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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Filipino girl group BINI is set to make history as the first all-Filipino act to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, sharing the stage with headliner Sabrina Carpenter. Their performances are scheduled
Veteran playmaker LA Tenorio has officially taken over as head coach of the Magnolia Hotshots, marking a new chapter in his basketball career after 13 years with Barangay Ginebra. Tenorio replaces Chito Victolero, who led Magnolia for nine
A Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel sustained damage, and one crew member was injured after Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ships blasted it with water cannons near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. When attacked, the BRP Datu Gumbay
The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), created to probe corruption in flood control projects, officially began operations by meeting with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials on its first day. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman confirmed that
Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Co criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for showing “troll behavior” during the House hearing on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed 2026 budget. Co, who raised questions about the funding for Duterte’s
CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis has flagged English communication as the Philippines’ weakest skill, stressing the need for urgent reforms in higher education to align with national and global demands. Speaking at the Converge to ACHIEVE: The Higher Education
A Quezon City trial court has set the long-delayed Dengvaxia case for pre-trial on November 17, 2025, and January 27, 2026, while also resolving motions to dismiss filed by former Health Secretary and now Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin
The Navotas City government has approved a tax amnesty ordinance waiving penalties, surcharges, and interest on unpaid real property taxes, including the Special Education Fund, idle land tax, and other levies. Mayor John Rey Tiangco urged residents and
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved salary increases and tiered medical allowances for employees of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). The adjustments, under the Compensation and Position Classification System II, will retroact to January 1, 2025, for GOCCs
