President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the DepEd, DILG, and PNP to report on measures taken to strengthen school security following the fatal shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. The incident reportedly left three people dead, including the 16-year-old suspected
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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged fellow senators to commute to work to better understand the daily challenges faced by public transport users. He praised Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez for continuing a policy
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the DepEd, DILG, and PNP to report on measures taken to strengthen school security following the fatal shooting at
The European Union is providing €150,000, or about P10.9 million, in humanitarian aid to help more than 32,000 people affected by severe habagat flooding
Japanese Ambassador-designate to the Philippines vowed to strengthen people-to-people ties between Japan and the Philippines, calling them the foundation of bilateral relations. He said
Diesel prices could rise by P10 to P10.50 per liter on Sept. 22, while gasoline prices may increase by P4.50 to P5, according to
The Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit will return for its third edition on Oct. 6-9, 2026, at the Manila Prince Hotel. The
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged fellow senators to commute to work to better understand the daily challenges faced by public transport users. He praised Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez for continuing a policy requiring key
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The Office of the Ombudsman filed criminal and administrative complaints against members
Sen. JV Ejercito inspected the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Valenzuela Depot and
Malacañang said Sen. Pia Cayetano has no reason to fear for her
Malacañang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has no plans to resign following
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects vehicle production to fall by nearly 6 percent this year to about 60,000 units amid weaker demand and
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
Award-winning broker TradingPRO is marking its 10th anniversary with the 10th Anniversary Trading Competition Vol. 2, offering $10,000 in cash prizes to new and
Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas Pilipinas again if the Philippines qualifies for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Clarkson, who represented the country in the 2018 Asian Games
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Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his
For the first time in a decade, Ateneo will have a coach
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a crushing 105-61 loss to China in the Asian
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she unfollowed several celebrities and reportedly parted ways with Cornerstone
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Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended Guinness World Record holder Claro “Lito” De Veterbo during a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on May 20. De Veterbo was recognized as the fastest person to cross the Philippines on foot, completing the
Malacañang has declared May 27, 2026, as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid al-Adha. Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed Proclamation No. 1264 by authority of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the Muslim community to celebrate
A complaint has been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Caloocan 3rd District Rep. Dean Asistio over alleged P79.2-million ghost and overpriced flood control and infrastructure projects. The case, filed by former Caloocan Mayor Rey Malonzo,
Sen. Panfilo Lacson criticized Sen. Pia Cayetano’s emotional remarks, saying that majority bloc senators were even seen going live on Facebook during the night of the Senate shooting incident. Lacson questioned how anyone could claim they were not
A lawmaker expressed strong support for the proposed substitute bill on the Right to Information (RTI) during deliberations at the Committee on Appropriations. Brian Poe stressed the need to institutionalize transparency and public access to government information, saying
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill granting free licensure and civil service examinations to poor Filipinos and members of indigenous groups. The measure, House Bill No. 8869, passed with 266 votes in
The Philippine Air Force formally commissioned two new Bell 412EPX utility helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on May 19. The aircraft are the first batch of an eight-unit acquisition project from Bell
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee under the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. The Blue Ribbon Committee, which investigates alleged corruption and abuse in government, previously held its chairmanship
A Filipino entrepreneur has raised concerns over the lack of protection and standardization in the global “ube” supply chain, warning that the popular purple yam is often mislabelled and commercially fragmented. New Zealand-based exporter Alonzo Nieves said the