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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A 2024 video of Kim Chiu resurfaced online following her filing of a qualified theft complaint against her sister Lakambini on December 2, citing serious financial discrepancies in their business. The complaint involves business operations for the 2025
Fashion designer Avel Bacudio has been named the official outfitter for Filipino athletes at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, with his “Laro ng Lahi” collection debuting at the opening ceremony on December 9. The collection, designed
Former DPWH Secretary Babes Singson has resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), effective December 15, with a possible extension to December 31. ICI Chair Andres Reyes cited the intense and stressful workload as the reason for
The Philippine Navy formally commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on December 2 at the Naval Operating Base Subic to boost maritime security and rapid response capabilities. The 3,200-ton frigate features multi-mission systems, including
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed strong support from major private school associations during the Philippine Education Conference 2025, highlighting their role in advancing nationwide education reforms. Over 3,500 education leaders attended the event, where groups such as COCOPEA,
Finland is turning to the Philippines to address a looming labor shortage, as nearly half of its workforce is expected to retire by 2040. Filipino professionals are in high demand in healthcare, industrial technology, and emerging tech fields
A Bureau of Customs (BOC) official at the Port of Subic was cited for contempt during a Senate hearing on the alleged smuggling of agricultural products. BOC-Port of Subic Acting Chief of Assessment Juan San Andres faced the
President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings have dropped to a new low of 21% amid the ongoing flood control corruption scandal implicating several close allies, including former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and ex-Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Public dissatisfaction
Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, December 3, to respond to allegations of irregularities in flood control projects. He requested an executive session, citing concerns that his life could be