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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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines’ defense alliances, including its new Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with Canada, have exposed China’s “hegemonic” ambitions in the South China Sea. Signed on Sunday in Makati, the Canada-PH
From a 19-year-old record checker to the nation’s top investigator, retired judge Jaime Santiag,o on Monday, reflected on his decades of public service as he turned over the leadership of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to officer-in-charge
A San Juan court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to stop former public works engineer Brice Hernandez from making further allegations linking him to irregular flood control projects. Judge Aicitel Lascano-Nethercott of the San Juan RTC Branch
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday signed into law the city’s ₱25-billion budget for 2026, prioritizing programs on health, housing, education, and job creation. The budget, enacted through Ordinance 9145, allocates ₱6.79 billion for personnel services, ₱10.92
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano has signed Executive Order 2025-059, establishing the Local Price Monitoring Council (LPMC) to enforce price freezes and ceilings on essential goods during calamities. The council, created under the Price Act (RA 7581), aims
President Marcos announced that Samsung will invest P50.7 billion to expand its operations in Calamba, Laguna, creating at least 3,000 new jobs. The expansion was facilitated by the government’s CREATE MORE law, which provides tax incentives for large-scale
Tens of thousands of passengers traveled by water across Philippine ports on All Souls’ Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. Between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., the PCG recorded 10,772 outbound and 10,326 inbound passengers. To manage
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a nationwide modernization program for major fish ports under the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) to boost competitiveness, create jobs, and support sustainable agri-fishery enterprises. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Miss Universe 2025 candidates began arriving in Thailand on Sunday, November 2, with the day also marking registration and fitting for the contestants. Over 120 delegates are competing, making this the largest Miss Universe pageant in history. Despite
