President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the funding will cover transportation, pre-departure assistance,
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Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez urged ASEAN partners and development institutions to invest in and help accelerate major Philippine railway projects, including the North-South Commuter
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has identified about 138 hectares of possible landslide areas in Sarangani and Davao Occidental using satellite images following the
The Philippine National Police will implement full security measures for the June 28 White Ribbon Movement rally at the Edsa People Power Monument, where
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10,540 drug personalities have participated in the government’s Balay Silangan Reformation Program, with 2,798 graduates securing jobs
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing a bill that would impose a “no work, no pay” policy on top government officials who are absent from work without a valid reason. The proposed measure would cover
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Three years after its launch in Quezon City, the Right to Care
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for securing the
House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan is urging local government units and
The Muntinlupa City government celebrated Father’s Day with the “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo
The government is seeking private sector support to develop three offshore wind terminals that could cost up to P18 billion, with the Philippine Ports
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO, will donate JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 AIRism clothing items to support recovery
The Philippines’ tuna catch rose by 14.6 percent to an estimated 230,347 metric tons in 2025, driven by improved regional supply, according to the
Finance Secretary Frederick Go is pushing to reduce local digital bank transfer fees to as low as ₱2, citing the Philippines as having some
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects stronger private-sector interest in upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financing support and risk-mitigation mechanisms from the
Seven distinguished athletes were inducted into the 5th Philippine Sports Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony held on June 20 at the newly renovated PSC House inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The
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Michele Ortolani of Italy captured the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open title
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off one of the biggest victories
Scottie Thompson captured his third Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after helping
Courtside reporter Apple David has publicly confirmed her relationship with Letran basketball
ABS-CBN’s drama series “The Silent Noise” won the Best Asian Content award at the 2026 Global OTT Awards held on June 20 at the
The dispute among the children of late National Artist Nora Aunor has intensified after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon publicly exchanged conflicting
Three years after the box-office success of “Rewind” at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have begun filming their
More than three decades after the original film, Toy Story 5 delivers another emotional adventure, placing Jessie at the center as she confronts her
More Filipino fans will get the chance to watch BTS live after a third Bulacan concert was added to the group’s “Arirang” world tour
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June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen is leading the race for the PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference after the quarterfinals. The 6-foot-10 star, a 12-time BPC winner, is averaging 17.4 points, 15.3 rebounds,
Manila Water achieved 100% compliance with government wastewater standards in November 2025 across all 28 of its sewage treatment plants, surpassing the 95% regulatory target. The standards cover key indicators such as biochemical oxygen demand, oil and grease,
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) aims to make all its services fully digital by 2026. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II said the goal is to implement online applications, petitions, motions, and other transactions this year.
Rep. Nathaniel Oducado of 1Tahanan Partylist urged Congress to impose stiffer penalties on cigarette and tobacco smugglers following the seizure of over P1.5 billion in illegal cigarettes in Malabon City. He filed House Bill 6965, which targets organized
The Nagkaisa Labor Coalition has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to fast-track the implementation rules for the Labor Education Act (RA 11551), which has been stalled for over four years. Signed into law in May 2021, the act
Cainta Mayor Keith “Kit” Nieto said the local government will strictly monitor roads to ensure compliance with the LTO’s ban on electric tricycles (e-trikes), which took effect on Jan. 2. He expressed full support for the national policy,
Former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the New Year quietly, spending the holiday sleeping, eating, and watching TV, according to his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte. She said he was pleased to hear that Filipinos still visited him outside the
The Department of Tourism (DOT) rejected claims of self-promotional branding in a private magazine, saying it had no role in production, funding, or editorial decisions. The DOT emphasized that Philippine Topics is a private publication and that any
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has two days to decide on the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, with watchdog groups warning that over P633 billion could fuel corruption or patronage politics. The People’s Budget Coalition and Roundtable for Inclusive Development