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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Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized that living with purpose rather than seeking fleeting pleasure is the essence of true sacrifice as she joined Muslims in celebrating Eid al-Adha. She highlighted the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son
The House of Representatives approved House Bill 11400 on third reading, aiming to expand benefits for senior citizens. The bill broadens the existing 20-percent discount and VAT exemption to include online sales, food supplements, transport network services, toll
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has proposed removing the mandatory Senior High School (SHS) level under the K to 12 program to simplify the basic education system. His Senate Bill 3001 maintains the core principles of the Enhanced Basic Education
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over a 500-percent increase in HIV cases in the Philippines, with an average of 57 new infections reported daily from January to March. The Department of Health (DOH) has called for HIV to
The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, healthcare, digital transformation, and ASEAN regional priorities following a bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Manila. Both leaders
The House of Representatives approved three bills aimed at banning online cockfighting (e-sabong) and tightening regulations on traditional cockfighting operations. House Bill No. 11254 seeks to prohibit all forms of online betting on live cockfighting events, with penalties
SM Supermalls has been named the Philippines’ Strongest Brand for 2025 by Brand Finance, earning a Brand Strength Index score of 95.0, the highest among Philippine brands. Although SM Supermalls ranked 10th in overall brand valuation, it secured
Angelica Panganiban is set to make her theater debut in the play “Don’t Meow for Me, Catriona,” part of Virgin Labfest 20: Hinog. Though she had received previous offers, she waited until she felt fully ready to step