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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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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Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan insisted he is not involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects, saying his resignation was meant to uphold transparency. Speaking at a House inquiry, Bonoan denied claims he cited figures on ghost
Vice President Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of insincerity in his corruption probe on flood control projects, claiming he ignored warnings about alleged irregularities in the Department of Education’s budget during her tenure as secretary. Duterte
Former Bulacan 1st District engineer Henry Alcantara admitted negligence over a ghost flood control project, telling a House inquiry that he failed to conduct on-site inspections. Pressed by lawmakers, Alcantara acknowledged responsibility for incomplete and poorly executed projects
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center on Tuesday to review facilities and highlight his administration’s zero-billing policy for indigent and low-income patients. The program, also called “Bill Mo Bayad Na,” ensures PhilHealth-covered
President Marcos has ordered newly appointed Public Works Secretary Vivencio Dizon to launch a “clean sweep” of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), starting with the courtesy resignations of officials from undersecretaries to district engineers. Dizon
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte is considering the construction of rainwater catch basins as part of the city’s drainage master plan after heavy rains recently caused widespread flooding. In coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), potential
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that seizures of smuggled agricultural and fishery products have reached ₱3.78 billion in the past 17 months, with 20 importers already blacklisted under Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. In a report
Lav Diaz’s historical epic “Magellan” has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced Monday. The film, backed by
PLDT High Speed Hitters cemented their budding PVL dynasty after capturing the Invitational Conference crown Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Filipino squad overcame Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University in four sets, 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, to complete