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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Senator JV Ejercito backed proposals for voluntary pay cuts among government officials to help fund fuel subsidies and cash assistance amid rising oil prices.He said trimming salaries and allowances, or even donating portions of income, could provide support
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro emphasized that hosting ASEAN meetings is vital for both the Philippines and the region, especially with the ongoing development of a South China Sea Code of Conduct.She described ASEAN as a central
Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) chief Brig. Gen. Jessie Tamayao resigned from his post following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female police officer before the National Police Commission (Napolcom).Tamayao denied the allegations and said his
Police arrested 172 individuals after uncovering an alleged illegal e-sabong den operating inside Vitas Coliseum in Tondo, Manila, seizing computers, cameras, and fighting cocks.Authorities said 132 bettors were released after documentation, while management staff, gaffers, and operators remain
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that Balikatan 2026 exercises will place greater emphasis on cyber defense drills, reflecting the changing nature of modern warfare.AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. cited global conflicts such as the
The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 67 individuals in 60 nationwide operations from January to February 2026 for violating the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA).Authorities targeted “money mules” involved in the illegal sale and misuse of financial
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is shifting her focus to the clay season, starting with the Linz Open in Austria from April 6 to 12.Eala recently bowed out in the Round of 16 at the Miami Open, losing
HBO released the first official image of the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series, offering fans an early look at the rebooted wizarding world.The photo features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, dressed in a Gryffindor robe with the number
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed 1.82 percent, or 107.97 points, closing at 6,044.17 as investors cheered prospects of a US-Iran agreement.Sentiment improved after reports that the United States sent a 15-point peace plan to Iran, signaling