Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay 2025 awards at Malacañang Palace. City Administrator Michael
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The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims. The Sangguniang Bayan accused Jing of violating diplomatic
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at
The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims.
Special permits have been issued to other shipping lines to operate Aleson Shipping Lines (ALS) routes while its passenger fleet remains grounded due to
The DILG has allocated P5 million to support youth-led initiatives addressing the rise of HIV cases among young Filipinos. Last year, 1,686 HIV cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with a Pakistani delegation exploring the possibility of supplying rice to the Philippines, emphasizing that any imports
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair for 2026, officially launched the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan (ATSP) 2026–2030 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu, highlighting
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay
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TRABAHO Party-list held its third Serbisyong Pang-TRABAHO job fair at Malabon Citisquare
The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for a whole-of-government approach
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the Supreme Court’s En Banc
The Supreme Court said it will still tackle the petition of former
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Apple Pay’s entry into the Philippine market has been delayed from early 2026 to the third quarter of the year to allow more major
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The second-seeded Filipina, ranked 49th in the world, fell to
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TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Aurora Gaming dominated Alter Ego with a 4-0 sweep to win the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
Rachelle Ann Go returns to Manila to play Fantine in the “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular,” bringing new depth to the role now that
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Senator Erwin Tulfo has proposed reducing the Philippines’ 12-percent expanded value-added tax (EVAT) back to its original 10 percent, the first cut since it was raised in 2006. In Senate Bill No. 1552, Tulfo said the reduction would
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is waiting for the House of Representatives to request a special election for Antipolo’s second district following the death of Rep. Romeo Acop on Dec. 20. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the
President Marcos is set to sign the 2026 national budget on Monday, Jan. 5, following a detailed review over the holidays. Presidential Communications Officer Dave Gomez confirmed the signing, noting that the President had mobilized a team to
The Manila Police District announced road closures for the Black Nazarene procession (Traslacion) on Jan. 9, starting at 9 p.m. on Jan. 8 until the event concludes. Major roads affected include Bonifacio Drive, Taft Avenue, Quezon Boulevard, Legarda
The 2026 national budget could delay pay raises and retirement benefits for teachers, civil servants, and uniformed personnel, as over P43 billion in mandatory personnel funds has been moved to unprogrammed appropriations (UAs). ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio
Tesla lost its title as the world’s top electric vehicle maker in 2025, as Chinese automaker BYD sold a record 2.26 million EVs compared with Tesla’s 1.64 million. Tesla’s full-year sales fell more than 8% from 2024, with
BTS has launched a new website, 2026bts.com, featuring a countdown clock to their confirmed comeback on March 20. The site, officially certified by Big Hit Entertainment and Hybe Music, includes tabs for “Album” and “Tour” that are expected
June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen is leading the race for the PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference after the quarterfinals. The 6-foot-10 star, a 12-time BPC winner, is averaging 17.4 points, 15.3 rebounds,
Manila Water achieved 100% compliance with government wastewater standards in November 2025 across all 28 of its sewage treatment plants, surpassing the 95% regulatory target. The standards cover key indicators such as biochemical oxygen demand, oil and grease,
