Anti-corruption groups staged protest marches in Makati and Quezon City on Sunday, calling for accountability over the alleged multibillion-peso flood control scandal and urging the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The rallies, led by the
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The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo will conduct a comprehensive review of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act following a series of serious crimes involving minors. Tulfo said the review
Capital Economics expects the Philippine economy to grow below the government’s targets over the next
Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the
Anti-corruption groups staged protest marches in Makati and Quezon City on Sunday, calling for accountability over the alleged multibillion-peso flood control scandal and urging
United States Ambassador Lee Lipton arrived in Manila on Sunday to begin his diplomatic posting, the US Embassy announced. Nominated by President Donald Trump,
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said at least 2,800 families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Sarangani and nearby
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging schools, colleges, and universities to coordinate with local police before conducting field trips, training camps, and other
MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) is calling for the normalization of the Visayas power supply following more than a month of rotational
The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo will conduct a comprehensive review of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act following a series of serious crimes involving minors. Tulfo said the review aims to
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the Presidential Security Command (PSC) for its
Sen. Loren Legarda urged the public to look beyond social media and
Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill
About 3,000 supporters in Bacolod City launched the “Risa Na” movement on
Capital Economics expects the Philippine economy to grow below the government’s targets over the next three years, citing weak confidence, tight fiscal policy, and
The Philippines joined 34 other economies in signing a US-led joint statement supporting the responsible and innovation-driven development of artificial intelligence under the Pax
The United States Department of Agriculture has raised its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 5.20 million metric tons for the 2026-2027 marketing
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is restructuring its store network by closing 15 to 20 underperforming outlets as part of efforts to improve efficiency
The World Bank has urged the Philippines to prioritize full implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act and expand waste management infrastructure before
The Sun Life 5150 Triathlon heads to Bohol on July 12 for the third leg of the 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series and the event’s landmark 10th staging. Organized by Sunrise Events,
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The planned rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has
The Philippine women’s handball team pulled off a stunning upset over three-time
The Philippine Basketball Association will adopt selected FIBA officiating rules, including the
Rene Baterbonia, the 18-year-old basketball standout and 2025 Palarong Pambansa MVP who
Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant’s coronation night in Malitbog, Bukidnon, after defeating 31
Content creator LANS addressed the viral “karespe-respeto” debate after her image was used online to compare and criticize other women creators. She said women
The family of actor Jericho Rosales is seeking the public’s help in locating his younger brother, Jeremiah “Nuki” Rosales, who has been missing since
Olivia Rodrigo is expanding her community-focused music vision with the launch of the all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival in California and an official fan
Members of the Taiwanese group F4 and Ashin have donated P2.5 million to support relief efforts for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake
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Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed confidence that the Philippines will attract more foreign investors following the enactment of a law extending land lease contracts from 75 to 99 years. The law, signed by President Marcos on September
House Deputy Minority Leader Antonio Tinio condemned the “Budol” (swindle) scheme in the national budget, saying it has worsened under President Marcos Jr.’s administration. Tinio described the scheme as a three-step process: reduction of programmed funds (“bawas”), insertion
Senator Panfilo Lacson announced he has damning evidence against corrupt officials in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which he plans to present to Secretary Vince Dizon. Lacson linked sacked district engineers Henry Alcantara and Bryce
President Marcos will embark on a three-day State Visit to Cambodia from September 7 to 9, the first such visit in nearly nine years. During the trip, he plans to address issues affecting around 7,500 Filipinos in Cambodia,
Angry protesters from youth and multi-sector groups stormed the DPWH-Cebu City office on Sept. 5, pelting it with tomatoes to denounce alleged corruption in the agency. They accused the DPWH of implementing ghost projects while communities suffer from
President Marcos inaugurated the nearly finished Calunasan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Bohol on September 5, expressing optimism about its impact on local agriculture. The P813 million project, now 97.94% complete, is expected to irrigate 300 hectares
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) secured the largest number of projects in the Department of Energy’s fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), according to preliminary results. The auction, which concluded recently, successfully bid out 9,423 megawatts (MW) of renewable
Actress Angel Aquino condemned the use of deepfake videos, calling them a violation of women’s rights during a Senate hearing on September 4. She revealed she was a victim of deepfake pornography, describing the experience as nauseating, confusing,