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 BBC is in turmoil following the resignations of Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness over accusations of bias in the editing of its documentary “Trump: A Second Chance.” The network admitted that quotes from Donald
Malacañang said the Armed Forces of the Philippines is verifying reports alleging a destabilization plot to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the names of Vice President Sara Duterte, Rep. Paolo Duterte, and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit
The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) is finalizing the rollout of its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program to aid residents of Camarines Norte and Catanduanes affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong). Regional
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that higher ancillary services (AS) rates have driven up transmission charges for power consumers this November. AS rates, which cover standby power supplied by generators, rose by ₱0.0997 per
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has regained the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and invited 17 House lawmakers, including former Speaker Martin Romualdez, Rep. Paolo Duterte, and resigned Rep. Zaldy Co, to attend the next
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act 12232, which sets the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to four years and moves the next elections to November 2026. In a ruling penned by
The latest episode of “At the Forefront” with Atty. Karen Jimeno on BNC delved into the aftermath of Typhoon Uwan and its effects on the country’s dams and northern communities. PAGASA hydrologist Richard Orendain discussed rising water levels
A fire broke out on Wednesday morning in Sta. Ana, Manila, prompting a swift response from authorities. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported that the blaze began at around 9:10 a.m. and was raised
