President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is addressing long-standing gaps in the country’s flood control system through new and improved infrastructure projects, Malacañang said Thursday. Palace official Claire Castro said investigations uncovered alleged ghost flood control projects under both current and previous administrations.
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The Office of the Ombudsman said it still has 28 witnesses who can provide information linking former Speaker Martin Romualdez to the alleged flood control scandal despite Orly Guteza’s recantation. The Ombudsman
The Philippines and Iceland signed an initial air services agreement allowing up to seven flights
Maui Taylor said she is not surprised that the Viva Hot Babes’ reunion concert is
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is addressing long-standing gaps in the country’s flood control system through new and improved infrastructure projects, Malacañang said Thursday.
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged American companies to expand investments in the Philippines while creating jobs and developing Filipino talent. Speaking to US business
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 72,735 influenza-like illness (ILI) cases from Jan. 4 to Aug. 1, down 23 percent from the same period
Government tech officials will meet Meta regional executives in Singapore on Aug. 27 to discuss online child safety following the deadly Ateneo de Zamboanga
The Mandaluyong City DRRMD conducted clearing operations after part of a wall at a private establishment collapsed along Shaw Boulevard near Calderon Street on
The Office of the Ombudsman said it still has 28 witnesses who can provide information linking former Speaker Martin Romualdez to the alleged flood control scandal despite Orly Guteza’s recantation. The Ombudsman described the
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara inspected public schools in the Negros Island Region
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said prosecution lawyer Lorna Kapunan
Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña is considering legal action against individuals behind
Bulacan was placed under a state of calamity Thursday due to widespread
The Philippines and Iceland signed an initial air services agreement allowing up to seven flights per week between Manila and Reykjavík. The deal covers
The Marcos administration plans to ramp up infrastructure spending to ₱741 billion in the second half of 2026, up 39.4% from the first-half program.
Stakeholders have formally established the United Ube PH Association Inc. to strengthen representation, policy direction and market development for the Philippine ube industry. The
The Department of Agriculture is targeting partial operations of the P4-billion Clark National Food Hub by the end of 2027. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu
Philippine food exporters are seeking to increase ube production as global demand for the purple yam continues to grow. Industry group Philfoodex said low
Nearly 200 swimmers from Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines will compete in the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships in Boracay. The three-day event, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, will begin
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The Philippine national kickboxing team won four gold medals at the 2nd
Heavy rains and flooding in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna and nearby areas
June Mar Fajardo postponed his planned retirement from Gilas Pilipinas as head
Top Filipino tennis players and rising stars will converge at the CSA
Maui Taylor said she is not surprised that the Viva Hot Babes’ reunion concert is being compared to the recent comeback of the SexBomb
Actress Ara Mina clarified that she never had a romantic relationship with Manny Pacquiao despite long-standing rumors linking them. She said they were only
HBO’s new Philippine comedy-drama “Call My Manager” explores the pressures and personal struggles faced by talent managers behind the glamorous world of show business.
Regine Velasquez has added a third date to her “FINALE” concert series as she celebrates 40 years in the music industry. The additional show
“Pinoy Big Brother” has opened auditions for its new season, “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0,” for Filipinos aged 18 to 35. Applications began Aug.
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Revenues in the first five months reached P1.59 trillion from P1.44 trillion in the same period last year.
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).
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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.