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 Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) expressed alarm over what it called the country’s biggest corruption scandal, urging the government to seriously pursue the investigation into the alleged masterminds behind the ₱100-billion budget insertions in the 2025
Baguio City, under Mayor Benjamin Magalong, has earned global recognition from ICLEI Southeast Asia’s Paris to Belem campaign as one of the region’s leading examples of successful local climate action. City Planning and Sustainability chief Donna Tabangin highlighted
Despite intermittent rains, thousands of participants joined the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand in Manila, calling for transparency, accountability, and good governance, with organizers estimating a crowd of 650,000 on the first day. INC
The Senate will investigate claims by former congressman Zaldy Co that P100 billion worth of projects were inserted into the 2025 national budget. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, vice chairman of the finance committee last year, said he is gathering
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months of coordination with banks and fintechs. At least nine issuers, including GoTyme Bank, will
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote world-class Filipino talent. The contract signing, held at the TV5 Media Center on Nov.
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers, head coach Tim Cone announced on Nov. 16. The 25-year-old guard earned the invitation after
TikTok Shop will start charging sellers a P5 “order processing fee” per order beginning December 1, joining Shopee and Lazada in imposing the additional charge. The platform said the fee aims to support sustainable growth, improve the shopping
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned the public about a phishing website pretending to be its online appointment system for the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The fake site uses a Google Form and an Instapay