Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to impose stricter rules on online lending platforms to protect Filipinos from abusive practices and high interest rates that trap borrowers in debt. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized the need for
K-pop boy band Seventeen will return to the Philippines on March 21, 2026, to close its ongoing “New_” world tour at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan. Only nine members — S.Coups, Mingyu, Vernon, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan, Jun,
Pia Ducanes of Pasig City claimed the gold medal in the cadet girls singles (14-15 years old) table tennis event at the Batang Pinoy 2025 held at Lagao Gym in General Santos City. She defeated Erich Bianca Torzar
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed criminal cases against former DPWH officials Henry Alcantara, Brice Ericson Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza, collectively known as the “BGC Boys,” for P1.6 billion in unreported income and tax deficiencies from 2020
The Department of Education has revived DepEd TV, its educational broadcast platform launched during the pandemic, through a new partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and Solar Pictures, Inc. The program, which halted in 2022 due to
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has removed the requirement to submit audited financial statements and annual income tax returns for applying or renewing public utility vehicle (PUV) franchises. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the
Filipino youth have issued a 12-point National Youth Statement calling for stronger climate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The recommendations, reflecting the voices of 38.5 million children, urge the government to adopt inclusive, accountable, and transformative climate
Malacañang attributed the rise in the Philippines’ hunger rate in September to consecutive natural disasters affecting the country. Palace press officer Claire Castro cited the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which reported that hunger climbed to 22.9 percent
Akbayan partylist and several civic groups have formally requested the Office of the Ombudsman to release the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and officials from the
