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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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have joined forces to strengthen vaccine regulation and availability for livestock and poultry, aiming to curb the spread of diseases like African swine fever (ASF) and
Korean actor Song Joong-ki has arrived in Manila for his first fan meeting in the Philippines. The event, titled “IAM Song Joong Ki: Live in Manila,” is scheduled for May 24 at the Mall of Asia Arena in
Filipino teen prodigy Bella Cañete made headlines with back-to-back wins in the Indonesian Drift Series, dominating both the Women Drift Challenge Pro-Am and IDS NewGen categories in Tangerang City. At just 13 years old, driving for the Akuma
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Korean fugitive Jang Seong Woong, wanted since 2017 for kidnapping and serious physical injury in Daegu City, South Korea. Jang was captured at his condominium in Pasay by the NBI-Organized and
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) addressed over 34,000 worker concerns through its Hotline 1349 in the first quarter of 2025. Most calls, making up nearly 69 percent, involved labor standards issues such as unpaid final pay,
Organizers of the upcoming “Concert at Sea for Peace and Solidarity” emphasized that the event near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea is meant to raise awareness, not escalate tensions. The concerts, scheduled for May 26 in
Around 1,000 delegates, including 300 competitors from 11 ASEAN member states, are set to participate in the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, which will be hosted from August 26 to 28 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are intensifying the implementation of two key long-term programs: the Regional Plan of Action for Children (RPAC) and the Comprehensive Regional Juvenile Intervention Program (CRJIP). A recent three-day
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Agriculture Secretaries Proceso Alcala and Bernie Fondevilla, along with 12 former Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) officials, of graft charges related to the 2010 purchase of pumps and engines worth about