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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San Miguel Beer begins its title defense in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Wednesday against TNT at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal, aiming for its 31st league championship. Led by nine-time MVP June Mar Fajardo, who
The Department of Education will adopt a “build now, pay later” arrangement under the public-private partnership scheme to address the country’s estimated shortage of 165,000 classrooms. DepEd Undersecretary Ronald Mendoza said this will be implemented through Phase 3
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has launched a five-day Military Cyber Security Operations Course to strengthen its personnel’s skills in cyber security operations. The program, co-hosted with the Canadian Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation, is being
The Department of Justice said contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and his wife, Cezara,were not admitted as state witnesses after they refused to fully cooperate and failed to complete the requirements of the Witness Protection Program. DOJ spokesman
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has mandated the use of body-worn cameras during all Bureau of Fire Protection inspections to ensure accountability and deter corrupt practices. Fire safety inspectors must record the entire inspection process,
Vice President Sara Duterte declined to comment on the impeachment complaint filed against President Marcos Jr., but said she expects a complaint against her once the constitutional one-year ban lifts on February 6. She described potential new complaints
President Marcos expressed confidence that former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan will “speak only the truth” in the ongoing Senate investigation into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal. Bonoan, who appeared before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, explained that
The Commission on Audit reported four “ghost” flood-control projects in Bulacan worth P325 million, citing discrepancies in locations, as-built plans, and potential misuse of public funds under DPWH 1st District Engineering Office contracts. Three projects were linked to
Australia’s Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry captured the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, at the 2025 World Surf League World Junior Surfing Championships held at Urbiztondo Beach, La Union. Huppatz defeated 2023 champion Sierra Kerr with technical precision,