Anti-corruption groups staged protest marches in Makati and Quezon City on Sunday, calling for accountability over the alleged multibillion-peso flood control scandal and urging the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The rallies, led by the
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The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo will conduct a comprehensive review of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act following a series of serious crimes involving minors. Tulfo said the review
Capital Economics expects the Philippine economy to grow below the government’s targets over the next
Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the
Anti-corruption groups staged protest marches in Makati and Quezon City on Sunday, calling for accountability over the alleged multibillion-peso flood control scandal and urging
United States Ambassador Lee Lipton arrived in Manila on Sunday to begin his diplomatic posting, the US Embassy announced. Nominated by President Donald Trump,
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said at least 2,800 families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Sarangani and nearby
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging schools, colleges, and universities to coordinate with local police before conducting field trips, training camps, and other
MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) is calling for the normalization of the Visayas power supply following more than a month of rotational
The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo will conduct a comprehensive review of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act following a series of serious crimes involving minors. Tulfo said the review aims to
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the Presidential Security Command (PSC) for its
Sen. Loren Legarda urged the public to look beyond social media and
Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill
About 3,000 supporters in Bacolod City launched the “Risa Na” movement on
Capital Economics expects the Philippine economy to grow below the government’s targets over the next three years, citing weak confidence, tight fiscal policy, and
The Philippines joined 34 other economies in signing a US-led joint statement supporting the responsible and innovation-driven development of artificial intelligence under the Pax
The United States Department of Agriculture has raised its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 5.20 million metric tons for the 2026-2027 marketing
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is restructuring its store network by closing 15 to 20 underperforming outlets as part of efforts to improve efficiency
The World Bank has urged the Philippines to prioritize full implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act and expand waste management infrastructure before
The Sun Life 5150 Triathlon heads to Bohol on July 12 for the third leg of the 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series and the event’s landmark 10th staging. Organized by Sunrise Events,
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The planned rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has
The Philippine women’s handball team pulled off a stunning upset over three-time
The Philippine Basketball Association will adopt selected FIBA officiating rules, including the
Rene Baterbonia, the 18-year-old basketball standout and 2025 Palarong Pambansa MVP who
Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant’s coronation night in Malitbog, Bukidnon, after defeating 31
Content creator LANS addressed the viral “karespe-respeto” debate after her image was used online to compare and criticize other women creators. She said women
The family of actor Jericho Rosales is seeking the public’s help in locating his younger brother, Jeremiah “Nuki” Rosales, who has been missing since
Olivia Rodrigo is expanding her community-focused music vision with the launch of the all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival in California and an official fan
Members of the Taiwanese group F4 and Ashin have donated P2.5 million to support relief efforts for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake
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Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has filed its comment opposing the House of Representatives’ motion asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling junking her impeachment. Defense spokesman Michael Wesley Poa confirmed the filing but declined to
Senator Erwin Tulfo questioned the framers of the 1987 Constitution for leaving the definition of political dynasties vague, saying it has made it difficult to pass an anti-political dynasty law. During a Senate hearing, Tulfo noted that many
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas has filed House Bill No. 3397, or the proposed Campus Mental Health Improvement Act, to strengthen universities’ and colleges’ response to bullying and provide wider access to mental health interventions. The measure
The Supreme Court has directed the government to respond to a petition questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act 12232, which postponed the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) and extended the terms of incumbent officials. Election lawyer Romulo
San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo has sought the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) help in probing alleged irregularities in three flood control projects worth P306 million in the city. Gustilo said neither his office nor the local
Anti-corruption mayors led by Baguio City’s Benjamin Magalong, Pasig’s Vico Sotto, Quezon City’s Joy Belmonte, and Isabela City’s Sitti Hataman have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to disclose the names of politicians and contractors linked to botched infrastructure
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to discuss recent violent incidents inside and outside schools, calling for increased police presence and training for first responders in communities and schools. They also addressed
The UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics maintains its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines at 5.3 percent, below the government’s target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent. The Philippine economy grew 5.5 percent in the second quarter, a
Actress Bela Padilla took to social media to question being charged double the tax on an online purchase valued at P11,000. She posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was charged P4,600 in taxes, while the Bureau of