President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the funding will cover transportation, pre-departure assistance,
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Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez urged ASEAN partners and development institutions to invest in and help accelerate major Philippine railway projects, including the North-South Commuter
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has identified about 138 hectares of possible landslide areas in Sarangani and Davao Occidental using satellite images following the
The Philippine National Police will implement full security measures for the June 28 White Ribbon Movement rally at the Edsa People Power Monument, where
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10,540 drug personalities have participated in the government’s Balay Silangan Reformation Program, with 2,798 graduates securing jobs
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure would cover
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Three years after its launch in Quezon City, the Right to Care
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for securing the
House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan is urging local government units and
The Muntinlupa City government celebrated Father’s Day with the “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could cost up to P18 billion, with the Philippine Ports
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
Seven distinguished athletes were inducted into the 5th Philippine Sports Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony held on June 20 at the newly renovated PSC House inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The
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Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026 Global OTT Awards held on June 20 at the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will deploy 800 tourist police officers starting in April to enhance safety in key Philippine destinations. Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the initiative, approved by President Ferdinand Marcos
ASEAN’s multibillion-dollar plan to link member countries’ power grids by 2045 continues to face significant funding challenges, according to research firm BMI. Financing is considered the “primary bottleneck,” as cross-border submarine cables require capital-intensive investments with complex sovereign
Netflix’s new Korean series “Boyfriend on Demand” starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Seo In-guk, features several scenic locations in Cebu, Philippines. Jisoo plays Seo Mi-rae, a webtoon producer who escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program.
World No. 12 pole vaulter EJ Obiena won the gold medal at the ISTAF Indoor silver-level competition in Berlin with a season-high clearance of 5.78 meters. Obiena strategically skipped earlier heights, cleared 5.60m on his second attempt, and
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned that additional funding may be needed to support the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in a worst-case scenario in the Middle East. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the current
The Philippines leads Asia in female educational attainment, with women more likely than men to finish high school and attend college, but these gains have not fully translated into workforce participation. According to the 2023 UNDP Gender Inequality
Transport group Piston plans a nationwide strike by the end of March amid rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. Piston president Mody Floranda said government support, including planned diesel subsidies, is insufficient without suspending excise
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas assured the public that prices of basic commodities remain stable and supplies are sufficient in Cebu and Bohol amid the Middle East conflict. Monitoring by the agency showed
Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1785 to expand the allowable uses of the Special Education Fund (SEF), giving local governments more flexibility to address urgent needs in public schools. The SEF, funded by a 1-percent real