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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Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) with pending cases were allowed to vote in the 2025 national and local elections, reaffirming their constitutional right, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Of the 4,125 registered PDL voters nationwide, 2,135
AirAsia Philippines canceled four Manila-Bacolod-Manila flights on Tuesday due to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, which is now under Alert Level 3. The airline is offering recovery options to affected passengers in line with the Air Passenger Bill
“Star for All Seasons” Vilma Santos is making a political comeback as Batangas governor, while her son Luis Manzano trails in the vice gubernatorial race. In other showbiz-politics crossover wins, Daniel Fernando secured a landslide re-election as Bulacan
The Philippines clinched a triumphant finish at the Asian Junior/Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships in Dehradun, India, winning a total of 27 gold, 32 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Sabina Mae Santos led the charge with eight golds and two
A Filipino voter has filed a formal complaint before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), accusing former President Rodrigo Duterte, his sons, and allies of receiving campaign support from Chinese-funded digital operations. The complaint alleges that at least 15
Former Vice President Leni Robredo is poised to become the first female mayor of Naga City, Camarines Sur, after securing a commanding lead in the 2025 mayoral race, based on initial unofficial results. With 80.69% of election returns
The Department of Education (DepEd) received 160 reports related to the 2025 midterm elections, including malfunctioning vote-counting machines, missing voter names, and teacher health concerns. DepEd Media Relations chief Dennis Legaspi said these issues are being addressed in
Phivolcs issued alerts on Monday after detecting heightened seismic activity at Kanlaon and Bulusan volcanoes, warning of potential eruptions. Between May 11 and 12, Kanlaon recorded 135 volcanic earthquakes, including strong volcano-tectonic quakes indicating magma movement, prompting an
Incumbent Senator Bong Go has emerged as the top contender in the 2025 midterm elections, leading the partial and unofficial Magic 12 with 80.5% of the votes transmitted. In a surprising turn, opposition candidate Bam Aquino secured second