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 Government of Japan is providing a ¥370 million (around PHP137 million) grant to strengthen the Philippines’ tuberculosis (TB) response, focusing on remote and underserved areas. Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo and UNOPS Geneva Office Director Andrew Kirkwood signed
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) found that resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co allegedly received kickbacks from government projects starting with the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and continuing through the bicameral conference committee (bicam) and unprogrammed allocations (UA). According
The Philippines aims to boost its geothermal energy production as part of efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in the national power mix, currently dominated by coal. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin highlighted initiatives such as including
Regal Entertainment Inc. has defended Ivana Alawi amid online rumors that she was causing delays on the Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins. A viral Reddit post claimed the cast and crew were
Filipino boxing stars showcased the country’s bright future during the Thrilla in Manila 50th anniversary event on Oct. 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Eumir Marcial, Carl Jammes Martin, Marlon Tapales, Arvin Magramo, Eman Bacosa, and Ronerick Ballesteros
Around 700,000 visitors are expected to visit Manila Memorial Park for Undas this year, according to the cemetery’s management, based on previous years’ records. The park is the final resting place of prominent figures such as former Presidents
Filipino survivors of Typhoon Odette are filing a civil lawsuit in the United Kingdom against British oil giant Shell, seeking compensation for personal injuries and property damages caused by the 2021 storm. The case, involving 67 claimants mostly
President Ferdinand Marcos arrived in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Thursday to participate in the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, just a day after returning from the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The APEC summit, themed “Building Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect,
