LOS ANGELES, United States — Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the United States aimed to shrug off controversy surrounding reprieved striker Folarin Balogun in a last-16 showdown with Belgium. Spanish substitute Mikel Merino coolly slotted the winner in the first minute of

MANILA, Philippines – The standing ovation, despite her fourth-round exit from the most revered among tennis’ four Grand Slams, said it all: Alexandra “Alex” Eala has earned global respect and admiration. The girl who dared to dream big and put the Philippines on the world tennis map lost to Italian 13th seed Jasmine Paolini, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, on

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Board has expressed its support towards a proposed international airport in northern Cebu, urging national government agencies to begin feasibility studies that could pave the way for the project’s future implementation. Officials said the project could strengthen tourism, trade, transport connectivity, and economic growth in Cebu and the

This is the Daily Gospel of July 7, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Fourteenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, July 6, 2026 Daily Gospel, July 5, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 9, 32-38.  A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus,

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday elected Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as its presiding officer over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite strong objections from the Cayetano-led minority, before settling key procedural issues, including the 16-vote threshold for conviction and rules on the presentation of evidence. The opening day

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, including how Visayas and Mindanao businesses are faring in the digital marketplace. After 5 days of stability, Visayas power grid faces yellow alert anew The Visayas power grid on Monday, July 6, was placed under a yellow alert again. Higher-than-expected demand

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Monday ordered government agencies to implement preemptive measures, including evacuations in high-risk areas, in preparation for Super Typhoon Bavi, which would be named Inday when it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “This is a whole-of-government approach, so all agencies involved need

MANILA, Philippiunes — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday was taken to a hospital due to hypertension and chest pains, following his arrest for plunder as ordered by the Sandiganbayan’s Third Division. Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Karl Miranda, Third Division chair, also ordered the arrest of former Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the opening day of her impeachment trial before the Senate on Monday, opting to appear through her lawyers as she maintained that personally taking the witness stand is “a matter of legal strategy and constitutional rights.” In a statement issued as the Senate sat as an impeachment

MANILA, Philippines — With the start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, the Philippine National Police has stepped up its cyberpatrol as it warned against online posts spreading fake news or inciting violence. “Disinformation that seeks to incite violence or undermine our democratic institutions is a direct threat to public safety,” PNP