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 Philippines and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to uphold international law and freedom of navigation during the Third Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation in Brussels on Oct. 7. Both sides emphasized adherence to the 1982 UNCLOS and
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered all elective local officials to refrain from traveling abroad from November 9 to 15 amid the threat of Typhoon Uwan. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized that governors,
Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco is pressing the House of Representatives for greater transparency, demanding that the DPWH budget per congressional district and party-list projects be published online. He criticized the House Appropriations Committee for not responding to
President Marcos has extended the transition period for the full devolution of certain national government functions, services, and facilities to local government units (LGUs), giving cities until 2027 and provinces and municipalities until 2028 to fully implement the
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Saturday urged lawmakers, local officials, and communities to coordinate closely in preparation for Severe Tropical Storm Uwan, which may intensify into a super typhoon. He called for cooperation among national agencies,
The eye of Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday night, intensifying into a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph, PAGASA reported. The storm is
Senator Raffy Tulfo visited the MMDA communications and command center, which monitors traffic across major Metro Manila roads using CCTV and body-worn cameras (BWCs). MMDA officials demonstrated how BWCs capture live conversations between enforcers and violators, ensuring transparency
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a 60-day price freeze on all basic goods following the national state of calamity declared due to Typhoon “Tino.” The freeze, mandated under the Price Act, aims to prevent profiteering