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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Cebu Pacific Air has launched a new seat sale for international flights, with fares starting at P699 one-way, excluding fees and surcharges. The sale covers flights departing from Manila, Clark, Iloilo, and Davao, with travel valid from May
Celebrity couple Mikael Daez and Megan Young have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, making them a family of three. Both shared the joyful news on Instagram, with Mikael posting a heartfelt reel documenting their journey through
Filipina gymnast Kyla Mendoza won a silver medal in the all-around finals at the Finale Nazionale del Campionato Ritmica Europa in Riccione, Italy, on May 25. At just 15 years old, Mendoza impressed with her skill and maturity,
The Department of Education (DepEd) proposes shortening college by one semester by aligning and “downloading” general education subjects to the senior high school curriculum, removing 24 units from college courses. This plan, developed with the Commission on Higher
Criminal charges for terrorism have been filed against Gian Carlo Dela Cruz Maningo for making online threats against the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and its officials. The Department of Justice (DOJ) found prima facie evidence supporting the charges
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ordered patrol officers to report hazards such as open manholes, broken streetlights, uneven roads, and uncollected garbage during their rounds. Southern Police District Director Brig. Gen. Joseph Arguelles said these
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the national government and local government units (LGUs) to share the costs of building classrooms to address the country’s chronic shortage. He called for a multi-faceted approach, including a counterpart program and strengthening public-private
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo appeared before the Pasig Regional Trial Court for a four-hour hearing as her legal team began presenting evidence in her qualified human trafficking case. The charges are linked to her alleged involvement
Over 100 heads of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) have been ordered to submit courtesy resignations as part of President Marcos’s ongoing administration reset. The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), which oversees 117 GOCCs, issued the directive to