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 Social Security System (SSS) will launch a new microloan program to help members avoid predatory lenders, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the program will provide short-term, affordable loans with flexible repayment
Actress Elisse Joson denied rumors that she was ever a mistress or involved in another couple’s breakup. She posted a short TikTok video on January 1 saying, “Not a kabit. Never was,” and added she would focus on
Philippine golfer Miguel Tabuena gets another chance to join the 2026 LIV Golf League through the third LIV Golf Promotions, set for Jan. 8-11 in Lecanto, Florida. Tabuena narrowly missed qualifying via the International Series Rankings, finishing just
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to fully implement the P20-per-kilo rice program nationwide in 2026, targeting 15 million households. The initiative, currently operating in all 82 provinces with over 400 selling sites, seeks to make rice more
The Philippine government is closely monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Iran following deadly protests in the country. The DFA, through its embassy in Tehran, said around 800 Filipinos are in the country, and none have been reported
A Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey shows Filipinos want government action to make food prices more affordable, reduce corruption, and create more jobs. About 38 percent of respondents ranked lowering food costs as the top priority, followed by tackling
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was allocated P2.49 billion for flood control projects under the proposed 2026 national budget, covering all 18 regions of the country. Major projects include flood control structures in Camanava, Manggahan,
Sen. Bong Go said his priority for 2026 is to ensure public health funds directly improve patient care. He emphasized that government health money must be properly used to benefit patients, especially those in need. Go’s health agenda
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla denied rumors that he was hospitalized, calling them “fake news.” The Office of the Ombudsman, through Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano, also refuted the reports, noting that Remulla had eaten breakfast normally. Interior Secretary Jonvic