Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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President Marcos joined nine other ASEAN leaders in signing the declaration formally admitting Timor-Leste as the bloc’s 11th member during the 47th ASEAN Summit on October 26. Marcos called the accession a historic milestone, highlighting ASEAN’s commitment to
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered 99 recently hired officials of the Office of the Ombudsman to submit courtesy resignations within seven days. The directive covers appointees from May 29 to July 27, including assistant ombudsmen, directors, graft
VITRO Inc., the data center arm of the PLDT Group, has graduated the first batch of 40 students from its micro-credential program, VITRO Academy, during a ceremony at its AI-ready hyperscale data center in Santa Rosa. The program,
Luis Manzano is set to return as a host for the second season of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, as announced on October 25. He expressed excitement and nervousness about rejoining the show alongside ABS-CBN hosts Bianca
Pedro Taduran successfully defended his IBF minimumweight title with a dominant performance over Christian Balunan at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. The 12-round bout ended with judges scoring 117-111 and 118-110 in favor of Taduran. Balunan
PhilHealth reported that a significant majority of breast cancer cases in the Philippines are diagnosed at an advanced stage, lowering survival rates. Only 1 percent of Filipino women have undergone screening, contributing to one of the highest breast
Business and labor groups urged President Marcos to certify as urgent a bill granting the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) full powers to investigate corruption in government projects. They called for public hearings, disclosure of documents, and the
Malacañang confirmed that President Marcos is ready to release his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) to the proper authorities, including the Office of the Ombudsman. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that SALNs should not
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is boosting cooperation with Australia to combat child exploitation, cybercrime, terrorism, and transnational organized crime. Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown and officials from the Australian Federal Police met with acting PNP chief Lt. Gen.
