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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Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao has signed a two-year contract
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
BTS member Jin has joined Spotify’s Billions Club after his solo single “Don’t Say You Love Me” surpassed 1 billion streams. The song reached
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
Celebrity makeup artist and talent manager Bambbi Fuentes is making her film debut as a producer with “Mantsa,” a psychological thriller and family drama
“The Pitt” and “Widow’s Bay” emerged as the top winners at the Emmy Awards, with “Widow’s Bay” setting a new comedy record with 14
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The Department of Energy warned that Filipinos may continue to experience rotational blackouts this year as yellow and red alerts are expected to persist across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao amid the looming effects of El Niño. Energy Undersecretary
Pope Leo XIV will launch his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on May 25, focusing on the protection of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence and the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies. The Vatican said Anthropic
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed PCG Islander 4177 to monitor and challenge the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33 for conducting alleged unauthorized marine scientific research activities near Cay-2 and Cay-3 of Pag-asa Island. The vessel, escorted
Expanded benefit packages from PhilHealth are now delivering measurable relief to millions of Filipinos by reducing out-of-pocket health expenses and encouraging stronger participation from private hospitals. PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado said reforms were showcased during visits
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri has formally joined the Senate minority bloc as the chamber continues its internal realignment following a leadership shakeup under Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Meanwhile, Sen. JV Ejercito declined Cayetano’s offer to become majority
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially declared that the voter registration deadline will not be extended, ending speculation about a possible cutoff adjustment. Comelec spokesperson Atty. John Rex Laudiangco confirmed that registration closed on Monday, May 18,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former budget official Kim Robert de Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Malacañang announced Monday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro described de Leon as a
Rep. Leila de Lima has filed House Bill 9170 proposing expanded cash benefits for Filipino senior citizens starting at ages 70 and 75, in addition to existing government incentives for older age milestones. De Lima said the measure
Erwin Tulfo renewed his push for the proposed Media Workers’ Magna Carta following the May 13 gunfire incident at the Senate that reportedly traumatized reporters covering the event. Tulfo criticized authorities for allegedly restricting media access, saying press