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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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged additional funding for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in its proposed 2026 budget, citing the agency’s strong performance in land distribution and farmer support programs. The DAR is requesting
Senator Raffy Tulfo and his wife, Jocelyn, an ACT-CIS party-list representative, disclosed a joint net worth of P1.05 billion in their 2024 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), potentially making him one of the wealthiest senators
Malacañang rejected calls to include opposition members in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), saying the body’s current composition is already nonpartisan and independent. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that President Marcos personally handpicked the three members to
Vice President Sara Duterte attended a Filipino community event in Singapore on Oct. 25 to engage with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the 10th anniversary celebration of SingPhil Events and Services LLP. She was joined by senatorial candidates
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 101 directing the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act, which supports farmers and fisherfolk to improve productivity and income. The EO mandates all national government agencies, GOCCs, SUCs, and
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to resume its investigation into alleged irregularities in multi-billion-peso flood control projects on November 14, pending his re-election as chair on November 10. The upcoming hearing
GMA Network Inc. is forming a 50:50 joint venture with Viva Records Corp. to focus on music production, marketing, distribution, artist management, and publishing, with operations expected to start in 2026. The venture will have an initial paid-in
Television presenter Kim Atienza paid tribute to his youngest daughter, Emmanuelle “Emman,” who passed away at the age of 19 on October 22 in Los Angeles. The Atienza family described Emman as a joyful and compassionate content creator
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo captured the gold medal in the vault event at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Indonesia. Yulo, competing third, posted scores of 15.200 and 14.533 for a total of 14.866, holding off
