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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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines’ defense alliances, including its new Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with Canada, have exposed China’s “hegemonic” ambitions in the South China Sea. Signed on Sunday in Makati, the Canada-PH
From a 19-year-old record checker to the nation’s top investigator, retired judge Jaime Santiag,o on Monday, reflected on his decades of public service as he turned over the leadership of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to officer-in-charge
A San Juan court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to stop former public works engineer Brice Hernandez from making further allegations linking him to irregular flood control projects. Judge Aicitel Lascano-Nethercott of the San Juan RTC Branch
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday signed into law the city’s ₱25-billion budget for 2026, prioritizing programs on health, housing, education, and job creation. The budget, enacted through Ordinance 9145, allocates ₱6.79 billion for personnel services, ₱10.92
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano has signed Executive Order 2025-059, establishing the Local Price Monitoring Council (LPMC) to enforce price freezes and ceilings on essential goods during calamities. The council, created under the Price Act (RA 7581), aims
President Marcos announced that Samsung will invest P50.7 billion to expand its operations in Calamba, Laguna, creating at least 3,000 new jobs. The expansion was facilitated by the government’s CREATE MORE law, which provides tax incentives for large-scale
Tens of thousands of passengers traveled by water across Philippine ports on All Souls’ Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. Between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., the PCG recorded 10,772 outbound and 10,326 inbound passengers. To manage
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a nationwide modernization program for major fish ports under the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) to boost competitiveness, create jobs, and support sustainable agri-fishery enterprises. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Miss Universe 2025 candidates began arriving in Thailand on Sunday, November 2, with the day also marking registration and fitting for the contestants. Over 120 delegates are competing, making this the largest Miss Universe pageant in history. Despite
