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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Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste announced that he will not accept kickbacks, his salary, or his congressional office budget, but continues to donate to the public. He recently distributed 250,000 Noche Buena packages funded entirely from his
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno responded to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s remarks suggesting he oversee national housing projects, saying the President was joking, but he appreciated the compliment. Marcos praised Domagoso’s housing programs, including the recently inaugurated 20-story
Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima advised former President Rodrigo Duterte’s family, particularly acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, after the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected Duterte’s plea for interim release. De Lima said the ICC
The Quezon City government has strengthened the police department’s capabilities with P4.1 million worth of logistical equipment. Mayor Joy Belmonte handed over drones, computer sets with printers, cell phones, megaphones, a generator, raincoats, and search-and-rescue gear, including go
President Marcos inaugurated Tunnel Five of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project, which will provide a more reliable water supply to Metro Manila and nearby areas. The tunnel strengthens the Umiray-Angat-Ipo-La Mesa system, which delivers nearly 90 percent
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is working with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to fast-track 137 right-of-way (ROW) expropriation cases for major railway projects, totaling ₱1.07 billion. Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the collaboration aims to
Kapuso star Julie Anne San Jose is set for a busy 2025 and 2026, with commitments to All-Out Sundays, The Voice Kids, concerts in Dubai, the US, and Canada, and promoting her music. Despite her packed schedule, she
The National University Pep Squad captured its ninth UAAP Cheerdance Competition title, marking a second consecutive win in front of 20,129 fans. NU’s ninja-themed routine, featuring gravity-defying stunts, earned a total score of 695 points, well ahead of
GCash has launched its Virtual US Account, allowing over two million Filipino freelancers to receive dollar payments directly in their e-wallet without transfer fees. The new feature lets users hold their earnings in dollars, choose when to convert