President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized that education reforms in the Philippines must outlast his term as he accepted a 10-year plan aimed at addressing decades of systemic failures. The Department of Education, CHED, and TESDA pledged to treat the plan
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Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste said Friday that he is traveling overseas at the request of administration representatives who allegedly asked him to “go abroad and stop releasing evidence” on an infrastructure
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized that education reforms in the Philippines must outlast his term as he accepted a 10-year plan aimed
The Philippines has become Southeast Asia’s top tourism economy, generating nearly US$92 billion and supporting over 11 million jobs, the Department of Tourism (DOT)
At least 40 current and former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officials who served on its Bids and Awards Committee from 2005 to 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will construct P1.8 billion worth of housing for informal settler families in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday rejected social media claims that misrepresented findings in the Commission on Audit’s (COA) 2024 report
Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste said Friday that he is traveling overseas at the request of administration representatives who allegedly asked him to “go abroad and stop releasing evidence” on an infrastructure corruption probe.
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged Philippine health and border authorities to keep
Sen. Imee Marcos will be replaced as chair of the Senate Committee
Malacañang on Friday said there is currently no Cabinet reshuffle, but President
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced that a retention basin will be
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to introduce AI-powered homes this year in partnership with global tech leader Samsung, starting with its Park McKinley
Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new head coach, replacing Gilbert Malabanan. LPU Athletic Director Allan Layco said Jarin was chosen for embodying the school’s values of excellence, integrity,
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Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
Team Philippines delivered a record-breaking performance at the 13th ASEAN Para Games
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again showcased Iloilo City as a premier Philippine tourism hub, with Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park hosting grand parades, the
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III expressed confidence that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could sign the proposed 2026 national budget before the year ends. He noted that if there is a delay, it would only last a few
The NBI arrested super contractor Sarah Discaya on December 18 over the alleged P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Discaya is currently in NBI custody, undergoing standard procedures, including a physical exam and Miranda rights reading.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that qualified Social Security System (SSS) members can access an emergency loan with a 7 percent annual interest rate and a six-month moratorium starting this December. The loan is intended to help members
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines has partnered with Visa Inc. to expand digital payment acceptance across government channels. The collaboration will allow card payments for transit systems, government agencies, procurement systems, and the Link.BizPortal online platform. The
Host-actress Anne Curtis expressed frustration over corruption in the Philippines, comparing the country to Singapore’s development under former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s strict anti-corruption policies. She praised Singapore’s thriving infrastructure, efficient public transport, and green spaces, noting
Nonito Donaire suffered a split decision loss to WBA bantamweight champion Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo on December 17. At 43, Donaire put up a strong fight against the 29-year-old Japanese champion, but two of the three judges favored
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has launched an All-Gender Helpdesk to assist employees with gender-based concerns. The helpdesk, an upgrade from the former Women’s Helpdesk, provides a safe and confidential space for grievances, legal consultations, psychological
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has identified the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) as the most corrupt agency under his department, surpassing even the Philippine National Police. He revealed widespread corruption, involving personnel from rank-and-file firemen to the bureau
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged lapses in the P200-million disaster shelter program, citing weak checks, delayed payouts, and risky cash handling that put funds and beneficiaries at risk. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
