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 Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the charges filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte against Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil related to the arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The complaints, which included
AirAsia Philippines reported an 85% average load factor in the first half of 2025, flying nearly 3 million passengers, including forward bookings. Around 80% of this volume came from domestic travel, with Puerto Princesa emerging as the top
Actress Nadine Lustre has filed a complaint for alleged violation of the Safe Spaces Act following persistent and malicious attacks against her on social media. Incoming ML Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima expressed full support for Lustre’s case,
Gilas Pilipinas will open its FIBA Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Chinese Taipei on August 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The team will then face New Zealand on August 7 and wrap up its Group D games against
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will push for renewed progress on the long-delayed South China Sea code of conduct at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week. The Philippines has long advocated for a binding agreement to
The heads of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) submitted courtesy resignations on Thursday. This move aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to recalibrate his
Malacañang has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a regular holiday nationwide to mark Eid al-Adha. The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 911, following the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos. Eid al-Adha, known as the
Boracay Water, a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures and a concessionaire of TIEZA, was named SDG 6 Champion of the Year at the 2025 Global Water Awards in Paris for its Integrated Water and Wastewater Management Program
Makati City mayor-elect and outgoing Senator Nancy Binay said she is willing to reach out to her sister, outgoing Makati mayor Abby Binay, and Taguig City mayor Lani Cayetano after assuming office on June 30. Nancy Binay defeated