President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized that education reforms in the Philippines must outlast his term as he accepted a 10-year plan aimed at addressing decades of systemic failures. The Department of Education, CHED, and TESDA pledged to treat the plan
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Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste said Friday that he is traveling overseas at the request of administration representatives who allegedly asked him to “go abroad and stop releasing evidence” on an infrastructure
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized that education reforms in the Philippines must outlast his term as he accepted a 10-year plan aimed
The Philippines has become Southeast Asia’s top tourism economy, generating nearly US$92 billion and supporting over 11 million jobs, the Department of Tourism (DOT)
At least 40 current and former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officials who served on its Bids and Awards Committee from 2005 to 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will construct P1.8 billion worth of housing for informal settler families in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday rejected social media claims that misrepresented findings in the Commission on Audit’s (COA) 2024 report
Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste said Friday that he is traveling overseas at the request of administration representatives who allegedly asked him to “go abroad and stop releasing evidence” on an infrastructure corruption probe.
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged Philippine health and border authorities to keep
Sen. Imee Marcos will be replaced as chair of the Senate Committee
Malacañang on Friday said there is currently no Cabinet reshuffle, but President
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced that a retention basin will be
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new head coach, replacing Gilbert Malabanan. LPU Athletic Director Allan Layco said Jarin was chosen for embodying the school’s values of excellence, integrity,
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Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
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Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre plays Mara de Jesus, a young mother and pageant queen, in the upcoming movie Call Me Mother alongside Vice Ganda. When first pitched the project, Nadine immediately said yes, even before knowing her role,
Eumir Marcial won the Philippines’ only boxing gold at the Southeast Asian Games by defeating Indonesia’s Maikhel Roberrd Muskita in the 80-kilogram division via split decision. The Olympic bronze medalist dominated early, landing effective shots from the clinch
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged the faithful to rediscover Simbang Gabi as a spiritual journey with Mary and Joseph, rather than merely a holiday checklist. In his homily at St. Joseph’s Church in Abu Dhabi, he emphasized that
Despite improvements in internet speeds, the Philippines still trails regional peers like Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, underscoring the need for stronger digital infrastructure. Analysis from the August 2025 Ookla® Global Speed Index shows the country lags even behind
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged newly promoted Armed Forces of the Philippines leaders to uphold national sovereignty as they assume greater responsibility. A total of 42 generals and flag officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy took
Former police chief Nicolas Torre III has been appointed as the new general manager of the Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Palace confirmed on December 19. He replaces retired police colonel Procopio Lipana in the post. Torre previously
The Manila city government will release the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) to COVID-19 contact tracers starting Saturday, December 20. Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno ordered the immediate distribution of the allowance upon returning to office. A total of
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is accused by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor of faking cognitive impairment to avoid trial, following his performance on simple memory tests. The ICC filing noted that Duterte deliberately underperformed on assessments, including
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino praised the Bicameral Conference Committee for maintaining the P1.38-trillion education budget in the 2026 national budget, marking the highest allocation in Philippine history. He highlighted that the funding, equivalent to 4.5 percent of GDP,
