Philstar.com | Latest Philippine news and multimedia

Digital portal of the STAR Group of Publications: Delivers the latest news and views, multimedia, analyses and in-depth reports on the Philippines, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and culture.

^
Trending

Latest

Trending
abtest
abtest
Bato dela Rosa surrenders 20 firearms in Davao

Bato dela Rosa surrenders 20 firearms in Davao

By Ian Laqui | 9 hours ago
The firearms were surrendered weeks after Dela Rosa's licenses were revoked.
Headlines
fbtw
UN agency cites heavy hidden costs of Middle East conflict in Philippines

UN agency cites heavy hidden costs of Middle East conflict in Philippines

10 hours ago
The Middle East conflict is becoming a broader human development setback for the Philippines, the UN Development Programme...
Business
fbtw
Magnitude 6.2 offshore quake felt in Davao Oriental, parts of Mindanao

Magnitude 6.2 offshore quake felt in Davao Oriental, parts of Mindanao

By John Marwin Elao | 6 hours ago
(Updated) A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.
Nation
fbtw
Fear of being branded traitors keeping Cayetano allies from crossing over

Fear of being branded traitors keeping Cayetano allies from crossing over

By Cristina Chi | 13 hours ago
Sen. Erwin Tulfo said two senators are being courted, but fear of public criticism has kept them from crossing over.
Headlines
fbtw
VP impeachment trial: Senate gavel up for grabs

VP impeachment trial: Senate gavel up for grabs

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 1 day ago
Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian could be open to stepping aside to allow another senator, preferably a lawyer,...
Headlines
fbtw

Latest

Responders and a rescue dog conduct a search and rescue operations outside a collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026.

Quake toll: 65 dead, 36 missing, 1,447 injured

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on January 16, 2026.

Marcos calls for Congress special session on June 17

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago
Vice President Sara Duterte on June 12, 2026.

House, VP defense submit impeachment pre-trial briefs to Senate

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago
Former national police chief and now Senator Ronald dela Rosa (C) inspects semi-automatic rifles during a defence and sporting show in Pasay City, suburban Manila on May 25, 2023.

20 firearms from Bato under PNP custody

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago
Senator Erwin Tulfo answers questions from members of the media during a press briefing at the Senate in Pasay City on March 5, 2026.

Tulfo: ‘Blue Ribbon hearing’ today unauthorized

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration launches the new PANaHON mobile app at the PAGASA Science Garden compound in Quezon City on June 15, 2026.

PAGASA launches ‘PANaHON’ app for timely weather alerts

Headlines
|
17 minutes ago

EDITORIAL - Return to work

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

Cheaper

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

Chongqing Express

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

The fire of service

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

The courage to disappoint

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

A man for others

Opinion
|
17 minutes ago

The STAR Cover (June 16, 2026)

The STAR Cover
|
17 minutes ago
This 2018 photo shows convicted kidnapper and retired general Jovito Palparan Jr., who was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison that year.

BuCor: Palparan still in Bilibid

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
Senate Bill 1989, the Anti-Ticket Scalping Act, will criminalize the resale of event tickets beyond a regulated price threshold.

Senate bill targets BTS ticket scalpers

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
Jesus Nicardo Falcis III

SC suspends lawyer for cursing

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said authorities are validating intelligence information that some scam hubs have dispersed into smaller and less visible networks to evade detection.

PNP hunts ‘guerrilla-style’ scam hubs

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
Flora A. Ylagan High School in Diliman, Quezon City on June19, 2025.

DepEd streamlines lesson plan guidelines

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
An employee of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is presented during a press conference on June 15, 2026, following his arrest over a firearm-brandishing incident involving a TNVS driver.

NAPOLCOM employee axed over gun-toting incident

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
A baby olive ridley sea turtle heads to the sea in this undated photo.

Injured sea turtle rescued in Baseco

Nation
|
17 minutes ago
Recommended
COLUMNISTS
Inside philstar.com
News Commentary
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano assures on May 13, 2026 that Senate work and pending measures will continue despite the recent leadership change in the chamber, with the Senate approving two priority measures on Third Reading on his second day as Senate president.

Filipinos demand solutions, not political theater

2 days ago
fb
More News Commentary Articles
Headlines
Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, signaling what would be a major breakthrough to ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets.

US, Iran reach peace deal

15 minutes ago
fb
More Headlines Articles
Opinion

EDITORIAL - Return to work

15 minutes ago
fb
More Opinion Articles
Nation
This 2018 photo shows convicted kidnapper and retired general Jovito Palparan Jr., who was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison that year.

BuCor: Palparan still in Bilibid

15 minutes ago
fb
More Nation Articles
World
Protesters wave a US flag and hold a sign reading "you're no JFK" as workers build scaffolding near the signage for the "Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue

1 day ago
fb
More World Articles
Business
Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed cash remittances coursed through banks grew by two percent to $2.72 billion in April from $2.66 billion in the same month last year.

Remittance growth hits slowest pace in 4 years

15 minutes ago
fb
More Business Articles
Sports
TNT import Chris McCullough and Ginebra counterpart JB Brownlee engage in a spirited duel on the way to a whopping combined output of 105 points in Game 6 won by the Tropang 5G, 98-90.

Record night for C-Mac, JB

15 minutes ago
fb
More Sports Articles
Entertainment
â??Lolo and the Kidâ?? director-writer Benedict Mique presents a tale about selfless love through the eyes of a child in the forthcoming inspirational family drama titled â??Little Hope.â?? He is collaborating with actor Pepe Herrera, actress Yassi Pressman and child star-newcomer Cailey Magno in his latest project. The kid character is looking for someone who will take care of her dad since her days are numbered.

Direk Benedict Mique finds his most emotional story yet in ‘Little Hope’

15 minutes ago
fb
More Entertainment Articles
Lifestyle
This year is going to be a tough one for the Pig. 

Year of the Fire Horse: Not an easy year for the Pig

7 hours ago
fb
More Lifestyle Articles
BrandSpace
Your shield against life's biggest health threats: Singlife's 100 in 1 Medical Plan now on AUB apps

Your shield against life's biggest health threats: Singlife's 100 in 1 Medical Plan now on AUB apps

11 hours ago
fb
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with