An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos want the government to address in the second quarter of 2026. The nationwide survey conducted from July 4
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Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is prioritizing wider access to training, digital transformation, and stronger industry partnerships to improve employment opportunities
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that more than 767,000 disadvantaged and informal workers received employment and livelihood assistance worth PHP6.25 billion
An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos
Senator Robin Padilla ranked first in the latest Octa Research Tugon ng Masa survey on voter preferences for the 2028 senatorial race, receiving 53.9
The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of multiple charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and the group known as the “18 maleta boys”
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to become tax-exempt
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is prepared to address
The Sandiganbayan denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s motion seeking to set an amount
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Index of Governance (IOG) rose by 2.3
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the previous ban on new economic zone accreditations in Metro Manila, allowing the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for amendments to the 25-year-old Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to stop power utilities from passing systems
The Philippines has concluded negotiations for its first free trade agreement with a Latin American country through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is piloting stablecoin-based settlement rails to speed up and reduce the cost of cross-border payroll payments for freelancers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to substantially affect the Philippine tourism industry by disrupting travel flows, fuel
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu due to schedule conflicts with the Japan B.League Manila Games. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director
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Philippine men’s football team head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed confidence that his
Around 5,000 participants, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), joined the 2026 Walk
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines was eliminated in the group stage of
MIA Sports Center and Malaysia’s New Vision Badminton Academy (NVBA) have partnered
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he struggles with loneliness after sacrificing his identity to save
Actress Arci Muñoz described her stint on the Filipino-Korean culinary reality show Kumusta as an unforgettable blessing, especially after working alongside Korean star Ji
SB19 has been named one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors as the Department of Tourism seeks to promote the country’s culture and destinations
The cast of “Miss Behave” hopes the series encourages viewers to be more compassionate and avoid judging people based on what they see on
John Arcilla said portraying General Antonio Luna in the 2015 historical film Heneral Luna remains the most transformative role of his career, significantly boosting
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Sen. Joel Villanueva urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to use his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present concrete solutions for job creation, poverty, hunger, and education. He said Filipinos continue to struggle with rising
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte called on PDP-Laban members to remain united as he renewed the party’s push for a federal form of government during its national assembly in Davao City. He said federalism would give local governments
Thousands of residents received rice assistance as the national government’s Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Program was rolled out in Las Piñas, led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Metro Manila Council president and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora.
Quezon City was recognized with the Extraordinary Disability-Inclusive City award by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) during the celebration of the 48th National Disability Rights Week. The city received the distinction under the NCDA’s Biennial Recognition
Software engineer RJ Crusem developed TrainSight, a mobile app that allows commuters to track the real-time locations of LRT and MRT trains to reduce uncertainty and delays. Inspired by FlightRadar24, the platform uses multiple data sources, including user
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is piloting stablecoin-based settlement rails to speed up and reduce the cost of cross-border payroll payments for freelancers and other workers receiving income from abroad. The initiative, developed with global digital clearinghouse
The cast of “Miss Behave” hopes the series encourages viewers to be more compassionate and avoid judging people based on what they see on social media. The youth drama explores issues such as leaked private photos, online shaming,
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines was eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 Mid-Season Cup after a 2-0 loss to Peru’s Entity 7, marking the country’s earliest exit in MSC/M-Series history. The defeat ended the Philippines’ streak
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government has completed the nationwide distribution of patient transport vehicles (PTVs), ensuring that all 82 provinces have at least one emergency vehicle. The PTVs are equipped with essential medical and safety equipment