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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Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the seventh consecutive week of gasoline hikes and the fourth for diesel. The price adjustment
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other delegates, including representatives from Overseas Filipino communities. Vanhefflin also took home multiple special awards,
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at the Ynares Center, Montalban, as both teams aim to improve their quarterfinal seeding. Creamline, fourth with a 5-2 record, faces sixth-ranked Cignal, which holds a 4-3
The Senate will hold necrological services on November 19 for former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile, who passed away on November 13 at the age of 101. Senators adopted a resolution expressing deep condolences, honoring Enrile—fondly known as
Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) ended its planned three-day anti-corruption rally a day early on November 17, saying it had already delivered its message of justice, transparency, and accountability. INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala said the group cut the protest
The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of ₱4 billion worth of graft cases against Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. officials involving allegedly anomalous COVID-19 supply procurements. In an eight-page resolution dated November 7, the court affirmed that the Ombudsman has
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is investigating government officials and contractors over alleged negligence in Cebu’s failed flood control projects, which worsened the devastation from Typhoon Tino. Inspectors found that several structures across Cebu City, Mandaue, Talisay,
Malacañang dismissed Senator Imee Marcos’ accusation that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos use illegal drugs, calling the allegation a “desperate move” meant to malign the First Couple. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed Senate Bill 1493, or the BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act, which seeks stronger benefits and safeguards for the country’s business process outsourcing (BPO) workforce. The measure mandates automatic suspension of BPO operations