Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied claims that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) were responsible for the recent increase in Meralco electricity bills. Gatchalian said the higher charges were due to Meralco’s generation costs and
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Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation of government cash assistance and subsidy programs following reports of alleged irregularities in Batangas. The resolution cites claims
Former finance secretary Gary Teves has called for a comprehensive review of the government’s Lifeline
Authorities have identified the suspect behind the burglary at the Quezon City home of “It’s
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied claims that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) were responsible for the
President Marcos said Thailand and Cambodia agreed to sustain open dialogue and avoid actions that could escalate tensions following a trilateral meeting during the
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations have begun arriving in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit, with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah becoming the first to
Health workers and advocates marched in Baguio City on May 7, calling for urgent reforms in the Philippine healthcare system, including higher salaries, better
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is ready to support the government’s plan to impose a price cap on imported rice by helping
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation of government cash assistance and subsidy programs following reports of alleged irregularities in Batangas. The resolution cites claims that at
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Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. was the highest-paid Cabinet member of President
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Former finance secretary Gary Teves has called for a comprehensive review of the government’s Lifeline Rate Program and other electricity subsidies for low-income households,
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2 percent in April, driven by rising fuel and food prices, with rice inflation surging to 13.7 percent
The Philippine aviation industry recorded the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in April despite rising oil prices, according to aviation data analyst OAG. The
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 7.2% in April, its highest level in three years, driven largely by rising fuel and food prices linked
Food prices may rise further as reduced cargo trips by local shippers tighten supply amid higher fuel and logistics costs. Data from the Philippine
La Salle head coach Ramil de Jesus continues to draw lessons from the painful Season 76 Finals collapse, where the Lady Spikers lost their title despite sweeping the elimination round. He reminded his team
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Five schools—De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the
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Authorities have identified the suspect behind the burglary at the Quezon City home of “It’s Showtime” host and Rocksteddy frontman Teddy Corpuz, who was
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemate Dustin Yu shared that he continues to get to know more about his fellow housemate and onscreen
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, became emotional as they bid farewell to their onscreen partnership during the media launch of their
Filipina actress Lovi Poe has secured another international role as she joins “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams and BAFTA nominee Rory Kinnear in
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Quezon City’s comprehensive Flood Control Masterplan has earned the approval of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Flaminiano Pangandaman. The plan, spearheaded by Mayor Joy Belmonte, outlines long-term infrastructure and drainage improvements to mitigate flooding in
President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to step up its information drive on the government’s zero-balance billing policy to ensure more Filipinos benefit from free hospital treatment. The directive was made during his visit
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the first batch of its Locally Funded Project–Total Electrification Program (LFP-TEP) for 2025, covering 1,492 households in remote and underserved areas of Luzon and Visayas. With a total budget of P192.8
Belle Mariano has renewed her contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic, marking a full-circle moment 14 years after her beginnings on “Goin’ Bulilit.” The “Forever Kapamilya: Born to Shine” ceremony highlighted her journey from child actress to one
The Philippines is set to host the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7, with matches staged at PhilSports Arena in Pasig and Victorias Coliseum in Negros Occidental. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president
Canada is set to join the Philippines and Australia in joint maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea, a move seen as a response to heightened tensions following a recent collision near Panatag Shoal. On Tuesday, the Armed
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman admitted that the Philippines cannot yet meet international benchmarks in funding education, health, and social protection due to limited fiscal space. At a House budget briefing, Rep. Chel Diokno questioned why allocations remain short
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has urged La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) to implement stricter traffic management after recording 1,341 violations near the school in just over a month. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said most violations, including
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has filed its comment opposing the House of Representatives’ motion asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling junking her impeachment. Defense spokesman Michael Wesley Poa confirmed the filing but declined to