The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) reported that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Social Security System (SSS) were among the most complained-about government agencies as of March 2026, based on a total of 152 and 156 complaints, respectively. Most of the cases
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto denied allegations of involvement in “ghost” public works projects, calling the claims made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste “baseless.” He said all infrastructure projects he supported as a
The Philippine aviation industry recorded the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in April despite rising
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, became emotional as they bid farewell to
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) reported that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Social Security System (SSS) were among the most complained-about government agencies
The Philippines and Japan formalized plans to strengthen defense cooperation during a ministerial meeting in Makati City, including discussions on the possible transfer of
The Department of Energy (DOE) supported proposals to suspend, reduce, or remove value-added tax on electricity as rising power bills and inflation increase pressure
Faculty members opposed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) proposed overhaul of the college’s general education curriculum, saying it would significantly reduce humanities subjects
The Philippines said the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu will include discussions on the Middle East crisis and its impact
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto denied allegations of involvement in “ghost” public works projects, calling the claims made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste “baseless.” He said all infrastructure projects he supported as a former legislator
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The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste claimed that he played a key
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there will be no extension for
A lawmaker said the claim of Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp that
The Philippine aviation industry recorded the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in April despite rising oil prices, according to aviation data analyst OAG. The
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2% in April, its highest level in three years, driven largely by rising fuel and food prices linked
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid higher fuel and logistics costs. Data from the Philippine
Nestlé Philippines is strengthening its shift toward lower-emission operations by integrating biomass energy into its manufacturing processes as part of its net-zero commitment. The
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Kimbert “The Hunter” Alintozon earned a spot in Road to UFC Season 5 after Australian fighter Matty Iann withdrew due to injury, giving the Antipolo-based fighter a chance to pursue a UFC contract. The
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala climbed to World No. 42 in the
Angeline Colonia won two silver medals in the women’s 48kg division of
Team Pilipinas Enciende of Saint Pedro Poveda College achieved a major victory
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, became emotional as they bid farewell to their onscreen partnership during the media launch of their
Filipina actress Lovi Poe has secured another international role as she joins “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams and BAFTA nominee Rory Kinnear in
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a technical glitch during his hosting stint at the Miss
Host-comedian Vice Ganda called on Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo to reconsider her decision not to run in the 2028
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
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An activist fishers’ group, PAMALAKAYA, has accused traders of exploiting the annual closed fishing season to raise galunggong prices, which recently hit P300–P320 per kilogram. The ban, meant to protect spawning fish stocks in the Visayan Sea and
The Philippines’ inflation rate eased to 1.5% in November 2025, down from 1.7% in October, and lower than 2.5% in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported. The slowdown was mainly due to minimal price
Malacañang clarified that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has already received its full P41-million budget, disputing former commissioner Rogelio “Babes” Singson’s claim that the funds never reached the agency. The delay in disbursement was attributed to the
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation to urgently address complaints from transport group Manibela, which plans a three-day strike starting December 9. The group cited alleged LTO abuses and delays in releasing jeepney registration papers, and
Senator Loren Legarda urged government agencies to fully implement key health and welfare laws she authored, highlighting their importance in protecting Filipinos from birth to adulthood. She cited the Newborn Screening Act of 2004 and the Universal Newborn
Justice Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz has resigned following allegations by former lawmaker Zaldy Co that he acted as President Marcos Jr.’s “bagman.” Reports linked Cadiz to a newly formed construction company that secured around P200 million in projects since
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed malversation charges against contractor Sarah Discaya, her company St. Timothy Construction, and several DPWH officials over a P96.5-million “ghost” revetment project in Barangay Culaman, Davao Occidental. The case alleges that the
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed optimism that the ongoing multi-billion-peso flood control scam could spark a political awakening among Filipino youth. In the first episode of his “Kikonek” podcast, he noted that many young Filipinos are now questioning
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Philippine National Police (PNP) for delays in multiple infrastructure projects, including the P2.59-billion PNP national headquarters building and the Quezon Municipal Police Station. The COA noted that procurement issues, failed bidings,