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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An Australian man, 26-year-old Johnson Wen, was charged in Singapore for rushing singer and actress Ariana Grande during the Asia premiere of Wicked: For Good at Universal Studios. Video footage shows Wen jumping a barricade, wrapping his arm
More than 300 athletes from 15 countries will compete in the inaugural 5150 FAB Triathlon on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Freeport Area of Bataan, featuring a challenging Olympic-distance course. The race includes a 1.5km swim at Camaya
Typhoon Tino destroyed over 53,000 hectares of sugarcane plantations in the Visayas, causing an estimated P1.2 billion in damages and displacing 16,000 farmers, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) reported. The hardest-hit areas include the fourth and fifth districts
The MMDA will deploy 1,815 personnel for the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo “anti-corruption” rally starting Sunday at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. The agency said the deployment will include ambulances, rapid response vehicles, and tow trucks on standby. The
PhilHealth is urging doctors to seek accreditation and expand access to mental health services under its new mental health package. Vice President Walter Bacareza highlighted the shortage of mental health professionals in the Philippines and encouraged practitioners to
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman denied allegations by former Ako Bicol Partylist representative Elizaldy Co that she and President Marcos ordered the insertion of ₱100 billion in the 2025 national budget. She said all appropriations ordered by the President
Malabon City will distribute grocery assistance to 93,554 residents as part of the fifth tranche of the Malabon Ahon Blue Card (MABC) program, running from November 15 to January 15, 2026. The aid aims to help families recovering
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco dismissed former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co’s claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered P100 billion in 2025 budget insertions and received kickbacks, calling them “illogical.” Tiangco argued that any presidential projects would have
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed an appeal with the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging the court to order his “immediate and unconditional release” and challenging its jurisdiction over him. The 21-page brief argues that the