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 Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has warned the public against “diploma mills” and unauthorized institutions offering substandard or unrecognized graduate programs. Only CHED-recognized higher education institutions are allowed to offer graduate programs, and violations may result in
Malacañang on November 5 urged Universal Robina Corp. (URC) to immediately address the ethanol wastewater spill in Bais Bay, Negros Oriental, warning that legal charges may follow. Around 255,000 cubic meters of wastewater leaked after a 15-meter dike
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a P41.4 million budget for the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) for 2025, covering operational and capital expenses, Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka said. The funding, ordered by the
Parañaque City received seven awards at the DILG Urban Governance Exemplar Awards held on November 4 at Novotel, Quezon City. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the awards recognized the city’s exceptional progress in peace and order, youth and women’s
Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has filed House Bill No. 4034, which seeks to simplify the registration and renewal of Solo Parent Identification Cards (SPIC) through an online system. The proposed Online Registration and Renewal for
Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte challenged ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio to visit Davao and see for himself that flood control projects along the Davao and Matina Rivers are functional, amid Tinio’s allegations of irregularities
Resigned Ako Bicol Party-List congressman Zaldy Co reportedly fears returning to the Philippines due to threats against his life, his lawyer Ruy Rondain said on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Rondain claimed that Co is particularly concerned about potential vigilante
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that Typhoon Tino (international name Typhoon Kalmaegi) has resulted in 52 confirmed fatalities—50 in Central Visayas and two in Eastern Visayas—and 13 reported missing. The storm has displaced approximately
The Philippine Senate plans to implement a more systematic, evidence-based budgeting process to address the yearly average of P385 billion in unused appropriations, which Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson attributed to patronage-driven fund allocations. Lacson criticized lawmakers
