Vice President Sara Duterte visited the wake of the three students killed in the Tacloban City school shooting and extended her condolences to their families. The attack, carried out by two teenage students, left three dead and several others injured. Authorities have
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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso declared the city’s financial “comeback” during his State of the City Address on Wednesday, citing gains made after inheriting P14.6 billion in unpaid obligations. He said
The World Bank has urged the Philippines to prioritize full implementation of the Extended Producer
Members of the Taiwanese group F4 and Ashin have donated P2.5 million to support relief
Vice President Sara Duterte visited the wake of the three students killed in the Tacloban City school shooting and extended her condolences to their
Starting June 25, qualified Filipino travelers can avail of a visa-on-arrival when entering the United Arab Emirates if they hold a valid visa, residence
The Department of Public Works and Highways is considering relocating about 500 families living along Tuntong Creek in Las Piñas to allow the widening
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 6% increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide, with 2,177 infections recorded from January 4 to June 6, 2026,
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) have urged the public to stop sharing videos and photos of the
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso declared the city’s financial “comeback” during his State of the City Address on Wednesday, citing gains made after inheriting P14.6 billion in unpaid obligations. He said the city
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it will file a human
A group calling itself “Concerned Department of Health Personnel” has filed a
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday rejected proposals to lower the age
The House prosecution has asked the Senate impeachment court to unseal the
The World Bank has urged the Philippines to prioritize full implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act and expand waste management infrastructure before
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
Rene Baterbonia, the 18-year-old basketball standout and 2025 Palarong Pambansa MVP who died in a drowning incident during Ateneo’s team-building activity, was laid to rest on Wednesday in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Family members,
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Seven distinguished athletes were inducted into the 5th Philippine Sports Hall of
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
Members of the Taiwanese group F4 and Ashin have donated P2.5 million to support relief efforts for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake
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
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson called the death of former DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral “tragic and unfortunate,” noting she could have greatly aided the flood control corruption probe. Lacson, who chairs the Blue Ribbon Committee,
The Philippine tourism industry is showing signs of recovery from the pandemic but has yet to return to pre-COVID growth levels, according to a report by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Key indicators such as visitor
Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre plays Mara de Jesus, a young mother and pageant queen, in the upcoming movie Call Me Mother alongside Vice Ganda. When first pitched the project, Nadine immediately said yes, even before knowing her role,
Eumir Marcial won the Philippines’ only boxing gold at the Southeast Asian Games by defeating Indonesia’s Maikhel Roberrd Muskita in the 80-kilogram division via split decision. The Olympic bronze medalist dominated early, landing effective shots from the clinch
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged the faithful to rediscover Simbang Gabi as a spiritual journey with Mary and Joseph, rather than merely a holiday checklist. In his homily at St. Joseph’s Church in Abu Dhabi, he emphasized that
Despite improvements in internet speeds, the Philippines still trails regional peers like Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, underscoring the need for stronger digital infrastructure. Analysis from the August 2025 Ookla® Global Speed Index shows the country lags even behind
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged newly promoted Armed Forces of the Philippines leaders to uphold national sovereignty as they assume greater responsibility. A total of 42 generals and flag officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy took
Former police chief Nicolas Torre III has been appointed as the new general manager of the Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Palace confirmed on December 19. He replaces retired police colonel Procopio Lipana in the post. Torre previously
The Manila city government will release the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) to COVID-19 contact tracers starting Saturday, December 20. Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno ordered the immediate distribution of the allowance upon returning to office. A total of