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 Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program faces criticism for excluding over 500,000 poor students from college aid. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) highlighted a sharp decline in subsidy support for
The House of Representatives will investigate allegations of an unrecorded P8 billion firearms allocation under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which was not included in the 2025 or 2026 budgets. Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno
Potato Corner, a popular Filipino-flavored fries brand, opened its first store in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 4. The new outlet is located in the Uni-President Department Store in the Xinyi District and marks the brand’s entry into its
The Black Eyed Peas thrilled fans at their Manila concert with energetic performances of hits like “Let’s Get It Started” and “Where Is the Love?” while expressing deep gratitude to their Filipino supporters. Filipino-American member apl.de.ap, donning a
NorthPort will continue its franchise operations, including participation in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, while the league reviews its proposed sale to Pureblends. Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that Pureblends formally submitted a letter of intent and other
Hunger prevalence among beneficiaries of the government’s Walang Gutom program dropped from 48.7% in October 2024 to 41.5% in March 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The survey, commissioned by Globe and Monde Nissin, showed
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will add a 64th party-list seat in the House of Representatives for the 20th Congress, increasing from the 63 seats allocated during the May 2025 polls. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the Commission
The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) revoked the licenses of nine construction firms owned or controlled by Sarah and Curlee Discaya after her admission that the companies bid against each other for the same government projects. The Bureau
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. led the 80th Victory Day commemoration in Kiangan, Ifugao, honoring Filipino, American, and Allied soldiers who ended Japanese rule in the Philippines. He paid tribute to the fallen troops and called on
