Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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The Department of Health (DOH) plans to screen 12 million Filipinos nationwide by 2026 under the Philippine Strategic TB Elimination Plan Phase 2 (PhilSTEP2) 2025-2030. The 2026 budget for tuberculosis services is proposed at P4.2 million, up from
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) conducted a public consultation to discuss proposed fare increases for buses, jeepneys, TNVS, P2P services, and airport taxis due to rising fuel, spare parts, and inflation costs. Proposed hikes include
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. warned that individuals involved in corruption in flood control projects will face jail time before Christmas. Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said nearly 40 people linked to anomalous projects
Fredderick Vida officially confirmed his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ), succeeding Jesus Crispin Remulla, who is now Ombudsman. Vida made the announcement during the 89th founding anniversary of the National Bureau of Investigation. Malacañang
SENATE PANEL RECOMMENDS HIGHER 2026 BUDGET FOR PRESIDENT, VP WHILE CUTTING DPWH AND DSWD ALLOCATIONS
The Senate Finance Committee has proposed increasing the 2026 budgets for the Offices of the President and Vice President, raising the OP to P27.352 billion and the OVP to P889.236 million for advisory, socio-economic, and operational expenses. Meanwhile,
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) declined to confirm reports of an alleged ICC arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa but stated it is prepared to implement any legitimate court order. The warrant reportedly relates
The Supreme Court has approved the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability (CJCA) for justices and judges, emphasizing integrity, impartiality, and technology-driven practices. Key features include stricter rules on conflict of interest, financial disclosure, proper conduct in
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is recommending charges against former DPWH Secretary Manny Bonoan, at least three current or former senators, and other officials over alleged corruption in flood control projects. ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. said
San Miguel Beermen crushed Titan Ultra 158-117 in the PBA Philippine Cup, taking control early and building a 79-38 halftime lead. CJ Perez led the Beermen with 26 points, supported by Jericho Cruz’s 24 and Don Trollano’s 20,
