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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Despite facing the possibility of new impeachment complaints, Vice President Sara Duterte continued delivering social services through the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in 2025. Duterte anticipates fresh impeachment filings after the one-year bar lapses, but she
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan announced that the proposed 2026 national budget allocates a historic ₱214.39 billion to the Department of Agriculture, the highest since 2010. The budget aims to boost farmers’ and fishers’ incomes, strengthen food security, and
President Marcos rejected reports portraying the Philippines as a terrorism training hotspot, calling such claims misleading and ignoring years of government efforts to dismantle extremist networks. He made the remarks during the 90th anniversary of the Armed Forces
The first Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival (PHWF) brought together over 120 weavers from 40 communities, along with researchers, designers, and textile enthusiasts, to promote knowledge-sharing and innovation in the traditional handloom weaving industry. Held from November 19 to
Korean actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah have officially married, confirming their union on December 20. The couple tied the knot in a Seoul hotel ceremony attended only by family and close friends, with Lee Kwang-soo hosting the
Gilas Pilipinas overcame last-minute roster changes and tough competition to secure the gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games, defeating Thailand 70-64 in Friday night’s final. Coach Norman Black had to rebuild the team after naturalized players Justin
More than 53,000 passengers passed through the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Saturday morning, five days before Christmas. PITX recorded a total of 53,353 passengers as of 9 a.m., including both arrivals and departures from Metro Manila.
As the PNP ramps up its crackdown on illegal firecracker manufacturing ahead of the New Year, advocacy group BAN Toxics urged the government to issue clear disposal guidelines for confiscated fireworks. The group called on the DENR-Environmental Management
An autopsy was conducted on the remains of former Public Works Undersecretary Catalina Cabral from 12:02 a.m. to 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, with her husband’s approval and in the presence of family lawyers. The procedure aims