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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At least 72 medical and health professional organizations have denounced the proposed ₱51.6-billion allocation for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) in the 2026 national budget, warning it entrenches patronage politics and undermines the
Some senators prefer operating under a reenacted 2025 budget rather than rushing the approval of what they warned could be a “graft-ridden” 2026 national budget, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said. The concern centers on farm-to-market road
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) Annual Regional Meeting, calling for stronger regional collaboration to guide the next phase of Asia’s cruise tourism growth. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco emphasized that coordination among destinations,
Senator Bong Go urged the release of around ₱200 billion in earmarked Sin Tax funds to PhilHealth, emphasizing that the allocation could expand healthcare coverage and save lives. He criticized the diversion of PhilHealth’s excess funds to the
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that 962,615 individuals have registered to vote in the upcoming 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Calabarzon leads in the number of registrants with 203,428, followed by the National Capital Region with
The Department of Health (DOH) plans to expand its zero balance billing program to select Level 3 local government unit (LGU) hospitals, citing their service capabilities and budgetary limits. Currently available in 87 DOH-run hospitals, zero balance billing
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has urged Filipinos from all sectors to unite in a citizen-led campaign against corruption, emphasizing conscience, shared responsibility, and love of country over hostility toward government. In his pastoral proposal, Uy called on citizens,
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that students will have a 16-day Christmas break from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4, with classes resuming on Jan. 5 next year. DepEd said the schedule follows DepEd Order No. 12 issued
The Marcos administration is open to exploring the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) to locate fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co, charged with graft and malversation over a flood control project. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson suggested