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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Malacañang announced that charges will be filed against government officials allegedly involved in rice smuggling, which contributed to high rice prices over the past years. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blamed previous officials, mostly from the Duterte administration, for
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) reported a strong 27.8% systemwide sales growth for its flagship brand in Southeast Asia during the first quarter of 2025, excluding the Philippines. This robust regional performance contributed to Jollibee’s third consecutive year of
Zaijian Jaranilla is set to showcase his most mature role yet in the upcoming digital series Si Sol at Si Luna, alongside Jane Oineza. The series explores a May-September romance filled with emotional depth, tackling themes of grief,
The football field at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) has been awarded the prestigious FIFA Quality Pro certification, marking it fit for professional and international matches. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and E-Sports International jointly announced the certification
Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii condemned a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on the home of Filipino teachers in Kahului, Maui, calling it racial profiling and a “shameful abuse of power.” ICE agents conducted the
The Supreme Court has partially lifted its temporary restraining order on the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), allowing the MMDA to implement it along major thoroughfares such as EDSA and C5. This decision came after the Office of the
Joe Biden had not been diagnosed with prostate cancer until last week, and his last known PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test was in 2014, according to a spokesperson. The clarification came after former President Donald Trump accused Biden of
The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to request a red notice from Interpol against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, who is currently seeking asylum in the Netherlands. DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Ty said Roque is considered a fugitive due
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned all candidates in the May 12 midterm elections against submitting false Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs). Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said untruthful or inaccurate SOCEs could lead to charges of