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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Over 7,200 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo personnel remain stranded across 156 ports in 10 regions due to Typhoon Uwan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Monday. The highest number of stranded individuals is in the Bicol Region,
Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) continued to weaken on Monday and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by late Monday or early Tuesday, PAGASA said. Forecasters warned that the typhoon may re-enter PAR on Wednesday evening
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the Sierra Madre Mountain Range helps weaken typhoon winds in Luzon but does not provide complete protection from their destructive effects. A 2023 study found that the range can reduce
The Philippines still has ₱2.2 billion available in its calamity fund to support disaster recovery, including for areas hit by Typhoon Uwan, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. OCD Deputy Administrator Bernardo Alejandro IV assured
Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga has called for the reinstatement of the death penalty for individuals involved in illegal logging and mining in the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. He proposed execution by firing squad, arguing that
Malacañang said Cebu officials who reportedly traveled to Europe during Typhoon Tino should first be investigated before assigning blame. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the purpose of their travel and whether it affected disaster response must
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said Monday it cannot confirm reports that it has issued an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa related to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah clarified
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto thanked residents and emergency responders for their vigilance and coordination during Super Typhoon Uwan, which hit Luzon, including Metro Manila, on Nov. 9. He noted that the city remains under Tropical Cyclone Warning
The NDRRMC has ordered local officials to carry out forced evacuations in areas threatened by Super Typhoon Uwan. NDRRMC Chair and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged residents to comply, warning that refusal could endanger both lives and