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 Commission on Audit has flagged the Office of the President for failing to collect nearly P14.4 million in foreign travel expenses advanced for other government agencies since President Marcos’ term began in 2022. COA noted that the
Former Manila ex officio councilor Leilani Lacuna filed criminal and administrative complaints against Mayor Isko Moreno, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, and 13 other city officials over her alleged illegal removal as Liga ng mga Barangay president. She accused
Senate President Vicente Sotto III clarified that the “no work, no pay” policy does not apply to legislators after public criticism of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa for receiving his salary despite nearly a month-long absence. Dela Rosa has
Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime “Jing” Capil posted a P630,000 cash bond on Tuesday for his provisional liberty following a court-issued arrest warrant for seven counts of graft. The charges stem from his alleged failure to regulate the Philippine
Northern Cebu residents in San Remigio continue to face displacement as about 60 sinkholes, some hidden in residential areas, have appeared following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in late September. Smaller sinkholes have expanded, and larger ones worsened due
The House of Representatives voted 249-5 to uphold the ethics committee’s recommendation to suspend Cavite Rep. Francisco Barzaga for 60 days without pay over “disorderly behavior” on social media. Barzaga had posted lewd images and displays of wealth
Malacañang reaffirmed the government’s ban on e-bikes and e-tricycles on national roads, emphasizing that the policy aims to protect passengers and uphold road safety laws. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said poverty should not be used as an
Diesel and kerosene prices were rolled back on Tuesday, with diesel dropping by P2.90 per liter and kerosene by P3.20 per liter, while gasoline rose slightly by 20 centavos per liter. Local oil sources attributed the adjustments to
Alden Richards, hailed as “Asia’s Multimedia Star,” is celebrating his 15th year in showbiz with a heartfelt fan meet titled “ARXV: Moving ForwARd” on Dec. 13 at Santa Rosa Laguna. Richards emphasized that he personally shaped every detail