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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to restore public trust by holding erring police officers accountable. Speaking at the PNP change of command ceremony in Camp Crame, Marcos urged
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 4 to discuss bilateral cooperation and key regional issues, according to Malacañang. Wong’s two-day official visit to the Philippines, from June 4 to 5,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to act swiftly and deliver long-term solutions to farmers’ concerns, especially in irrigation. Speaking at the turnover ceremony of 229 newly procured NIA equipment and vehicles in
The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to establish a security and defense dialogue to tackle shared global threats such as cyberattacks, misinformation, and maritime tensions. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and EU foreign policy chief Kaja
The Philippine National Police is preparing contingency plans in case the International Criminal Court issues a warrant of arrest for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa over his role in the Duterte administration’s drug war, PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre
Labor groups under the National Wage Coalition (NWC) rallied at the House of Representatives on Monday, urging lawmakers to pass the P200 across-the-board wage hike before the 19th Congress adjourns next week. The NWC, composed of the country’s
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to enact ordinances that align with and strengthen the enforcement of national laws regulating tobacco and vaporized nicotine products. In a memorandum circular,
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has lifted its suspension on the proclamation of Jeryll Harold Respicio as vice mayor-elect of Reyna Mercedes, Isabela. The Comelec First Division ruled that services must not be delayed while the case against
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched the “Pamilya Pass 1+3 Promo,” allowing three companions to ride for free with every paying passenger on Metro Manila’s MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 every Sunday starting June 1. The initiative aims to