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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Prince Harry visited Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel on Monday to lay a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s grave, marking the third anniversary of her death. Now based in California, Harry returned to the UK for several engagements,
A contractor couple has accused several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials of orchestrating a widespread kickback scheme in exchange for public works contracts. Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya testified before the Senate Blue Ribbon
The Commission on Audit (COA) has found 13 former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and three contractors liable for fraudulent flood control projects in Bulacan worth ₱342.66 million. COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba submitted the fraud
Retired police colonel Royina Garma will serve as a prosecution witness in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed. Garma reportedly met ICC representatives in
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reaffirmed that the city’s barangay aid program will continue to promote efficiency and curb patronage politics. Under the program, launched in 2019, smaller barangays receive ₱4 million annually, while bigger ones get ₱6
Eleven House lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Romualdez, denied allegations of receiving bribes from contractors for flood control projects, vowing to pursue legal action against accusers. Contractor Curlee Discaya and his wife, Sara, had earlier testified before the
Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu has opposed the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) planned ₱150-million footbridge across the Iloilo River, citing redundancy, excessive cost, and environmental risks. In a letter to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, she
Since its launch on August 11, the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website has received over 12,000 complaints from Filipinos reporting issues not only with flood control projects but also with poorly constructed roads and other subpar works by the
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified nine more contractors who may have given prohibited donations to candidates in the 2022 elections, adding to the initial 34 contractors previously reported. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said show-cause orders will
