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 Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the discovery of natural gas at the Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1) well, the country’s first significant gas find in over a decade, which is expected to boost energy security and reduce dependence on imported
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. voluntarily surrendered to the CIDG at Camp Crame on Monday evening following the Sandiganbayan’s issuance of a warrant of arrest over alleged malversation and falsification of public documents in connection with a
Two UAE companies, Masdar and DAMAC Group, are eyeing investments in renewable energy and data center projects in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Masdar is considering three sites
Kathryn Bernardo is set for a major TV comeback this year, starring alongside James Reid and Maja Salvador in the long-form drama “Someone, Someday,” marking her first teleserye since 2022’s “2 Good 2 Be True.” Since then, Bernardo
Racers from Bacolod City made history at the opening leg of the 2026 National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) in Clark by breaking a 12-year-old front-wheel-drive record with a time of 8.824 seconds over 400 meters. Mark Yanson, Carlo
Iran’s national police chief gave protesters deemed to have joined “riots” three days to surrender or face harsh legal action, while promising leniency to those described as “deceived” youths who turn themselves in. The government also pledged to
The Department of Public Works and Highways has created a new task force, Oplan Kontra Baha, to institutionalize clearing and cleaning operations in waterways nationwide to mitigate recurring flooding. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the task force,
The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman, arrived in the country from South Korea on Jan. 17, strengthening the Navy’s growing modern fleet. It was met off Zambales by BRP Jose Rizal and
The provincial government of Iloilo is reviewing a proposal by MetPower Venture Partners to establish an advanced solid waste management facility that converts residual waste into renewable energy. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. met with MetPower executives to discuss