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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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the 15-percent tariff on imported rice might be kept until September to avoid a rise in local retail prices, as global rice prices have slightly increased following the end of harvest
Batangas Governor-elect Vilma Santos-Recto has seemingly taken a social media break following the recent midterm elections, likely affected by her son Luis Manzano’s decisive loss in the vice gubernatorial race. Vilma was absent from the proclamation rally, with
Gilas Pilipinas Youth delivered their biggest blowout win yet with a commanding 101-37 victory over Singapore in the 2025 FIBA Asia U16 SEABA Qualifiers held in San Fernando, Pampanga. Six players scored in double digits, led by Evareign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, education, defense, and digital innovation as the Philippines and Laos marked 70 years of diplomatic ties. During a bilateral meeting at the
President Marcos has chosen a successor to outgoing PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, who is set to retire on June 7, with DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirming the next leader is a police general with a solid track
A senior official from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has urged Filipino applicants of the U.S. Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) to apply directly with accredited sponsors to avoid scams and delays. Kris Gacer of the CFO, emphasized
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is nearing completion of three major bridge projects in Tawi-Tawi to enhance connectivity and support peace and development in the Bangsamoro region. The Nalil-Sikkiat Bridge 1, now 96% complete, is
The 2025 midterm elections saw unexpected victories as former senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, along with several independents and progressive candidates, outperformed pre-election surveys. Pulse Asia’s final survey underestimated candidates like Heidi Mendoza, who garnered nearly 10
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to facilitate the oath-taking of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Davao City mayor, despite his detention in The Hague on crimes