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 Supreme Court denied the motion of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa seeking to compel the government to produce an alleged arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. The petition, filed in March,
The Philippine National Police has heightened its monitoring of online shopping scams and fake delivery schemes as fraud cases surge ahead of the Christmas season. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said cybercriminals have become
Consumer advocacy groups in the Philippines urged the World Health Organization to include tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies in global tobacco control policies and recognize the rights of over a billion nicotine users worldwide. The call coincides with
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson confirmed that the P100 billion in alleged bicameral insertions cited by resigned congressman Zaldy Co is real, but dismissed claims that President Marcos received kickbacks from the funds as “absolutely untrue.” Lacson
Only 13 of 316 high-ranking Philippine officials voluntarily disclosed their statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs), according to the Right to Know Right Now (R2KRN) coalition. Among those withholding disclosure were President Bongbong Marcos, VP Sara
Makati Mayor Nancy Binay launched a new program providing cash and rice support to public school students during her first State of the Children Address on November 17 at Makati Coliseum. Under City Ordinance 2025‑A‑024, day care, pre-K,
Since taking office, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has established the province as a model of proactive governance, implementing programs in health care, education, tourism, and social services. Her administration launched initiatives like “Akay ni GOB Mobile Botika” and
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office chief Adrian Bersamin have resigned amid allegations linking their offices to corruption in flood control projects. President Marcos accepted their resignations, with Palace officials emphasizing
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that seven startups have each been awarded ₱1 million under the city’s Startup QC Program, launched in 2022 to support early-stage innovators. Selected from nine finalists, the grantees offer scalable and socially