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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Senator Bong Go’s office, in coordination with local officials, provided short-term employment assistance to 1,018 displaced workers in Moalboal and Alegria, Cebu, under a national program aimed at supporting communities affected by economic disruptions. Beneficiaries completed 10 days
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has rolled out a risk-based business permit processing system that classifies businesses as low, medium, or high-risk, streamlining permit issuance and inspection schedules. Under the new system, low-risk business applications are processed within
A total of 5,837 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Western Visayas received individual electronic land titles (e-titles) on Jan. 12, granting them full ownership and control of their farm lots under the DAR’s Support to Parcelization of Land for
Elon Musk’s platform X announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from generating sexualized images of real people, including in bikinis and underwear, following global criticism and legal scrutiny. The company will geoblock this feature in jurisdictions
Marvel Studios released a new teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, highlighting Letitia Wright’s Shuri as the new Black Panther and her ongoing grief over the loss of her family. The teaser also introduces the Talokanil, led by Namo,r and
The ICTSI Philippine Ladies Masters returns for its second edition on Feb. 4-6 at Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas, serving as the official opening leg of the 2026 Taiwan LPGA (TLPGA) Tour. The
The Trump administration will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21 as part of its intensified immigration crackdown, the U.S. State Department said. Officials said the pause aims to reassess procedures to prevent
The Marcos administration has allocated P4.06 billion for over 10,000 new military and uniformed personnel positions and P21.7 billion for the first tranche of base pay increases, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said. The funding covers new
The Philippine National Police has deployed tracker teams to arrest tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of several cockfighting enthusiasts in 2021, following an arrest order from the Santa Cruz, Laguna Regional