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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Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said about 215 members of the
The Manila City Government released P5 million in capital assistance to 1,000
Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. was the highest-paid Cabinet member of President
Around 29 provincial roads in Bohol are being proposed for conversion into
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
Kimbert “The Hunter” Alintozon earned a spot in Road to UFC Season
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala climbed to World No. 42 in the
Angeline Colonia won two silver medals in the women’s 48kg division of
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
“Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Ralph de Leon drew online attention after a technical glitch during his hosting stint at the Miss
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Senator Erwin Tulfo questioned the framers of the 1987 Constitution for leaving the definition of political dynasties vague, saying it has made it difficult to pass an anti-political dynasty law. During a Senate hearing, Tulfo noted that many
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas has filed House Bill No. 3397, or the proposed Campus Mental Health Improvement Act, to strengthen universities’ and colleges’ response to bullying and provide wider access to mental health interventions. The measure
The Supreme Court has directed the government to respond to a petition questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act 12232, which postponed the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) and extended the terms of incumbent officials. Election lawyer Romulo
San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo has sought the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) help in probing alleged irregularities in three flood control projects worth P306 million in the city. Gustilo said neither his office nor the local
Anti-corruption mayors led by Baguio City’s Benjamin Magalong, Pasig’s Vico Sotto, Quezon City’s Joy Belmonte, and Isabela City’s Sitti Hataman have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to disclose the names of politicians and contractors linked to botched infrastructure
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to discuss recent violent incidents inside and outside schools, calling for increased police presence and training for first responders in communities and schools. They also addressed
The UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics maintains its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines at 5.3 percent, below the government’s target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent. The Philippine economy grew 5.5 percent in the second quarter, a
Actress Bela Padilla took to social media to question being charged double the tax on an online purchase valued at P11,000. She posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was charged P4,600 in taxes, while the Bureau of
Kenneth Llover secured a technical knockout victory against Panamanian Luis Concepcion in their bantamweight bout at the Winford Hotel and Casino in Manila. The 22-year-old Filipino fighter, known as “The Lover Boy,” ended the fight at 2:27 of