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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The Senate on Monday approved an extension of its session until December 29, 2025, to allow lawmakers more time to review and ratify the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III emphasized that
Sen. Bong Go visited Barangay Pleasant Hills in Mandaluyong City on December 18 to assist 515 families displaced by a fire. He assessed the situation on-site and met with evacuees at the Evangelista Sports Arena, where temporary relief
Bulacan provincial officials, led by Gov. Daniel Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, conducted inspections of fireworks stalls in Turo, Bocaue, on Monday to ensure a safe and peaceful holiday season. The inspection, supported by PNP chief LtGen.
A civil society group, E-Net Philippines, urged Congress to protect and fully approve the Department of Education’s ₱961.3-billion budget for 2026 without cuts or reallocations. The DepEd budget is part of the proposed ₱6.7-trillion national budget, which Congress
Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop, 78, passed away yesterday from a heart attack at Assumption Specialty Hospital and Medical Center. A former two-star general in the Philippine National Police, Acop later entered politics and reclaimed the Antipolo congressional seat
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) plans to build a P5-billion dedicated cruise ship terminal on Manila Bay before the end of the Marcos administration to boost tourism and attract high-spending visitors. The agency is currently identifying a suitable
Piolo Pascual, one of the Philippines’ most enduring and bankable actors, remains focused on his career, saying, “My love life is my career,” and prioritizing work over personal matters. He maintains his fitness through daily exercise, healthy eating,
The Philippine Blu Boys and Blu Girls clinched gold medals in softball at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, reaffirming their regional dominance. The men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0, marking their ninth SEAG gold, while the
Detained contractor Sarah Discaya is set for arraignment on Jan. 13 before the Regional Trial Court Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, on charges of graft and malversation linked to P96.5-million “ghost” flood control projects in Davao Occidental. She
