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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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged additional funding for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in its proposed 2026 budget, citing the agency’s strong performance in land distribution and farmer support programs. The DAR is requesting
Senator Raffy Tulfo and his wife, Jocelyn, an ACT-CIS party-list representative, disclosed a joint net worth of P1.05 billion in their 2024 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), potentially making him one of the wealthiest senators
Malacañang rejected calls to include opposition members in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), saying the body’s current composition is already nonpartisan and independent. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that President Marcos personally handpicked the three members to
Vice President Sara Duterte attended a Filipino community event in Singapore on Oct. 25 to engage with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the 10th anniversary celebration of SingPhil Events and Services LLP. She was joined by senatorial candidates
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 101 directing the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act, which supports farmers and fisherfolk to improve productivity and income. The EO mandates all national government agencies, GOCCs, SUCs, and
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to resume its investigation into alleged irregularities in multi-billion-peso flood control projects on November 14, pending his re-election as chair on November 10. The upcoming hearing
GMA Network Inc. is forming a 50:50 joint venture with Viva Records Corp. to focus on music production, marketing, distribution, artist management, and publishing, with operations expected to start in 2026. The venture will have an initial paid-in
Television presenter Kim Atienza paid tribute to his youngest daughter, Emmanuelle “Emman,” who passed away at the age of 19 on October 22 in Los Angeles. The Atienza family described Emman as a joyful and compassionate content creator
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo captured the gold medal in the vault event at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Indonesia. Yulo, competing third, posted scores of 15.200 and 14.533 for a total of 14.866, holding off
