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 Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of live hogs, pork, and by-products from African swine fever (ASF)-free zones in Canada, effective immediately under Memorandum Order 77 signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has introduced a more organized schedule for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), spacing out the premiere nights of the eight official entries to avoid overlapping events. Daily premieres are set
Filipino weightlifter Elreen Ando captured gold in the women’s 63-kg class with a 229-kg total, marking her second SEA Games gold, while shooters Rolly Nathaniel Tecson, Edcel John Gino, Erin Matter Nico, and Genesis Pible each claimed gold
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed stricter oversight and full transparency in the implementation of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to prevent a repeat of past corruption, Malacañang said Monday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the deployment of more Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol vessels to protect Filipino fishermen following the latest Chinese water cannon attack in Philippine waters. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) has approved new water rate hikes for Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. Inc., effective Jan. 1 for the first quarter. Under the adjustment, Maynilad customers consuming
The Philippines was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a haven for retirees. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the award reflects international confidence in the Philippines
The Archdiocese of Manila announced that aguinaldo or Simbang Gabi masses will start as early as 6 p.m., while dawn masses begin at 5:30 a.m. during the nine-day novena leading up to Christmas. Cardinal Jose Advincula issued guidelines
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto warned residents on Monday about scams using his face and identity, including an AI-generated video falsely showing him promoting online gambling. He also flagged text message schemes, such as fake alerts allegedly from