Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has filed House Bill No. 9891, or the Paternity and Parental Leave Act (PAPA Leave Act), seeking to expand paid paternity leave from the current seven days to a total of 105 days. The proposed measure grants
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is encouraging the public to report unfinished, damaged, or substandard road and infrastructure projects by tagging or messaging its official social media accounts. DPWH
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is encouraging the public to report unfinished, damaged, or substandard road and infrastructure projects by tagging
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that its Guarantee Letters are now accepted at select Generika Drugstore branches nationwide, making it
Philippine and United States naval and air forces conducted their fourth bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) of the year in the West Philippine Sea
Vegetable farmers and traders in Benguet and Mountain Province have expressed concern over the growing volume of imported carrots in major markets, saying the
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), particularly those in the middle class, should receive expanded benefits
Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has filed House Bill No. 9891, or the Paternity and Parental Leave Act (PAPA Leave Act), seeking to expand paid paternity leave from the current seven days to a
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to completing several
Abra Rep. JB Bernos has called for immediate structural integrity checks on
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued the rules that will govern
The Pasig City government has launched a financial education program through a
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
The Philippine Competition Commission and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, Inc. have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen cooperation to
Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title after firing a final-round three-under-par 69 to finish at 16-under 272, edging Chinese Taipei’s Su Ching-Hung by one stroke at Luisita Golf
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
The Philippine SIBOL Honor of Kings team opened its campaign in the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
Actress Sue Ramirez said she is grateful for the positive reception to the film Project Baby, describing the response as something she had hoped
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The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) urged the government to conduct cloud seeding to counter dry conditions threatening sugar production in Negros Occidental, which accounts for over 60 percent of the country’s output. UNIFED president
Xyriel Manabat vowed to take action against a TNVS driver who allegedly made lewd remarks about her in a viral Facebook post. The post, from an account named “Boss Toyo Mansi,” has since been deactivated, but screenshots circulated
Former UAAP MVP and Gilas Pilipinas forward Kevin Quiambao capped a stellar 2025–2026 season in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) by winning the Rookie of the Year award with the Goyang Sono Skygunners. The 24-year-old averaged 15.2 points,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to discuss measures to protect workers and create jobs amid global disruptions from the Middle East crisis. The PSAC proposed initiatives, including rapid job matching, workforce
The Philippines has urged all parties to fully implement the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and end attacks in Lebanon. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed concern over the escalating conflict and worsening humanitarian situation.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) pledged to take concrete actions to protect the West Philippine Sea during the Araw ng Kagitingan observance. At the West Philippine Sea Mural Festival 2026, Assistant Secretary Lilian de
POPE LEO APPOINTS TAGLE, LAGUNA BISHOP, AND FILIPINO GUAM ARCHBISHOP TO VATICAN COMMUNICATIONS ROLES
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, San Pablo Bishop Marcelino Maralit, and Filipino Archbishop Ryan Jimenez of Agaña, Guam, to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. The Dicastery oversees Vatican media, press relations, and digital communications.
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has accused local oil companies of systematically overcharging Filipino consumers, citing Department of Energy (DOE) monitoring reports from October 2025 to March 2026. His analysis showed domestic fuel price adjustments consistently exceeded
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas urged the immediate approval of House Bill No. 7106, which aims to promote cycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transport in the Philippines. The bill proposes expanding bike lanes, parking,