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
The Manila City Government released P5 million in capital assistance to 1,000
Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. was the highest-paid Cabinet member of President
Around 29 provincial roads in Bohol are being proposed for conversion into
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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Senators flagged alleged anomalies in the DPWH’s proposed 2026 budget, citing duplicate flood control projects, vague insertions, and questionable cost patterns amounting to tens of billions of pesos. Sen. Erwin Tulfo questioned identical project costs in Antique and
Senator Imee Marcos warned that after failed efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, “political forces” are now pushing a “Plan C” to use the Office of the Ombudsman to disqualify or jail her before the 2028 elections.
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Meralco Group, is positioning itself as a leading energy player in Southeast Asia. With over 5,000 megawatts in its portfolio, MGen operates solar, thermal, and
After more than a decade of supernatural scares, the “Conjuring” Universe is closing with its ninth and final installment, The Conjuring: Last Rites, which opens nationwide today. Producers James Wan and Peter Safran, who launched the franchise in
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman defended the decision to grant Manny Pacquiao an immediate title shot against welterweight champion Mario Barrios last July. Despite a four-year layoff, the 46-year-old boxing legend impressed in the ring and
The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (Cocopea) urged President Marcos to review Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s blanket authority to suspend classes during heavy rains, saying it hampers school preparedness and undermines academic judgment. They called for policies
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has deployed hundreds of TUPAD beneficiaries to clear waterways in Metro Manila and nearby areas as part of efforts to mitigate flooding. Workers were assigned to clean creeks in Pasig, Malabon,
Pope Leo XIV signaled his intent to continue Pope Francis’s legacy of openness toward the LGBTQ community, according to American Jesuit priest James Martin, after a private 30-minute audience in the Vatican. Martin, a key advocate for LGBTQ
The Supreme Court has upheld property owner Lea Victa-Espinosa’s right to pursue an accion publiciana to recover a portion of her Cavite lot occupied by spouses Noel and Leny Agullo. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Ricardo