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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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the 60-day rice importation ban starting September 1 and the deferred tariff hike are balanced measures to protect both Filipino farmers and consumers. The ban coincides with the peak harvest season
After eight months in evacuation centers, 471 families totaling 1,548 individuals outside the four-kilometer danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, returned home on August 1 following the downgrade of the volcano’s alert status from
The Valenzuela City government has relaunched its “Oplan Balik Linis Ganda” cleanup campaign to prevent flooding and promote public health during the rainy season. Mayor Weslie Gatchalian led the relaunch in Barangay Marulas, a community severely affected by
Davao City Councilor Luna Marie Acosta announced a renewed push for traffic-related ordinances to tackle congestion and vehicular noise pollution. The committee she chairs is prioritizing a clamping zone ordinance targeting illegally parked vehicles in busy areas like
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara led relief operations in Pampanga, distributing aid to over 2,000 teachers and staff affected by recent typhoons. He visited flood-hit schools in Masantol and Macabebe, emphasizing the importance of school safety and
Human rights lawyer and Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has been elected to key House committees, including public accounts, human rights, dangerous drugs, and public order and safety. These committees form the quad committee, which was recently reestablished
The House of Representatives has revived the “quad committee” to continue probing unresolved and emerging issues such as extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, POGOs, and corruption tied to both past and present officials. Now called “Quad Comm 2.0,” the
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to begin printing ballots for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, scheduled for October. Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said preparations are on track, with no
Meralco has signed a tripartite agreement with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Quezon City government to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy (RE) through streamlined net metering and distributed energy resource (DER) programs. The initiative aims