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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Filipino billiard icons Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante will compete at the WNT ‘Legends’ tournament from January 21–23 at Gateway Mall in Quezon City. Joining them are global pool stars Earl Strickland of the U.S. and
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the country’s first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation, to expand market access, cut tariffs, and boost trade and investment. President Ferdinand
The Philippine Coast Guard reported the first harassment incident of 2026 by Chinese forces in the West Philippine Sea after a Filipino fishing boat was confronted near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said the China
The Bureau of Customs and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure said the seizure of luxury cars linked to former Rep. Elizaldy Co was conducted lawfully and followed proper procedures, rejecting claims that authorities took the vehicle keys. ICI
President Marcos has approved a P105.7-billion public-private partnership scheme, Phase 3 of the Public-Private Partnership for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP), to address the country’s 165,000-classroom shortage, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced. The program will initially construct 16,459 classrooms
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he will act “forthwith” on any impeachment complaint sent to the Senate for trial, amid speculation that both President Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte could face complaints this year. Sotto
Henry Alcantara, the dismissed Bulacan district engineer, confirmed he has not recanted his testimony on his involvement in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal and will continue cooperating with authorities as part of the Department of Justice’s witness protection
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Philippine government has not received a formal copy of the alleged International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. He clarified that neither the DFA, DILG, PNP,
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian have been designated as government caretakers during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trip aims