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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A former DPWH assistant district engineer testified before the House that Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva allegedly took 30 percent kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects worth nearly ₱1 billion, claims both lawmakers strongly denied. Estrada challenged
Meralco customers may see lower electricity bills this September as declining generation charges are expected to offset other cost adjustments. Spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said the peso’s recent strengthening against the dollar reduced costs from suppliers, whose charges are
Comedian Michael V appeared to heed netizens’ call to parody controversial DPWH contractor Sarah Discaya after teasing his new character on Bubble Gang. In a Facebook video, he was shown in costume with his back to the camera,
Filipino standouts Behrouz Mohammad Madi Mojdeh and Mikhael Jasper Mikee Mojdeh of the Swim League Philippines-Behrouz Elite Swim Team (SLP-BEST) emerged as Most Outstanding Swimmers (MOS) in their divisions at the 2025 Asian Open School Invitational in Bangkok.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed sanctions against Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials found to have helped Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya evade duties and taxes on their 28 luxury cars, now under BOC custody. The Discayas, also accused of
The Philippine Navy reported a significant decline in Chinese maritime forces near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, attributing it to recent weather disturbances. As of September 7, monitoring showed only seven Chinese maritime militia vessels and two coast guard
A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official admitted before a House committee that seeing bundles of cash on a table was “normal” practice at the Bulacan First District Engineering Office. Brice Hernandez, a former assistant
House infrastructure committee chair Rep. Terry Ridon dismissed Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya’s affidavit as a mere “scrap of paper” after a hearing revealed its notarization had expired in 2024. The voided document had linked multiple lawmakers and DPWH officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed allegations that the appointment of the next ombudsman is tied to a plot to jail Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies ahead of the 2028 elections. The claims came from Sen. Imee
