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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Sen. Francis Pangilinan warned against any attempt to misuse funds for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program, vowing strict oversight and zero tolerance for corruption. He said safeguards are in place, including Senate investigations and subpoenas for
Wholesale prices of building materials in Metro Manila posted steady growth in December 2025, with the Construction Materials Wholesale Price Index (CMWPI) rising 0.8 percent from the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. This was higher
Bianca King is making her highly anticipated return to showbiz after living in Sydney, Australia, for five years, recently signing a contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center. The actress moved back to the Philippines with her husband Ralph
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) announced that Filipino para athletes and coaches competing in the 2026 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand will each receive a P6,000 bonus. The week-long games run from January 20 to 26 in Nakhon
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating the completion of major transport infrastructure projects in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to turn public investments into tangible benefits for commuters and the
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on several European countries unless a deal is reached for the “complete and total” purchase of Greenland, escalating tensions with NATO allies. He said goods
The Department of Health (DOH) said it will release new guidelines for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (Maifip) before the end of February to remove the need for guarantee letters from politicians. DOH spokesman
Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to renew their commitment to serving the marginalized as he marked the feast of the Santo Niño during the Sinulog 2026 celebrations in Cebu. In a message delivered by Vatican Secretary of
House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima has filed House Bill 7068, or the Right to Care Act, seeking to institutionalize a “Right to Care” card system that allows patients to choose who