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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The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that New Year celebrations in Metro Manila were peaceful. Increased police presence along major roads and crowd areas helped maintain order. No officers were involved in indiscriminate firing during the
The Department of Education (DepEd) said the week-long reenactment of the 2025 budget will not affect teachers or students, as ongoing programs are already funded. Only new programs are temporarily delayed while implementation guidelines are finalized. Personnel salaries
Makati City and North Caloocan reached “emergency” air quality levels on New Year’s Day, with an air quality index of 301, the DENR-EMB reported. Under this level, the agency advised everyone to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported smooth and orderly port operations nationwide on New Year’s Day, with no passengers stranded despite heavy holiday travel. From 6 a.m. to noon, the agency monitored 23,525 outbound and 18,528 inbound passengers,
Dueñas, Iloilo Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan died on Wednesday after accidentally discharging her firearm near her Iloilo City residence. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in the La Paz district, when the bullet struck her in the
Sen. Loren Legarda called on Filipinos to strive for “a brighter tomorrow” as the country welcomed 2026. She encouraged people to carry lessons learned from the past year and value the support of family and community. Legarda said
Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez clarified that the P2-million checks received by legislators, including Rep. Leandro Leviste, were lawful disbursements for office operations, not Christmas bonuses as claimed. He emphasized that the funds cover salaries, utilities, and constituent services,
Civil society groups and complainants are preparing to re-file and expand the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte once the one-year ban lapses next month. The move follows a whistleblower affidavit from Ramil Lagunoy Madriaga, who claims
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will operate on shortened schedules on Dec. 31 in observance of New Year’s Eve. The Light Rail Transit Authority said the last LRT-2 train will depart