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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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto convened a high-level interagency meeting on January 7 to ensure the Philippines is prepared to host this year’s ASEAN Summit and related meetings. The discussion, led by Recto as chair of the ASEAN National
Filipino-American activist Chantal Anicoche has voluntarily chosen to remain under military custody at Camp Capinpin in Rizal to receive medical treatment, the Army said. Anicoche executed an affidavit confirming her decision was made voluntarily and without coercion, witnessed
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring the grounded Philippine-flagged tanker MT Cheng Xian Feng 168 in Burgos, Surigao del Norte, after it ran aground due to engine trouble and strong currents, with no oil spill reported. All
President Marcos is leaving for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today for his second visit as Chief Executive, where he will participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week from January 11 to 15. He will be accompanied by First
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson criticized Sen. Imee Marcos for denouncing the 2026 national budget as “tadtad ng pork” despite having billions in allocable funds in the 2025 budget, according to the Cabral files. Records showed Marcos
Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte urged Congress to pass the “Promotion of Digital Payments Act” to mandate online payments for most government transactions, citing the rapid growth of electronic fund transfers in the Philippines. He said such a
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading 12 of the 48 Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority bills of President Marcos, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos announced. The approved measures include reforms to the
The Black Nazarene arrived at Quiapo Church on Saturday morning, January 10, more than 30 hours after the Traslacion began, drawing an estimated 7.33 million devotees along the 5.8-kilometer route. The procession from Quirino Grandstand was slowed by
Former Senator Franklin Drilon called the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) a “dead” body, saying it can no longer function due to the President’s inaction. With only its chairman, retired SC Justice Andres Reyes Jr., remaining, Drilon urged