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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The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to impose stricter rules on online lending platforms to protect Filipinos from abusive practices and high interest rates that trap borrowers in debt. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized the need for
K-pop boy band Seventeen will return to the Philippines on March 21, 2026, to close its ongoing “New_” world tour at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan. Only nine members — S.Coups, Mingyu, Vernon, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan, Jun,
Pia Ducanes of Pasig City claimed the gold medal in the cadet girls singles (14-15 years old) table tennis event at the Batang Pinoy 2025 held at Lagao Gym in General Santos City. She defeated Erich Bianca Torzar
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed criminal cases against former DPWH officials Henry Alcantara, Brice Ericson Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza, collectively known as the “BGC Boys,” for P1.6 billion in unreported income and tax deficiencies from 2020
The Department of Education has revived DepEd TV, its educational broadcast platform launched during the pandemic, through a new partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and Solar Pictures, Inc. The program, which halted in 2022 due to
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has removed the requirement to submit audited financial statements and annual income tax returns for applying or renewing public utility vehicle (PUV) franchises. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the
Filipino youth have issued a 12-point National Youth Statement calling for stronger climate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The recommendations, reflecting the voices of 38.5 million children, urge the government to adopt inclusive, accountable, and transformative climate
Malacañang attributed the rise in the Philippines’ hunger rate in September to consecutive natural disasters affecting the country. Palace press officer Claire Castro cited the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which reported that hunger climbed to 22.9 percent
Akbayan partylist and several civic groups have formally requested the Office of the Ombudsman to release the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and officials from the
