Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay 2025 awards at Malacañang Palace. City Administrator Michael
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The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims. The Sangguniang Bayan accused Jing of violating diplomatic
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at
The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims.
Special permits have been issued to other shipping lines to operate Aleson Shipping Lines (ALS) routes while its passenger fleet remains grounded due to
The DILG has allocated P5 million to support youth-led initiatives addressing the rise of HIV cases among young Filipinos. Last year, 1,686 HIV cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with a Pakistani delegation exploring the possibility of supplying rice to the Philippines, emphasizing that any imports
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair for 2026, officially launched the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan (ATSP) 2026–2030 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu, highlighting
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay
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TRABAHO Party-list held its third Serbisyong Pang-TRABAHO job fair at Malabon Citisquare
The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for a whole-of-government approach
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the Supreme Court’s En Banc
The Supreme Court said it will still tackle the petition of former
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Apple Pay’s entry into the Philippine market has been delayed from early 2026 to the third quarter of the year to allow more major
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The second-seeded Filipina, ranked 49th in the world, fell to
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TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Aurora Gaming dominated Alter Ego with a 4-0 sweep to win the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
Rachelle Ann Go returns to Manila to play Fantine in the “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular,” bringing new depth to the role now that
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Streaming platform Viva One has revealed the full cast of its upcoming live-action series adaptation of the Wattpad hit My Husband Is a Mafia Boss, written by the late Diana Marie Serrato Maranan, which has over 200 million
Sports icon Paeng Nepomuceno led relief efforts for calamity victims in Cebu through the Councilor Mon Yupangco Cup Bowling Tournament held at Midtown Bowls in Robinsons Place, Manila. Nepomuceno, alongside Mon Yupangco, awarded winners across various divisions, including
A garbage landslide at Cebu’s Binaliw Landfill on January 8 collapsed a materials recovery facility and nearby staff housing, killing one, injuring 12, and leaving 38 missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with 333 personnel, ambulances, and
The annual Traslacion of the Black Nazarene drew nearly 700,000 devotees by midday Friday, according to Quiapo Church officials. The largest crowds were reported at Ayala Boulevard, Quiapo, and the Quirino Grandstand, with the image of the Black
The Department of Transportation has ordered the Land Transportation Office to halt the confiscation of drivers’ licenses and extend the period for settling traffic violations. The settlement period is now 15 working days, excluding weekends and holidays, to
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are set to sign the country’s first free trade agreement in the Middle East during President Marcos’ visit next week. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will cover trade, investment, SMEs,
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged that farmers and consumers must feel the impact of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) P33-billion budget for 2026, particularly its farm-to-market road (FMR) program. The DA, now in charge of FMR construction previously
Malacañang on Friday assured that due process will be observed following the Philippine Army’s relief of Colonel Audie Mongao, who allegedly withdrew support for President Marcos. The move came after a screenshot of Mongao’s message, saying “Enough is
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the Senate is prepared to defend the constitutionality of the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget, which are being challenged before the Supreme Court. The petition, filed by Reps. Edgar
