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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Senate President Francis Escudero denied accusations of deliberately delaying the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, attributing such claims to her political adversaries. He defended his decision to schedule the reading of the Articles of Impeachment on
Incoming Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte expressed cool sentiments toward Sen. Imee Marcos, dismissing her claim that she could bring his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, home from ICC detention. Sebastian clarified that while he can be
Former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will remain in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) detention facility in Manila while awaiting a court order for his arraignment, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed. Teves faces multiple criminal
Senator Bong Go called for stronger support in rebuilding disaster-stricken communities as he extended aid to typhoon victims in Dilasag, Aurora. On May 30, Go’s team distributed housing materials and essential relief items to 132 affected residents. In
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) has urged the public to stay vigilant and well-informed as mpox cases continue to surface in the country. All local cases belong to the less severe Clade 2 variant,
The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill 2965, which seeks to provide free funeral services to poor Filipino families. The bill defines the poor as those whose income falls below the poverty threshold set
For the first time, Philippine mangoes have entered the Italian market, with shipments from Pangasinan arriving at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. The Department of Agriculture called this a historic moment, highlighting the strict compliance of Philippine mango farms with
SB19 kicked off their “Simula At Wakas World Tour” with a spectacular two-day concert at the Philippine Arena, proving once again why they are the kings of P-pop. The group sold out 55,000 seats in record time and
Barangay Ginebra secured an 85-81 comeback victory over Magnolia, boosting their hopes for a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. Jamie Malonzo’s clutch layup and three-pointer were crucial in spoiling Magnolia’s debut of new acquisition William