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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A recent nationwide survey by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) named Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran as the top government communicator for the first quarter of 2025, followed closely by DSWD Undersecretary Irene Dumlao. The survey
The state weather bureau, PAGASA, has forecasted extreme heat in 19 areas across the country on Sunday, May 25, with heat index values reaching up to 46°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. Several locations, including Batangas, Aurora, Iloilo, and
Senator Joel Villanueva welcomed the hiring of 10,000 non-teaching personnel as a positive move for the education sector. He praised the government’s earlier effort to recruit 20,000 teachers ahead of the new school year. Villanueva noted that the
Law enforcement agencies have stepped up their search for former police lieutenant colonel Rafael Dumlao III, identified as the mastermind behind the 2016 kidnapping and murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo. The intensified manhunt follows an order
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed charges against three men who attacked his son, Julian, and nephew, Jefferelly Vitug, in Boracay. The assault happened early Saturday near Summer Place in Barangay Balabag while the victims were
Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla said he is open to reassignment as part of President Marcos’ ongoing Cabinet overhaul aimed at making the administration more performance-driven. Outgoing Human Settlements Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar thanked Marcos and will now serve
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) declared that charging higher fares based on a passenger’s size or weight is illegal and discriminatory. The warning came after complaints surfaced about plus-size commuters being overcharged by public utility
Duterte’s lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, accused President Marcos of using the ICC process as a political tool against Duterte during a media interview in The Hague. Kaufman claimed that Marcos orchestrated the ICC case to undermine Duterte’s political influence