Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied claims that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) were responsible for the recent increase in Meralco electricity bills. Gatchalian said the higher charges were due to Meralco’s generation costs and
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Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation of government cash assistance and subsidy programs following reports of alleged irregularities in Batangas. The resolution cites claims
Former finance secretary Gary Teves has called for a comprehensive review of the government’s Lifeline
Authorities have identified the suspect behind the burglary at the Quezon City home of “It’s
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied claims that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) were responsible for the
President Marcos said Thailand and Cambodia agreed to sustain open dialogue and avoid actions that could escalate tensions following a trilateral meeting during the
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations have begun arriving in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit, with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah becoming the first to
Health workers and advocates marched in Baguio City on May 7, calling for urgent reforms in the Philippine healthcare system, including higher salaries, better
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is ready to support the government’s plan to impose a price cap on imported rice by helping
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation of government cash assistance and subsidy programs following reports of alleged irregularities in Batangas. The resolution cites claims that at
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Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. was the highest-paid Cabinet member of President
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Former finance secretary Gary Teves has called for a comprehensive review of the government’s Lifeline Rate Program and other electricity subsidies for low-income households,
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2 percent in April, driven by rising fuel and food prices, with rice inflation surging to 13.7 percent
The Philippine aviation industry recorded the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in April despite rising oil prices, according to aviation data analyst OAG. The
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2% in April, its highest level in three years, driven largely by rising fuel and food prices linked
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La Salle head coach Ramil de Jesus continues to draw lessons from the painful Season 76 Finals collapse, where the Lady Spikers lost their title despite sweeping the elimination round. He reminded his team
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Five schools—De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the
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Angeline Colonia won two silver medals in the women’s 48kg division of
Authorities have identified the suspect behind the burglary at the Quezon City home of “It’s Showtime” host and Rocksteddy frontman Teddy Corpuz, who was
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemate Dustin Yu shared that he continues to get to know more about his fellow housemate and onscreen
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, became emotional as they bid farewell to their onscreen partnership during the media launch of their
Filipina actress Lovi Poe has secured another international role as she joins “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams and BAFTA nominee Rory Kinnear in
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The US and French embassies in Manila have advised their nationals to avoid protest areas in Metro Manila on Sept. 21 due to potential violence. The US Embassy warned that even peaceful demonstrations could turn violent and urged
Benguet lawmaker Eric Go Yap has filed House Bill No. 2856, the Freelance Workers Protection Act, to address labor protection gaps for Filipino freelancers like graphic designers, writers, and virtual assistants. The bill mandates written contracts between freelancers
Vice President Sara Duterte composed a protest song titled “Mga Sakim, Durugin Na” as a special message for President Marcos’ 68th birthday on September 13, calling for an end to greed and abuses in government. Although she worked
The Muntinlupa City government delivered 4,693 tables and chairs to public schools as part of Mayor Ruffy Biazon’s 7K Agenda to improve education quality. The initiative aims to provide students with comfortable and conducive learning environments. The local
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza announced two key initiatives for the city’s Muslim community during the Islamic Assembly (MOLTAQA) on September 20. She revealed plans to establish designated prayer rooms in public spaces like malls to provide respectful
The Quezon City government has submitted its full investigation report on anomalous Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control projects to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). Mayor Joy Belmonte pledged full cooperation with the ICI,
Newly elected House Speaker Bojie Dy has revoked Rep. Elizaldy Co’s travel clearance, ordering him to return to the Philippines within 10 days or face disciplinary and legal action. Co, currently in the U.S. for medical treatment, is
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is set to spend over P3 billion to procure more than one million SIM cards for public school students under the Bayanihan SIM Project. The project aims to provide free