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 Philippine Navy clarified Thursday that retired Marine Orly Guteza is not under the custody or protection of the Philippine Marine Corps, countering earlier claims by former lawmaker Mike Defensor. Guteza, who retired on June 30, 2020, is
Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the Japanese government to open more job opportunities for Filipino nurses and transportation workers during the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Tulfo met with Japanese delegation leader Fujii Kazuhiro, discussing the welfare
The Pasay City government held a Halloween trick-or-treat event at the City Hall lobby on October 29, welcoming children in colorful and spooky costumes. Various city offices participated by giving out candies and gifts to young attendees. Mayor
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called for urgent action to address the “dangerous disconnect” in the management of the country’s water resources. He criticized the lack of coordination between flood control projects and agencies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to lower construction costs for classrooms, hospitals, farm-to-market roads, and other infrastructure projects to curb corruption. The directive expands a previous order for the Department of Public Works and Highways
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12312, officially banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and repealing the previous law that legalized and taxed them. The measure prohibits the operation of POGOs, the acceptance of offshore bets,
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended criminal and administrative charges against several current and former officials, including Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, over alleged corruption in flood control projects. ICI Chair Andres Reyes said the
Filipino preloved book sellers, such as Booksale Philippines and Bookchigo Trading, are adapting to global trade disruptions, including higher shipping costs and weaker foreign exchange, which indirectly affect the prices of imported books. To cope, Booksale holds promotions
