An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos want the government to address in the second quarter of 2026. The nationwide survey conducted from July 4
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Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and
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The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is prioritizing wider access to training, digital transformation, and stronger industry partnerships to improve employment opportunities
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that more than 767,000 disadvantaged and informal workers received employment and livelihood assistance worth PHP6.25 billion
An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos
Senator Robin Padilla ranked first in the latest Octa Research Tugon ng Masa survey on voter preferences for the 2028 senatorial race, receiving 53.9
The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of multiple charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and the group known as the “18 maleta boys”
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to become tax-exempt
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is prepared to address
The Sandiganbayan denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s motion seeking to set an amount
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Index of Governance (IOG) rose by 2.3
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the previous ban on new economic zone accreditations in Metro Manila, allowing the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for amendments to the 25-year-old Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to stop power utilities from passing systems
The Philippines has concluded negotiations for its first free trade agreement with a Latin American country through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is piloting stablecoin-based settlement rails to speed up and reduce the cost of cross-border payroll payments for freelancers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to substantially affect the Philippine tourism industry by disrupting travel flows, fuel
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu due to schedule conflicts with the Japan B.League Manila Games. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director
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Philippine men’s football team head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed confidence that his
Around 5,000 participants, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), joined the 2026 Walk
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines was eliminated in the group stage of
MIA Sports Center and Malaysia’s New Vision Badminton Academy (NVBA) have partnered
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Actress Arci Muñoz described her stint on the Filipino-Korean culinary reality show Kumusta as an unforgettable blessing, especially after working alongside Korean star Ji
SB19 has been named one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors as the Department of Tourism seeks to promote the country’s culture and destinations
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John Arcilla said portraying General Antonio Luna in the 2015 historical film Heneral Luna remains the most transformative role of his career, significantly boosting
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to remain active partners in nation-building as the religious organization celebrated its 112th anniversary. He encouraged INC members to demonstrate their faith through service, compassion,
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for stronger protection of learners and a united effort from government, families, schools, churches, and communities following the Tacloban school shooting that claimed the lives of three students. During his State of
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and 12 stations of the MRT-7 will begin operations in 2027 as part of the administration’s efforts to modernize the country’s public transportation system. The 147-kilometer
BARMM Labor and Employment Minister Muslimin Sema called on regional leaders to prioritize improving the livelihoods of ordinary Bangsamoro citizens and maximize the region’s rich natural resources for inclusive development. He stressed that the government must ensure access
The Senate and House of Representatives opened the second regular session of the 20th Congress with the 2027 national budget and key economic measures among their top priorities. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said lawmakers would focus on lowering
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co criticized the Marcos administration ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address, saying it had failed to fulfill its promises to improve the lives of Filipinos. She accused
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said additional cases of alleged double billing and collection involving infrastructure projects in Taguig City have been uncovered, including projects that reportedly used the same photographs for billing purposes. He said the evidence, including
Light vehicles are now allowed to use Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City after the structure passed load testing and inspection by the Department of Public Works and Highways. Mayor Joy Belmonte and DPWH Secretary
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said more than 5.2 million poor and low-income households received ₱341.258 billion in cash grants under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from July 2022 to May 2026. The agency