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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Gilas Pilipinas women ended their FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying campaign with a historic 74-59 win over World No. 19 Colombia, marking the program’s first victory against a non-Asian opponent. Kacey dela Rosa led the team with a
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of fare hikes for jeeps, buses, and other land transportation modes, which were set to take effect on March 19 due to rising oil prices from the Iran-Israel conflict. Marcos
The House of Representatives launched the Alagang Kongreso program on March 18, a three-part initiative providing support for retirees, a centralized public assistance desk, and an executive health check-up package for House personnel. The program’s first segment, Dakilang
The Department of Education, in partnership with PhilHealth, has expanded the YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan to provide free medical checkups, essential medicines, and preventive care directly to students, especially in underserved communities. The initiative, led by President Ferdinand
The Department of Transportation announced new assistance programs for commuters and public utility vehicle drivers after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. deferred fare hikes amid rising global fuel prices. The measures aim to ease the financial burden on passengers
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to expedite the disbursement of government funds to ensure the timely implementation of programs. Speaking before the House adjourned for its summer
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 1993 proposing the creation of a government-owned crude oil storage facility to cushion the Philippines from global fuel shocks. The National Strategic Fuel Reserve would initially be funded with
Senator Imee Marcos criticized her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for suspending a scheduled fare hike, calling the move confusing for commuters and transport operators. She highlighted the chaos caused by mixed signals, saying streets appeared empty as
A graft complaint against Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa over alleged bid-rigging in the P1.8-billion procurement of mobile primary care facilities (MPCFs) is currently under evaluation by the Ombudsman. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said the office is