Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay 2025 awards at Malacañang Palace. City Administrator Michael
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The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims. The Sangguniang Bayan accused Jing of violating diplomatic
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at
The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims.
Special permits have been issued to other shipping lines to operate Aleson Shipping Lines (ALS) routes while its passenger fleet remains grounded due to
The DILG has allocated P5 million to support youth-led initiatives addressing the rise of HIV cases among young Filipinos. Last year, 1,686 HIV cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with a Pakistani delegation exploring the possibility of supplying rice to the Philippines, emphasizing that any imports
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair for 2026, officially launched the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan (ATSP) 2026–2030 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu, highlighting
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay
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TRABAHO Party-list held its third Serbisyong Pang-TRABAHO job fair at Malabon Citisquare
The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for a whole-of-government approach
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the Supreme Court’s En Banc
The Supreme Court said it will still tackle the petition of former
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Apple Pay’s entry into the Philippine market has been delayed from early 2026 to the third quarter of the year to allow more major
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The second-seeded Filipina, ranked 49th in the world, fell to
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TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Aurora Gaming dominated Alter Ego with a 4-0 sweep to win the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
Rachelle Ann Go returns to Manila to play Fantine in the “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular,” bringing new depth to the role now that
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson urged President Marcos to maintain momentum in the fight against corruption, especially following the 2025 flood control scandal. Lacson expressed concern over public perception, noting declining trust and approval ratings despite Marcos’
Sen. Francis Pangilinan condemned China’s recent two-day military drills around Taiwan, saying peace cannot be built on threats of invasion. He warned that the exercises created tension for the Taiwanese people, Filipinos in Taiwan, and the wider East
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will ban electric tricycles, or e-trikes, from major Metro Manila roads starting Jan. 2, including EDSA, C-5, Roxas Boulevard, and the Quirino–Magallanes–SLEX route. The move, mandated by the MMDA, aims to improve road
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) denied claims linking the Office of the President to DPWH projects cited in the so-called “Cabral files.” OSAP clarified that it has no authority over the DPWH’s budget
The Philippines saw the entry of several foreign retail brands last year, including Italian luxury label Golden Goose, LA-based Alo, Pop Mart, and French patisserie Ladurée, reflecting confidence in the country’s growing consumer market. Trade and retail officials
Actress Maja Salvador shared a rare photo of her one-year-old daughter, Maria Reanna, while celebrating the holidays in Canada with her husband Rambo Nuñez. The couple has been careful to keep Maria’s face private since her birth, but
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans kicked off 2026 with a major roster revamp, adding Eya Laure, Jaila Atienza, Alina Bicar, and welcoming back Caitlin Viray for the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Laure, returning after a year-long hiatus,
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that New Year celebrations in Metro Manila were peaceful. Increased police presence along major roads and crowd areas helped maintain order. No officers were involved in indiscriminate firing during the
The Department of Education (DepEd) said the week-long reenactment of the 2025 budget will not affect teachers or students, as ongoing programs are already funded. Only new programs are temporarily delayed while implementation guidelines are finalized. Personnel salaries
