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 Calumpit local government, through its Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), renewed its commitment to programs supporting the welfare of elderly residents during the National Elderly Week 2025 celebration on October 3. Mayor Lem Faustino thanked senior
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement between several government agencies and local governments in Pampanga to combat illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The agreement involves the Department of Migrant Workers, Department of
Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin defended former lawmaker Elizaldy Co against corruption allegations made by Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, stressing that the accusations have not been proven in court. Garbin said Co’s resignation from the House was a
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson accused some parties of exploiting Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga to push a political agenda amid the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s probe into flood control project controversies. Lacson expressed sympathy for Barzaga’s
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) have formally requested access to national budget documents from 2023 to 2025 to identify those responsible for anomalous insertions, including controversial flood control projects. The group, supported by nearly 200 local officials,
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed no surprise over the ethics complaint filed against him, calling it political retribution linked to his mention of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez. Escudero described the complaint as harassment from Romualdez’s supporters and a
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is urging lawmakers to strengthen and expand the Blue Economy Act to protect the country’s coastal and marine resources while promoting sustainable growth. PIDS highlighted that the proposed bills aim to
Shuvee Etrata has been named the first female scout ambassador of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP). The former “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate shared her new role on Instagram with a post featuring the
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he is in final talks for a potential fight against WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero. The eight-division world champion shared the update during the Thrilla in Manila 2 press conference in Quezon City. Pacquiao, who
