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CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT?
Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security.
The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor

Drought

15 October 20261 MIN READ

(October 15 2026) Lights glow appear in the skies before sunrise, as seen from Caloocan North on Thursday morning, October 15 2026. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that El Niño could bring below-normal rainfall and dry spells to parts of the country through the first half of 2027. Photo/Analy Labor

Lights before sunrise

15 October 20261 MIN READ

(October 15 2026) The aerial shot of the nearly completed Kaysakat Manila Water Treatment Plant in Sitio Kaysakat, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, Rizal, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. With a capacity of 220 million liters per day, the facility is expected to benefit over one million residents in Antipolo City and nearby Rizal municipalities by treating water from the Upper Wawa Dam under Phase 2 of the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System. It will diversify water sources and reduce dependence on Angat Dam during dry spells and El Niño events. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has issued an official statement asserting that there will be no water supply crisis in Metro Manila, despite the threat of a "very strong" or Super El Niño expected to persist until early 2027. According to the agency, current water levels at Angat Dam are sufficient to meet the public's needs. Photo/Analy Labor

Manila Water treatment plant

15 October 20262 MIN READ

(October 14 2026) Grilled food lover queue at Mang Inasal in SM North Edsa Annex in Quezon City on Wednesday October 14 2026. as the Filipino grilled-food chain reports double-digit growth in 2025 across its dine-in, takeout and delivery channels compared with the previous year. Filipinos are renowned worldwide for their love of grilled food. This tradition is not merely a cooking method but an integral part of our culture, social connections, and culinary artistry. Photo/Analy Labor

Mang Inasal customer queue

14 October 20262 MIN READ

(October 14 2026) Youth group With the participation of KINGDOM KEEPERS stage a protest rally at the office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday October 14 2026. To call for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo/Analy Labor

Youth rally against the OVP

14 October 20261 MIN READ

(October 14 2026) Construction workers do their task as they build a post at the ongoing construction building in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday October 14 2026. Photo/Analy Labor

Construction workers

14 October 20262 MIN READ

(October 13 2026) Metro Rail Transit (MRT3) trains seen running on its train track in Quezon City on Tuesday October 13 2026. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that the country's railway projects would require up to 20,000 personnel for various light rail and other train systems. Photo/Analy Labor

MRT-3

13 October 20261 MIN READ

NBI REFERS DUTERTE SALN FINDINGS TO OMBUDSMAN

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel arrive at the Office of the Ombudsman carrying boxes of documents on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau referred its findings concerning alleged discrepancies in Vice President Sara Duterte's Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) to the Ombudsman for evaluation and possible action.

The referral follows the NBI's investigation into the Vice President's declared assets and properties.

| Photo by Analy Labor

NBI Refer Ombudsman re VP Sara properties

13 October 20262 MIN READ

(October 13 2026) A Vendor tends customers buying water storage drums along Marcos Highway in Marikina City on Tuesday October 13 2026. In response to the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. call that the public have to buy pail or water storage drums and collect rainwater as a practical preparation for the expected Super El Niño in the country. According to the President, the government will teach the public how to purify the collected rainwater and will also distribute the necessary water filters. Photo/Analy Labor

Customer Buying water storage drum

13 October 20262 MIN READ

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF THE 1920S

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Slovenian Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Smiljana Knez and other guests view a photo exhibition featuring two pioneering women travelers, Alma Karlin of Slovenia and Paz Guazon of the Philippines, during its opening at the Tandang Sora Women's Museum in Quezon City on Monday, 12 October 2026.

The exhibition celebrates the journeys of two women who ventured beyond their homelands in the 1920s, highlighting their contributions to travel, cultural exploration and women's history.

| Photo by Analy Labor

QC Mayor Belmonte with Dr. Knez Slovenia Ambassador

12 October 20262 MIN READ