Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered a nationwide, multi-agency effort to strengthen school safety following the shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive, the Department of Education is coordinating with the Philippine
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Francis Pangilinan on Thursday denounced what he described as disinformation surrounding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, saying false claims about the law do not make Filipino families safer. The law’s principal
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is restructuring its store network by closing 15 to 20
Olivia Rodrigo is expanding her community-focused music vision with the launch of the all-female Daisy
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered a nationwide, multi-agency effort to strengthen school safety following the shooting at San Jose National High School in
Local government units (LGUs) will receive P1.32 trillion in National Tax Allotments (NTA) in 2027, up from P1.19 trillion this year, according to Executive
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged Congress to strengthen gun laws by imposing tougher criminal liability on gun owners after the deadly school shooting in
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined farmers and irrigators for a boodle lunch after inaugurating the Antong Dam and Irrigation System in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast. The Philippine
Francis Pangilinan on Thursday denounced what he described as disinformation surrounding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, saying false claims about the law do not make Filipino families safer. The law’s principal author stressed
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Antonio Trillanes IV has filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against Alan Peter
The first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections on Sept. 14 will proceed as scheduled,
The House prosecution panel thanked the Senate impeachment court for completing the
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to integrity and
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is restructuring its store network by closing 15 to 20 underperforming outlets as part of efforts to improve efficiency
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
The Philippine Basketball Association will adopt selected FIBA officiating rules, including the use of the possession arrow, for the upcoming Governors’ Cup. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the changes have already been presented to team
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Rene Baterbonia, the 18-year-old basketball standout and 2025 Palarong Pambansa MVP who
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
Olivia Rodrigo is expanding her community-focused music vision with the launch of the all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival in California and an official fan
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
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La Salle aims to secure an outright Final Four berth in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball, while Ateneo and Far Eastern University fight to stay alive for the last semifinals spot at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The double-header,
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the government expects to arrest “big fish,” including senators and congressmen linked to the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scam, within five weeks, stressing that no special treatment will be given. Several suspects remain
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed it will not support any military junta or “military-backed reset,” insisting its loyalty remains with the Constitution amid corruption issues confronting the administration. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said
The Manila Times and other major Philippine media outlets were invited to Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, to discuss the role of media in Philippine society with graduate students from multiple countries. Students from China, Spain, Nigeria, Russia,
Baliwet Elementary School in Barangay Santa Fe continues to face challenges, including damaged classrooms, teacher shortages, and a lack of electricity, affecting learning for students in the remote sitio. To address these issues, a private foundation installed a
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared former presidential spokesman Harry Roque a fugitive from justice in a human trafficking case linked to the shuttered Lucky South 99 POGO hub, with his Philippine passport canceled and a Red
Quezon City Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde and Caloocan Rep. Dean Asistio voluntarily appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to address allegations of receiving kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects. Both lawmakers requested executive sessions to discuss
Sen. JV Ejercito criticized Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) personnel for allegedly using letters of authority (LOA) to extort local and foreign businessmen. He reported the complaints to the Department of Finance after EU ambassadors and international chambers
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) coalition has warned against any extra-constitutional moves that could destabilize the Philippines, emphasizing that public frustration over corruption must not justify unlawful actions. In a statement, the group cited recent scandals, including