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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Local abaca production fell by 5.3 percent this year, largely due to widespread typhoon damage affecting key farming areas, particularly in Bicol, a top-producing region. Production data as of September accounts for nearly 70 percent of the expected
Thousands of Filipinos joined anti-corruption protests on Sunday, with celebrities including Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Joy Barcoma, and actors Elijah Canlas and Pokwang showing support. Gray called on the Ombudsman to file cases
Jimuel Pacquiao, the eldest son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, fought to a majority draw in his professional debut against fellow debutant Brendan Lally at Pechanga Resort & Casino in California. One judge scored the four-round lightweight bout
Thousands of protesters gathered in Manila on Sunday to demand accountability over a multi-billion-dollar flood-control scandal implicating officials, lawmakers, and construction firms. Demonstrators, some holding crocodile-shaped signs, marched along EDSA and gathered at Luneta Park, highlighting the human
The Department of Health (DOH) reported that sexual contact remains the leading mode of HIV transmission in the Philippines. Between July and September 2025, 87 percent of new HIV cases were linked to sexual contact, with 3,661 cases
Several activist groups criticized the Manila Police District (MPD) for blocking their protest at Luneta Park on November 30 due to the lack of a required permit. The MPD said protests are allowed at Liwasang Bonifacio without a
More than 1,000 families in Iloilo, Laguna, and Quezon will receive Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) for residential land this December, marking a major step in the government’s socialized housing program. The COEs cover land in Los Baños, Laguna;
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed a manifesto from the Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO), in which retired leaders reaffirmed their opposition to destabilization efforts. The AFP said the statement highlights the shared commitment
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto urged citizens to live with integrity and help break the culture of corruption as two barangay captains were preventively suspended over alleged falsification of documents and procurement irregularities. He announced on Nov. 30