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 European Higher Education Fair 2025 (EHEF) aims to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the EU while opening opportunities for Filipino students, researchers, and academicians to access world-class European education programs. This year, the fair highlighted the
The Manila local government is enforcing the “Anti-Balaclava” Ordinance, which prohibits wearing face-covering items such as balaclavas, hoodies, helmets, and masks inside commercial and government establishments, and when away from motorcycles. Signed on Nov. 3 by Mayor Francisco
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas urged the government to pass key children’s health laws in observance of National Children’s Month. He has authored three bills focused on expanding access to vaccines, early detection of vision problems, and
Malacañang has again rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to undergo a drug test. Sara Duterte, Marcos’ former ally turned critic, alleged that the First Family used illegal drugs and said government officials
Senator Erwin Tulfo criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for failing to fulfill its mandate to protect the environment during Senate deliberations on the agency’s proposed 2026 budget. He questioned why the government should allocate
The Department of Transportation announced plans to enhance road safety for cyclists and pedestrians, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and inclusive road spaces. Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, speaking during National Bike Day 2025, said the agency will
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release before the International Criminal Court will be heard and livestreamed on November 28. The appeal argues that Duterte’s age, infirmity, and debilitated state make detention “cruel” while he awaits confirmation
The government is rushing to pay up to ₱4 billion in overdue obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) to maintain Metro Pacific’s confidence in LRT-1 operations. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the plan is to pay
Filipino director Pedring Lopez criticized the local studio system for limiting actors’ opportunities to work on international projects. Speaking at a media conference for his film Shadow Transit, Lopez said Philippine actors and stories have global potential but