President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits on Sunday, reaffirming the Philippines’ strong partnership with Japan under its newly elected leader.

Malacañang said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) bases its rulings on the Rome Statute and not on political statements, following claims by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team that remarks from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. support their jurisdictional argument.

Motorists will have to shell out more during the Undas long weekend as firms are set to implement a hefty increase in fuel prices starting Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon Moscow says can pierce any defence shield, and will move towards deploying the weapon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his Cabinet secretaries are ready to release his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) to the “proper authorities,” as long as the process follows procedures set by the Office of the Ombudsman, Malacañang said Sunday, Oct. 26.

Suspects have been arrested over the brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre, just as one of them was about to fly out of France, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Top Chinese and US economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to decide on later this week that would pause steeper American tariffs and Chinese rare earths export controls, US officials said.

Early results in Argentina's legislative elections on Sunday, Oct. 26, showed a landslide victory for President Javier Milei as voters overwhelmingly backed his free-market reforms and deep austerity measures, providing a strong boost for the libertarian leader to continue his economic overhaul on Monday, Oct. 27.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held separate bilateral meetings with the leaders of Cambodia, Thailand and Canada on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Britain's Katie Archibald and Maddie Leech produced a powerful late surge to win gold in the women's Madison at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships on Saturday, holding off France and Italy after a dramatic crash ended the Netherlands' challenge.

The outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group said on Sunday it was withdrawing from Turkey as part of a disarmament process it is coordinating with the government, and pressed Ankara for concrete measures to move the process along.

US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with three Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, as Washington looked to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal on Sunday watched over by US President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and to oversee a series of pivotal trade talks on the sidelines.

Israeli forces carried out a 'targeted strike' on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's military said on Saturday.

Four children were among 14 people injured in Russia's overnight air attack on Kyiv, the military administration of the Ukrainian capital said on Sunday.

More than 200 Filipinos have requested repatriation assistance from the government after being recruited to work in scam hubs in Myanmar, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far left of the Irish political spectrum, was elected president by a landslide margin on Saturday in a stinging rebuke to the recently re-elected center-right coalition.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10% 'above what they're paying now,' as he reacted again to an ad by Canada's Ontario province, a day after it was aired during the World Series broadcast.

Asia's youngest nation Timor-Leste on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its current president nearly a half-century ago while under Portuguese rule.

President Bongbong Marcos has signed executive orders to set a floor price on palay and the full implementation of the law mandating the government to directly buy goods from agricultural workers.

The government is looking into tax relief measures and increasing tax-free benefit limits, President Bongbong Marcos said on Saturday, to ease the burden on salaried workers.

President Bongbong Marcos ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to lower material costs in government projects ‘by as much as 50 percent’ to save billions of pesos.

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo showed to the world once again his top form after winning the gold medal in the men’s vault final at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Ferrari is tapping into crypto markets and tech-rich youngsters with a planned new digital token that its wealthiest fans will be able to use in an auction for a Ferrari 499P, the endurance car that won three straight Le Mans titles.

Top economic officials from the US and China kickstarted talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert an escalation of their trade war and ensure that a meeting happens next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Thailand's prime minister will travel to Malaysia to sign a ceasefire deal with Cambodia that US President Donald Trump is set to witness after he pulled out of the ASEAN Summit due to the death of the kingdom's Queen Mother Sirikit on Saturday.

Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson has bared plans on what would happen in the flood control corruption scandal probe should he be re-elected as blue ribbon chairman.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left for Malaysia on Saturday, Oct. 25, to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, where he will push Philippine advocacies on regional security, economic cooperation, and a rules-based international order.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, who brought glamour and elegance to a postwar revival in the country's monarchy and who, in later years, would occasionally wade into politics, has died aged 93, the Thai Royal Household bureau said on Saturday.

The detention facility prepared for flood control scandal suspects has provisions for medical issues to avoid out-of-site confinement, Interior chief Jonvic Remulla said.

A modern cold storage facility in a suburban town in Bulacan gets a fresh $130-million (P7.6 billion) capital infusion from Florida-based investment manager I Squared Capital.

Australian scientists have found hundreds of dead seal pups on Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic with signs that suggest they were killed by a destructive bird flu that has swept most of the planet, authorities said.

Nearly 4,400 people have been abused by Catholic priests in Italy in cases reported since 2020, a victims' group alleged on Friday, renewing pressure on bishops to confront a crisis that has long plagued the world's largest Christian faith.

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Friday dismissed speculation linking him to a possible tandem in the 2028 elections with Vice President Sara Duterte, saying he has never even spoken to her.

Here are some fun, spooky, and trendy Halloween costume ideas inspired by this year’s biggest moments in pop culture:

From all-night raves to family-friendly fun, these Halloween parties promise to be unforgettable.

The Cabinet will meet to discuss whether to release the statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of its members, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Friday, Oct. 24.

With Halloween creeping even closer, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and settle in for the ultimate scare-fest with one (or all!) of these five films:

A post-screening Q&A for the “Quezon” biopic turned tense after Enrique “Ricky” Quezon Avanceña, grandson of former President Manuel L. Quezon, confronted director Jerrold Tarog and lead actor Jericho Rosales, and accused the film of distorting his grandfather’s legacy.

The Philippines has backed the admission of Timor-Leste into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and supported a new regional free trade deal with China ahead of the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Malaysia next week for the 47th ASEAN Summit.

Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including US President Donald Trump, will meet in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28 and are expected to tackle issues ranging from trade to global conflicts.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) listed a combined P48.86 billion worth of preferred shares at the Philippine Stock Exchange, marking the country’s first-ever preferred share exchange offer by a private company alongside a public offer.

The Converge FiberXers strengthened their young talented core with the acquisition of Dave Ildefonso's signing rights from the Titan Ultra Giant Risers in the PBA.

American media personality Kim Kardashian said she had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, US media outlets reported.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 141-135 double-overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals on Thursday in Indianapolis.

From the north to the south of Luzon, every journey holds something worth discovering. Soon, with SMC Infrastructure’s NALEX and SALEX expressways, exploring the vibrant provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan will be more convenient and connected than ever.

Travel made easier, connections made stronger. Discover how Boracay Airport is helping build a more connected Aklan.

From world-class shores to local craftsmanship and Aklanon cuisine, Boracay Airport connects travelers to the best of Aklan in this episode of Building Bridges.

From culture to cuisine, see how the proposed Pasig River Expressway or PAREX aims to connect people, places, and progress, from Manila to Rizal.

Imagine leaving Antipolo in the morning, enjoying its local delicacies, then being back in Makati in less than 30 minutes—ready to enjoy city life. See how the proposed Pasig River Expressway or PAREX can make this possible on Building Bridges!