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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Tropical Storm Verbena continued to intensify on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and could reach severe tropical storm strength by the afternoon, PAGASA said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph, moving
German companies in the Philippines have welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s suspension of all field audits, citing transparency concerns as a top business risk. The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) emphasized the need for clear,
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended administrative and criminal charges against eight lawmakers and their partners, dubbed “cong-tractors,” who controlled 1,300 government infrastructure projects from 2016 to 2024. ICI Chairman Andres Reyes Jr. said the individuals allegedly
President Marcos welcomed five newly-designated non-resident ambassadors to the Philippines from Tunisia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, the Marshall Islands, and Serbia. The presentation of credentials took place at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The ambassadors—Mohamed Trabelsi, Miguel Angel
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday urged political groups and critics to maintain respect in public discourse, warning against involving the deceased in political attacks. He emphasized that while personal criticisms are part of politics, using the names
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday called on the private sector to help guide the spending of the restored ₱1-billion tourism promotions budget for 2026. The department will rely on industry input to identify target markets, flagship products,
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will skip the Senate deliberations on the 2026 Department of National Defense budget, despite being tasked to defend it. Panel on Finance chair Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed that Dela Rosa informed him he
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accused former lawmaker Zaldy Co’s lawyer of attempting to blackmail him, claiming the lawyer sought to stop Co from releasing videos in exchange for not canceling his passport. Marcos declared, “I do not negotiate
Quezon City officials have warned organizers of the Nov. 30 Trillion Peso March rally at the People Power Monument to avoid acts of rebellion or sedition, as violations could lead to dispersal and legal action. Elmo San Diego,