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 Senate approved on second reading House Bill 4058, the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, with Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Joel Villanueva voting against it. Senate President Tito Sotto emphasized that lawmakers will work to prevent a
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to strengthen bilateral ties and create new economic opportunities. The announcement was made by UAE Ambassador Mohamed Alqataam Alzaabi and DFA
The Malabon City government inaugurated a 40-foot Christmas tree at Tonsuya People’s Park on Thursday, Dec. 4, with Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Vice Mayor Edward Nolasco, and city officials leading the lighting ceremony. Themed “May Your Wish Come True,”
Cassandra Li Ong, wanted for qualified human trafficking, was last tracked in Fujian, China, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced. Authorities suspect she may have left the Philippines through unrecorded means, as the Bureau of Immigration has no official
Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla urged Congress to review the TRAIN Law to reduce personal income taxes and ease the financial burden on middle-class Filipinos. She highlighted that middle-income families are heavily taxed yet receive little support, and allowing
The Department of Education, together with the Departments of Budget and Management, Interior and Local Government, and Finance, has signed new guidelines pushing local governments to use idle Special Education Funds (SEFs) to improve student literacy and numeracy.
Amid rumors of government destabilization, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a base pay increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) on December 3. Marcos praised the armed forces and police for remaining steadfast amid challenges such as natural
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on December 3 recommended plunder, bribery, corruption, and administrative charges against former senator Bong Revilla Jr. and alleged bagman Maynard Ngu, among others. Additional case buildup was suggested for former Senate president
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will raffle off a portion of unused fish import permits to top importers to boost market supply and help lower retail prices. Around 6,600 metric tons of the previously authorized 22,000 MT import