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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Zamboanga City’s young lifters Kyle Nathan Kue and Al-Fhadzrey Sabban, cousins and grandsons of former national weightlifter Dinerio Hipolito, dominated the Batang Pinoy boys’ 36kg weightlifting event in Barangay Labangal Gym. Kue captured the gold medal with a
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged stronger maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations amid China’s continued aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, during the 13th ASEAN–US Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Without directly naming China, Marcos raised concern over
Two US Navy aircraft—a Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet—crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents on Sunday while conducting routine operations from the USS Nimitz. The US Navy confirmed that all five
China is rapidly advancing its AI-driven military technology, highlighted by Norinco’s unveiling of the autonomous P60 combat-support vehicle powered by DeepSeek, the nation’s leading AI model. A Reuters investigation found hundreds of patents and procurement records revealing Beijing’s
Proposed funding for farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in the 2026 national budget nearly doubled to ₱32.6 billion, raising concerns from senators over unvalidated projects and potential misuse of funds. During the DPWH budget hearing, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian questioned why
Nine senators, including Panfilo Lacson, Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Loren Legarda, will publicly release their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) today following the Ombudsman’s move to restore public access to the documents. Six senators, among
Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo may serve as a key witness in the Ombudsman’s case against lawmakers allegedly behind anomalous flood control budget insertions, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed. Clavano said the testimony could expose a “systematic
Two major public cemeteries in Manila — Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery — have launched online grave locator systems to help families easily find the resting places of their loved ones ahead of Undas 2025. The
The Makati City government has partnered with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to offer full scholarships to 25 public elementary science teachers under the Teacher Effectiveness and Competence Honing (TEACH) Program. Mayor Nancy Binay signed a ₱1.5-million
