Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that Quezon City is partnering with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and the National Housing Authority to construct in-city vertical housing for families displaced by the March 6, 2026, fire in Pinyahan Village. The project
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The International Energy Agency announced it will release 271.7 million barrels of strategic oil reserves worldwide to cushion soaring prices caused by supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Oil stocks
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned that diesel prices in Metro Manila may reach P115 per
Korean actor Ji Chang-wook is winning over Filipino fans as he joins the upcoming food
The International Energy Agency announced it will release 271.7 million barrels of strategic oil reserves worldwide to cushion soaring prices caused by supply disruptions
Donald Trump called on U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran disrupted shipping in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes. Still, several
Women in the Philippines continue to face dangerous and unregulated abortion practices as strict laws banning the procedure push many to seek abortifacients from
The Philippine Navy said it will continue regular patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite soaring fuel prices, stressing that protecting the country’s sovereignty
Alan Peter Cayetano urged Malacañang to establish a national contingency plan (NCP) to safeguard overseas Filipino workers amid conflicts such as the war in
Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that Quezon City is partnering with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and the National Housing Authority to construct in-city vertical housing for families displaced by the March
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Philippine senators expressed alarm after a report named the country the “bullying
The National Unity Party (NUP) stressed that any impeachment complaint against Sara
Dale Gonzalo Malapitan announced that Caloocan City is upgrading its health centers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected and turned over newly built Learning Continuity
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned that diesel prices in Metro Manila may reach P115 per liter as oil firms implement hikes of P20.40–P23.90 per
Digital wallet giant GCash has blocked over 3,200 merchants linked to illegal activities, including online gambling, to protect consumers from fraud. The company coordinated
The Petroleum Association of the Philippines (PAP) is urging power companies to prioritize the use of domestic natural gas to stabilize electricity rates and
Grab Philippines and its motorcycle taxi subsidiary Move It have launched a multi-layered support program to help drivers cope with soaring fuel prices amid
After divesting from its unprofitable US operations, Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) is focusing on strengthening and expanding its Asian business to drive long-term
Around 1,000 triathletes from 30 countries are set to compete in the main Ironman 70.3 Davao on March 22, with overall participation expected to exceed 3,000 for the weekend’s events. The race features a
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Nonito Donaire Jr., the 43-year-old “Filipino Flash,” suffered an eighth-round technical knockout
University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons star Casiey Dongallo will miss the
Former Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida showcased her athletic skills at the
Gilas Pilipinas women suffered a heavy 115-66 defeat against World No. 3
Korean actor Ji Chang-wook is winning over Filipino fans as he joins the upcoming food variety show Kumusta, alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, Janella Salvador,
Netflix’s hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature on Sunday, telling the story of a K-pop girl group who
Filipina actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa was named Best Dressed at the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 2 in
Celebrity couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte have welcomed their first child, a healthy baby girl named Nili, short for Runi Lior. Ronnie announced
“Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” winner Lella Ford openly acknowledged being a “nepo baby” during an appearance on Fast Talk with Boy
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson slammed suggestions to “give up” the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), saying it would be akin to surrendering Luzon or the entire Philippines. He cited the international legal principle of res nullius,
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Saturday said the majority bloc plans to propose amendments to the Blue Ribbon Committee’s draft report on alleged flood control anomalies, noting that a key individual was omitted. Tulfo did not specify who was
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with 11 Metro Manila mayors to address the region’s shortage of nearly 25,000 classrooms. The meeting also included representatives from Quezon City, Pasig, Parañaque, and Muntinlupa, and focused on partnerships between the Department
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warned hospitals against charging excessive blood-processing fees, citing reports of overpricing at some private facilities. PRC Chairman Richard Gordon noted that additional tests sometimes push total charges as high as ₱10,000, far above
Business name registrations and renewals in the Philippines surged six percent in January, reaching a record 251,168 filings, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. Of these, 199,325 were new registrations while 51,843 were renewals, with the
Thai artist Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa of Blackpink, is set to star in a Netflix romantic-comedy film, marking another acting project after her debut in the third season of The White Lotus. The film is being
The Macau Black Bears will join the upcoming PBA Commissioner’s Cup as a guest team, with the conference starting on March 11. The team signed a memorandum of agreement with PBA officials during a meeting in Macau. Former
President Marcos has appointed Majken Anika Gran-Ong as a new undersecretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ), confirmed on February 6. Gran-Ong, previously an assistant secretary since 2021, will oversee the Finance, Administration, and Personnel Cluster of the
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is pushing for unified standards and upgraded coordination among response agencies to strengthen the Philippines’ search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and support its bid for international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) accreditation.
