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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Agimat Party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla has filed a bill to expand the Telecommuting Act to include government employees, aiming to ease traffic woes during major rehabilitation works on EDSA. He emphasized that time lost in traffic means less
Several private education groups have voiced support for Education Secretary Sonny Angara and TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez, praising their efforts to strengthen collaboration between their agencies. The endorsements come after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for
The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to inquire with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) about how former presidential spokesman Harry Roque obtained at least two passports. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla noted that Roque, no longer a
President Marcos reiterated his opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, as a recent Pulse Asia survey showed that half of Filipinos disagree with the complaint filed by the House. Only 28% supported the impeachment, with
Japan lost its position as the world’s top creditor after 34 years, falling behind Germany despite its net external assets reaching a record high of 533.05 trillion yen ($3.7 trillion) last year. Germany’s net external assets stood at
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legend Freddie Aguilar passed away at 72 due to multiple organ failure, confirmed by his former wife, Josephine Quiepo. The iconic folk singer, known for timeless hits like “Anak” and “Magdalena,” died at the
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continues her French Open campaign in the doubles division, advancing to the next round with partner Renata Zarazua after a 7-5, 6-4 win over Emily Appleton and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers. Despite trailing early in
Two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have asked the tribunal to dismiss a disqualification request filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team, asserting they remain impartial. Judges Maria del Socorro Flores Liera and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou
New DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling pledged to enhance the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program by expanding it to include horizontal housing like townhouses and single-detached units. This shift departs from the vertical housing focus of