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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The Philippine National Police has intensified operations against the unauthorized sale and use of PNP uniforms. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized that the uniform symbolizes authority, integrity, and professionalism. The crackdown follows concerns
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will livestream all hearings on YouTube and Facebook starting next week, unless a closed-door session is requested. Media outlets must apply for access and cover the entire proceedings, with selective coverage prohibited,
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secured Senate approval for its P308.2-billion 2026 budget, up from the original P285.4 billion proposal. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the increase reflects support for local governance, public safety,
Senator Loren Legarda urged a nationwide shift to nature-based, science-driven flood management in a Senate privilege speech on November 11, following the devastation caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. She criticized reliance on concrete infrastructure alone, calling instead
Cassandra Ong, a key suspect in the 2024 POGO scandal, is currently at large, Senator Win Gatchalian confirmed. Ong was released from detention when the 19th Congress ended and did not have a case at the time, but
President Marcos launched “Oplan Kontra Baha” in Metro Cebu, a large-scale dredging and desiltation program targeting seven major rivers and creeks to prevent future flooding. He cited decades of neglect that left waterways shallow and clogged, making floods
Senate President Vicente Sotto III urged the DILG to address the abuse of government convoys, citing worsening traffic congestion for ordinary motorists. He recommended proper training and regular workshops for convoy personnel to ensure road courtesy and respect.
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
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 to Cashback program, which