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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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will introduce night voter registration starting July 1 to encourage broader participation in the December barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the enhanced Register Anywhere Program (RAP) will bring
The Department of Health (DOH) has declared a national public health emergency following a 500% surge in HIV cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25 between 2010 and 2023. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa revealed that the country now
Shipping giant 2GO Group Inc. has partnered with the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) to support the nationwide rollout of electric vehicles by installing EV chargers on its ships. Two vessels, MV Masikap and MV Masinag,
American boy band 98 Degrees delivered two nights of nostalgic performances at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, blending their iconic ’90s and 2000s hits with new tracks from their 2025 album Full Circle. The group — Nick
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena secured his third consecutive gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, defeating China’s Huang Bokai in a thrilling 5.77-meter jump-off. With the win, Obiena continues to build momentum as
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the third wave of Cabinet reshuffling, retaining 21 top officials, including key economic and defense leaders, while ending the tenure of four others. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the retained officials, including
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) have signed a memorandum integrating industry-based training into the senior high school (SHS) curriculum starting this school year. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has intensified its military posture near the Philippines, with its Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group advancing to waters east of Samar Island, the furthest deployment of the carrier to date. Japan’s Self-Defense
The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out a pilot of its revamped senior high school (SHS) curriculum in 55 schools across Central Visayas for the school year 2025–2026. The updated curriculum slashes core subjects from 15 to