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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From 2021 to 2025, only 65 percent of the 4,810 farm-to-market road (FMR) projects under the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were completed, totaling 3,135 roads covering nearly 2,400 kilometers. At
Marian Rivera dismissed rumors that her marriage to Dingdong Dantes is in trouble following a viral blind item about a “power couple” facing relationship issues. Social media users speculated the item referred to Marian and Dingdong due to
The 2026 Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour has officially launched, featuring a nationwide series of competitions to boost tennis in the Philippines. Partnering with Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP), the tour opens with tournaments in Biñan, Laguna, and Tuburan, Cebu,
The Kamuning station of the EDSA Busway will be closed for the construction of a new footbridge and bus station on January 10, 12, and 15, 2026, from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. City buses will temporarily skip
A coordinated smear campaign has targeted Catholic priest Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a vocal critic of the drug war, using suspicious social media accounts, AI-generated content, and synchronized posts across Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. The attacks intensified after
Illegal vehicle turning was the most common traffic violation in Metro Manila in 2025, followed by unattended illegal parking and disregarding traffic signs, the MMDA reported. Violations of the number coding scheme and illegal parking were also among
A Pulse Asia survey conducted in December 2025 found that 94 percent of Filipino adults believe corruption in government is widespread, with 71 percent saying it is “very widespread.” Bribery, misuse of public funds, and kickbacks topped the
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed it has not received or reviewed any affidavit from former DPWH Bulacan engineer Henry Alcantara recanting his previous statements on the flood control anomalies. DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez clarified on Saturday that
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) seized 12 luxury vehicles in Taguig linked to fugitive ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co after receiving a holiday tip about their location. Authorities found nine of the cars lacked proper documentation, had unpaid taxes,