Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay 2025 awards at Malacañang Palace. City Administrator Michael
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The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims. The Sangguniang Bayan accused Jing of violating diplomatic
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at
The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims.
Special permits have been issued to other shipping lines to operate Aleson Shipping Lines (ALS) routes while its passenger fleet remains grounded due to
The DILG has allocated P5 million to support youth-led initiatives addressing the rise of HIV cases among young Filipinos. Last year, 1,686 HIV cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with a Pakistani delegation exploring the possibility of supplying rice to the Philippines, emphasizing that any imports
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair for 2026, officially launched the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan (ATSP) 2026–2030 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu, highlighting
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay
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TRABAHO Party-list held its third Serbisyong Pang-TRABAHO job fair at Malabon Citisquare
The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for a whole-of-government approach
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the Supreme Court’s En Banc
The Supreme Court said it will still tackle the petition of former
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Apple Pay’s entry into the Philippine market has been delayed from early 2026 to the third quarter of the year to allow more major
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The second-seeded Filipina, ranked 49th in the world, fell to
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TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Aurora Gaming dominated Alter Ego with a 4-0 sweep to win the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
Rachelle Ann Go returns to Manila to play Fantine in the “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular,” bringing new depth to the role now that
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Cebu City will finally enforce its waste segregation policy starting Jan. 16, 2026, more than 20 years after the law was passed, to address persistent garbage problems. Mayor Nestor Archival announced a citywide information campaign from Jan. 1
The Senate and House of Representatives signed the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, marking the first time lawmakers saw a reconciled enrolled copy before ratification. The budget prioritizes human development, with major
A bill labeled as an “anti-political dynasty” measure is facing criticism for potentially entrenching political families instead of curbing them. Rep. Percival Cendaña argued that versions filed by House Speaker Faustino Dy III and Rep. Sandro Marcos legitimize
Philippine merchandise exports rose 21.3 percent in November 2025 to $6.91 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, agro-based products, and consumer goods, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported. From January to November, exports totaled $77.40 billion, surpassing 2024’s
The movie I’m Perfect, which highlights the challenges faced by persons with Down syndrome, won Best Picture at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal. Newcomer Krystel Go, who has Down syndrome, made history by
Magnolia Hotshots playing coach LA Tenorio took full responsibility after the team’s quarterfinal exit from the PBA Philippine Cup, admitting they were “outcoached” by TNT Tropang 5G. The Hotshots started the conference strong with a 4-1 record but
The Philippines welcomed its first charter flight from Mongolia on December 26, carrying 126 passengers, mostly Mongolian nationals, at NAIA Terminal 1. Passengers were greeted with beaded necklaces as a welcome gesture. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the
Most Filipinos are thankful for good health this Christmas season, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, with 45 percent citing it as their top blessing. This is slightly lower than 47 percent in 2024 and 51
Phivolcs confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in the Taiwan region on Dec. 27. The quake occurred at 11:06 p.m. at a depth of 35 kilometers. The agency’s evaluation showed no
