The Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Education are expected to formalize an agreement on deploying “visible patrols” inside public schools following a series of shooting incidents. The proposed security personnel may include barangay tanods, particularly women, and
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The Philippine peso is expected to remain under pressure in the near term as weak domestic growth and a large current account deficit leave the currency vulnerable to external shocks, according to
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Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 opened its Asian Games campaign with back-to-back victories, defeating Mongolia, 17-12,
The Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Education are expected to formalize an agreement on deploying “visible patrols” inside public
The Marcos administration is holding off on raising public transport fares as fuel prices continue to surge, with the government considering targeted subsidies and
The Philippines is developing options to address the reported ramming of the unarmed BFAR vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat by a China Coast Guard
The Philippines and the European Union have essentially concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, with the deal expected to be formally signed next
The Zambales provincial government has released a certified Namria map expected to help clarify the legal status and ownership of disputed coastal land in
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he is no longer inclined to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, citing concerns over the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as presiding officer and the Senate’s proposed
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Five proposed rainwater impounding facilities in Metro Manila could store up to
The House prosecution panel has described Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s disclosure
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian said PLDT and Converge have provided refunds
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the filing of certificates of candidacy
The Philippine peso is expected to remain under pressure in the near term as weak domestic growth and a large current account deficit leave
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
Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 opened its Asian Games campaign with back-to-back victories, defeating Mongolia, 17-12, before routing Macau-China, 21-4, in Pool C. Quinn dela Rosa led the win over Mongolia with 10 points, while
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The Philippine men’s and women’s chess teams suffered defeats in the fifth
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
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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
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Piolo Pascual, one of the Philippines’ most enduring and bankable actors, remains focused on his career, saying, “My love life is my career,” and prioritizing work over personal matters. He maintains his fitness through daily exercise, healthy eating,
The Philippine Blu Boys and Blu Girls clinched gold medals in softball at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, reaffirming their regional dominance. The men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0, marking their ninth SEAG gold, while the
Detained contractor Sarah Discaya is set for arraignment on Jan. 13 before the Regional Trial Court Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, on charges of graft and malversation linked to P96.5-million “ghost” flood control projects in Davao Occidental. She
The Biliran provincial government is using its Bamboo Rehabilitation Program to reduce flooding and provide livelihood opportunities for residents. On Wednesday, Governor Rogelio Espina and provincial employees planted 100 Bayog bamboo seedlings along riverbanks in Barangay Agpangi and
The issuance of concessionary beep cards in LRT 1, LRT 2, and MRT 3 stations will be suspended from December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026, for system maintenance, beep™ announced. Services will resume on January 5, 2026.
After China launched its Long March 5 rocket on Saturday night, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) issued a warning about falling rocket debris. The agency estimated the debris drop zone to be near Burgos, Ilocos Norte, and parts
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto said contractor spouses Sarah and Curlee Discaya are allegedly threatening former employees to prevent them from testifying in the P96.5-million “ghost” flood control project case in Davao Occidental. Sarah Discaya was transferred to Cebu
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro led the payment of P15 million to Manila Water on Dec. 20 to partially settle Barangay Tumana’s P37.2-million debt, which had caused water disconnection affecting around 3,000 residents. The mayor, along with Rep.
Senators and congressmen are set to sign the bicameral conference committee report on the 2026 national budget, with ratification expected after Christmas, and President Marcos is likely to sign it by December 29. Budget watchdogs and medical groups