FACT CHECK: Video of people panic-buying water drums for Super El Niño is AI-generated
Multiple satirical videos surfaced online after Marcos advised people to buy buckets to store water amid concerns over Super El Niño
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FACT CHECK: Posts promising cash aid, rice subsidy for all national ID holders are fake
The links to the alleged list of areas covered by the supposed nationwide program lead to a third-party blog site to trick social media users into typing in sensitive personal information
China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
The Chinese military's Southern Theater Command asserts that the US warship 'illegally intruded' into waters adjacent to a shoal in the Spratly Islands
NBI findings on Duterte properties came too late for trial
The NBI says it found major discrepancies involving properties allegedly linked to Sara Duterte, including land it says has a mansion, pools and a helipad.
Indoor bouldering 101: Sending your first climb
Chalk, shoes, technique, and everything in between
Adamson’s strong start surprises Nash Racela, adds to La Salle’s woes
‘I apologize to my players because they really surprised me, the whole team,’ says Adamson coach Nash Racela as his Falcons cap the UAAP first round strong with an upset of defending champion La Salle
Signal No. 1 up in 5 Luzon areas as Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over five areas in Luzon after Super Typhoon Champi entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was given the local name Rosal, the state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday.
Senate panel approves proposed 2027 OVP budget in under 20 minutes
Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the budget hearing to represent her father at the inurnment of a Davao City official, OVP chief of staff Zuleika Lopez tells the Senate finance sub-committee A
Super Typhoon Champi enters PAR, named Rosal
Signal No. 1 is raised in parts of Luzon at 11 am on Tuesday, October 20, shortly after the entry of Super Typhoon Rosal (Champi) into the Philippine Area of Responsibility
Filipinos split on Marcos admin’s handling of China dispute — survey
Filipinos are split on the Marcos administration’s handling of the West Philippine Sea dispute with China, but nearly three in four want the government to prioritize diplomacy.
[Vantage Point] The price of control: Behind Metro Pacific’s P12.4-B Meralco bet
Your monthly electricity bill is the fundamental mathematics backing these multi-billion-peso corporate strategies
Senate panel clears OVP budget in under 20 minutes as Duterte skips hearing
The Senate finance committee endorsed on Tuesday, October 20, the proposed P785.2-million budget of the Office of the Vice President for 2027 after a hearing that ran less than 20 minutes, with Vice President Sara Duterte absent.
DILG chief Remulla says he regrets not arresting Bato dela Rosa
Remulla said he regretted a past decision to honor a "gentleman's agreement" between him and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano that prevented Dela Rosa's arrest on Senate premises, admitting that trusting the arrangement was a mistake.
Super Typhoon Champi maintains strength near Philippines
In its weather forecast on Tuesday, October 20, PAGASA said Champi is estimated to be 1,605 kilometers east of Central Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts up to 240 kph.
7 Filipinos hurt in attacks on Saudi Arabia; 3 in critical condition
Seven Filipino workers have been wounded in a string of attacks on Saudi Arabia, three of them critically, the Department of Foreign Affair said on Monday, October 19. Manila called on “all parties to cease hostilities.”
Sandigan suspends Marcoleta for 90 days
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta will be barred from carrying out the functions of his office for three months, the Sandiganbayan declared yesterday.