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 Tarlac. The ruling marks
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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
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
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
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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The mayor of Bulusan, Wennie Rafallo-Romano, clarified that actress Heart Evangelista has no connection to the controversy sparked by Vice Ganda’s comments about Bagacay Elementary School in Sorsogon. Vice Ganda, during an October 24 episode of It’s Showtime,
The 3rd FIGH Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will be held from November 20-24 at the Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, featuring two official mascots, “Bughaw” and “Lila,” representing men’s and women’s events, respectively. Gymnastics Association of
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced it will suspend the number coding scheme on October 31 in observance of All Saints’ Day Eve. The suspension applies as the day is a special non-working holiday, a status automatically
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced it will hire additional officers ahead of the Christmas and New Year travel rush. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the move aims to handle the expected surge in departures and international
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced it will investigate violations of President Marcos Jr.’s price freeze order on basic goods until the end of the year. Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said hoarding and overpricing will
The Philippine Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) kicked off on October 28 at the PICC in Pasay City, highlighting the role of women in community-driven peacebuilding. The three-day event, led by the Department of Budget and
The Makati City government will release P34 million in aid to provinces and municipalities affected by recent earthquakes and typhoons. Mayor Nancy Binay said the assistance aims to support disaster-hit communities as they rebuild their lives and infrastructure.
The Akbayan bloc in the House of Representatives filed four bills aimed at strengthening the rights and welfare of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and other displaced or marginalized groups. The measures include the Bakwit Welfare Act to protect displaced
The Makabayan bloc in the House expressed dissatisfaction with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) recommendation to charge several officials, including Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, over alleged corruption in flood control projects. While acknowledging the move
