President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the funding will cover transportation, pre-departure assistance,
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Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez urged ASEAN partners and development institutions to invest in and help accelerate major Philippine railway projects, including the North-South Commuter
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has identified about 138 hectares of possible landslide areas in Sarangani and Davao Occidental using satellite images following the
The Philippine National Police will implement full security measures for the June 28 White Ribbon Movement rally at the Edsa People Power Monument, where
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10,540 drug personalities have participated in the government’s Balay Silangan Reformation Program, with 2,798 graduates securing jobs
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure would cover
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Three years after its launch in Quezon City, the Right to Care
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for securing the
House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan is urging local government units and
The Muntinlupa City government celebrated Father’s Day with the “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could cost up to P18 billion, with the Philippine Ports
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
Seven distinguished athletes were inducted into the 5th Philippine Sports Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony held on June 20 at the newly renovated PSC House inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The
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Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026 Global OTT Awards held on June 20 at the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
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The Philippines is seeking to extend its 12-year streak of staying off the US Special 301 Watch List for intellectual property (IP) violations, citing stronger enforcement and improved border controls. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro chose not to respond to Alvin Aragon’s recent comments criticizing him for allowing his wife, Sunshine Garcia, to perform in the SexBomb Girls reunion concert. Castro said he prefers to focus on his
Rising Philippine tennis star Alex Eala was named co-Athlete of the Year by the Philippine Sportswriters Association, sharing the honor with Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo. At 20, Eala has achieved several firsts for Philippine tennis, including becoming the
Filipinos are driving up sari-sari store sales with purchases of “lucky” foods ahead of the Chinese New Year, according to a study by Packworks. Traditional items like hopia, Chinese wine, and Asian noodles, which symbolize unity, prosperity, and
The Mongolian aviation student arrested in Zambales is actually a licensed jet fighter pilot in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. Authorities suspect his presence in the Philippines was intended to
The Department of Education clarified that its proposed shift to a trimester system for public schools remains under review, and no final decision has been made. The proposal, which would split the 201-school-day calendar into three terms, aims
The Department of Foreign Affairs has criticized the Chinese Embassy for suggesting that strained diplomatic relations could cost Filipinos “millions of jobs.” The DFA said the embassy’s comments risk being seen as coercive and undermining constructive bilateral dialogue.
Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa resumed work on February 16 following his release from Cebu City Jail last week. His sister, Vice Mayor Mariel Espinosa Marinay, had temporarily taken over his duties after arrest warrants were issued
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan filed a bill seeking to abolish the travel tax to ease the financial burden on Filipino travelers. The measure, Senate Bill 1843, aims to boost travel, increase spending on transport, accommodation, and services, and strengthen