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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Melai Cantiveros is set to host the fourth season of her pioneering Bisaya talk show “Kuan On One,” bringing fresh stories of Visayan celebrities to viewers nationwide. Airing on Kapamilya Channel and iWant, the show celebrates Bisaya humor,
Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo won the bronze medal in the horizontal bar event at the 3rd FIG Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. Performing sixth in the final, Yulo
Organizers of the upcoming Trillion Peso March on Nov. 30 clarified that the rally will not call for the resignation of public officials, emphasizing its focus on exposing corruption and recovering stolen public funds. Bishop Colin Bagaforo of
The Senate has approved a tenfold increase in the Department of Tourism’s branding and marketing budget, raising it from this year’s ₱100 million to a proposed ₱1 billion for 2026. Senators JV Ejercito and Loren Legarda said the
The Department of Justice has canceled the passports of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and three co-accused linked to qualified human trafficking charges involving an alleged illegal POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga. Also stripped of their passports were
Eight DPWH Region IV-B officials linked to alleged graft and malversation in flood control projects have been detained at BJMP facilities in Quezon City, while their arraignments are scheduled for Nov. 27 and Dec. 2. Seven surrendered voluntarily,
President Marcos denied accusations by his sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, who alleged on live television that he, First Lady Liza Marcos, and their children are drug addicts. He described her statements as not reflective of the person he
President Marcos challenged resigned party-list congressman Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines and face charges, saying Co’s online accusations about flood control project funds mean nothing unless proven in person. Co has repeatedly denied receiving any kickbacks
Pope Leo XIV has elevated the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila to the status of a minor basilica, making it the 29th in the Philippines. The 16th-century church received the official decree