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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0800From centuries of trade to shared prosperity: A new chapter in the EU-PH partnership
When Ferdinand Magellan’s Spanish expedition reached the Philippines in 1521 in search of the Spice Islands, his chronicler Antonio Pigafetta recorded the seafaring, navigation, and boat-building skills of the islands’ inhabitants.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0800
5 Grade 11 students drown in Zamboanga Sibugay river
Five Grade 11 students died after they were swept away by rampaging floodwaters while swimming in a river in Purok Santan in Barangay New Antique in RT Lim town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Thursday, September 24.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0800
Mayor in Ampatuan clan bailiwick town, 11 others face terrorism raps
A court in Iligan City had issued a warrant for the arrest of a mayor and 11 others for their alleged involvement in the ambush in January of the mayor of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur that injured four individuals and caused panic among resid...
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0800
Duterte camp flags 62,000-plus evidence ahead of ICC trial, seeks 10,000 cap
The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items, saying the case record has ballooned to more than 62,000 items ahead of his trial.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0800
With sky-high confidence, Arbole eyes another crown in Iloilo
Art Arbole’s confidence is soaring after finally ending a 14-year title drought – and for a change, he knows he won’t be sneaking up on anybody.
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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0800Duterte camp flags 62,000-plus evidence ahead of ICC trial, seeks 10,000 cap
The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items, saying the case record has ballooned to more than 62,000 items ahead of his trial.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0800
‘Queenie’ almost a typhoon
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) is now nearing typhoon strength as it moves over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0800
P60 wage hike for Metro Manila minimum wage earners takes effect
Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will get a P60 daily wage increase starting Saturday, September 26, under a new wage order issued by the Department of Labor and Employment.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0800
Sara Duterte denies ex-Velasco aide’s claim he delivered over P2 billion to her
Vice President Sara Duterte denied knowing Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and receiving money from him, after the former security aide of ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco alleged that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to her.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0800
‘Queenie’ keeps strength, may become typhoon as it exits PAR Sunday
Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) maintained its strength as it decelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday morning.
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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +08005 Grade 11 students drown in Zamboanga Sibugay river
Five Grade 11 students died after they were swept away by rampaging floodwaters while swimming in a river in Purok Santan in Barangay New Antique in RT Lim town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Thursday, September 24.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0800
Mayor in Ampatuan clan bailiwick town, 11 others face terrorism raps
A court in Iligan City had issued a warrant for the arrest of a mayor and 11 others for their alleged involvement in the ambush in January of the mayor of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur that injured four individuals and caused panic among resid...
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0800
Normalization track to proceed after BARMM polls — Palace official
The normalization track of the Bangsamoro peace process will proceed alongside the transition to an elected regional government following the successful conduct of the historic parliamentary elections Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, ...
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
MNLF chief’s son wounded in clash with robbers
A barangay chairman was wounded in an encounter with three robbers in this city on Thursday afternoon.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800
SUV falls off ravine; 1 dead
A miner died while his companion was injured when their sport utility vehicle (SUV) plunged into a ravine in this town yesterday morning.
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:27:00 +08001 dies in highway head-on collision
A RIDER died in a motorcycle-sports utility vehicle head-on collision in a west coast village of Zamboanga City, the police reported Thursday, October 11, 2023.Police Major Ramon Aquiatan, Zamboanga City Police Station 10 chief, said the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:25:00 +0800
Young farmer survives bolo attack
A YOUNG farmer survived, although wounded, in a bolo attack by his drinking buddy in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, as reported by the police on Thursday, October 12, 2023The Zamboanga City Police Station 2 (ZCPS2) reported the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:20:00 +0800
2 Basilan town officials ink peace covenant
OFFICIALS of Tabuan-Lasa and Hadji Mohammad Ajul towns in Basilan province have signed a peace covenant vowing to ensure peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, 2023.The signing of the peace cove...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:16:00 +0800
Barmm to launch housing loan program
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is launching a housing loan program in the fourth quarter of 2023 aiming to offer affordable housing units for Barmm employees.A total of 100 housing units constructed in Semba village, Datu...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:57:00 +0800
PCG man nabbed for transporting smuggled cigarettes
A PERSONNEL of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested while transporting smuggled cigarettes in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Wednesday, October 10, 2023.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police direc...