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 Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissed disqualification cases against senator-elect Erwin Tulfo and the Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list due to serious procedural lapses. Tulfo’s petition was rejected for failing to submit key documents, such as an authenticated certificate
Bayan Muna criticized Senator Imee Marcos’ bid for Senate presidency, calling it a “power play for protection.” Marcos claimed some colleagues support her replacing Senate President Chiz Escudero. Former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Ferdinand Gaite warned that if
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was honored with the first-ever Visionary Vanguard Award by the Seagulls Flock Organization (SFO) during the closing ceremony of the 2nd International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Addiction. The award was given
Pag-IBIG Fund released home loans totaling ₱30.22 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking an 8% increase from the same period last year. This amount is over ₱2 billion higher than the ₱28.09 billion released in the
InDrive Philippines aims to increase its driver partners by 30 to 40 percent this year, targeting a total of 26,000 to 28,000 from its current 20,000. The ride-hailing platform, which saw rapid growth from just 13,000 drivers at
Actress Kylie Padilla is advocating for increased awareness and support for postpartum depression, drawing from her struggles after giving birth in 2019. In a Facebook post, she recalled suffering from complications such as “binat,” spinal cord injection issues,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz will headline the opening of the 65th Palarong Pambansa on Saturday at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Ilocos Norte. This year’s games will feature 15,675 student-athletes
The Philippine Coast Guard and local volunteers recovered the decomposing bodies of two fishermen off Apo Island, Negros Oriental, believed to have died from compressor diving. Joel Tapsilani and Bobong Daomani were found underwater near Cogon Point by