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 Manila Times and other major Philippine media outlets were invited to Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, to discuss the role of media in Philippine society with graduate students from multiple countries. Students from China, Spain, Nigeria, Russia,
Baliwet Elementary School in Barangay Santa Fe continues to face challenges, including damaged classrooms, teacher shortages, and a lack of electricity, affecting learning for students in the remote sitio. To address these issues, a private foundation installed a
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared former presidential spokesman Harry Roque a fugitive from justice in a human trafficking case linked to the shuttered Lucky South 99 POGO hub, with his Philippine passport canceled and a Red
Quezon City Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde and Caloocan Rep. Dean Asistio voluntarily appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to address allegations of receiving kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects. Both lawmakers requested executive sessions to discuss
Sen. JV Ejercito criticized Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) personnel for allegedly using letters of authority (LOA) to extort local and foreign businessmen. He reported the complaints to the Department of Finance after EU ambassadors and international chambers
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) coalition has warned against any extra-constitutional moves that could destabilize the Philippines, emphasizing that public frustration over corruption must not justify unlawful actions. In a statement, the group cited recent scandals, including
President Marcos launched a new “digital wall against corruption” through the Department of Public Works and Highways Transparency Portal, designed to provide real-time access to public works data and expose irregularities in procurement. The portal, which contains project
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has urged the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate an alleged extortion scheme involving Bureau of Internal Revenue examiners, who reportedly abused letters of authority (LOAs) to pressure businesses, including MSMEs. Tulfo likened the LOA
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is planning to allocate P26–30 billion in capital expenditures next year to strengthen its distribution networks and upgrade customer facilities. The budget will fund new substations, replacement of aging infrastructure, and trials of underground