Philippine News — Page 8

16 Families Displaced in Pateros Fire as Metro Manila Blazes Spike
4 min
technology

16 Families Displaced in Pateros Fire as Metro Manila Blazes Spike

A pre-dawn fire in Barangay Sta. Ana leaves dozens homeless, raising urgent questions about fire safety in densely packed urban communities.

GMA News Online / News Apr 29
BIR Launches Tax Audit on Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio, and 9 Companies — What It Means
5 min
business

BIR Launches Tax Audit on Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio, and 9 Companies — What It Means

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has ordered letters of authority to probe the Vice President, her husband, and their businesses. Here’s what we know so far.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 29
BOC Seizes P250 Million Shabu Hidden in Imported Light Bulbs at NAIA
4 min
politics

BOC Seizes P250 Million Shabu Hidden in Imported Light Bulbs at NAIA

Philippine authorities intercept a massive drug shipment, highlighting ongoing challenges in airport security

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 29
Digital TIN ID Now Live on eGovPH App: No More Plastic Cards for Filipino Taxpayers
3 min
technology

Digital TIN ID Now Live on eGovPH App: No More Plastic Cards for Filipino Taxpayers

The BIR's digital ID is finally here—accessible via the eGovPH app starting April 24, 2026. Here's how to get yours and what it means for millions of Filipinos.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 29
Sabalenka Stunned by Baptiste in Madrid Open Quarterfinals: A Filipino Tennis Fan's Wake-Up Call
4 min
sports

Sabalenka Stunned by Baptiste in Madrid Open Quarterfinals: A Filipino Tennis Fan's Wake-Up Call

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffers a shocking straight-sets loss to unseeded American Hailey Baptiste, shaking up the Madrid Open draw and offering lessons for Philippine tennis players.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 29
Easterlies Bring Cloudy Skies and Isolated Rains Across PH — PAGASA Warns of Flash Floods
4 min
weather

Easterlies Bring Cloudy Skies and Isolated Rains Across PH — PAGASA Warns of Flash Floods

Metro Manila, Visayas, Mindanao brace for thunderstorms; heat index hits extreme caution levels in some areas

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 29
Meralco Bill Shock: More Pinoys Cry Foul Over Sky-High Charges Amid Economic Strain
4 min
business

Meralco Bill Shock: More Pinoys Cry Foul Over Sky-High Charges Amid Economic Strain

Consumer groups and households demand transparency as electric bills surge, mirroring a global trend of utility anxiety

GMA News Online / Money Apr 29
Deadly Camarines Sur Bus Crash: LTFRB Summons Operator, Suspends Operations
5 min
local

Deadly Camarines Sur Bus Crash: LTFRB Summons Operator, Suspends Operations

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) cracks down on Mark-Eves Transit Corporation after a fatal accident in Sipocot, raising urgent questions about passenger safety and bus operator accountability.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 29
UP Diliman Graduate Tops April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Exam
4 min
politics

UP Diliman Graduate Tops April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Exam

Full results released by PRC reveal top performers and school rankings from the April 2026 REELE exam

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 29
King Charles Tells US Congress UK-Philippines bond mirrors ‘special relationship’ amid Iran war divisions
7 min
world

King Charles Tells US Congress UK-Philippines bond mirrors ‘special relationship’ amid Iran war divisions

British monarch’s rare address to joint session underscores shared democratic values, offering a model for Manila’s alliances

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 29
AI Resurrects Pompeii: Filipino Tech Experts Weigh In on Groundbreaking Discovery
5 min
technology

AI Resurrects Pompeii: Filipino Tech Experts Weigh In on Groundbreaking Discovery

Archaeologists use artificial intelligence to recreate the final moments of a man fleeing Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. What this means for history and tech in the Philippines.

GMA News Online / SciTech / Technology, Gadgets and Gaming Apr 29
UAEs OPEC Exit Bombshell: How Filipino Workers and PH Gas Prices Could Be Hit
4 min
business

UAEs OPEC Exit Bombshell: How Filipino Workers and PH Gas Prices Could Be Hit

The world's third-largest oil producer considers leaving the cartel. Here's what it means for Philippine fuel costs, OFW remittances, and the global energy landscape.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 29
TESDA Breaks Ground on P200M Innovation Hub to Equip NCR Filipinos with Job-Ready Skills
4 min
politics

TESDA Breaks Ground on P200M Innovation Hub to Equip NCR Filipinos with Job-Ready Skills

The new Regional Training and Innovation Center in Quezon City aims to train 10,000 Filipinos annually in AI, robotics, and green technology, directly addressing the skills gap in Metro Manila.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 29
Easterlies to Bring Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rains Over Parts of PH — PAGASA
4 min
weather

Easterlies to Bring Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rains Over Parts of PH — PAGASA

State weather bureau warns of possible flash floods and landslides as easterlies continue to affect multiple regions including Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao.

GMA News Online / Weather Apr 28
Bulacan Gov’t Silent for Days: What Really Happened in the NLEx ‘Road Rage’ Incident?
5 min
local

Bulacan Gov’t Silent for Days: What Really Happened in the NLEx ‘Road Rage’ Incident?

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando finally breaks silence after days of tight-lipped stance on alleged road rage with President Marcos' son — here's the full timeline.

GMA News Online / News / Regions Apr 28
Nigeria Attack Kills 29; Philippine Security Officials Monitor Similar Extremist Threats
3 min
world

Nigeria Attack Kills 29; Philippine Security Officials Monitor Similar Extremist Threats

Gunmen storm Adamawa communities during a football match, prompting Philippine authorities to reassess local counter-terror measures.

GMA News Online / News / World Apr 28
Bohol Drug Bust Nets P7.4M Shabu: 2 High-Value Suspects Arrested in Tagbilaran Operation
3 min
technology

Bohol Drug Bust Nets P7.4M Shabu: 2 High-Value Suspects Arrested in Tagbilaran Operation

Authorities seize massive drug haul, targeting supply lines in Central Visayas amid intensified anti-drug campaign

GMA News Online / News Apr 28
Filipino MLBB Pro Teddy Finds Second Home in Esports, Eyes Global Glory Amid Ban Uncertainty
4 min
sports

Filipino MLBB Pro Teddy Finds Second Home in Esports, Eyes Global Glory Amid Ban Uncertainty

From uncertainty to stability: Dave "Teddy" Viaña turns Mobile Legends into a career, but the battle is far from over for Filipino esports hopefuls.

GMA News Online / Sports Apr 28
Why Filipino Drivers Flock to Manaoag for Car Blessings: Faith, Safety, and Tradition
5 min
business

Why Filipino Drivers Flock to Manaoag for Car Blessings: Faith, Safety, and Tradition

Thousands of devotees line up at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag each week to seek divine protection for their vehicles—a practice rooted in deep Catholic faith and Filipino culture.

GMA News Online / Money Apr 28
LTFRB Targets Next Week Deadline for P2.5-B Fuel Subsidy Distribution to Filipino PUV Drivers
4 min
politics

LTFRB Targets Next Week Deadline for P2.5-B Fuel Subsidy Distribution to Filipino PUV Drivers

Online disbursement system readied as transport sector awaits financial relief amid rising fuel costs.

GMA News Online / News / Nation Apr 28