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
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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
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect gambling addiction and tighten oversight of the online gaming industry. PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco told lawmakers that AI tools could help
The Senate blue ribbon committee has ordered the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit fraud audit documents on the country’s flood control projects amid allegations of irregularities. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva filed a motion to subpoena COA’s
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to ask Congress for a 16-fold increase in the 2026 budget for the EDSA busway, from P88.71 million to P1.32 billion, to prepare the system for eventual privatization. The agency originally
Contractor Sarah Discaya admitted before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that her family controls nine firms engaged in flood control projects, with one company, Alpha and Omega, bidding on 491 projects and winning 71. Pressed by senators, Discaya
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed full support for a bill seeking to reform the country’s party-list system. Chairman George Garcia said the commission has long awaited changes to the law, calling the proposed measure “timely and
A total of 1,144 Manila residents affected by recent calamities received P11.44 million in cash aid from the National Housing Authority (NHA) under its Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). NHA General Manager Joeben Tai and Mayor Francisco “Isko
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) admitted that its proposed 2026 budget does not cover the newly rescheduled barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law moving the polls from December 1, 2025, to
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has dismissed speculation that he is preparing to run for national office, stressing that his vocal stance against corruption should not be mistaken for political ambition. Speaking at the 116th Baguio Day celebration,
