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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The Philippine Embassy in Thailand and the Filipino community expressed condolences to Thailand’s Royal Family and people following the death of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on Oct. 24. She was remembered for her unwavering devotion to the
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will boost coordination with telecom companies and social media platforms to curb the spread of bomb threat hoaxes. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. directed the Anti-Cybercrime Group to work
The Department of Education will partner with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank to construct 55,000 classrooms to help reduce the national backlog of 165,000, with 15,000 funded by ADB and 40,000 by the World Bank
Some perpetrators of the flood control scandal, including former DPWH-Bulacan engineers Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, and contractor Sarah Discaya, could be jailed by Christmas, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said. Charges filed before the Ombudsman include violations
The Pasay City government reminded residents and visitors to observe peace and order while visiting the Pasay City Public Cemetery and Crematorium (PCPCC) for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano advised residents from District 1
The Vice Mayor’s League of the Philippines (VMLP) – Rizal Chapter held a meeting on October 23 in Angono to exchange insights and best practices for inter-municipal cooperation and good governance. Vice Mayor Russel Guiller C. Ynares of
Senators Francis Pangilinan and Sherwin Gatchalian publicly disclosed their statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) yesterday. Pangilinan reported a net worth of P26.7 million, with no liabilities, including P5.8 million in properties and P20.8 million in
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to cut construction material costs for infrastructure projects by 50 percent to prevent overpricing and ensure proper use of public funds. He announced on
The Quezon City government officially launched the QC-ANTHILL Circularity Hub at the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility on October 23, aiming to promote sustainability and circular economy practices. The project, in partnership with Cebu-based ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, transforms textile
