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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Nonito Donaire is making his comeback to the ring on June 14 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to fight for the interim WBA bantamweight title. The 42-year-old four-division world champion will face Andres Campos of Chile, who is 14
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will include the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the voter registration activities for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). This decision aims to prevent disenfranchisement, especially of young
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reduced public school teachers’ paperwork by 57 percent to allow more time for teaching and collaboration. Under DepEd Order No. 06, s. 2025, the number of regularly required forms has been cut
The government has repatriated nine Filipino seafarers stranded aboard an oil tanker at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port amid escalating conflict in the region. The crew, employed on the MV Rival, had been stuck for several months due to
Senate President Chiz Escudero denied the existence of any official resolution to dismiss Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, calling circulating documents “mere scraps of paper” without proper filing or approval. The rumors, confirmed to be circulating by
Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced a policy to intensify efforts to arrest criminals and remove threats from communities, aligning with President Marcos Jr.’s directive to focus on genuine public safety. Torre emphasized that there
Lawyer Hazel Meking has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging the Department of Justice’s new evidence standard in criminal cases, outlined in Department Circular 15. The circular raises the proof requirement from “probable cause” to “prima
A youth party-list group, Kabataan, is investigating sexual assault allegations against one of its members, who is now under preventive suspension. The victim reported being sexually abused in a shared living space lacking proper safeguards, criticizing the group’s
