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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The Department of Budget and Management approved the release of P716.15 million to replenish the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Quick Response Fund. This fund supports emergency needs like food, shelter, and cash aid during disasters such
Department of Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco visited Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso to strengthen their partnership in promoting tourism in the capital. Frasco called Manila a key tourism gem and pledged the DOT’s support to
Senator Camille Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1401, the “BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act,” aimed at strengthening safeguards for business process outsourcing (BPO) employees. The bill was prompted by reports that Cebu-based BPO workers were forced
The House subcommittee on budget amendments approved a provision setting an October 31 deadline for the Commission on Audit (COA) to publish its annual audit reports (AARs) under the proposed 2026 national budget. The amendment requires COA to
Newly installed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he is ready to transfer the controversial flood control project cases to the Sandiganbayan for prosecution once the evidence is complete. He emphasized the need for continuous trials to prevent delays
A 2025 US State Department report reveals that several American firms in the Philippines have faced bribery demands from customs officials, making corruption at the Bureau of Customs a major barrier to investment. The report highlights complaints about
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has requested an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against over two dozen current and former lawmakers and officials involved in an investigation into irregularities in flood control projects. The request, sent to
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) was fined P1 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a misstatement in its unaudited consolidated financial statement as of June 30. The error involved incorrectly classifying a cash outflow for property,
Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca addressed breakup rumors with Chie Filomeno during a media conference for his film Delivery Rider. He said he has accepted that the chapter of his life is over, though he deeply loved and still
