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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San Miguel Beer rallied from a slow start to defeat Barangay Ginebra 93-84 in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, leveling the series. June Mar Fajardo dominated with 21 points and 23 rebounds, marking his third
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P934.4 billion in 2025, surpassing 2024’s revenue by 1.9% but falling short of its P958.7-billion target. The agency faced challenges such as lower import volumes, a rice import suspension, and fluctuating global
PhilHealth plans to implement an AI-powered pre-validation system to prevent fraudulent health insurance claims and protect its funds. The system will electronically check if patients’ laboratory tests match their medical diagnoses and flag potentially ineligible claims. PhilHealth CEO
The Department of Health (DOH) expects to finalize guidelines for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program by mid-February, ensuring patients in DOH-run hospitals no longer need guarantee letters from politicians. The P51-billion MAIFIP
President Marcos urged newly promoted AFP generals and flag officers to lead with integrity and protect public resources during their oath-taking at Malacañang. He emphasized that the military’s role extends beyond national defense to being faithful stewards of
The Las Piñas City government will conduct its annual Operation Timbang Plus to monitor the health and nutrition of children up to four years old. Mayor April Aguilar emphasized that the program assesses weight, height, and overall health,
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met with Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Jan. 5, marking one of the first ASEAN meetings since the Philippines assumed the 2026 chairship. They discussed the Philippines’ priorities for
Sen. Loren Legarda has voiced full support for the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures to ensure national funds are spent with transparency and accountability. She emphasized that the committee, established under the 2026 General Appropriations Act,
Lawmakers’ potential impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte would not be tied to the 2026 national budget, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said Wednesday. He clarified that any future reports would focus on alleged misuse of
