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 Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced that the newly enacted Republic Act No. 12009, or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), will significantly reduce corruption and collusion in public bidding. A key feature of the
The children of businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang have denied involvement in the disappearance of missing sabungeros, submitting counter-affidavits to the Department of Justice stating the accusations are baseless and unsupported by credible evidence. They, along with Ang and
Alexandra “Alex” Eala will face Claire Liu in the round of 32 at the Guangzhou Open in China. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. with Eala seeded fourth. Eala is ranked 53rd in the world
Mariah Carey delivered an unforgettable performance at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila as part of her “The Celebration of Mimi” tour. She thrilled fans with an encore of “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Megawide Construction Corp. has been awarded a P1.2-billion contract to build the Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) project, a transport hub similar to Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). The project aims to decongest traffic in Baguio City, a
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the Senate will reject billions in lump-sum unprogrammed funds found in the House-approved 2026 national budget, with reports citing amounts between P80 billion and P200 billion. Sotto emphasized that all funds should
Senator Bam Aquino said the best Christmas gift Filipinos can receive is seeing those involved in the flood control projects corruption scandal held accountable. He urged the government to file cases and jail the guilty, emphasizing that the
The arrival of global digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay marks a significant milestone in the Philippines’ move toward a more secure and mature cashless payment system, according to payments enabler Fiuu. The launch reflects growing consumer
Ji Chang-wook, the popular Korean actor, recently visited Manila for the third time, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the love and support he continues to receive from Filipino fans. During his appearance at the I Am Worldwide event on
