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 bicameral conference committee approved the 2026 budgets of at least 20 government agencies as lawmakers work to finalize the spending measure before the New Year. Senate Finance Committee Chair Sherwin Gatchalian and House Appropriations Chair Mikaela Angela
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has raised concerns over new discretionary funds in the proposed 2026 national budget, citing nearly P1 trillion in unresolved corruption. His remarks followed the approval of a P63.9-billion allocation for the Assistance to
President Marcos has ordered the extension of the filing period for hospital reimbursement claims to 120 days to address delays in PhilHealth payments. The move, called “claims flexibility,” allows hospitals more time to submit complete documents for return-to-hospital
Ramil Madriaga, who claims to be a former aide and alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, has asked Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to investigate his corruption allegations against her. In an affidavit submitted on Nov. 29, Madriaga
The Department of National Defense (DND) condemned what it called the “dangerous and inhumane” actions of Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal over the weekend. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese Coast Guard
Davao City has welcomed its first all-electric taxi service as Vietnamese company Green GSM launched its fleet, marking the firm’s first expansion outside Metro Manila. The zero-emission taxis aim to support cleaner air, quieter streets, and reliable transport
Veteran actor Tonton Gutierrez expressed pride in supporting lead actors with Down Syndrome in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 entry, I’mPerfect, directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo. The film follows Jiro and Jessica, portrayed by Earl Amaba
Sabino Czar Manglicmot IV claimed the bronze medal in the endurance open jet ski event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, contributing to the Philippines’ medal haul in jet ski competitions. The athlete, grandson of maritime
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) admitted shortcomings in the data it initially submitted to the Senate finance committee, which led to a deadlock in bicameral talks on its proposed 2026 budget. The agency apologized for