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
Kimbert “The Hunter” Alintozon earned a spot in Road to UFC Season
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala climbed to World No. 42 in the
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
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a technical glitch during his hosting stint at the Miss
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President Marcos affirmed that respect for the Philippines’ sovereignty is non-negotiable, highlighting the strong alliance with the United States as key to maintaining regional peace and security. Speaking at the Manila Strategy Forum, he praised the 1951 Mutual
The Senate Finance Committee swiftly approved the Office of the President’s proposed P27.36-billion budget for 2026, which includes funding for hosting the ASEAN Summit. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin thanked the Senate for maintaining the tradition of timely budget
Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco has called for a complete overhaul of the House leadership amid allegations of lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Romualdez, being involved in flood control project kickbacks. Tiangco suggested that the speakership should go to
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has requested the Department of Justice to issue immigration lookout bulletins (ILBOs) for his predecessor, Manuel Bonoan, Bonoan’s daughter, Fatima Gay dela Cruz, Candaba Mayor Rene Maglanque, and his daughter, Macy Monique, as
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson accused public works officials and contractors of laundering kickbacks from ghost and substandard flood control projects by disguising them as casino winnings, a scheme he dubbed the “casino spree” of the so-called
A former DPWH assistant district engineer testified before the House that Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva allegedly took 30 percent kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects worth nearly ₱1 billion, claims both lawmakers strongly denied. Estrada challenged
Meralco customers may see lower electricity bills this September as declining generation charges are expected to offset other cost adjustments. Spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said the peso’s recent strengthening against the dollar reduced costs from suppliers, whose charges are
Comedian Michael V appeared to heed netizens’ call to parody controversial DPWH contractor Sarah Discaya after teasing his new character on Bubble Gang. In a Facebook video, he was shown in costume with his back to the camera,
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