Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government has approved a recommendation to suspend excise taxes on LPG and kerosene, with the measure expected to reach the Office of the President within days. The tax relief could be announced next week to help
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Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano confronted Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) officials during a Senate hearing over an investigation into unauthorized reclamation activities in Laguna de Bay. Cayetano accused the agency of “selective justice”
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a technical working group to strengthen farmers’ participation
Atasha Muhlach’s portrayal of Annie Batungbakal in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” has
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government has approved a recommendation to suspend excise taxes on LPG and kerosene, with the measure expected to
Seven Philippine textile manufacturers are showcasing fabrics made from pineapple leaves, abaca, and other local materials at FashionPhilippines Milan from Sept. 22 to 24.
Reddit and Discord were given more time by the CICC to comply with the directive to establish local offices in the Philippines amid concerns
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over inconsistencies and missing documents in its P168-million relief operations in
Far Eastern University (FEU) Manila advised students, faculty, employees, and support staff to evacuate the campus calmly and orderly Wednesday night, Sept. 23, following
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano confronted Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) officials during a Senate hearing over an investigation into unauthorized reclamation activities in Laguna de Bay. Cayetano accused the agency of “selective justice” for allegedly
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Malacañang defended the proposed P58.53-billion Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) for 2027
Former Iriga City Mayor Madelaine Arlene Yorobe Alfelor was detained while former
Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed Congress’ ratification of the Basic Education Voucher
Former Vice President and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has endorsed Supreme
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a technical working group to strengthen farmers’ participation in free trade agreement negotiations. The group will consult
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
Filipino boxer Junmilardo Ogayre secured a hard-fought 3-2 split-decision victory over Mongolia’s Gantumur Lundaa in the men’s -60kg preliminaries. Ogayre stayed composed under relentless pressure, using his jab and precise counters to take the
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Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 opened its Asian Games campaign with back-to-back victories,
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
Atasha Muhlach’s portrayal of Annie Batungbakal in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” has drawn attention to her journey as a young performer
Taylor Swift has announced “Patient Zero,” her first new song since marrying Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce this summer, with the track
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
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has launched an All-Gender Helpdesk to assist employees with gender-based concerns. The helpdesk, an upgrade from the former Women’s Helpdesk, provides a safe and confidential space for grievances, legal consultations, psychological
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has identified the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) as the most corrupt agency under his department, surpassing even the Philippine National Police. He revealed widespread corruption, involving personnel from rank-and-file firemen to the bureau
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged lapses in the P200-million disaster shelter program, citing weak checks, delayed payouts, and risky cash handling that put funds and beneficiaries at risk. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
Detained former military agent Ramil Madriaga, who claims to be Vice President Sara Duterte’s bagman, has requested the NBI to conduct a forensic examination and data backup of his three cell phones to preserve communications supporting his allegations.
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan failed to return to the Philippines on his scheduled date of December 17, 2025, after leaving the country on November 11. The Bureau of Immigration confirmed that Bonoan, who departed allegedly to
House minority lawmakers expressed concerns over the transparency of the Bicameral Conference Committee (Bicam) hearings on the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, despite it being livestreamed for the public for the first time. Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno urged full
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized that Philippine development should be guided by long-term plans, not political whims, during the 90th Anniversary of Socio-Economic Planning. He highlighted the Marcos administration’s commitment to implementing Ambisyon Natin 2040 and the Philippine
Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral died after allegedly falling from a cliff along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, police reported on December 18. Her body was found unconscious along the Bued River, about 20 to 30 meters
The Quezon City government, led by Mayor Joy Belmonte, recorded the highest revenue among local government units in 2024, according to the Commission on Audit (COA). COA’s 2024 Annual Financial Report showed that Quezon City generated P31.434 billion