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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge in Cagayan on Thursday, January 8, joined by local officials and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon. The ceremony included a blessing and the unveiling of the bridge’s official markings. Marcos highlighted
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has awarded a P121.45-million contract to Unimasters Conglomeration Inc. to build bicycle lanes and jeepney stops in Quezon City. The project includes 12 kilometers of protected Class 2 bike lanes along Quezon Avenue
Criminal charges are expected to be filed by January 15 against Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva, former Senator Bong Revilla, and several congressmen over their alleged involvement in the flood control corruption scandal, according to Sen. Imee Marcos.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has received expressions of interest from 15 power generation companies for a 200-megawatt baseload renewable energy supply contract, exceeding the required volume with a total potential capacity of 725 megawatts. The auction is part
Content creator Bretman Rock revealed the origin of his dislike for actress Vanessa Hudgens during a recent episode of the Sweet or Savory podcast. He recounted a pre-pandemic encounter at Coachella, where both were guests of a vegan
San Miguel Beer rallied from a slow start to defeat Barangay Ginebra 93-84 in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, leveling the series. June Mar Fajardo dominated with 21 points and 23 rebounds, marking his third
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P934.4 billion in 2025, surpassing 2024’s revenue by 1.9% but falling short of its P958.7-billion target. The agency faced challenges such as lower import volumes, a rice import suspension, and fluctuating global
PhilHealth plans to implement an AI-powered pre-validation system to prevent fraudulent health insurance claims and protect its funds. The system will electronically check if patients’ laboratory tests match their medical diagnoses and flag potentially ineligible claims. PhilHealth CEO
The Department of Health (DOH) expects to finalize guidelines for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program by mid-February, ensuring patients in DOH-run hospitals no longer need guarantee letters from politicians. The P51-billion MAIFIP