The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said. The funds, considered primary spending, exclude payments for government liabilities and will be released in coordination with the
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Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo highlighted two key takeaways from the final report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which was submitted to Congress and President Marcos on January
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past
The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
The 30th Panagbenga Festival opened in Baguio on February 1 with a vibrant Mardi Gras parade featuring school drum and lyre corps, under the
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for greater vigilance against human trafficking, describing it as a serious and persistent threat in
Power supply across the Philippine grid improved in December 2025, with system-wide capacity rising to 20,233 MW while demand fell slightly to 13,440 MW,
Around 97.7 percent of barangays nationwide, or 38,523 in total, have complied with the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP), the highest level ever recorded,
Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo highlighted two key takeaways from the final report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which was submitted to Congress and President Marcos on January 23, 2026.
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A House committee has approved a bill directing TESDA to provide targeted
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan during a
A bill in the House of Representatives seeks to increase monthly cash
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to propose policies that could address the
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are often more expensive than international ones. The Department of
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
The San Miguel Beermen successfully defended their PBA Philippine Cup title with a 92-77 win over TNT Tropang 5G in Game 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena, securing their third championship in four
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World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem
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
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past falling out. The comedienne revealed she tried to reach
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
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Several incumbent and former senators, including Mark Villar, Jinggoy Estrada, Francis Escudero, Grace Poe, Nancy Binay, and Sonny Angara, have denied allegations of receiving kickbacks from flood control projects made by former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo. Bernardo claimed
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated P2.5 billion for a nine-month flood cleanup in Metro Manila to rehabilitate waterways and remove structures that worsen flooding. The fund will cover operations on about 120 estuaries,
Long-time politician and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who also served as President Marcos’ chief legal counsel, has passed away at the age of 101. His daughter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, announced that he died peacefully at home
Despite a sharp economic slowdown in the third quarter, BPI expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will not implement a 50-basis-point rate cut, warning it could send the wrong signal to the market. BPI CEO Jose Teodoro
Actress AJ Raval revealed on the November 11 episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda that she has given birth to five children, three of whom are with her current partner, actor Aljur Abrenica. Her eldest daughter is
South Korea’s T1 defeated KT Rolster 3-2 in Chengdu, China, on November 9, winning their third consecutive League of Legends World Championship and cementing their dynasty. For Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the victory marked his sixth world title, reinforcing
The Philippine National Police has increased its security personnel for the upcoming three-day rallies in Manila and Quezon City, organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and the United People’s Initiative. The number of officers has risen from
The Philippines ranked third globally for the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in 2024, with an incidence rate of 500 new cases per 100,000 population, according to the World Health Organization’s 2025 report. The country accounted for 6.8
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has yet to set a date for livestreaming its hearings, nearly a month after its chairman promised public access. ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. said on November 13 that the commission is
