The Commission on Elections announced that overseas voting will proceed as planned for Filipinos in Myanmar and Thailand, following an assessment of the situation in both countries after last week's deadly and destructive earthquake.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets, 140-139, on Tuesday night.

The Department of Agriculture says it is studying a system that will pinpoint areas in the pork supply chain that prevent compliance with agreed prices across the industry.

Commuters have mixed views on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) fare hike, which took effect on Wednesday, April 2.

The US State Department approved on Wednesday, April 2, the “possible” sale of 20 F-16 fighter aircrafts to the Philippines for an estimated cost of $5.58 billion.

The ongoing nationwide distribution of voter’s information sheets (VIS) could help verify registered voters' addresses and potentially lead to legal action against those who misrepresent their data, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said on Wednesday, April 2.

Detention has a way of mending estranged relationships, something that Vice President Sara Duterte has acknowledged with her father and former president, Rodrigo Duterte, in the Netherlands, thanks to ally-turned-foe President Bongbong Marcos.

Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as "Top Gun," "The Doors," and "Batman Forever" while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 65.

“I am not the ICC lawyer,” American author Nicholas Kaufmann said, appealing to Filipino netizens to stop messaging him after they mistook him for the lead legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court.

China launched its latest round of war games around Taiwan on Tuesday, saying on Wednesday they were code-named "Strait Thunder-2025" and were a "stern warning" against separatism.

South Korea's interim leader Han Duck-soo called on the nation on Wednesday to accept any decision from the Constitutional Court on impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in a calm manner.

China's military on Wednesday launched military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder-2025A" in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait, continuing drills begun the previous day.

The U.S. sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials on Monday, citing "transnational repression" and further erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy in the Trump administration's first major move to punish China for a crackdown on the financial hub.

The country is a 'factory of mass murderers,' labor leader and senatorial candidate Luke Espiritu said, as he backed the country’s possible return to the Rome Statute to hold high-stakes criminals accountable.

An Israeli airstrike killed four people including a Hezbollah official in Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, a Lebanese security source said, further testing a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

A show cause order has been issued to a viral official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for scolding a police officer during a clearing operation, the agency said on Tuesday, April 1.

Raising Light Trail Transit (LRT-1) fares is necessary to proceed with expansion plans, including the rail line's Cavite extension, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said amid calls to suspend higher fare.

From returning hit shows to crowd-pleasing movies, here are our top Screen Picks for April.

Fog and 'murky' conditions did not stop Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena from winning the gold medal at the Taiwan International Pole Vault Championships.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez pushed for improvements in the price monitoring of farm goods to lessen discrepancies in the costs of market products.

A women party-list group has called for a probe of police supposedly pimping for agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

As supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, his lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, said respecting the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings is important

The chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) told the troops of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) to 'start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan.'

Schools and kindergartens were closed on several Greek islands including Paros and Mykonos on Tuesday after severe weather brought torrential rain, flooding and hailstorms to the Aegean Sea.

A volcanic magma eruption began near Iceland's capital on Tuesday, the country's meteorological office said, the latest in a series of outbreaks in the area in recent years.

The death toll from a major earthquake last week in Myanmar is at 2,719, the chief of the ruling junta said on Tuesday, with the figure expected to exceed 3,000.

Senate President Chiz Escudero has endorsed the candidacy of Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV who is seeking a Senate comeback.

Malacañang will not send any Cabinet secretary or executive official to the next Senate hearing on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest, the Palace said in a letter to senators—contradicting its earlier pronouncement that it will not prevent officials from attending.

Four areas in the Philippines are expected to hit a 'danger level' of heat index on Tuesday, April 1, PAGASA warns.

China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite", as Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy approaching its coast.

The Philippines sent a humanitarian assistance team to help in earthquake-stricken Myanmar on Tuesday, April 1.

A gas pipeline operated by Malaysia state energy firm Petronas caught fire on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur, authorities said, with operations ongoing to try to tackle the blaze.

The Philippines and Germany may sign a key defense cooperation deal in May, sources from the German embassy told NewsWatch Plus.

The lead defense counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte is considering filing petitions for the dismissal of his case before the International Criminal Court and seeking his early release to be submitted at the 'appropriate time.'

Murder charges will be filed against the suspect in the viral road rage shooting in Antipolo, Rizal after one of the victims died, the Antipolo police said.

The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero's 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines' then-President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs' that left thousands dead.

Taiwan's armed forces have set up a response center to monitor Chinese military activities, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, after China said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around the democratic island.

South Korea's Constitutional Court, which is reviewing President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, will announce its decision on whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him on April 4, the court said in a statement on Tuesday.

China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to US tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday.

In the Philippines, a nation known for its rich diversity and deep sense of community, honoring each other’s traditions is part of what makes us stronger together. With millions of Filipino Muslims—especially in regions like Mindanao—Islam is not just a minority faith, but a vital thread in our cultural fabric.

April Fools’ Day doesn’t always have to be about shocking people or pulling wild stunts. Sometimes, the best kind of prank is the one that makes someone laugh and feel appreciated. In true Filipino fashion, we’re all about laughter, food, and heart—so why not celebrate April 1 with playful pranks that are just as thoughtful as they are funny?

Four senatorial candidates have pledged to put an end to political dynasties, saying it only benefits the interests of the politician’s family members.

Pork prices agreed upon among industry participants will be strictly enforced or the government will step in to meet 'reasonable levels' in market prices and higher compliance of the price cap, a Cabinet official says.

The Commission on Elections has urged musicians to take legal action against candidates who use their music without permission for campaign jingles, after OPM band Lola Amour raised the issue on social media.

Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday.

People were pulled alive out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find survivors three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump's threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new nuclear deal with Washington.

The Commission on Elections is assessing the feasibility of proceeding with the historic first-ever Internet voting for Myanmar and Thailand in the wake of a deadly and destructive earthquake.

The government is considering imposing an effective price cap on imported garlic to bring down prices, a Cabinet official said.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he dated the actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, breaking down in tears as he said he could not "admit what is not true."