Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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Zamboanga City’s young lifters Kyle Nathan Kue and Al-Fhadzrey Sabban, cousins and grandsons of former national weightlifter Dinerio Hipolito, dominated the Batang Pinoy boys’ 36kg weightlifting event in Barangay Labangal Gym. Kue captured the gold medal with a
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged stronger maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations amid China’s continued aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, during the 13th ASEAN–US Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Without directly naming China, Marcos raised concern over
Two US Navy aircraft—a Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet—crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents on Sunday while conducting routine operations from the USS Nimitz. The US Navy confirmed that all five
China is rapidly advancing its AI-driven military technology, highlighted by Norinco’s unveiling of the autonomous P60 combat-support vehicle powered by DeepSeek, the nation’s leading AI model. A Reuters investigation found hundreds of patents and procurement records revealing Beijing’s
Proposed funding for farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in the 2026 national budget nearly doubled to ₱32.6 billion, raising concerns from senators over unvalidated projects and potential misuse of funds. During the DPWH budget hearing, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian questioned why
Nine senators, including Panfilo Lacson, Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Loren Legarda, will publicly release their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) today following the Ombudsman’s move to restore public access to the documents. Six senators, among
Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo may serve as a key witness in the Ombudsman’s case against lawmakers allegedly behind anomalous flood control budget insertions, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed. Clavano said the testimony could expose a “systematic
Two major public cemeteries in Manila — Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery — have launched online grave locator systems to help families easily find the resting places of their loved ones ahead of Undas 2025. The
The Makati City government has partnered with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to offer full scholarships to 25 public elementary science teachers under the Teacher Effectiveness and Competence Honing (TEACH) Program. Mayor Nancy Binay signed a ₱1.5-million
