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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Quezon City launched its “Healthy QC” ordinance during the Obesity Summit, a policy aimed at combating childhood obesity and promoting healthier lifestyles for residents. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the initiative as part of a broader framework supporting existing
A former WhatsApp security executive has filed a federal lawsuit accusing parent company Meta of failing to comply with cybersecurity regulations and retaliating against him for flagging risks. Attaullah Baig, who served as WhatsApp’s head of security from
Former child star Serena Dalrymple announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Thomas Bredillet, a French-American she met on Bumble in 2018. Serena shared the happy news on Instagram, saying she is “halfway through [her]
The Swim League Philippines-Behrouz Elite Swim Team (SLP-BEST) Patriots capped the 2025 Asian Open School Invitational Short Course Age Group Swimming Championship in Bangkok with six gold medals and two new records on the final day. Leading the
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ruled out sending the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) back to Malacañang despite calls from lawmakers amid alleged budget insertions in flood control projects. Speaking in his “BBM Podcast,” Marcos said only the Department
Prince Harry visited Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel on Monday to lay a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s grave, marking the third anniversary of her death. Now based in California, Harry returned to the UK for several engagements,
A contractor couple has accused several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials of orchestrating a widespread kickback scheme in exchange for public works contracts. Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya testified before the Senate Blue Ribbon
The Commission on Audit (COA) has found 13 former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and three contractors liable for fraudulent flood control projects in Bulacan worth ₱342.66 million. COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba submitted the fraud
Retired police colonel Royina Garma will serve as a prosecution witness in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed. Garma reportedly met ICC representatives in