Executive Secretary Ralph Recto represented President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the 2026 General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in Pasay City. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening local governments and improving service delivery. The assembly highlighted
MoreThe House of Representatives is pushing to advance 17 priority bills under the administration’s LEDAC agenda before the Holy Week break, House Majority Leader Ferdinand “Sandro” Marcos said. Four measures, including the
Digital wallet giant GCash has blocked over 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including online
Netflix’s hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature on Sunday,
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto represented President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the 2026 General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in
Philippine Army reservist Pfc. Rex Froilan Gil finished 11th out of 76 participants in the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney, Australia. His
A total of 343 Filipinos, mostly OFWs, were safely repatriated from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on Sunday morning, March 15, via a Philippine Airlines
Opposition Rep. Chel Diokno has filed a bill seeking a P52.8 billion supplemental budget to help transport workers, farmers, and OFWs cope with rising
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved a fare increase for provincial buses, effective March 14, amid rising fuel costs. Ordinary provincial
The House of Representatives is pushing to advance 17 priority bills under the administration’s LEDAC agenda before the Holy Week break, House Majority Leader Ferdinand “Sandro” Marcos said. Four measures, including the Travel Tax
MoreVice President Sara Duterte revealed that four individuals, including former Comelec commissioner
Malacañang said investigations into alleged multibillion-peso corruption in flood control will continue
The Commission on Elections is set to release its decision on Sen.
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has purchased the historic house in
Digital wallet giant GCash has blocked over 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including online gambling, to protect consumers from fraud. The company coordinated
The Petroleum Association of the Philippines (PAP) is urging power companies to prioritize the use of domestic natural gas to stabilize electricity rates and
Grab Philippines and its motorcycle taxi subsidiary Move It have launched a multi-layered support program to help drivers cope with soaring fuel prices amid
After divesting from its unprofitable US operations, Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) is focusing on strengthening and expanding its Asian business to drive long-term
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will launch a P12.5 billion loan program to help state employees install home solar panels amid rising electricity
Nonito Donaire Jr., the 43-year-old “Filipino Flash,” suffered an eighth-round technical knockout loss to Riku Masuda in their WBA bantamweight title eliminator fight at Yokohama Buntai on March 15. Despite his experience and determination,
MoreUniversity of the Philippines Fighting Maroons star Casiey Dongallo will miss the
Former Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida showcased her athletic skills at the
Gilas Pilipinas women suffered a heavy 115-66 defeat against World No. 3
The Quezon City Black Bulls are making a strong impression in the
Netflix’s hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature on Sunday, telling the story of a K-pop girl group who
Filipina actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa was named Best Dressed at the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 2 in
Celebrity couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte have welcomed their first child, a healthy baby girl named Nili, short for Runi Lior. Ronnie announced
“Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” winner Lella Ford openly acknowledged being a “nepo baby” during an appearance on Fast Talk with Boy
ABS-CBN’s hit series “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” will conclude on March 13 after breaking primetime viewership records since 2023. The network will launch a new
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Philippine banks’ non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 3.08 percent in December 2025 from 3.32 percent in November, marking the lowest level since August 2020, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data. Economists attributed the improvement partly
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the rehabilitated Mahayag Dam in Zamboanga del Sur, a five-decade-old irrigation structure originally built in 1967. The dam, part of the Salug River Irrigation System, serves over 3,100 farmers and
Quezon City has launched its climate action program by installing solar power in the first eight of 50 targeted public schools. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative promotes renewable energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports environmental sustainability.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched an investigation to determine if safeguard measures are needed to protect the domestic ceramic tile industry from rising imports. The probe, covering 2020 to the first quarter of 2025,
Heart Evangelista hinted at a possible return to teleseryes and movies as she gears up for the second season of her reality show Heart World, teasing a new project with GMA that has been in development for three
Thailand’s Naprichit Pudla and Estonia’s Trina Trei dominated the Freestyle division as the ICTSI-Philippine Kiteboarding Tour (PKT) Season 11 kicked off in Calatagan, Batangas, showcasing spectacular tricks and technical mastery. The event, held under ideal wind and water
The Philippines slipped six spots in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 120th out of 182 countries with a score of 32, its lowest since 2012. The decline coincides with scandals involving multibillion-peso flood control projects, which the
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Filipinos against accepting overseas jobs that could involve recruitment into foreign armed forces, citing serious legal and safety risks. Participation in foreign conflicts may violate Philippine law and even lead to
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to practice safe sex ahead of Valentine’s Day to prevent sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The agency emphasized that trust alone is not enough, urging people—especially those dating or unmarried—to
