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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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a 4 percent rise in net income to PHP 37.3 billion for the first nine months of 2025, marking a record level for the period. The bank’s pre‑provision operating profit climbed 12.1 percent year‑on‑year to
Eliana Atienza opened up in an interview with Vicky Morales on 24 Oras about her heartbreak following the passing of her younger sister Emman Atienza, who died at age 19 on October 22. She fondly recalled their childhood memories
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is preparing to send around 60 athletes — including two‐time Olympian EJ Obiena — to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand next month, with the clear goal
A single father in Tabuk City, Kalinga, was arrested on October 30 for allegedly stealing a 1.725-kilogram box of baby milk to feed his son after losing his job and being abandoned by his wife. Police reportedly settled
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced that over 1.85 million government employees will receive a year‑end bonus equivalent to one month’s basic pay plus a ₱5,000 cash gift with their first agency payroll in November 2025. The
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched its ninth joint exercise, AJEX Dagat, Langit at Lupa 09-2025, to prepare for independent operations lasting up to 30 days in case of conflict. The 10-day exercise, running from
Pope Leo XIV criticized the US military deployment in the Caribbean, saying that “with violence we don’t win,” while urging dialogue over confrontation. Speaking from his Castel Gandolfo residence, he acknowledged a country’s right to defend peace but
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced enhanced security measures ahead of the anti‑corruption rallies scheduled for November 30, following the violent turn of the September 21 protest. Acting Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed that deployments will
Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed that two staff members of former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co were hidden to prevent an investigation into cash deliveries linked to the flood control scandal. Marcoleta said Paul Estrada was reportedly sent
