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 Department of Foreign Affairs announced that new passport applicants may face delays of up to 15 working days due to disruptions in the electronic passport printing supply chain caused by the Middle East crisis. Applications submitted from
The Bureau of Immigration warned that foreign nationals in Siargao who violate immigration laws may face penalties, including deportation and blacklisting. The warning comes after reports of misconduct by some visitors, particularly Israeli nationals, who allegedly disrespected local
A Manila court has allowed detained witness Ramil Madriaga to testify at the House justice committee’s impeachment hearing on April 14, where he claims to have been Vice President Sara Duterte’s “bagman” for confidential funds. Madriaga, facing kidnapping-for-ransom
Senator Risa Hontiveros warned that rising fertilizer prices due to the Middle East conflict could cut farmers’ monthly income in Central Luzon to as low as P7,275, far below the regional minimum wage. She said higher input costs
Senator Bato dela Rosa was absent for 31 of 58 session days during the 20th Congress’s first regular session, making him the senator with the highest number of absences. He has not attended any Senate sessions since November
Senator Paolo Aquino IV urged the government to act immediately to protect the Philippines’ food security amid rising fuel costs and inflation. He stressed that higher fuel prices threaten not just transportation but also farmers, fisherfolk, and small
Quezon City is maintaining its free public transport program amid rising global fuel prices and economic uncertainty driven by Middle East tensions, offering relief to commuters facing potential fare hikes. Mayor Joy Belmonte’s “Libreng Sakay” initiative, launched during
The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya is seeking technical assistance from Canada-based Catalyste+ to support the sustainable development and activation of Bagabag Airport as part of its long-term tourism and economic growth strategy. Gov. Jose Gambito said the
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the Philippines has a sufficient fuel supply of 50.42 days amid global oil disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East. DOE Secretary Janet Garin said the country’s 75.052 million liters of