Alex Eala ousts Leylah Fernandez to reach DC Open quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala ousted defending champion Leylah Fernandez with an impressive 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Sho...
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2 NPAs killed, 1 captured in clash with soldiers in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were confirmed killed and another one captured after an encounter in Barangay Del Pilar, Naujan town in...
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Meet the Alexander and Eliza of the Hamilton Minecraft remake
MANILA, Philippines – A fan-made recreation of Hamilton inside Minecraft has drawn more than 1.4 million views on YouTube, and among its lead cast is a Filipina animation student. Tech INQ spoke with...
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Comelec upholds decision to file election offense vs Baligod’s wife
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld its decision to file an election offense case against Marilou Veloso Galenzoga-Baligod, the wife of lawyer Levito Baligod...
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WATCH: Defense chief Teodoro says PH needs allies beyond Asean
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday said the Philippines cannot rely solely on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to safeguard its national security,...
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2 quakes strike off Sarangani in Davao Occidental on Wednesday evening
MANILA, Philippines — Two earthquakes struck off the waters of Sarangani in Davao Occidental on Wednesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In it...
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Magnitude 5.6 quake hits off Quezon town; aftershocks expected
MANILA, Philippines — Aftershocks were expected after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit off the waters of a Quezon town on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivo...
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Highlights: Day 10 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | July 29, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court resumed proceedings on Wednesday with the prosecution beginning its presentation of evidence on Article I, which centers on Vice President Sara Duter...
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WNBA scores: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen star Mystics trip Sun
WASHINGTON— Sonia Citron scored 22 points and Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 10 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 92-84 in the WNBA on Tuesday night. Citron sank 6 of...
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WNBA scores: A'ja Wilson drops 28 as Aces beat Fire
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces breezed to a 98-83 victory over the Portland Fire in the WNBA on Tuesday night. Wilson hit 7 of 10 shots from the...
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WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty past Sparks
LOS ANGELES— Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 in the WNBA on Tuesday night. Stewart made 11 of 19 shots...
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WNBA scores: Olivia Miles scores 24 as Lynx extend win streak to 8
MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 points and the Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to eight games with a 100-93 victory over the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA on Tuesday night. Miles...
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WNBA: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever to 4th straight win
SEATTLE— Caitlin Clark scored 32 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 28 and the Indiana Fever won their fourth straight game, beating the Seattle Storm 105-95 in the WNBA on Tuesday night. Clark and Mitchel...
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Grand Lotto prize climbs to ₱101.2M after no winner on July 29
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot worth about ₱101.24 million on Wednesday night’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw, while the Mega Lotto 6/45 top prize o...
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Ben Shelton overcomes qualifier, Venus Williams ousted at DC Open
WASHINGTON–Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, while veteran Venus Williams was el...
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Motorcyclist killed in collision with bus in Carmen, Bohol
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle collided with a bus in Sitio Proper 2, Barangay Bicao, Carmen town, Bohol, on Monday afternoon, July 27, 2026. The v...
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PBA: San Miguel bounces back, makes easy work of Titan Ultra
MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer returned to the win column in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after routing Titan Ultra, 143-105, at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday night. The Beermen bounced back f...
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PNP chief strengthens coordination vs animal cruelty
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has instructed all police units to strengthen their coordination with other authorities in intensifying the...
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Gerrymandle: A fun way to steal elections
MANILA, Philippines – Do you still play Wordle, that viral word game that came out in 2021 then got bought by The New York Times in 2022? I still solve Wordle every day—on hard mode!—and have played a...
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Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera reunite in new comedy film
Jerald Napoles and Pepe Herrera are reuniting on the big screen in the upcoming comedy film “Ang Pinakamasarap na Pares sa Balat ng Lupa,” after starring in the 2025 comedy film “Sampung Utos Kay Josh...
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CICC flags 9 persons, groups over alleged Sona disruption plans
MANILA, Philippines — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) flagged nine individuals and groups allegedly linked to online efforts to disrupt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Sta...
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PSA: Digital civil registry documents now valid
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has expanded access to civil registry documents through its digitally signed e-Certificate, offering Filipinos a legally valid electronic version of birth, ma...
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Truck helper killed after mixer truck rolls backward in Samboan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 53-year-old truck helper was killed after he was struck by a concrete mixer truck that rolled backward due to an apparent mechanical failure in Barangay Cambigong, Samboan tow...
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PhilSA warns of expected China rocket debris near Northern Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Wednesday warned that expected debris from the rocket launch of People’s Republic of China may have fallen in parts of Northern Luzon as i...
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Manila Water calls on customers to support August desludging program
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is encouraging customers across its East Zone concession area to participate in its scheduled August desludging activities, highlighting the vital role that househol...
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‘Ka Amihan,’ the NPA's voice in Caraga, seeks fresh start
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — For about a decade, the aliases “Ka Amihan” and “Sandara” was the voice of the communist rebels in the Caraga region (Region 13). The woman behind those aliases, former...
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DepEd leads consultations on class suspension, resumption rules
MANILA, Philippines — Nationwide stakeholder consultations led by the Department of Education (DepEd) have started discussing a proposed executive order to update guidelines for class and work suspens...
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LIVE: Alex Eala vs Leylah Fernandez - Mubadala DC Open Round of 16
Alex Eala’s debut campaign at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open faces a major hurdle as she takes on defending champion Leylah Fernandez in the Round of 16. Mubadala DC Open schedule July 29, Wednesday 11pm...
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PBA: Kobey Lam still finds way to deliver in Macau win
MANILA, Philippines—Macau sniper Kobey Lam didn’t have the best offensive night in the Giant Pandas’ 96-92 win over Terrafirma in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. But when...
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Lifesaving water filtration tech reaches flooded BARMM village
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — For families in flood-prone Barangay Kabasalan in Ligawasan town, the most urgent threat isn’t just the rising floodwaters — it’s the water they are forced to drink. Persistent h...
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Gatchalian: No formal request from Marcoleta, Estrada to join VP trial
MANILA, Philippines – Detained Sens. Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada have yet to submit a formal request to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President...
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Canduman rewards board, bar exam topnotchers with cash incentives
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Barangay Canduman in Mandaue City has institutionalized a cash incentive program for residents who place among the top performers in licensure and bar examinations, becoming one o...
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Jollibee’s Tim Ho Wan to double Taiwan footprint by 2030
MANILA, Philippines — Jollibee Group plans to double Tim Ho Wan stores in Taiwan over four years as it continues to expand abroad. In a statement on Wednesday, the fast-food giant said Tim Ho Wan will...
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DOE to establish Energy Center for Excellence
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to establish an Energy Center for Excellence following the opening of its first-ever Energy Museum, Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday. Gar...
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Cebu's aging office buildings put landlords on notice as market slows
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Solon calls on Senate: After Marcos’ Sona, pass new PH building act
MANILA, Philippines — Now that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself is throwing his support for the bill, Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo has urged the Senate to approve the proposed New Philippine...
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PBA: Franklin 'happy to be back' with Converge after failed first stint
MANILA, Philippines–Returning import Jamaal Franklin is happy to be back playing for Converge despite a sour end to his previous stint with the team three years ago. Franklin dropped 30 points, includ...
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BIR sues Pogo-linked firm, contractor, real estate sellers for tax evasion
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed three criminal cases for tax evasion before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on July 23, involving a total estimated tax liability of mo...
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Teodoro says ‘not viable’ to be pro-China candidate in 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. maintained that it would not be viable for a candidate in the 2028 elections to show support for China. “I don’t think anybody can tout a p...
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BFP looking for over 2,500 new recruits this year
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Wednesday said it was looking for 2,504 new Fire Officer 1 recruits this year. In a statement, the bureau explained that the new recruits w...
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PBA: Macau comes back to beat Terrafirma for 2nd straight win
MANILA, Philippines—Macau notched its second straight win after rallying past Terrafirma, 96-92, in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. The Giant Pandas climbed bac...
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Ethics raps filed vs. Pia Cayetano over alleged spliced impeachment video
MANILA, Philippines — An ethics complaint was filed on Wednesday against Sen. Pia Cayetano over a video she posted during the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which allegedly...
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LPA inside PAR brings rain over areas in Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon, the state weather bureau said. In the 5 p.m. wea...
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176 Caraga police officers promoted
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A total of 176 uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office-13 (PRO 13) were promoted during simultaneous oath-taking and rank-pinning ceremonies in Butuan City on...
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Bulacan board member suspended for alleged sexual harassment
CITY OF MALOLOS – A member of the Bulacan Provincial Board has been suspended for a month after a female colleague accused him of sexual harassment during a public gathering last year. Sangguniang Pan...
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DA opens first seaweed bioreactor facility to boost exports
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opened the country’s first bioreactor facility in Sorsogon to further grow seaweed production and exports. The agency said the facility wil...
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Marcos tax relief proposal to raise workers’ take-home pay – Quimbo
MANILA, Philippines — The income-tax reform proposed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) will allow Filipino workers to keep more of what they earn and he...
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Prosecution: LandBank officials’ testimony reinforces Madriaga’s claims
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte said the testimonies of two former Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) officials strengthened th...
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Endangered pawikan released in Zamboanga del Norte
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A female endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was successfully documented, tagged, and released by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Comm...
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Over 300 cases: Dengue spike in Cebu prompts heightened monitoring
Health officials of the Cebu Provincial Government are monitoring a spike in dengue cases this July, with more than 300 cases recorded in Capitol-run hospitals in recent weeks.... Keep on reading: Ove...