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 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), led by Secretary Vince Dizon, filed a criminal complaint against 20 former DPWH officials in Bulacan and several contractors, including Sarah Discaya, over alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects.
Quezon City 5th District Rep. PM Vargas has presented documents from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disproving allegations by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II that Vargas was involved in corruption linked to flood mitigation projects.
Home Credit is optimistic about reaching PHP100 billion in loan receivables in 2025, driven by a growing customer base and expanding partnerships. As of now, loan receivables stand at around PHP85 billion, up from PHP74 billion at the
Gloria Diaz made history as the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969, famously answering a question about entertaining a man from the moon with wit and charm. The pageant took place just before the
Free agent guard Terrence Romeo is returning to 3×3 basketball while waiting for a PBA call-up. Romeo, who last played 3×3 a decade ago, has agreed to join Manila Melmac for the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on September
On Pugad Island in Bulacan, rising tides and land subsidence caused by groundwater overextraction and climate change are flooding homes and disrupting daily life for its 2,500 residents. Locals like street vendor Maria Tamayo spend hours each day
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella warned that the declining number of young farmers threatens the Philippines’ food security. During a budget hearing, he revealed that the average age of Filipino farmers is around 60, mostly
Puerto Galera was awarded by the Department of Tourism as the Philippines’ top diving destination for 2025-2027 during the Philippine Tourism Excellence Awards. Vice Mayor Rocky D. Ilagan received the award at a ceremony held in Pasay City.
The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan officially took effect on Thursday, strengthening their strategic partnership. The agreement streamlines military cooperation by easing the deployment of forces for joint training and disaster response. The Department
