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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Australia will continue its development support to the Philippines even after the country attains upper-middle income status, Ambassador HK Yu announced. Despite the Philippines’ expected graduation and potential loss of official development assistance (ODA) privileges, Australia plans to
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the newly opened Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, the largest vegetable greenhouse complex in the Philippines, located in San Ildefonso. The 3.5-hectare facility, a partnership between Metro Pacific Agro Ventures and Israel’s LR Group,
A passenger was apprehended by the Aviation Security Group after joking to the cabin crew about carrying a bomb in his carry-on bag while boarding a domestic flight. The 40-year-old traveler’s remark was taken seriously, prompting the crew
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will remain in their Cabinet posts under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed. Marcos decided to retain them to
Senator Loren Legarda called on Filipinos to lead global efforts in ocean protection and climate resilience ahead of the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in June. Speaking at a forum in Antique, she emphasized the need for concrete support
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently showcased i-SULAT, an AI-powered software developed by the University of Santo Tomas that analyzes children’s handwriting to detect early signs of cognitive and neurological disorders. Designed to provide consistent and
The Muntinlupa City government will launch RIDE Med, a free medicine delivery service for senior citizens and bedridden residents. The program targets seniors aged 80 and above, and bedridden individuals aged 60 and older, delivering prescribed maintenance medicines
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured that personnel manually review all violations recorded by AI-powered CCTV cameras under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA staff will invalidate violations if they verify that drivers gave way to
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is set to establish “halfway houses” as temporary residences for inmates nearing release who do not yet have settled arrangements. BuCor Director Gregorio Catapang Jr. has ordered all prisons and penal farms nationwide