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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed openness to reconciling with the Dutertes, emphasizing the need for unity and stability following the administration’s underwhelming performance in the recent midterm polls. In a podcast with broadcaster Anthony Taberna, Marcos said he
The European Union is exploring a defense partnership with Australia to strengthen international cooperation amid ongoing global tensions, particularly the Ukraine war. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted similar recent agreements with South Korea and Japan,
A probe is underway to determine if more officials are involved in the alleged anomalous ₱1.4-billion land acquisition by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), which led to the removal of its chief Arnell Ignacio. The land, intended
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) called for stronger cooperation among stakeholders to combat gambling addiction, citing the social risks of gaming. At the International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Addiction, PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco highlighted their
The government has approved an additional P1,000 honorarium for over 758,000 teachers and poll workers who served during the May 12 midterm elections. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced that P758.46 million has been released to fund the increase,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the launch of a comprehensive performance review of his Cabinet as his administration enters its second half, aiming to identify and address inefficiencies and corruption. In the inaugural episode of his “BBM Podcast,”
Malacañang on Monday responded to Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark calling her upcoming impeachment trial a “bloodbath,” saying it hopes the statement was merely figurative. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro acknowledged the comment’s intensity but emphasized that the
Cebu City remains free of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said, following the arrest of 17 Taiwanese nationals linked to online fraud schemes. The suspects, apprehended by the NBI and Taiwan Police in a
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions for the School Year 2025–2026, the first tranche of a planned 20,000 new jobs this year. This initiative supports President Ferdinand R.