The World Bank has reclassified the Philippines as an upper-middle-income country after its gross national income (GNI) per capita reached USD 4,850, above the USD 4,636 threshold. This classification places the country alongside Jordan, Micronesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, which also moved
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A progressive group, Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK), has opposed the Office of the Ombudsman’s plan to make former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan a state witness in flood-control corruption cases, saying it
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it plans to leverage strong demand for
South Korean actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has officially embraced the Catholic faith after
The World Bank has reclassified the Philippines as an upper-middle-income country after its gross national income (GNI) per capita reached USD 4,850, above the
The House prosecution panel is pushing for the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband to be presented openly in the
The Civil Service Commission has approved the qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions under the Department of Education (DepEd), allowing the
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have signed a joint agreement granting real property tax
The national government’s outstanding debt rose to P18.55 trillion as of end-May 2026, up by 0.41% or P76.11 billion from April, according to the
A progressive group, Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK), has opposed the Office of the Ombudsman’s plan to make former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan a state witness in flood-control corruption cases, saying it would allow
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines’ attainment of upper-middle-income status after
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said the government should focus on strengthening intervention and
Cavite Rep. Jolo Revilla welcomed the approved P85 daily minimum wage increase
A total of 745 participants joined a fundraising fun run on June
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it plans to leverage strong demand for agricultural products to sustain the growth of Philippine exports
Meralco is reviving discussions with US nuclear startup Valar Atomics as part of its push to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology in the
Mynt Inc., the parent company of e-wallet giant GCash, has filed for a P92.3-billion initial public offering with the Philippine Stock Exchange and the
Capital Economics expects the Philippine economy to grow below the government’s targets over the next three years, citing weak confidence, tight fiscal policy, and
The Philippines joined 34 other economies in signing a US-led joint statement supporting the responsible and innovation-driven development of artificial intelligence under the Pax
Risa Sato has returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after signing with the Akari Chargers, the team announced on July 2. The 31-year-old middle blocker is expected to bring experience and depth to
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LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but he
Jonas Magpantay ruled the Universal Nine-Ball Open in Jakarta, Indonesia, after defeating
The Sun Life 5150 Triathlon heads to Bohol on July 12 for
The planned rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has
South Korean actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has officially embraced the Catholic faith after being baptized during his mandatory military service, according to
Reality competitions have become a major launching platform for aspiring performers, giving them exposure and opportunities in the entertainment industry. However, success in these
Billy Crawford added another achievement to his career in France after winning Season 9 of Mask Singer France, where he competed as “L’Âne” (The
Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the pageant’s coronation night in Malitbog, Bukidnon, after defeating 31
Content creator LANS addressed the viral “karespe-respeto” debate after her image was used online to compare and criticize other women creators. She said women
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Senators have called for the immediate convening of the bicameral conference committee to reconcile differing versions of the wage hike bill, aiming to provide urgent income relief to private sector workers amid rising economic pressures. The Senate approved
Luis Jalandoni, former chairman of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), has died at the age of 90 in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) confirmed. Jalandoni passed away surrounded by family and
The House of Representatives approved House Bill 11430, which sets clear criteria for declaring a state of imminent disaster and outlines government response mechanisms. The bill allows the President and local chief executives to declare such a state
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for a thorough study of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) to prevent hardships on jeepney drivers and operators. This follows Transport Secretary Vince Dizon’s assessment that the current form of the
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial lighting of the historic Jones Bridge on June 7 to mark the revitalization of Binondo and celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. The event, sponsored by
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is enhancing its 1326 hotline to better address cybercrime, scams, and misinformation. The hotline will be integrated into the government’s eGov app and eReport platform, allowing reports via multiple channels
The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) has partnered with the local government of Sogod, Southern Leyte, to build a new regional fish port aimed at boosting the local fishing industry and commerce. The fish port will serve as a
Filipina actress Liza Soberano thrilled fans by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the recent Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. Her appearance was part of the Filipino Heritage Night
Alas Pilipinas opened their 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 sweep over Mongolia, winning sets 25-18, 25-16, and 25-14 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Vanie Gandler led the team with 16 points, supported by Angel