Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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Actor Albie Casiño criticized fellow actor and civil engineer Slater Young for staying silent amid public backlash over his Monterrazas de Cebu real estate project, which many blame for worsening floods in Cebu after Typhoon “Tino.” The Department
Filipino MMA fighter Lito Adiwang bounced back with a first-round technical knockout victory over Mauro Mastromarini at ONE Fight Night 37 in Bangkok. Adiwang ended the bout at 4:52 of the opening round with a left hook that
Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the missing sabungeros whistleblower, denied allegations that he threatened News5 reporter Gary de Leon over his coverage of the case. Patidongan said he merely declined to comment on certain matters due to the ongoing case
The Department of Education (DepEd) assured on Friday that it is prepared for the impact of Typhoon Uwan while continuing recovery efforts in schools hit by Typhoon Tino. Education Secretary Sonny Angara ordered the distribution of EduKahon kits,
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned of possible lahar flows from Mayon Volcano due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Uwan. Intense to torrential rainfall over the Bicol Region from Saturday to Sunday could
The Philippines and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to uphold international law and freedom of navigation during the Third Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation in Brussels on Oct. 7. Both sides emphasized adherence to the 1982 UNCLOS and
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered all elective local officials to refrain from traveling abroad from November 9 to 15 amid the threat of Typhoon Uwan. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized that governors,
Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco is pressing the House of Representatives for greater transparency, demanding that the DPWH budget per congressional district and party-list projects be published online. He criticized the House Appropriations Committee for not responding to
President Marcos has extended the transition period for the full devolution of certain national government functions, services, and facilities to local government units (LGUs), giving cities until 2027 and provinces and municipalities until 2028 to fully implement the
