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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President Marcos inaugurated the nearly finished Calunasan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Bohol on September 5, expressing optimism about its impact on local agriculture. The P813 million project, now 97.94% complete, is expected to irrigate 300 hectares
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) secured the largest number of projects in the Department of Energy’s fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), according to preliminary results. The auction, which concluded recently, successfully bid out 9,423 megawatts (MW) of renewable
Actress Angel Aquino condemned the use of deepfake videos, calling them a violation of women’s rights during a Senate hearing on September 4. She revealed she was a victim of deepfake pornography, describing the experience as nauseating, confusing,
EJ Obiena, world No. 5 pole vaulter, will compete at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold in Beijing tomorrow as he aims to regain top form ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo next week. Training in
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) held its 2025 Charity Summit to highlight its achievements and strengthen partnerships for expanded healthcare and charity services. Since 2022, PCSO has provided nearly P8 billion in medical assistance, benefiting almost one
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that the TUPAD program is not just about street sweeping, but also includes work like reforestation, farming, and creek cleaning based on local needs. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma made the
Rep. Leandro Leviste filed bribery charges against Batangas district engineer Abelardo Calalo, presenting contracts showing a handwritten “3%” payment of over P3 million as alleged hush money. Calalo denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and insisting the
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12252, which allows foreign investors to lease private lands in the Philippines for up to 99 years, amending the previous limit of 50 years plus a 25-year renewal. The law
The Makati City government received a “Highly Functional” rating in the 2025 Local Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) Functionality Assessment, scoring 101 out of 110 points. This high score reflects the city’s
