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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the 2025 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to honor the hard work and loyalty of government employees. Under Administrative Order No. 40, a one-time bonus of up to ₱20,000 will be given to
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Marcos to certify four progressive bills as urgent to boost transparency, good governance, and anti-corruption efforts. The measures include the Independent People’s Commission (IPC) Act, the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, the Party-list
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena as the new National Privacy Commission (NPC) chief on Thursday at Malacañang. Barcena previously served as executive director at the Office of the Commissioner
The Department of Education, led by Secretary Sonny Angara, is boosting its disaster preparedness and response program in the proposed 2026 budget to create safer and more climate-resilient public schools. This comes after a year of over 20
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian expressed hope that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa will attend the bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget. Dela Rosa, listed as one of the Senate’s 11 conferees, has been absent
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) says decongesting Metro Manila is key to permanently solving the region’s worsening traffic problem. MMDA Chair Romando Artes highlighted that vehicle volume has surged from 3.2 million to 3.6 million per day
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Rep. Sandro Marcos have filed their version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act as House Bill No. 6771. The bill, read during the plenary session on December 10, was referred to the
The government’s ₱20 rice subsidy program is now available in all 82 provinces, fulfilling a key campaign promise of President Marcos to make rice more affordable. The Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the final rollout in Maguindanao del
Ruffa Gutierrez asked the public to pray for her father, Eddie Gutierrez, as he underwent a spinal procedure in Singapore on December 9. She shared the update on Instagram, requesting prayers for a successful surgery and full recovery.