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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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured the public that the delay in the transmission of unofficial election results was due to technical issues at the PPCRV’s end and not because of any system failure or vote manipulation. Comelec
Pakistan’s army reported a revised death toll of 40 civilians and 11 soldiers killed in last week’s intense cross-border conflict with India, the deadliest clash between the two nuclear-armed nations since 1999. The four-day exchange of missile, drone,
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has opened nominations for the 2025 Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards, which honor media contributions in promoting awareness of migration issues. CFO Secretary Dante Ang II said the awards aim to
Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the midterm election results as disappointing, but analysts say she may have strengthened her chances of acquittal in her upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Impeached in February for alleged high crimes, including plotting against
As of 10 a.m. on May 14, nearly 56.1 million votes—or 97.36% of election returns—have been processed in the 2025 midterm elections, according to partial and unofficial results. Voter turnout is estimated at over 80%, with strong engagement
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), through its National Board of Canvassers, aims to proclaim the 12 winning senators by Friday, with official canvassing of 175 Certificates of Canvass now underway. As of May 13, about 80–85% of the
At just 21 years old, Jamila Ruma has been proclaimed the new mayor of Rizal town in Cagayan, making her the youngest mayor-elect in the country. She won as a substitute candidate for her late father, Mayor Joel
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has secured a fresh mandate, winning a decisive victory in the mayoral race on Tuesday. With over 1.03 million votes counted, Belmonte captured approximately 95 percent of the vote, leaving her rivals far