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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A wave of AI-generated duets mimicking Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga has appeared on YouTube, including songs like Señorita, Promise Me, and What If I Told You I Love You. The videos and songs are entirely artificial, with
Defending champion San Miguel Beer looks to close out Barangay Ginebra in Game 6 of their Philippine Cup semifinal series on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, holding a 3-2 series lead after a 115-109 win. TNT has
The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced the integration of blockchain technology into the 2026 General Appropriations Act to strengthen transparency and prevent the misuse of public funds. ICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the Philippines has become
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that Chinese nationals may now enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism or business starting Jan. 16. The visa-free arrangement will be effective for one year, subject to
The Land Transportation Office has issued a memorandum granting free medical examinations and courier services to overseas Filipino workers renewing their driver’s licenses. The program is implemented through caravans organized by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) clarified that coastal erosion in Zambales cannot be attributed to ongoing dredging in the province’s major rivers, including Sto. Tomas, Maloma, and Maculcol. DENR Region 3 Executive Director Ralph Pablo
Up to 5,000 delegates from ASEAN member states and other countries are expected to attend the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu later this month. The event will bring together tourism executives, officials, and global leaders for ministerial and
Senator Erwin Tulfo filed Senate Bill 1612 seeking to raise the minimum salary grade of nurses in the public sector from SG 15 to SG 19 to address chronic understaffing, low pay, and the migration of Filipino nurses
A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordilleras office in Baguio City, damaging sensitive financial documents and equipment. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the DPWH confirmed that only a small portion of the