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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Sen. Raffy Tulfo made a surprise inspection at the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) in Quezon City to personally hear complaints from workers facing unfair labor practices. Among those he met were former W.L. Foods factory workers, Lazada
Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. claimed that former president Rodrigo Duterte was not arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) but was “abducted by Filipinos and handed over to foreigners.” Duterte is currently detained
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan warned that the P243.2-billion unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget could serve as a “blank check” for the executive branch, bypassing congressional oversight. The House approved the P6.793-trillion budget with 287 votes
Parañaque City has earned two prestigious national honors for excellence in fiscal management and governance, highlighting its commitment to integrity and innovation. The city’s Accounting Office was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Association of Government
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led inspections of public schools to ensure classroom safety following recent earthquakes and rising influenza-like cases among students. Joined by city and education officials, she checked structural stability, emergency equipment, and sanitation measures
Baguio City has emerged as the wealthiest city outside Metro Manila and ranks 10th among highly urbanized cities in the country, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Despite slower growth at 5.8 percent in 2024, the city posted
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reiterated that a major movement along the West Valley Fault—known as the potential source of the “Big One” magnitude 7.2 earthquake—is inevitable but not imminent. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol explained
Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga arrived late to his House Committee on Ethics and Privileges hearing on Monday, missing most of the proceedings. Barzaga admitted he was late because he was “playing games on his computer”
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned that uncollected taxes from online businesses in the Philippines may have already reached billions of pesos. Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency is ramping up monitoring of online sales and
