ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted opportunities for route development at Philippine gateways such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and Iloilo.
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The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work,
ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces ongoing challenges in ensuring timely textbook delivery, despite streamlining procurement processes. A Senate-backed report by the Second Congressional
ASEAN tourism ministers have highlighted cruise tourism as a key market for attracting more foreign visitors to the region. They urged member states to
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a new freeze order in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects, bringing total frozen assets
The DSWD will prioritize the oldest indigent Filipinos under its Social Pension Program, which is allocated P51.8 billion in the 2026 budget. Republic Act
The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said the chamber
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Women’s group GABRIELA has condemned the Indang Municipal Police Station in Cavite
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called for faster classroom construction during
Senate President Vicente Sotto III expressed concern over some senators’ apparent pro-China
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe called for a people-first approach
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural quality of three commercially important bamboo species in the
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem meet in Caen, France, clearing 5.75 meters, ending his European tour before heading to the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin on
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Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work, during an interview on GMA Network’s 24 Oras while
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed an appeal with the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging the court to order his “immediate and unconditional release” and challenging its jurisdiction over him. The 21-page brief argues that the
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Saturday urged the public to be cautious about statements circulating online, emphasizing that “zero accountability” equals “zero credibility.” He stressed that scrutiny is especially important on social media and that only
Seventeen lawmakers implicated by contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya skipped the Senate Blue Ribbon committee’s hearing on flood control corruption, citing concerns over prejudicing the ongoing investigation by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The lawmakers, through
Canada is investing CAD 76.4 million (around PHP 3.2 billion) in 12 new development projects in the Philippines, focusing on disaster resilience, climate action, food and water security, and energy stability. The funding will also support sexual and
The PBA is extending aid to victims of Typhoon Tino in Visayas and Super Typhoon Uwan in Luzon, providing construction materials and supplies to help restore livelihoods. League Commissioner Willie Marcial said the PBA plans to give around
Actress Andrea Brillantes was unveiled as the 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl, marking a shift to a more mature image at 22 years old. She is among the youngest to receive the title, joining past honorees like Katrina Halili,
The country’s salt industry is urging the government to expedite support measures, including the release of a P210-million Salt Industry Development Fund under the 2026 budget. Stakeholders highlighted the need to finalize the implementing rules of Republic Act
Damage from consecutive typhoons “Uwan” and “Tino” has reached over P2.8 billion, affecting agriculture, irrigation systems, roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure, the NDRRMC reported on Nov. 14. Super Typhoon Uwan caused total losses of around P2.05 billion,
Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. visited the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang, Cavite, to review initiatives aimed at strengthening cadet training and faculty capabilities. PNPA officials, led by Director Police Brig. Gen.
