nearly a quarter of Philippine e-commerce payment value, highlighting the challenge of moving more online shoppers to digital payments.
· Ira James
P4.1M worth of illegal cigarettes seized
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) confiscated more than P4.1 million worth of undocumented cigarettes concealed in a refrigerated van in the municipality of Ilog, Negros Occidental, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said on Saturday.
· Arlie O. Calalo