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
More
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
More
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
More
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
Latest
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has emphasized that after the 2025 elections, political divisions no longer matter, urging all winning candidates to unite for the common good. Presidential Communications Office Usec. Claire Castro said Marcos sees no more political
Gabriela Women’s Party has formally requested the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to investigate alleged vote discrepancies and conduct a manual recount in the 2025 party-list elections. The group, which has held a seat since 2004, is currently ranked
A Pampanga regional trial court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, businesswoman Cassandra Ong, and others for alleged human trafficking linked to Lucky South 99 Corp., a POGO hub raided in Porac. The
Following recent deadly road crashes, President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation to study adopting the public utility vehicle (PUV) insurance system for private cars. The Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (Altodap)
SM Prime Holdings Inc. plans to add at least 50 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations this year, expanding its network to include residential communities and leisure estates alongside malls and offices. As of March, the company has
After completing his mandatory military service, South Korean actor Lee Do-hyun announced a fan meeting tour across Asia. The tour begins in Seoul on June 6, followed by stops in Jakarta, Osaka, Tokyo, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong
Two-time Asian Para Games champion Ernie Gawilan, along with Angel Mae Otom and Marco Tinamisan, have qualified for the World Aquatic Championships set for September 16 to 27 in Singapore. Last month, they earned their spots at the
Government workers will start receiving their 2025 mid-year bonuses beginning Thursday, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced. The total budget allocated for the bonuses is ₱63.695 billion, with ₱47.587 billion for civilian personnel and ₱16.108 billion
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch the third year of its “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program on May 19 to improve literacy among elementary students and engage parents in learning. The program will benefit 138,407