Six hotels in the Philippines have received Michelin Keys, recognizing them among the world’s most outstanding hotels for exceptional guest experiences. El Nido Resorts Lagen Island in Palawan and Raffles Makati were awarded the country’s first Michelin Keys, with Raffles Makati receiving
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will proceed from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5. Comelec Chairman
Fresh Carabao mangoes from the Philippines have entered the Canadian market through the country’s first
Veteran actress Vilma Santos addressed her exclusion from the latest batch of National Artists, saying
Six hotels in the Philippines have received Michelin Keys, recognizing them among the world’s most outstanding hotels for exceptional guest experiences. El Nido Resorts
The Philippines marked the 54th anniversary of the declaration of martial law with rallies calling for government accountability, particularly over alleged corruption and other
The Department of Health (DOH) said 48 beds have been allocated for leptospirosis patients in private hospitals across Metro Manila, including 11 additional surge
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to strengthen its Parenting Effectiveness Service (PES) to promote active parental involvement and home-based support
The Philippine government has integrated artificial intelligence into the eGovPH Super App through the newly launched eGov AI module. Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos urged
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will proceed from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5. Comelec Chairman George Garcia
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A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official testified during Vice President Sara
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go questioned the Department of Transportation (DOTr) over delays
Former Senate president Franklin Drilon rejected Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to investigate
Fresh Carabao mangoes from the Philippines have entered the Canadian market through the country’s first commercial shipment of one metric ton, consisting of 250
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is considering accelerating the Mindoro-Panay interconnection project amid recurring grid alerts and power supply deficits in
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half of the year as higher import payments outpaced
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects vehicle production to fall by nearly 6 percent this year to about 60,000 units amid weaker demand and
The Philippine men’s and women’s chess teams suffered defeats in the fifth round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The men’s squad lost narrowly to Uzbekistan 2, 1.5-2.5, after International Master
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Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial scored a third-round knockout victory over Omar Ulises
The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s top players will face a strong Taiwan
Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao has signed a two-year contract
Veteran actress Vilma Santos addressed her exclusion from the latest batch of National Artists, saying she has learned to accept that some things are
South Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok’s agency, VARO Entertainment, has warned fans against invading his privacy after reports of individuals waiting for him on
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project comes along following their first feature collaboration in “Always
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she unfollowed several celebrities and reportedly parted ways with Cornerstone
BTS member Jin has joined Spotify’s Billions Club after his solo single “Don’t Say You Love Me” surpassed 1 billion streams. The song reached
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Senator Erwin Tulfo has proposed reducing the Philippines’ 12-percent expanded value-added tax (EVAT) back to its original 10 percent, the first cut since it was raised in 2006. In Senate Bill No. 1552, Tulfo said the reduction would
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is waiting for the House of Representatives to request a special election for Antipolo’s second district following the death of Rep. Romeo Acop on Dec. 20. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the
President Marcos is set to sign the 2026 national budget on Monday, Jan. 5, following a detailed review over the holidays. Presidential Communications Officer Dave Gomez confirmed the signing, noting that the President had mobilized a team to
The Manila Police District announced road closures for the Black Nazarene procession (Traslacion) on Jan. 9, starting at 9 p.m. on Jan. 8 until the event concludes. Major roads affected include Bonifacio Drive, Taft Avenue, Quezon Boulevard, Legarda
The 2026 national budget could delay pay raises and retirement benefits for teachers, civil servants, and uniformed personnel, as over P43 billion in mandatory personnel funds has been moved to unprogrammed appropriations (UAs). ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio
Tesla lost its title as the world’s top electric vehicle maker in 2025, as Chinese automaker BYD sold a record 2.26 million EVs compared with Tesla’s 1.64 million. Tesla’s full-year sales fell more than 8% from 2024, with
BTS has launched a new website, 2026bts.com, featuring a countdown clock to their confirmed comeback on March 20. The site, officially certified by Big Hit Entertainment and Hybe Music, includes tabs for “Album” and “Tour” that are expected
June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen is leading the race for the PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference after the quarterfinals. The 6-foot-10 star, a 12-time BPC winner, is averaging 17.4 points, 15.3 rebounds,
Manila Water achieved 100% compliance with government wastewater standards in November 2025 across all 28 of its sewage treatment plants, surpassing the 95% regulatory target. The standards cover key indicators such as biochemical oxygen demand, oil and grease,