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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Ahead of the 20th Congress, a new five-person “Duterte bloc” has formed in the Senate, including reelected senators Ronald Dela Rosa, Robinhood Padilla, Bong Go, Imee Marcos, and senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta. While the group has no issue with
The 2025 midterm elections surprised many with opposition candidates Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan securing Senate seats, widely credited to the youth vote. However, sociologist Athena Charanne Presto warns that attributing these results solely to youth voters oversimplifies
The Duterte Youth party-list group has filed a petition with the Supreme Court accusing the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of grave abuse of discretion for failing to proclaim their victory in the recent party-list race. Despite receiving the
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the proclamation of Duterte Youth and Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list groups despite their winning bids, citing pending legal complaints. While 52 party lists and 59 representatives were officially proclaimed, the Comelec
Private hospitals have raised alarm over more than ₱7 billion in unpaid claims under the government’s Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI) said many patients
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is urging the government to impose higher taxes on vape products than traditional cigarettes, citing their increased use among youth and longer consumption period. At a Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing,
K-pop legend G-Dragon made a triumphant return to the Philippine stage on May 17 with his Übermensch world tour, marking his first solo concert in the country in nearly eight years. Held at the Philippine Arena, the historic
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially coming out of retirement at age 46 to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in a high-stakes bout set for July in Las Vegas. Arriving in Los Angeles with his family and