Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) launched the “Report Infra” website and hotline to allow the public to report ghost, substandard, or overpriced infrastructure projects. The hotline, available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., can be reached
President Marcos expressed optimism that hunger rates will continue to drop with the expansion of the Walang Gutom Program through the new REFUEL project, which aims to tackle food insecurity and undernutrition. The initiative will double the number
The Philippine National Police (PNP) returned ₱500 million of its ₱1.3-billion 2025 intelligence fund to the Office of the President after discovering it was an unnecessary budget insertion allegedly made by former Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to complete 27 new rice processing facilities by the end of 2025 to modernize the country’s postharvest systems and strengthen the rice supply chain. These centers form part of the Marcos
The iconic 1984 youth film “Bagets” is making a grand comeback — this time as a stage musical set to premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in 2026. Four decades after the movie captured the spirit of
The UAAP has suspended University of the East (UE) guard Wello Lingolingo for three games following his unsportsmanlike foul that resulted in La Salle guard Kean Baclaan’s season-ending MCL injury during their intense matchup on Wednesday at the
The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to reassert its authority over basic education governance amid class suspension orders issued by some local governments. COCOPEA legal counsel Joseph Noel Estrada stressed
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered nationwide inspections of buses and transport terminals ahead of the Undas travel rush to ensure passenger safety and comfort. LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II directed regional offices to
