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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President Marcos met with BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. at Malacañang to discuss the central bank’s recent interest rate cuts and the country’s economic outlook. The BSP reduced its key policy rate to 4.5% in December, while overnight
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for continued support for the development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) during its 7th Founding Anniversary in Cotabato City. He highlighted the progress made in the region while emphasizing
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he is taking extreme precautions to prevent information leaks during the manhunt for gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, including using small, cellphone-free teams and enforcing strict body camera protocols. Ang is wanted for
Sen. Bato Dela Rosa broke his nearly two-month silence on his 64th birthday, saying he is “alive and well” and awaiting justice. His absence followed rumors of a potential arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), fueled
Former DPWH District Engineer Henry Alcantara is now under the protective custody of the Department of Justice’s Witness Protection Program, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida confirmed on January 21. Alcantara was turned over to the DOJ by the Senate
Former lawmaker Bong Revilla will be detained at the Quezon City jail in Payatas following the issuance of a warrant of arrest over his malversation charge. The Sandiganbayan said his stay there is temporary pending a January 23
Quezon City’s “Zero Illiteracy sa QC Tutoring Program” has helped 1,837 struggling learners make significant progress in just 25 days, with hundreds reaching full grade-level reading and over 1,300 advancing to at least the transitioning level. Nearly 100
DoubleDragon Corp., led by Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Tony Tan Caktiong, is set to open a 766-room Hotel101 in Melbourne’s central business district, marking its largest property in the city. The hotel, expected to be completed by
Twenty-four candidates have been officially introduced for Miss World Philippines 2026, aiming to succeed Krishnah Gravidez, who reached the Top 8 and won the Miss World Asia title in 2025. The contenders hail from across the Philippines and