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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Italian defense firm Leonardo reaffirmed its commitment to support the Philippines’ long-term military modernization, saying it will invest in technologies and systems to help build a “future-ready” Armed Forces. Company officials highlighted the Eurofighter Typhoon as the most
Contractor Sarah Discaya surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation even before an arrest warrant was issued, following President Marcos’ announcement that the order was expected this week in relation to alleged flood control project anomalies. Her lawyer
The Armed Forces of the Philippines reported spotting 20 Chinese vessels near multiple features in the West Philippine Sea during the first week of December, including ships from the Chinese Coast Guard, the PLA Navy, and maritime militias.
The Commission on Elections announced it will ask the House of Representatives to set a fixed date for the first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, as the Bangsamoro Transition Authority has yet to pass
President Marcos announced that freeze orders have been issued on the accounts and properties of firms and individuals linked to the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, including Silverwolves Construction, Sky Yard Aviation, and lawmakers Eric and Edvic Yap. The
The Senate approved the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, describing it as a people-centered plan that emphasizes transparency and accountability, with 17 senators voting in favor and none opposing. Education received the largest allocation of P1.37 trillion,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Congress to prioritize four key reform bills, including the anti-political dynasty measure, the Partylist System Reform Act, the Independent People’s Commission Act, and the Cadena Act, to institutionalize transparency, accountability, and better
Baguio City Councilor Jose Molintas has outlined his stance on the planned redevelopment of the city’s public market, urging consistency in government policy while ensuring safeguards for vendors and market workers. He acknowledged that the 2020 public-private partnership
Businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, alleged mastermind of the “pork barrel” scam, was found guilty in 12 cases—six for malversation and six for graft—over the misuse of former Rep. Samuel Dangwa’s Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The Sandiganbayan convicted