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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Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has committed to restituting P1 billion to the government as part of his inclusion in the Witness Protection Program, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said. Bernardo is among four individuals who signed agreements
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 181,131 cases of influenza-like illnesses nationwide last year, a one percent increase from the 179,948 cases reported in 2024. Health officials noted an upward trend in late 2025, with infections rising by
President Marcos said the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), tasked with investigating multibillion-peso flood control projects, is “coming toward the end” after completing most of its work. With only one commissioner remaining, retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes
Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste filed a P110-million civil libel case against Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro at the RTC in Balayan, alleging she made false statements accusing him of illegally selling a solar company franchise.
Senator Bong Go, through his outreach team, extended assistance to 30 families affected by a fire in Barangay 51, Pasay City, providing financial aid, groceries, vitamins, clothing, and play items for children. During the relief distribution, Go emphasized
A Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has acquitted expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and two others, Richard Namoco Cuadra and Rolando Pinili, of the 2019 murder of board member Miguel Dungog due to insufficient evidence. While
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has offered a P10-million reward for information leading to the arrest of businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, whom it has tagged as the country’s No. 1 most wanted over the disappearance
A group of lawyers, doctors, and health advocates filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth president Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., alleging graft, technical malversation, and plunder over the transfer
Jollibee Foods Corp. said business conditions remained broadly consistent, supported by stable customer demand and disciplined expansion across key domestic and international markets. Preliminary indicators showed solid system-wide and same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter, in line