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. appealed to Arab nations for support in the Philippines’ bid for a temporary seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term. Speaking at the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting, Marcos
The US Embassy in the Philippines is hosting the “Creators Co-Lab: YSEALI Bootcamp for Digital Creators” in Manila from May 28 to June 1, gathering 60 young content creators from Southeast Asia. The workshop, part of the Young
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said the poll body will evaluate the merits of a motion for reconsideration filed in a recently dismissed case due to a procedural lapse—specifically, the petitioner’s failure to furnish the respondent
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested Tuesday evening at his home in Dili, Timor-Leste, and is currently detained at the Ministry of the Interior compound. Teves, accused of orchestrating the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor
Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima announced plans to form an independent minority bloc in the incoming 20th Congress as a “constructive” opposition to the Marcos administration. This move comes amid a leadership battle in the House of
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) condemned the arrest of 10 residents in Palawan’s Sitio Marihangin who peacefully resisted eviction from their ancestral land. The residents, primarily fisherfolk, were charged with grave coercion related to an
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are tasked with verifying whether signatures on disbursement documents linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential and intelligence funds truly belong to representative-elect Chel Diokno and actress
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed ASEAN’s decision to refrain from retaliating against new U.S. tariffs, calling it a show of unity and commitment to rules-based global trade. Speaking at the 46th ASEAN Summit, Marcos stressed that collaboration is