Category: Philippines

Asia

Gilas Pilipinas Crushed Again by South Korea, Faces Major Test Ahead of Asian Games Title Defense

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA — Gilas Pilipinas heads into its Asian Games title defense searching for answers after suffering a second straight lopsided defeat to South Korea, falling 69-42 in its final tune-up game at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena on Sunday, Sept. 6. The loss completed a difficult two-game stretch for the Philippine national team against the Koreans. Just two days earlier, Gilas absorbed an 81-55 defeat, meaning the Philippines lost both warm-up matches by a combined 53 points. While th

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Asia

Davao del Norte Posts Highest LPG Prices in Region Despite September Rollback

DAVAO REGION, Philippines — A small September price rollback has offered some relief to households, but consumers in Davao del Norte are still paying the highest average prices for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the region. Latest monitoring by the Department of Energy (DOE) Mindanao Field Office showed that Davao del Norte recorded an average price of ₱1,379.50 for an 11-kilogram LPG cylinder, the highest among the five provinces in the Davao Region. The figures come despite a ₱0.

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Business

‘Lost’ for Over 110 Years: Critically Endangered Rattan Rediscovered in Davao de Oro

DAVAO DE ORO, Philippines — A critically endangered Philippine plant believed to have vanished from scientific records for more than a century has been found alive in the forests of Mindanao. Researchers have rediscovered Calamus vinosus, a rare native rattan species that had not been documented in the wild for more than 110 years, during a biodiversity expedition in the Mt. Candalaga Range in Maragusan, Davao de Oro. The discovery is being described as a major moment for Philippine biodiversi

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Business

Carcar’s Shoe Industry Is Fading — But Cebu’s Shoemakers Refuse to Let the Tradition Die

CARCAR CITY, CEBU — For generations, the sound of leather being cut, stitched and shaped into shoes was part of everyday life in Carcar City. The Cebuano city built a reputation as one of the country's traditional shoemaking centers, with skilled craftsmen producing handmade footwear that found buyers far beyond their hometown. Today, however, that once-thriving industry is fighting for survival. Cheap imported footwear, rising production costs, changing consumer habits and the growth of onli

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Business

‘Flash’ Strikes Again: Renan Noblefranca Stops Jhan Villegas in Explosive CFC Main Event

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu's fight community why he remains one of the Philippines' most dangerous strikers after stopping 2024 Muay Thai national gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the third round of the Cebu Fighting Championship's “Return of the Warriors” event on Saturday, Sept. 5. Noblefranca ended the kickboxing main event at the 2:03 mark of the third round, connecting with a straight back kick to Villegas' midsection that left the younger fighter in vis

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Lifestyle

8 Golden Rules for Kidney Health: Simple Habits That Can Help Protect Your Kidneys

CEBU CITY — Your kidneys work quietly every day, filtering waste from the blood, helping regulate fluids and supporting several essential functions in the body. Yet kidney problems can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious warning signs. That is why protecting kidney health is not only about treating kidney disease when it appears. It also means paying attention to everyday habits and controlling conditions that can put the kidneys at risk. During the 8th Cebu Cancer Fair held on Aug. 2

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Asia

LTO 7 Warns Vehicle Dealers: Delayed Plate Releases Could Mean Fines Up to P1 Million

CEBU CITY — Motor vehicle dealers in Central Visayas are being put on notice: delaying the release of license plates to vehicle owners could result in fines, suspension or even cancellation of their accreditation. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) issued the warning after receiving numerous reports involving delays in the release of plates for newly registered vehicles. In a memorandum dated Sept. 1, 2026, LTO 7 reminded accredited motor vehicle dealers that license pla

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Philippines

Philippines Storm Damage Nears ₱12 Billion as Agriculture and Infrastructure Losses Surge

MANILA — The economic damage from a string of tropical cyclones and the enhanced southwest monsoon has climbed to nearly ₱12 billion, underscoring the growing cost of extreme weather on Philippine farms, roads and other infrastructure. The latest combined estimate puts damage at approximately ₱11.92 billion, with ₱7.79 billion attributed to infrastructure and another ₱4.13 billion to agriculture, according to disaster officials cited by the Philippine News Agency and Manila Bulletin. The asses

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Asia

2 Brothers Gunned Down in Maguindanao del Sur Despite Election Gun Ban—Police Hunt for Killers

COTABATO CITY, BARMM — Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday, September 7, even as a strict election gun ban remains in force across the Bangsamoro region ahead of the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections. Police identified the victims as Ebrahim Mamalinta, 35, a resident of General S.K. Pendatun, and his brother, Marquez Mamalinta, a resident of Pandag, both in Maguindanao del Sur. According to Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg

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Philippines

₱10.8-Billion Learning Recovery Program Could Benefit 21 Million Filipino Learners as Philippines Battles Education Crisis

MANILA — More than 21 million Filipino learners could be reached by a proposed ₱10.8-billion learning recovery program, as the Philippine government intensifies efforts to address persistent gaps in reading, mathematics and other foundational skills. The proposed funding is part of the government's continuing effort to reverse years of learning losses and weak academic outcomes, with the Department of Education (DepEd) placing learning recovery among its major priorities. But officials face a

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