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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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) aims to make all its services fully digital by 2026. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II said the goal is to implement online applications, petitions, motions, and other transactions this year.
Rep. Nathaniel Oducado of 1Tahanan Partylist urged Congress to impose stiffer penalties on cigarette and tobacco smugglers following the seizure of over P1.5 billion in illegal cigarettes in Malabon City. He filed House Bill 6965, which targets organized
The Nagkaisa Labor Coalition has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to fast-track the implementation rules for the Labor Education Act (RA 11551), which has been stalled for over four years. Signed into law in May 2021, the act
Cainta Mayor Keith “Kit” Nieto said the local government will strictly monitor roads to ensure compliance with the LTO’s ban on electric tricycles (e-trikes), which took effect on Jan. 2. He expressed full support for the national policy,
Former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the New Year quietly, spending the holiday sleeping, eating, and watching TV, according to his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte. She said he was pleased to hear that Filipinos still visited him outside the
The Department of Tourism (DOT) rejected claims of self-promotional branding in a private magazine, saying it had no role in production, funding, or editorial decisions. The DOT emphasized that Philippine Topics is a private publication and that any
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has two days to decide on the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, with watchdog groups warning that over P633 billion could fuel corruption or patronage politics. The People’s Budget Coalition and Roundtable for Inclusive Development
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) for questionable 2024 disbursements totaling P48.832 million due to missing or insufficient supporting documents. Most of the flagged funds, amounting to P39.183 million, came from the
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco confirmed that House lawmakers receive “break allowances” every time Congress goes on break, including Undas, Christmas, and Holy Week. These allowances, which are separate from the monthly maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE), are