President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the funding will cover transportation, pre-departure assistance,
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Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez urged ASEAN partners and development institutions to invest in and help accelerate major Philippine railway projects, including the North-South Commuter
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has identified about 138 hectares of possible landslide areas in Sarangani and Davao Occidental using satellite images following the
The Philippine National Police will implement full security measures for the June 28 White Ribbon Movement rally at the Edsa People Power Monument, where
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10,540 drug personalities have participated in the government’s Balay Silangan Reformation Program, with 2,798 graduates securing jobs
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure would cover
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Three years after its launch in Quezon City, the Right to Care
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for securing the
House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan is urging local government units and
The Muntinlupa City government celebrated Father’s Day with the “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could cost up to P18 billion, with the Philippine Ports
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
Seven distinguished athletes were inducted into the 5th Philippine Sports Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony held on June 20 at the newly renovated PSC House inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The
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Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026 Global OTT Awards held on June 20 at the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
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The International Energy Agency announced it will release 271.7 million barrels of strategic oil reserves worldwide to cushion soaring prices caused by supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Oil stocks from member countries in Asia and
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned that diesel prices in Metro Manila may reach P115 per liter as oil firms implement hikes of P20.40–P23.90 per liter for diesel, P12.90–P16.60 for gasoline, and P6.90–P8.90 for kerosene. The increases follow last
Korean actor Ji Chang-wook is winning over Filipino fans as he joins the upcoming food variety show Kumusta, alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, Janella Salvador, Francine Diaz, Arci Muñoz, and Chef JP Anglo. The show features Filipino celebrities cooking
Around 1,000 triathletes from 30 countries are set to compete in the main Ironman 70.3 Davao on March 22, with overall participation expected to exceed 3,000 for the weekend’s events. The race features a 1.9-km swim, 90-km bike,
Donald Trump called on U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran disrupted shipping in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes. Still, several European nations expressed reluctance to join a potential military mission. The vital waterway, which
Women in the Philippines continue to face dangerous and unregulated abortion practices as strict laws banning the procedure push many to seek abortifacients from online sellers. Advocates, including the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health and the Philippine Safe
The Philippine Navy said it will continue regular patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite soaring fuel prices, stressing that protecting the country’s sovereignty remains a priority. Navy spokesperson Roy Vincent Trinidad said operations will proceed while energy
Alan Peter Cayetano urged Malacañang to establish a national contingency plan (NCP) to safeguard overseas Filipino workers amid conflicts such as the war in the Middle East, following the Senate’s adoption of Resolution 343. The plan aims to
Philippine senators expressed alarm after a report named the country the “bullying capital of the world,” with one in three students experiencing daily harassment. Raffy Tulfo highlighted the rise in cases from 1,158 in 2013 to over 20,000