The Philippines’ fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 1.7 children per woman, prompting the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) to call for wider access to family planning and contraception. The CPD said contraceptive use has increased, but access
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Sen. Francis Pangilinan challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to pursue wealthy individuals allegedly involved in agricultural smuggling. He raised concerns after around 90 of more
The Philippines has received an additional 9,151 metric tons raw value (MTRV) quota to export
Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben is marking its ninth anniversary with “Nine,” a nine-track anthology album
The Philippines’ fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 1.7 children per woman, prompting the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) to
Tropical Storm Queenie, internationally known as Surigae, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA said. As of 4 p.m. yesterday, it was
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda backed a proposed House bill requiring major social media platforms to secure legislative franchises to operate in the Philippines. He
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding access to social protection programs through its Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas (PBP) initiative in
Forty Filipino seafarers were confirmed safe after their vessel, First Margaux, collided with a China-registered fishing vessel in the Singapore Strait on Sept. 17.
Sen. Francis Pangilinan challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to pursue wealthy individuals allegedly involved in agricultural smuggling. He raised concerns after around 90 of more than 100
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The Cebu provincial government will return to a four-day workweek starting Sept.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the proposed P20-billion budget realignment for
TRABAHO Party-List will bring 12,815 local and overseas job vacancies to jobseekers
Questions over unidentified or inadequately documented beneficiaries in the Office of the
The Philippines has received an additional 9,151 metric tons raw value (MTRV) quota to export raw cane sugar to the United States, bringing its
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
Carlos Yulo ended the Philippines’ four-day wait for a gold medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after ruling the men’s floor exercise with a score of 14.666 on Thursday, Sept. 24, at
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Filipino boxer Junmilardo Ogayre secured a hard-fought 3-2 split-decision victory over Mongolia’s
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
Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben is marking its ninth anniversary with “Nine,” a nine-track anthology album featuring reimagined songs and new music. The album contains
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
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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
Filipina actress Marian Rivera renewed her contract as brand ambassador for Nuwhite during a formal event in Makati City, celebrating their four-year partnership and a new two-year commitment. The event highlighted Rivera’s advocacy for inner beauty, authenticity, and
The inaugural 5150 FAB Triathlon is set to take place on November 16 at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) in Mariveles, marking the first Olympic-distance international triathlon ever held in the province. The race features a 1.5-km
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its coverage to include 343 medical services under its Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package. This move aims to support acute care for patients in emergency rooms who do not
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a full investigation into the Monterrazas de Cebu development following reports of flooding and soil movement after Typhoon Tino. A multistakeholder technical team, including DENR regional offices, Cebu
The Philippines expressed gratitude to Timor-Leste after it pledged to send 120 engineers and firefighters to help clean and rehabilitate areas devastated by Typhoon Tino. The assistance comes amid widespread international support following the typhoon, which has killed