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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President Marcos joined nine other ASEAN leaders in signing the declaration formally admitting Timor-Leste as the bloc’s 11th member during the 47th ASEAN Summit on October 26. Marcos called the accession a historic milestone, highlighting ASEAN’s commitment to
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered 99 recently hired officials of the Office of the Ombudsman to submit courtesy resignations within seven days. The directive covers appointees from May 29 to July 27, including assistant ombudsmen, directors, graft
VITRO Inc., the data center arm of the PLDT Group, has graduated the first batch of 40 students from its micro-credential program, VITRO Academy, during a ceremony at its AI-ready hyperscale data center in Santa Rosa. The program,
Luis Manzano is set to return as a host for the second season of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, as announced on October 25. He expressed excitement and nervousness about rejoining the show alongside ABS-CBN hosts Bianca
Pedro Taduran successfully defended his IBF minimumweight title with a dominant performance over Christian Balunan at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. The 12-round bout ended with judges scoring 117-111 and 118-110 in favor of Taduran. Balunan
PhilHealth reported that a significant majority of breast cancer cases in the Philippines are diagnosed at an advanced stage, lowering survival rates. Only 1 percent of Filipino women have undergone screening, contributing to one of the highest breast
Business and labor groups urged President Marcos to certify as urgent a bill granting the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) full powers to investigate corruption in government projects. They called for public hearings, disclosure of documents, and the
Malacañang confirmed that President Marcos is ready to release his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) to the proper authorities, including the Office of the Ombudsman. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that SALNs should not
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is boosting cooperation with Australia to combat child exploitation, cybercrime, terrorism, and transnational organized crime. Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown and officials from the Australian Federal Police met with acting PNP chief Lt. Gen.
