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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Malacañang urged critics of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pause politicking and reflect this Holy Week instead of spreading misinformation or fear. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that Marcos is focused on addressing national issues, including the impact
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas urged the House of Representatives to pass House Bill No. 3771, or the proposed Autism Assistance Act, which aims to formalize support for Filipinos with autism. The bill would establish the Global
The Sandiganbayan has denied the bail petitions of nine co-accused of former lawmaker Zaldy Co. in the Oriental Mindoro flood-control malversation case. The anti-graft court rejected their motion for reconsideration, ruling that evidence showed the officials conspired to
The Pag-IBIG Fund announced it will maintain its 3 percent annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, following President Marcos’ directive. The subsidized rate applies to the
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured continued monitoring of the Middle East, reporting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains stable despite recent missile and drone threats. On March 27, UAE air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles
TESDA’s “Juana Creatives” program, originally launched in Taguig City, will be replicated in regions nationwide this year to promote creative skills and entrepreneurship. The program targets hobbyists and those seeking weekend or after-work activities, offering courses that can
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) are set to implement a new carpooling policy after Holy Week to address the national energy emergency. The policy allows both individuals and companies to provide point-to-point
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified targeted onion buying to aid local farmers in Occidental Mindoro amid low farmgate prices. Private investors purchased around 6,000 bags at PHP32–PHP35 per kilogram, significantly above the prevailing PHP22 per kg
A Philippine Army junior officer, 1st Lt. Dean Oyando, was killed while two others were wounded in a 20-minute encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Soldiers from the 203rd Infantry Battalion captured