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Padilla calls for death penalty for agricultural smugglers
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday called for the imposition of the death penalty on agricultural smugglers following a privilege speech by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking a committee inquiry into the seizure of around 20,000 metric tons of Vietnam rice worth an estimated P700 million. “Okay naman po ’yung kulungan, dapat
6 soldiers, 2 civilians hurt in Basilan ambush
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Six soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed a military vehicle in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Thursday evening. The attack occurred around 6:55 p.m. in Barangay Sabong as troops from the Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion were traveling back to their unit in
Schizophrenia: Seeking help and seeing beyond the diagnosis
Perhaps the most important message from the medical experts is this: schizophrenia should not and does not define the person living with it.
NIA readies Bicol farms for El Niño water shortage
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies as El Niño threatens to reduce water supplies and affect farm production. NIA Bicol regional manager Engr. Guadencio John De Vera said the agency is closely monitoring river conditions, particularly water discharge, to advise farmers on
Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move
In a rare market move, a long-established local developer sold a Central retail shop that was held for over 50 years to an heir of Swiss underwear maker Triumph, according to data from the Land Registry, a deal analysts have called “highly unusual”. The use of international capital to acquire local retail assets in Hong Kong is uncommon. Triumph International did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the South China Morning Post. The transaction involved a ground-floor shop at...
Singapore hotel rates race higher for F1 weekend despite softer early demand
Room occupancy pace is slower than last year’s level but picking up, say observers
California’s holy grail: The good US$20 to US$30 wine
Good, moderately priced bottles are keeping costs down and giving younger consumers a point of entry
Singapore room rates soar, but hotels seeing mixed demand from F1 race and events
Room occupancy pace is slower than last year’s level but picking up, say observers
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 9, 2026)
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Senate impeachment court. Here are the latest news and updates.
Voltage fluctuations hit Ilocos Norte amid low power delivery from NGCP
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Residents in Ilocos Norte experienced fluctuating electricity supply on Thursday (Oct. 8) after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) delivered low voltage to the province, according to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC). In an advisory, INEC said it received reports from consumers about the fluctuating