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Musk vs Altman Trial Reveals OpenAI Power Struggle That Could Reshape AI for Filipinos
4 min
business

Musk vs Altman Trial Reveals OpenAI Power Struggle That Could Reshape AI for Filipinos

A $150 billion lawsuit exposes deep fractures in AI’s founding mission—and what it means for the Philippines’ digital future

GMA News Online / Money Apr 28
DOJ Chief Vida: 'I'll Bring Home Important Things, Not Zaldy Co' as Philippine Delegation Shifts Strategy in Czech Republic
4 min
politics

DOJ Chief Vida: 'I'll Bring Home Important Things, Not Zaldy Co' as Philippine Delegation Shifts Strategy in Czech Republic

Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida admits no guarantee fugitive ex-congressman will stay in Czech custody, pivots to Interpol red notice and UN anti-corruption treaty to secure return amid flood control scandal.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 28
Easterlies Bring Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rains Across PH on Monday
3 min
weather

Easterlies Bring Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rains Across PH on Monday

PAGASA warns of isolated thunderstorms, high heat index in Metro Manila and Negros Occidental as easterly winds prevail.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 27
Day 111 of Mayon’s Fury: Minor Strombolian Activity Sparks New Alert for Albay Residents
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local

Day 111 of Mayon’s Fury: Minor Strombolian Activity Sparks New Alert for Albay Residents

State volcanologists recorded minor Strombolian explosions at Mayon’s summit crater Sunday night, as the volcano’s effusive eruption enters its 111th consecutive day—raising fresh safety concerns for nearby communities.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 27
Philippine OFW Alert: French Rescue 119 Migrants in English Channel — What It Means for Filipino Workers in Europe
4 min
world

Philippine OFW Alert: French Rescue 119 Migrants in English Channel — What It Means for Filipino Workers in Europe

Latest incident highlights the perilous journey across the English Channel, prompting fresh warnings for OFWs in France and the UK.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 27
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan: No Tsunami Threat to Philippines, Phivolcs Says
4 min
technology

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan: No Tsunami Threat to Philippines, Phivolcs Says

A strong undersea quake rattled northern Japan on Sunday. Philippine authorities confirm no immediate danger to coastal communities.

GMA News Online / News Apr 27
Ginebra Extends Win Streak to Five, Punches QF Berth with 119-107 Victory Over Titan Ultra
4 min
sports

Ginebra Extends Win Streak to Five, Punches QF Berth with 119-107 Victory Over Titan Ultra

Barangay Ginebra secures a quarterfinals slot in PBA Season 50, marking its 50th consecutive conference playoff appearance.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 27
Philippines' Finance Chief Go: Luzon Economic Corridor Gains Strong Traction
5 min
business

Philippines' Finance Chief Go: Luzon Economic Corridor Gains Strong Traction

Manila and Washington fast-track flagship infrastructure projects as US pledges $3.8M for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 27
AFP Chief Brawner Tells New WESCOM Chief: Sustain Credible Presence in West Philippine Sea
4 min
politics

AFP Chief Brawner Tells New WESCOM Chief: Sustain Credible Presence in West Philippine Sea

General Romeo Brawner Jr. passes the torch to a new leader, emphasizing maritime sovereignty and the AFP's unwavering posture in the West Philippine Sea.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 27
Cloudy Skies and Isolated Rains Expected Across PH as Three Weather Systems Collide
4 min
weather

Cloudy Skies and Isolated Rains Expected Across PH as Three Weather Systems Collide

PAGASA warns of localized thunderstorms and easterlies affecting multiple regions, with high heat index still a concern.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 26
Bohol Sea Rescue: 4 Fishermen Plucked from Half-Submerged Motorbanca in Dramatic Night Operation
3 min
local

Bohol Sea Rescue: 4 Fishermen Plucked from Half-Submerged Motorbanca in Dramatic Night Operation

A swift response by local authorities saved four lives as their vessel sank near Dauis. Here is the full story and what it reveals about maritime safety in the Visayas.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 26
US DOJ Adds Firing Squads, Electrocution, and Gas Asphyxiation to Federal Execution Protocols, Shifting Death Penalty Landscape with Global and Philippine Implications
8 min
world

US DOJ Adds Firing Squads, Electrocution, and Gas Asphyxiation to Federal Execution Protocols, Shifting Death Penalty Landscape with Global and Philippine Implications

The Trump administration expands federal execution methods beyond lethal injection, citing drug shortages and state-level precedents, raising human rights concerns for OFWs and legal observers in the Philippines

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 26
SK Chairman in Manila Faces Rape, Abuse Charges After Pregnant Girlfriend Speaks Out
4 min
technology

SK Chairman in Manila Faces Rape, Abuse Charges After Pregnant Girlfriend Speaks Out

A 25-year-old youth leader is now in legal trouble after his 24-year-old partner, two months pregnant, accused him of repeated physical violence and sexual assault.

GMA News Online / News Apr 26
Robert Bolick Dagger Four-Pointer Seals NLEX Escape vs Terrafirma in PBA Season 50
4 min
sports

Robert Bolick Dagger Four-Pointer Seals NLEX Escape vs Terrafirma in PBA Season 50

The clutch shot from beyond the arc lifted the Road Warriors to a 95-85 victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested Commissioner's Cup.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 26
Easterlies to Bring Cloudy Skies, Isolated Rains Over Parts of PH: PAGASA Update
4 min
weather

Easterlies to Bring Cloudy Skies, Isolated Rains Over Parts of PH: PAGASA Update

From Metro Manila to Mindanao, the easterlies are set to dominate Friday and Saturday—here’s what you need to know about potential flash floods and weather safety.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 26
China’s AI-Powered Auto Revolution: What It Means for Philippine Carmakers
3 min
business

China’s AI-Powered Auto Revolution: What It Means for Philippine Carmakers

Beijing’s push to embed artificial intelligence in vehicles threatens to reshape global supply chains—and Philippine assembly plants must adapt or risk being left behind.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 26
2 Americans Among 19 Killed in Negros Clash: NTF-ELCAC Confirms U.S. Citizens Dead in Philippines
5 min
local

2 Americans Among 19 Killed in Negros Clash: NTF-ELCAC Confirms U.S. Citizens Dead in Philippines

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict says the clash involved foreign fighters and recently designated terrorists.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 26
CA Orders Freeze on Romualdez Assets, Ombudsman Remulla Confirms
5 min
politics

CA Orders Freeze on Romualdez Assets, Ombudsman Remulla Confirms

Court acts on 35 bank accounts, luxury Makati property in expanding corruption probe tied to public infrastructure spending

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 26
War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026 — Philippines braces for food crisis impact
4 min
world

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026 — Philippines braces for food crisis impact

Global report warns acute hunger doubled in a decade; two famines declared in Gaza and Sudan. For the Philippines, rising import costs and reduced aid threaten food security.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 26
Norway’s Bold Move: Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Could Reshape Philippine Policy
6 min
technology

Norway’s Bold Move: Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Could Reshape Philippine Policy

As Europe tightens the digital leash, Filipino parents and lawmakers watch closely—what this means for the Philippines’ own fight against cyberbullying and screen addiction.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 26