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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Taylor Swift named “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” as her favorite track from her two-decade career during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 10. The singer, promoting her new album The Life
Bernadeth Pons and Sisi Rondina secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Indonesia in the opening match of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games beach volleyball tournament. The win, highlighted by Pons’s final kill, ended a four-year losing streak against
Metro Manila sees an average of 3.6 million cars on its roads daily, a more than 10% increase from the 3.2 million recorded two years ago, the MMDA reported. Along EDSA, car volume has risen to around 434,000
Local government units have been urged to organize community fireworks displays to reduce accidents during New Year celebrations. The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized that professional handling of fireworks is safer than allowing residents, especially children or intoxicated
The Philippines and Iran held their 7th joint consular consultation meeting in Tehran, marking the first such session in nearly a decade. The discussions highlighted renewed commitment to consular cooperation and regular diplomatic dialogue, covering visa and immigration
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) reported that many Filipinos living in Japan are experiencing mental health issues, including depression. The findings emerged during a meeting between CFO officials and the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), highlighting
The Makati City government recognized schools and learning institutions for their commitment to gender equality and empowerment during the Gawad ALAGAD awards. The ceremony, led by the city’s Gender and Development Council, honored schools for mainstreaming gender and
DSWD Secretary and former Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian has offered a P100,000 reward for information to identify the person who mutilated a dog named Kobe. The dog went missing on December 9 after being startled by fireworks
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 1001, the proposed Parking Fee Regulation Act, to standardize parking rates and protect motorists from excessive fees in malls and commercial establishments. The bill sets rate ceilings of P50 for