At least 52 barangays in Albay were affected by thick ashfall after Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday, according to the Office of Civil Defense. Around 30,500 families were impacted, including 1,400 residents who were evacuated, as authorities distributed relief goods and face
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Sen. Pia Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases amid rising living costs driven by global oil price pressures. She
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a
At least 52 barangays in Albay were affected by thick ashfall after Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
The Philippine Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted their first combined live-fire drills during Exercise “Salaknib” at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated an initial P368 million for the concreting of a 5.6-kilometer road linking the Central
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited troops in Negros Occidental on May 2 and urged them to sustain gains from recent
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said on World Press Freedom Day that red-tagging and harassment of media workers continue, criticizing
Sen. Pia Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases amid rising living costs driven by global oil price pressures. She urged schools
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Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III advised senators who may serve as
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos is urging his colleagues to expedite the
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has ordered a fresh
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Sen. Panfilo Lacson said efforts to suppress
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid higher fuel and logistics costs. Data from the Philippine
Nestlé Philippines is strengthening its shift toward lower-emission operations by integrating biomass energy into its manufacturing processes as part of its net-zero commitment. The
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
Angeline Colonia won two silver medals in the women’s 48kg division of the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, after lifting a total of 177kg. The 19-year-old Filipina placed second overall behind
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Team Pilipinas Enciende of Saint Pedro Poveda College achieved a major victory
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand
Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a technical glitch during his hosting stint at the Miss
Host-comedian Vice Ganda called on Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo to reconsider her decision not to run in the 2028
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
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A University of the Philippines College of Law official told the House that the Constitution’s ban on political dynasties applies not only to elective positions but also to appointive posts, citing the framers’ intent to prevent the concentration
The DENR ordered a nationwide inspection of all operating sanitary landfills following the deadly collapse of a landfill in Binaliw, Cebu, to reassess safety, capacity, and compliance with environmental standards. DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the review will
The Philippine National Police has deployed officers to Cambodia to verify reports that fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has fled there, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Ang is wanted for the alleged kidnapping and killing of more than
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation directed all YAKAP-accredited clinics to maintain sufficient stocks of 21 essential medicines under the “Yaman ng Kalusugan Program” to ensure continuous care for members. PhilHealth acknowledged earlier complaints about shortages but assured the
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla and his co-accused in the P92.8-million ghost flood control project case were moved from medical quarantine to regular detention cells at the New Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas. Revilla now shares a
Malacañang clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had no role in his son, Rep. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, deciding to inhibit himself from all House Committee on Rules proceedings related to the impeachment complaints filed against the president.
A former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman and a Malaysian were arrested in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, following a sting operation that seized high-grade marijuana, or kush, worth P70.8 million. The suspects, identified as Jerry and Chomen, were caught in Barangay Pasiagan
Malacañang said it is too early to comment on proposals to form a new political alliance similar to the UniTeam that backed President Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte in 2022, following suggestions from former senator Antonio
A survivor of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry disaster said the vessel capsized suddenly after a loud snap, throwing passengers into panic and leaving at least 18 people dead off the coast of Basilan. Aquino Sajili said