At least 52 barangays in Albay were affected by thick ashfall after Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday, according to the Office of Civil Defense. Around 30,500 families were impacted, including 1,400 residents who were evacuated, as authorities distributed relief goods and face
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Sen. Pia Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases amid rising living costs driven by global oil price pressures. She
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a
At least 52 barangays in Albay were affected by thick ashfall after Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
The Philippine Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted their first combined live-fire drills during Exercise “Salaknib” at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated an initial P368 million for the concreting of a 5.6-kilometer road linking the Central
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited troops in Negros Occidental on May 2 and urged them to sustain gains from recent
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said on World Press Freedom Day that red-tagging and harassment of media workers continue, criticizing
Sen. Pia Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases amid rising living costs driven by global oil price pressures. She urged schools
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Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III advised senators who may serve as
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos is urging his colleagues to expedite the
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has ordered a fresh
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Sen. Panfilo Lacson said efforts to suppress
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid higher fuel and logistics costs. Data from the Philippine
Nestlé Philippines is strengthening its shift toward lower-emission operations by integrating biomass energy into its manufacturing processes as part of its net-zero commitment. The
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
Angeline Colonia won two silver medals in the women’s 48kg division of the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, after lifting a total of 177kg. The 19-year-old Filipina placed second overall behind
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Team Pilipinas Enciende of Saint Pedro Poveda College achieved a major victory
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand
Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a technical glitch during his hosting stint at the Miss
Host-comedian Vice Ganda called on Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo to reconsider her decision not to run in the 2028
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
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Fuel prices in the Philippines continue to climb at the start of February, with diesel rising for the sixth consecutive time and gasoline extending a month-long increase. Gasoline, diesel, and kerosene are set to increase by P0.80, P1.60,
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” marking the first time a Spanish-language album has claimed the top prize. In his acceptance speech, the Puerto Rican superstar dedicated the
The San Miguel Beermen captured their eighth PBA Philippine Cup crown and 12th overall, defeating TNT 4-2 in the Season 50 finals. Veterans Chris Ross, June Mar Fajardo, and Marcio Lassiter led the charge, with Fajardo earning the
Two new impeachment complaints were filed with the House of Representatives against Vice President Sara Duterte, a day after the Supreme Court ruling effectively reset the one-year bar on such cases. The first was lodged by the Makabayan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led an interagency meeting to discuss preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit. Government agencies presented priority plans focused on job generation, support for small businesses, improved digital services, and people-centered
Rare earths, essential to products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, hard drives, and missiles,s are abundant in waters near Japan’s Minami Torishima island. The Nikkei business daily estimates the area holds more than 16 million tons of
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he will challenge the House of Representatives over delays in releasing the SALNs of lawmakers under investigation in the alleged flood control scam. Remulla said the House secretary-general’s office claimed plenary approval was
Sen. Panfilo Lacson dismissed alleged threats to the Senate leadership, likening them to a “continuing crime since time immemorial” amid renewed social media speculation. The Senate president pro tempore said similar rumors have surfaced repeatedly in the past
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into high domestic airfares and weak infrastructure that hamper local tourism. The probe aims to review the implementation of the National Tourism Development Plan and assess the