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
MoreFrancis 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
MoreAntonio 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
MoreRene 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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President Marcos launched a new “digital wall against corruption” through the Department of Public Works and Highways Transparency Portal, designed to provide real-time access to public works data and expose irregularities in procurement. The portal, which contains project
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has urged the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate an alleged extortion scheme involving Bureau of Internal Revenue examiners, who reportedly abused letters of authority (LOAs) to pressure businesses, including MSMEs. Tulfo likened the LOA
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is planning to allocate P26–30 billion in capital expenditures next year to strengthen its distribution networks and upgrade customer facilities. The budget will fund new substations, replacement of aging infrastructure, and trials of underground
Melai Cantiveros is set to host the fourth season of her pioneering Bisaya talk show “Kuan On One,” bringing fresh stories of Visayan celebrities to viewers nationwide. Airing on Kapamilya Channel and iWant, the show celebrates Bisaya humor,
Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo won the bronze medal in the horizontal bar event at the 3rd FIG Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. Performing sixth in the final, Yulo
Organizers of the upcoming Trillion Peso March on Nov. 30 clarified that the rally will not call for the resignation of public officials, emphasizing its focus on exposing corruption and recovering stolen public funds. Bishop Colin Bagaforo of
The Senate has approved a tenfold increase in the Department of Tourism’s branding and marketing budget, raising it from this year’s ₱100 million to a proposed ₱1 billion for 2026. Senators JV Ejercito and Loren Legarda said the
The Department of Justice has canceled the passports of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and three co-accused linked to qualified human trafficking charges involving an alleged illegal POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga. Also stripped of their passports were
Eight DPWH Region IV-B officials linked to alleged graft and malversation in flood control projects have been detained at BJMP facilities in Quezon City, while their arraignments are scheduled for Nov. 27 and Dec. 2. Seven surrendered voluntarily,