A Chinese businessman arrived in Panama with money and power. Then he sold a port when his luck turned. Now China wants him sent back.
Nov 14, 2026
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 27-year-old man and seized approximately 100 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P680,000. The apprehension happened during a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Thursday night, Nov. 12. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 9 Director Bryan Babang identified the suspect only as alias “Kol,” married,
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the performance of the administration under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a September survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) has shown. The poll results released on Friday indicated that 42 percent of adult Filipinos are “dissatisfied with the general performance” of the administration, four points above the
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday criticized the House-approved version of the proposed 2027 national budget, questioning the allocation of funds for projects that have no concrete plans.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Saturday said it was implementing additional security protocols at the 49th ASEAN Summit International Media Center (IMC) in Pasay City following reports of data breaches involving government agencies.
Bea Millan-Windorski showcased her confidence and beauty during a Miss Universe 2026 swimsuit event.
Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s commissioner has said. Speaking after attending a police passing-out ceremony, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said the technology could help identify people even if they wore masks or used other methods to evade detection. “No matter what methods you use, if you commit a crime, we actually have the capability to arrest you. I believe...
Leaders and representatives of the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and their allies, are gathering in Manila for the bloc's biggest event of the year
Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme next year to handle proxy voting via an electronic platform, a move designed to pave the way for a cap on proxies and curb rampant bid-rigging in private housing estates. Announcing the plan on Saturday, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said the government had decided against an immediate limit on proxy votes under proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance. The reforms follow the deadly Tai Po fire almost a year ago,...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has lifted the suspension of travel for small vessels in Roxas, Dumaran and Araceli in Palawan following the improved weather. In Sea Travel Advisory No. 1126-002 issued on Saturday (Nov. 14), the Coast Guard Station North Central Palawan announced that vessels and watercraft with a
Rappler's Jee Geronimo and Iya Gozum talk about what's at stake at COP31 and what this means for vulnerable countries like the Philippines
'Greatness wasn’t my gift, but the potential for it. Now, I think that is somehow worse.'
Katrina Anne Johnson has been named Miss Visit Japan at this year's Miss International Welcome Party.