Japan has extended a $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) loan to support key reforms under the Philippines’ Universal Health Care (UHC) program. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma signed the loan agreement. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, with funding coursed through the Japan
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Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez has been elected deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, returning to a position she first held 10 years ago. Alvarez thanked her colleagues and
Global demand for Filipino virtual assistants (VAs) continued to grow in the second quarter of
Actress Barbie Imperial celebrated her 28th birthday by holding an outreach program for students at
Japan has extended a $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) loan to support key reforms under the Philippines’ Universal Health Care (UHC) program. Foreign Affairs Secretary
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is investigating scams linked to the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) after receiving more than 180 complaints about fake
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Education and Jobs Sector Group to discuss measures to strengthen education,
Tropical Storm Maymay is expected to weaken as it crosses Northern and Central Luzon on Thursday, but it will continue to bring heavy rain,
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said more than 2,200 medicines are now exempt from value-added tax (VAT) following the release of an updated
Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez has been elected deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, returning to a position she first held 10 years ago. Alvarez thanked her colleagues and the Nationalist
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Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. is facing a graft complaint before the
House prosecutors argued before the Senate impeachment court that Vice President Sara
During the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senator-judge Robin
Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has filed House Bill No.
Global demand for Filipino virtual assistants (VAs) continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, with new international client signups rising 110 percent,
Private-sector economists are divided on the Philippines’ July inflation outlook, with forecasts ranging from 6.2 percent to 6.8 percent after June’s 6.4 percent rate.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has upgraded its digital surveillance system to strengthen monitoring of Philippine waters and combat illegal fishing and agricultural smuggling.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased its debut international bond offering by $50 million, raising a total of $350 million after strong demand from global
Hiraya Water Corp., formerly PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., has launched a P600-million project to rehabilitate and expand the water distribution system in Dasmariñas City, Cavite.
National junior team standout Eve Bejasa advanced to the Round of 16 of the girls’ under-19 singles at the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series after defeating compatriot Nica Gulpany, 21-11, 21-11. The 17-year-old from
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Alex Eala climbed to a career-high No. 24 in the WTA live
Filipina Muay Thai fighter Islay Erika Bomogao earned a ONE Championship contract
The inaugural Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT), founded by boxing legend Manny
The Philippine national trail running team won the overall championship at the
Actress Barbie Imperial celebrated her 28th birthday by holding an outreach program for students at her former school in Albay, joined by boyfriend Richard
Cha Eun-woo has filed an appeal with South Korea’s Tax Tribunal after paying 13 billion won (about $9 million) in back taxes, arguing that
James Reid said he now defines true wealth not by money but by the ability to give and build meaningful relationships. He shared that
Star Magic clarified that Kim Chiu will continue pursuing her criminal complaint against her sister, Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, despite the circulation of a 2023
Wilbert Ross described his onscreen partner Bea Binene as “wife material,” praising her for being caring, sweet, and family-oriented during the media conference for
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MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso moved into striking position for a Top 10 finish in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship after firing a two-under 69 in Saturday’s third round in Springfield, New Jersey.
Queer Filipinos and allies in Metro Manila flocked at two events on Saturday. Pride PH organized “Love Laban” at the Quezon Memorial Circle, while Metro Manila Pride conducted “Tayo ang Kulayaan” at the Circuit Event Grounds in Makati
The comprehensive plan aims to position the Philippines as a leading exporter of high-value products and services, with the goal of becoming a dynamic exporting nation by 2028.
He shared that some of the collaborations he is working on is with a Singaporean artist, and another feature with a Korean artist.
Wembanyama is widely regarded as a transformational talent, who arrives in the NBA as the most coveted No. 1 pick since LeBron James entered the league in 2003.
Hog production rose 5.1% year on year to 437.99 thousand metric tons (MT) during the first quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
PhilNews24 | June 21, 2023
On June 18, 2023, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez urged the Bacolodnons to contribute to the city’s progress and work towards a “better Bacolod,” on the occasion of Bacolod City’s 85th Charter Day celebration.
Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, collectively known as TVJ, couldn’t help but get emotional as they thanked business magnate Manny V. Pangilinan for their grand welcome to TV5 network, even as they vowed to retrieve