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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Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez defeated Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Japan Open on Sunday. Fernandez, ranked world No. 27, secured her second title of the year after winning the Washington, DC Open in July.
Several local government units (LGUs) suspended classes on October 20 due to Tropical Storm Ramil and ongoing school facility rehabilitation. Some LGUs shifted to alternative delivery modes or online classes to continue education. Affected areas include Cavite, Rizal,
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) will distribute patient transport vehicles (PTVs) worth P141 million to local government units nationwide. PAGCOR will hand over 70 PTVs to PCSO to improve emergency
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied false social media claims that President Marcos threatened to remove military pensions. The AFP called the allegations baseless and malicious, emphasizing that no such directive or policy exists. It reiterated
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reallocated P50 million from its budget to improve facilities at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The funds, originally meant for new vehicles, will
Senator Erwin Tulfo has renewed his call for the creation of a separate pension fund dedicated to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), distinct from the Social Security System. He emphasized that government programs for OFWs should go beyond legal
Akbayan Partylist Representative Chel Diokno questioned the Department of Health’s recent inspection of Super Health Centers (SHCs), asking why it took so long to conduct these checks amid the controversy over non-operational facilities. Around 300 SHCs under the
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged all investigators looking into the DPWH flood control project anomalies to focus solely on the truth. He appealed for transparency and accountability amid public outrage over corruption, ghost projects, and substandard flood mitigation
President Marcos assured that the government has stepped up disaster preparedness by pre-positioning relief packs and emergency “go bags” nationwide. He said the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local governments have stocked essential supplies to ensure
