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 Quezon City government has terminated four major infrastructure projects linked to the Discaya construction network after the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) revoked the firms’ licenses for repeated procurement violations. The canceled projects, which included a six-story
Five senators are being considered to replace Sen. Panfilo Lacson as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following his resignation, Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed. The shortlist includes Senators JV Ejercito, Raffy Tulfo, Pia Cayetano, Francis
The Philippines faces moderate corporate asset risks compared to its Southeast Asian peers, with local banks showing resilience amid concentrated corporate exposures, according to Moody’s Ratings. The credit watcher said Philippine banks’ exposure to corporates, which makes up
Actress and host Anne Curtis turned heads at Paris Fashion Week 2025, captivating audiences with a series of elegant and daring designer ensembles. Kicking off her fashion circuit at Lanvin’s Summer 2026 show, Curtis showcased Parisian chic in
The 1,600-strong Philippine delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand will don elegant, nationalistic uniforms designed by acclaimed Filipino designer Avel Bacudio during the opening parade on December 9 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that the Philippines could lose parts of its maritime and land territories if it fails to assert its sovereignty, urging Congress to boost the Department of National Defense (DND) budget for 2026. Speaking
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strengthened defense ties with the United States since 2022 while taking a tougher stance against China in the West Philippine Sea, reversing the pro-Beijing tilt of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. However, a Reuters
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses that expired on September 30 to accommodate those affected by recent typhoons and the Cebu earthquake. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said
Focus crimes across the country dropped by nearly 14 percent from July to September, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data showed 8,988 cases were recorded during the three months, down from 10,430 in the same period
