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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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has subpoenaed documents from the Department of Public Works and Highways after former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan allegedly submitted incorrect grid coordinates, inflating the number of ghost flood control projects on the Sumbong
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed Senate Bill 1615, proposing a Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) to provide benefits, incentives, and legal protections for frontline community health workers. The measure seeks to formally recognize BHWs as essential
Billionaire Enrique Razon has filed cyberlibel complaints against suspended Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga over a January 9 Facebook post alleging Razon bribed lawmakers to support Speaker Martin Romualdez. The complaint, lodged with the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office
Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed House Bill 6816, the proposed Tanim-Dunong Act, to provide educational assistance to children of farmers and fisherfolk. The measure guarantees support from basic to tertiary education in public schools,
Baguio City officially launched the 30th Panagbenga Flower Festival on January 12, with Mayor Benjamin Magalong highlighting the theme, “Blooming Without End,” as a symbol of community strength, culture, and resilience. Magalong emphasized that Panagbenga has grown into
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reminded motorists that the electronic or e-driver’s license (eDL) is a valid form of identification when flagged for traffic violations, in line with Department Order No. 2023-015. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said enforcers
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed that he and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla were offered P1 billion to halt the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects, but they rejected the bribe. The government has already frozen over P20
The Department of Energy (DOE) is pursuing around P24 billion in penalties from Solar Philippines after terminating 33 of the company’s contracts over the past two years, covering more than 11,400 MW of renewable energy capacity. Energy Secretary
Filipino fans will finally welcome BTS back to the Philippines on March 13–14, 2027, as part of their global world tour, BigHit Music announced on social media. This marks the group’s first full-group visit to the country since