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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Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste expressed gratitude to lawyer Mae Divinagracia for verifying that he lawfully obtained the so-called “Cabral files” from the late DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, refuting claims that he forcibly took the documents. Divinagracia confirmed
The International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber 1 has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to access all communications between the ICC Registry and the independent panel of doctors who assessed his fitness to stand trial. The chamber said
Cebu police have been placed on heightened alert ahead of the Sinulog Festival on Jan. 18, 2026, with instructions to coordinate closely with local government units and other agencies to ensure public safety, Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen.
The traditional “Pahalik”, where devotees touch and kiss the image of Jesus Nazareno, will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Quirino Grandstand in Manila, preceded by a 6 p.m. Mass for volunteers and staff. The
The Department of Public Works and Highways will receive P530.9 billion in the 2026 national budget, making it the second-largest allocation after the Department of Education’s P1.015 trillion, even after the 2025 flood control corruption scandal. Originally seeking
Former DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral reportedly told her lawyer that the parametric formula she prepared—intended to allocate district budgets based on population, poverty, and historical data—was overridden by House leadership, with adjustments allegedly sent from then-Rep. Zaldy
The Premier Volleyball League offseason has seen major player movements, with Eya Laure joining Choco Mucho Flying Titans alongside Caitlin Viray, Alina Bicar, Jai Atienza, and SEA Games gold medalist Sisi Rondina, while multiple players including Royse Tubino
Live Nation Entertainment has signed a deal to acquire Paris La Defense Arena, Europe’s largest indoor venue with a 40,000-seat capacity, famous for hosting Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour and major artists like the Rolling Stones, Kendrick Lamar,
Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to separate its international operations into a new unit, Jollibee Foods Corp. International (JFCI), with the goal of listing it on a US stock exchange by late 2027 to attract more global investors. The