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 Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s creation of the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) through Administrative Order No. 38, aimed at coordinating government efforts to develop and promote sports tourism in the Philippines.
The Philippines and Canada have signed a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) allowing troops from both countries to train and operate on each other’s soil. Signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty, the
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it is prepared for the nationwide Trillion Peso March on November 30. Preparations began soon after the rally was announced in early October, according to spokesperson PMaj. Hazel Asilo. The
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has warned of a possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on November 5. The agency stated that the attack, also known as a “traffic flood,” could cause websites and
The Philippines has officially assumed the chairship of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus from Malaysia, emphasizing the importance of regional cohesion amid global uncertainties. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. highlighted the need for solidarity to
Makati City held its first Thanksgiving Family Day at Enchanted Kingdom, treating selected families to a fun-filled day of rides and attractions. Mayor Nancy Binay joined beneficiaries from various sectors, including 4Ps members, solo parents, persons with disabilities,
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is pushing House Bill No. 4372, or the Non-Payment of Toll Fees Act of 2025, which aims to standardize cashless toll collection and penalize motorists who fail to pay tolls. The measure
Local government units in the Caraga Region are preparing for Tropical Storm Tino, which is expected to affect the area starting Monday. As of 11 a.m., PAGASA placed Dinagat Islands, Siargao Island, and Bucas Grande Islands under Tropical
Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill No. 1409 seeking to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipinos leaving the country. He argued that the levy limits citizens’ right to travel and contradicts the ASEAN Tourism Agreement signed
