Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay 2025 awards at Malacañang Palace. City Administrator Michael
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The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims. The Sangguniang Bayan accused Jing of violating diplomatic
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at
The Philippine municipality of Kalayaan has declared Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over remarks criticizing Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime claims.
Special permits have been issued to other shipping lines to operate Aleson Shipping Lines (ALS) routes while its passenger fleet remains grounded due to
The DILG has allocated P5 million to support youth-led initiatives addressing the rise of HIV cases among young Filipinos. Last year, 1,686 HIV cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with a Pakistani delegation exploring the possibility of supplying rice to the Philippines, emphasizing that any imports
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair for 2026, officially launched the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan (ATSP) 2026–2030 during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu, highlighting
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) highest honor, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos Jr. during the Pagpupugay
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TRABAHO Party-list held its third Serbisyong Pang-TRABAHO job fair at Malabon Citisquare
The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for a whole-of-government approach
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the Supreme Court’s En Banc
The Supreme Court said it will still tackle the petition of former
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Apple Pay’s entry into the Philippine market has been delayed from early 2026 to the third quarter of the year to allow more major
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The second-seeded Filipina, ranked 49th in the world, fell to
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TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Aurora Gaming dominated Alter Ego with a 4-0 sweep to win the
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
Rachelle Ann Go returns to Manila to play Fantine in the “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular,” bringing new depth to the role now that
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth president Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. are facing plunder charges before the Office of the Ombudsman over the transfer of P60 billion in “excess” PhilHealth funds to the national treasury. The complaint, filed
Lopez-owned Rockwell Land Corp. has acquired a 74.8-percent controlling stake in the 17.5-hectare Alabang Town Center from Francisco Bayot Jr. and other shareholders for P21.6 billion. The acquisition follows Ayala Land Inc.’s exit from the mall and positions
Veteran comedian Roderick Paulate hinted at a possible movie collaboration with Vice Ganda, following a recent interview on “Direkwentuhan with Ronald Carballo.” A Carlos Palanca award-winning writer has already prepared film material for the project, though its timing
LA Tenorio made history as the seventh playing-coach in PBA history while leading Magnolia, activated due to injuries to Jerom Lastimosa and Paul Lee. Tenorio is expected to continue in this dual role for the Philippine Cup playoffs,
The Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35) conducted a maritime patrol off Zambales last week, during which it test-fired its 76mm Italian-made Oto Melara gun to ensure weapon operability and crew proficiency. The patrol, led by Commodore Joseph
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday assured that government infrastructure projects in 2026 will be implemented at the right price without compromising quality or speed. He said the Department of Public Works and Highways will
A bill seeking to institutionalize the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) has been endorsed by Senate committees for plenary approval despite criticism that it functions as a healthcare pork barrel. Senate Bill No. 1593,
A private contractor, Sally Santos, turned over P15 million to the Department of Justice as part of her restitution for involvement in the flood control scam, following her provisional admission to the Witness Protection Program. DOJ spokesman Raphael
Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into the alleged large-scale issuance of fraudulent 9G working visas to foreign nationals using fake Alien Employment Permits (AEPs). The resolution cites past incidents, including thousands
