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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Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said about 215 members of the
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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
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid higher fuel and logistics costs. Data from the Philippine
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 Office of the Vice President (OVP) denied deliberately skipping its House budget hearing, saying it was the House, through budget sponsor Rep. Jose Alvarez, that declined to recognize its delegation and later asked Vice President Sara Duterte
The United States has announced P13.8 billion ($250 million) in aid to the Philippines to strengthen health systems, improve disease detection, and enhance maternal and child health services. This funding raises the total US foreign assistance to over
The Sandiganbayan has deferred the promulgation of judgment on 15 graft charges against former senator and presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, his former chief of staff Jessica Lucila Reyes, and detained businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles, citing the need
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for a bill to restore and expand the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to buy corn and rice directly from local farmers and cooperatives. The proposed Rice Industry Competitive Enhancement (RICE)
Actress Mariel Rodriguez defended her husband, Senator Robin Padilla, after photos circulated showing him seemingly raising his middle finger during a Senate session. Robin explained that the gesture was actually a sign of faith, not disrespect, as he
Filipino karter Ryan Sy, 15, capped off his rookie season in the Senior Class by winning the ROK Cup Thailand Overall Championship and placing second in the ROK Cup Asia Overall Championship. Since 2024, Sy has competed internationally,
Protests erupted across Metro Manila as students and activists condemned large-scale corruption in government flood control projects. At the University of the Philippines campuses in Diliman and Manila, protesters decried stalled construction, overcrowded classrooms, and alleged budget mismanagement
A food delivery rider, Chester Dumaran, filed administrative complaints against seven Manila Police District officers over an alleged nine-hour abduction in Sampaloc, Manila. Dumaran claimed he and a companion were forcibly taken by plainclothes men, allegedly police officers,
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system to speed up and make teacher promotions fairer by focusing on merit and qualifications rather than vacant positions. This reform introduces new teaching roles and