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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Only 3 in 10 Filipinos believe bribery is “never justifiable,” making the Philippines one of the most tolerant countries toward bribery in Asia, according to the latest World Values Survey. This is much lower than neighboring countries like
Videos and witness accounts from the September 21 riots in Manila contradict government claims of police restraint, showing officers beating and dragging protesters and bystanders. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla insisted police exercised maximum tolerance and did not use
A 15-year-old minor from Taguig was stabbed and killed during the chaotic Mendiola anti-corruption rally on September 21, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso confirmed. The suspect, 52-year-old watch repairman Richard Francisco, surrendered to authorities after being identified by
President Marcos is angered by reports that lawmakers are demanding kickbacks of up to 25 to 30 percent from infrastructure projects, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro highlighted that these high commission rates show deepening corruption, with previous
Around 2,000 individuals joined Makati City’s internship program designed to provide hands-on experience within local government offices, Mayor Nancy Binay announced. The orientation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Makati Coliseum, led by Mayor Binay. Targeting
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has secured clearance from the Office of the Ombudsman and is now on the shortlist for the Ombudsman position, with his documents submitted to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). The clearance came
Former DPWH assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez surrendered a ₱30 million Lamborghini Urus to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on September 24 as part of his cooperation in the probe into irregularities in Bulacan flood control projects.
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson criticized former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan, saying he is either complicit in or incompetent about the agency’s anomalous activities. This came after dismissed DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez testified that
Dismissed Bulacan First District assistant engineer Brice Hernandez may implicate up to four more senators in the alleged budget insertions and kickback scheme, his lawyer Raymond Fortun said. Hernandez has already named Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva,
