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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Quezon City experienced record-breaking rainfall on Saturday, causing severe flooding in several districts. Project NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay reported an accumulated 141 mm of rain, with 121 mm falling in just one hour—surpassing the 90 mm/hr peak
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, effective September 1, amid investigations into anomalous flood control projects. Bonoan expressed support for the administration’s push for accountability and transparency, but said leaving
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to exempt coconut products from the 19-pecrent tariffs recently imposed on Philippine exports, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the importance of
Kathryn Bernardo expressed surprise and excitement about her upcoming series with James Reid, a pairing once considered unlikely due to their previous rival love teams with Daniel Padilla and Nadine Lustre. Both actors are making a comeback with
The Philippine Deaf Table Tennis team was honored for winning 25 medals at the Southeast Asian Deaf Games in Jakarta. The team secured seven gold, six silver, and 12 bronze medals, finishing second overall among participating nations. They
Social media in the Philippines has erupted with criticism against the “nepo babies” of politicians and contractors amid reports of corruption in flood control projects. The backlash followed President Marcos Jr.’s order for lifestyle checks on officials linked
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing announced that a Chinese trade mission will visit Manila in October to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines. This follows a recent investment symposium organized by the embassy and the Department of Trade
Colombia has recognized the Philippines as a global model for successful peace processes, praising Manila’s experience in resolving long-standing conflicts. This acknowledgment followed a peacebuilding study tour by Colombian delegates as part of the South-South Cooperation Learning Route,
Three Filipinos from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) won third place at the 2025 International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) Young Statisticians Prize. Their paper, titled “Real-time Monitoring of Household Final Consumption Expenditure of Pinoys Using Google Trends,”