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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South Korea’s T1 defeated KT Rolster 3-2 in Chengdu, China, on November 9, winning their third consecutive League of Legends World Championship and cementing their dynasty. For Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the victory marked his sixth world title, reinforcing
The Philippine National Police has increased its security personnel for the upcoming three-day rallies in Manila and Quezon City, organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and the United People’s Initiative. The number of officers has risen from
The Philippines ranked third globally for the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in 2024, with an incidence rate of 500 new cases per 100,000 population, according to the World Health Organization’s 2025 report. The country accounted for 6.8
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has yet to set a date for livestreaming its hearings, nearly a month after its chairman promised public access. ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. said on November 13 that the commission is
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the country’s slower economic growth is due to natural hazards and global trade shifts, not corruption. He cited cyclones, lost working days, and global disruptions as key factors behind the third-quarter
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste urged politicians and DPWH contractors to voluntarily give up more of their wealth to help address national problems, including the aftermath of recent typhoons. Leviste linked his call to ongoing concerns over
Vice President Sara Duterte called for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to be investigated and jailed over alleged anomalies in flood control projects, citing his role in signing the 2025 budget. In a Cebu City interview, she also questioned
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito urged lawmakers to approve additional funding for mental health programs to better support Filipinos facing mental health challenges. He made the call following a meeting with the Philippine Council for Mental Health
Hundreds of largely disposable TikTok accounts amplified AI-manipulated videos showing Philippine lawmakers seemingly admitting to corruption in flood control projects. The account behind the videos, @bistado.files or “Gising Pampanga,” posted 23 videos between January and September 2025, nine