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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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 discussing his role as investigative reporter Andrew Dizon in the upcoming series Never Say
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem meet in Caen, France, clearing 5.75 meters, ending his European tour before heading to the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin on February 6-8. Obiena cleared
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces ongoing challenges in ensuring timely textbook delivery, despite streamlining procurement processes. A Senate-backed report by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) highlighted a concentration of publishers, with only 10 out
ASEAN tourism ministers have highlighted cruise tourism as a key market for attracting more foreign visitors to the region. They urged member states to improve port connectivity, travel facilitation, safety standards, and sustainability practices while promoting multi-destination cruise
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a new freeze order in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects, bringing total frozen assets to nearly P25 billion. The Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of 379 bank
The DSWD will prioritize the oldest indigent Filipinos under its Social Pension Program, which is allocated P51.8 billion in the 2026 budget. Republic Act No. 11916 increased the monthly pension from P500 to P1,000 for senior citizens. The
Women’s group GABRIELA has condemned the Indang Municipal Police Station in Cavite for posting “Iwas Rape Tips” on social media, calling them victim-blaming and harmful to survivors. The tips, which advised women to avoid dark areas and strangers,
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called for faster classroom construction during the Mayor’s Dialogue on Accelerating Classroom-Building under the CAP Act, attended by 240 local chief executives and national education officials. The CAP Act allows local governments
Senate President Vicente Sotto III expressed concern over some senators’ apparent pro-China stance amid Beijing’s aggressive actions against Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea. The controversy arose after several senators reportedly blocked Senate Resolution 256, which condemned