Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said acknowledgment receipts supporting Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund spending showed same-day transactions across about 300 locations nationwide. He said some receipts did not match Philippine Statistics Authority records, while others listed questionable ages
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered former chairperson Sheriff Abas to explain allegations of vote-buying linked to his candidacy for Cotabato congressman in the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary election. The order cited
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand in the Philippines to remain stable this
Rafael Manuel’s feature film “Filipiñana” has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry for the
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said acknowledgment receipts supporting Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund spending showed same-day transactions across about 300
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered all offices to stop using the Stradcom IT system and exclusively use the Land Transportation Management System
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will provide monthly financial assistance of ₱20,000 to qualified transport service entities struggling to pay amortizations
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Senate may formalize a “no-work, no-pay” rule for members who incur unauthorized absences. He cited Sen. Ronald “Bato”
MMDA Special Operations Group–Strike Force Chief Gabriel Go called for road improvements and stricter action against obstructions after a fire truck hit a parked
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered former chairperson Sheriff Abas to explain allegations of vote-buying linked to his candidacy for Cotabato congressman in the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary election. The order cited a social
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Office of the Ombudsman
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said new witnesses have approached the Office of
Sen. Loren Legarda’s spokesman, lawyer Tony La Viña, said there is no
Sen. Bong Go urged Philippine athletes competing in the 20th Asian Games
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand in the Philippines to remain stable this year as coal-fired power plants continue to meet the
SM Offices and Visa have signed an expansion lease that will allow the digital payments company to more than double its office space at
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is strengthening ports nationwide to make them more resilient against typhoons, earthquakes, heavy rains and strong waves. PPA General
Security Bank Corporation remains optimistic about its growth prospects despite global economic uncertainty and the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, citing stronger bank
The Philippine government launched the final draft of the Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan 2026–2033, a $34.4-billion roadmap aimed at making the country a regional
The Philippine Women’s National Team is confident heading into its Asian Games opener against Uzbekistan, with PFF President John Gutierrez predicting a victory for the Filipinas. The team will look to repeat its earlier
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Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title and rose to the
Alex Eala made her runway debut at the Tory Burch show during
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is reportedly in talks for a potential
PLDT High Speed Hitters secured third place in the PVL Invitational after
Rafael Manuel’s feature film “Filipiñana” has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has added a third Philippine concert date to his “The Romantic” world tour due to strong demand from Filipino fans.
Popular radio DJ Papa Dudut denied rumors that his dramatic weight loss was caused by illness, saying he achieved it through dieting, exercise, and
Moviegoers can watch films in theaters for just ₱100 on September 12 as the Philippines holds its first National Cinema Day. Organized by the
The King of the Monsters returns in the latest trailer for “Godzilla Minus Zero,” which introduces a familiar threat that could challenge Godzilla once
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San Juan City and the Province of Bohol signed a sisterhood agreement during the Sandugo Festival 2026 in Tagbilaran City. The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in governance, tourism, culture, education, disaster resilience, digital transformation, sports, and economic
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution No. 581 seeking an inquiry into the lack of regular fuel cost audits in the power sector. Gatchalian said stronger oversight is needed as rising generation charges continue to increase
APEC Party-list Rep. Sergio Dagooc has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to rename the “line rental” charge, saying it is actually a generation charge and the term misleads consumers. Speaking at a House energy hearing, Dagooc said
Japan has extended a $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) loan to support key reforms under the Philippines’ Universal Health Care (UHC) program. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma signed the loan agreement. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, with funding
Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez has been elected deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, returning to a position she first held 10 years ago. Alvarez thanked her colleagues and the Nationalist People’s Coalition for their
Global demand for Filipino virtual assistants (VAs) continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, with new international client signups rising 110 percent, according to a report by recruitment agency VA Masters. The report said overseas employers
Actress Barbie Imperial celebrated her 28th birthday by holding an outreach program for students at her former school in Albay, joined by boyfriend Richard Gutierrez and close friend Alexa Miro. Volunteers distributed school supplies, meals, and other essentials
National junior team standout Eve Bejasa advanced to the Round of 16 of the girls’ under-19 singles at the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series after defeating compatriot Nica Gulpany, 21-11, 21-11. The 17-year-old from Cebu City needed just
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is investigating scams linked to the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) after receiving more than 180 complaints about fake violation notices. MMDA Chair Don Artes said scammers trick motorists into paying a P1,000