Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has filed House Bill No. 9891, or the Paternity and Parental Leave Act (PAPA Leave Act), seeking to expand paid paternity leave from the current seven days to a total of 105 days. The proposed measure grants
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is encouraging the public to report unfinished, damaged, or substandard road and infrastructure projects by tagging or messaging its official social media accounts. DPWH
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is encouraging the public to report unfinished, damaged, or substandard road and infrastructure projects by tagging
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that its Guarantee Letters are now accepted at select Generika Drugstore branches nationwide, making it
Philippine and United States naval and air forces conducted their fourth bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) of the year in the West Philippine Sea
Vegetable farmers and traders in Benguet and Mountain Province have expressed concern over the growing volume of imported carrots in major markets, saying the
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), particularly those in the middle class, should receive expanded benefits
Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has filed House Bill No. 9891, or the Paternity and Parental Leave Act (PAPA Leave Act), seeking to expand paid paternity leave from the current seven days to a
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Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to completing several
Abra Rep. JB Bernos has called for immediate structural integrity checks on
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued the rules that will govern
The Pasig City government has launched a financial education program through a
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
The Philippine Competition Commission and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, Inc. have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen cooperation to
Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title after firing a final-round three-under-par 69 to finish at 16-under 272, edging Chinese Taipei’s Su Ching-Hung by one stroke at Luisita Golf
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
The Philippine SIBOL Honor of Kings team opened its campaign in the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
Actress Sue Ramirez said she is grateful for the positive reception to the film Project Baby, describing the response as something she had hoped
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Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo recently appeared in Vogue’s “Now Serving” video series, where she cooked chicken lumpia and made a Paloma cocktail while chatting about her life and music. She shared fond memories of learning about lumpia from
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio toured Davao, Iloilo, and Cebu to highlight the role of sports tourism in national development. In Davao, the upcoming UP Mindanao Aquatics Center and the National Open for Sambo showcased regional
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported positive literacy gains among learners in its Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program, based on a Department of Education assessment during the 2025 rollout. A total of 45,794 incoming Grade 2
A Chinese naval ship aimed its fire control radar at the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Miguel Malvar during a patrol near Sabina Shoal, which the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called a “provocative” act. The incident occurred
Several schools in Metro Manila and nearby areas suspended on-site classes and shifted to online learning as a transport strike disrupted commutes. The strike, led by Piston and Manibela, called for lower fuel prices, scrapping of the Oil
State weather bureau PAGASA has retired seven tropical cyclone names—Crising, Emong, Mirasol, Nando, Opong, Tino, and Uwan—after the destructive 2025 season. The storms collectively killed 373 people, left 680 injured, 132 missing, and caused over ₱36 billion in
Several food manufacturers, including Century Pacific, have agreed to keep prices steady for up to two months to help ease the impact of global commodity uncertainties. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the commitment after inspecting Century Pacific’s facility
Negros Occidental Rep. Javi Benitez warned that the Philippine sugar industry has already lost ₱7.28 billion due to overimportation, with potential losses reaching ₱20 billion by June 2026 if unchecked. The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) imported 424,000 metric
Sen. Loren Legarda warned that human trafficking in the Philippines continues to target women and girls, with traffickers increasingly exploiting digital platforms, deepfake technology, and cross-border networks. She noted that despite decades of anti-trafficking laws and a Tier