Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the QC Textile and Circularity Program to strengthen the city’s circular economy and sustainability efforts. Belmonte said the “Textile Sustainability and Circularity Ordinance” aims to prevent textile waste from ending up in
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The Marcos administration has allocated an additional P5 billion to expand public WiFi hotspots in public schools, nd state universities, and colleges nationwide. The funding, included in the 2026 General Appropriations Act,
Fuel prices in the Philippines continue to climb at the start of February, with diesel
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más
The Marcos administration has allocated an additional P5 billion to expand public WiFi hotspots in public schools, nd state universities, and colleges nationwide. The
Two new impeachment complaints were filed with the House of Representatives against Vice President Sara Duterte, a day after the Supreme Court ruling effectively
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led an interagency meeting to discuss preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit. Government agencies presented priority
Rare earths, essential to products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, hard drives, and missiles,s are abundant in waters near Japan’s Minami Torishima island.
The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the QC Textile and Circularity Program to strengthen the city’s circular economy and sustainability efforts. Belmonte said the “Textile Sustainability and Circularity Ordinance” aims
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he will challenge the House of Representatives
Sen. Panfilo Lacson dismissed alleged threats to the Senate leadership, likening them
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into
San Juan City has secured approval for a second 34-story vertical housing
Fuel prices in the Philippines continue to climb at the start of February, with diesel rising for the sixth consecutive time and gasoline extending
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are often more expensive than international ones. The Department of
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural quality of three commercially important bamboo species in the
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
The San Miguel Beermen captured their eighth PBA Philippine Cup crown and 12th overall, defeating TNT 4-2 in the Season 50 finals. Veterans Chris Ross, June Mar Fajardo, and Marcio Lassiter led the charge,
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The San Miguel Beermen successfully defended their PBA Philippine Cup title with
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem
Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” marking the first time a Spanish-language album has
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past falling out. The comedienne revealed she tried to reach
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work, during an interview on GMA Network’s 24 Oras while
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
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Baguio City has emerged as the wealthiest city outside Metro Manila and ranks 10th among highly urbanized cities in the country, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Despite slower growth at 5.8 percent in 2024, the city posted
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reiterated that a major movement along the West Valley Fault—known as the potential source of the “Big One” magnitude 7.2 earthquake—is inevitable but not imminent. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol explained
Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga arrived late to his House Committee on Ethics and Privileges hearing on Monday, missing most of the proceedings. Barzaga admitted he was late because he was “playing games on his computer”
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned that uncollected taxes from online businesses in the Philippines may have already reached billions of pesos. Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency is ramping up monitoring of online sales and
GMA-7’s “Bubble Gang” gears up for its two-part 30th anniversary special on October 19 and 26, featuring fan-favorite Michael V characters, including the sharp-tongued Mr. Assimo, trading witty barbs with Vice Ganda. Audience reactions during taping suggest the
Filipina cue artist Chezka Centeno reclaimed the WPA Women’s 10-ball World Championship title in Bali, Indonesia, defeating compatriot Rubilen Amit in a thrilling five-set final. Centeno, who struggled with mental and emotional challenges in recent months after close
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched its 1st National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Naisph) on Monday, aiming to build an AI-driven future through collaboration among government, industry, academia, and civil society. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized
A measure granting free funeral services to poor families has officially lapsed into law as Republic Act 12309, or the “Free Funeral Services Act.” The law mandates the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to implement an
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel rammed and fired a water cannon at a Philippine government ship near Pag-asa Island on Sunday, escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that CCG vessel
