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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Malacañang on Monday defended the P5,000 and P10,000 cash assistance given to families affected by Typhoon Tino, stressing that it was only initial aid and not the government’s total support. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro noted that similar
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said all election-related contributions must be reported after Senator Rodante Marcoleta admitted withholding donor details in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). Marcoleta declared zero contributions in his SOCE for the May
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is waiving tolls on its expressways for government vehicles involved in relief and recovery operations following Typhoon Uwan, in line with President Marcos’ directive to ensure the smooth movement of responders. SMC CEO Ramon
Actor Daniel Padilla voiced his frustration over corruption in the Philippines by reposting a carousel of quotes and art cards from the page Hacktibista. The quote he shared questioned why those fighting corruption are arrested while alleged corrupt
Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, 21, opened up about growing up knowing his father, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, and the challenges of being bullied for his famous last name. Raised by his mother in Tagum, Eman faced financial hardships and
Over 7,200 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo personnel remain stranded across 156 ports in 10 regions due to Typhoon Uwan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Monday. The highest number of stranded individuals is in the Bicol Region,
Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) continued to weaken on Monday and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by late Monday or early Tuesday, PAGASA said. Forecasters warned that the typhoon may re-enter PAR on Wednesday evening
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the Sierra Madre Mountain Range helps weaken typhoon winds in Luzon but does not provide complete protection from their destructive effects. A 2023 study found that the range can reduce