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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With a supermajority of 285 lawmakers backing Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Marcos’ call for unity has been realized in the 20th Congress, Quezon Rep. David Suarez said. Suarez praised the House’s cohesion, trust, and strong leadership under Romualdez,
The OFW party-list has filed an urgent petition before the Supreme Court to halt the implementation of Comelec’s NBOC Resolution 14-25, which allocates only 63 party-list seats for the 20th Congress. They argue that the party-list system, intended
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed the Philippines on May 25 to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. First Lady Liza Marcos, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz, and Mindanao Development Authority
A total of 285 congressmen have expressed support for Speaker Martin Romualdez to continue leading the House of Representatives in the 20th Congress, effectively securing his position. Deputy Speaker David “Jay-Jay” Suarez confirmed that 278 lawmakers have signed
Motorcycle taxi platform Move It has urged the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group (MCT-TWG) to stop enforcing an April 2025 order that cuts its rider allocation, warning that more than 14,000 riders risk losing their jobs. The company
Movie stars Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes shared their thoughts on the challenges facing the Philippine film industry in a recent interview with Boy Abunda. Dingdong acknowledged the difficulties but expressed optimism, saying technology and the digital age
Brooke Van Sickle of Petro Gazz was named the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Most Valuable Player for her exceptional performance in the 2024-2025 season. She will receive the MVP award at the inaugural Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps
A third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea by the Atin Ito coalition began on Sunday, May 25, with volunteers departing Manila aboard the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca. The group is headed to El Nido, Palawan, where
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to make the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) more accessible to patients in need. He directed the DOH to intensify information campaigns to increase awareness about the program, which provides