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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Less than a week after the elections, Vice President Sara Duterte revealed she asked her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, to consider running for either House speakership or minority leadership, though he has yet to respond. Sara suggested the
The Philippines will temporarily halt poultry imports from Brazil following the country’s first confirmed bird flu outbreak at a commercial farm in Rio Grande do Sul, which killed nearly 7,400 breeders. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said
Filipino-Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with his operatic-techno ballad “Wasted Love,” securing Austria’s first win since 2014. The 24-year-old countertenor, whose real name is Johannes Pietsch, captivated audiences with his high notes,
Charly Suarez said he thoroughly enjoyed his intense eight-round fight against WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete last May 11 in San Diego, despite losing via a controversial technical decision. The bout was stopped due to a cut
Beneficiaries of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program are expressing gratitude after receiving their new homes through various housing projects nationwide. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) continues to
Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh will visit the Philippines on May 19-20 for official talks, marking the first visit by a Mongolian foreign minister since 1984. She is set to meet with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, President
The South Korean Embassy has urged the Philippine government to enhance protection for Korean nationals following reports of violent crimes targeting them. Embassy officials and the United Korean Community Association met with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC)
Police confiscated unregistered “slimming coffee” worth P300,000 during a raid at a warehouse in Binondo, Manila, and arrested four suspects involved in selling the product. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported that the coffee lacked the
House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong support for the Department of Agriculture’s rollout of the P20 per kilo rice program, calling it a key step toward fulfilling President Marcos’ campaign promise. The program, which began last month using