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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Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia assured the public Tuesday that no vote manipulation or system glitch has occurred despite delays in the PPCRV’s unofficial count. Garcia explained that the lag was due to technical issues in
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has been proclaimed the winner of the 2025 mayoral race, securing a third and final term after a landslide victory over rival Sarah Discaya. As of early Tuesday morning, partial and unofficial results
In a surprising twist, Akbayan party-list surged to the top of the rankings in partial and unofficial election results, garnering around 2.2 million votes as of Tuesday morning, May 13. This marks a dramatic turnaround from pre-election surveys,
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. voted early on Monday at the Mariano Marcos Memorial School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, accompanied by his family, including former First Lady Imelda Marcos and son, Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos. After casting
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the grace period for candidates to dismantle their campaign materials to five days following the 2025 national and local elections. Comelec Chairman George Garcia explained that the extension was made in
Globe Telecom Inc. reported a 2% increase in net income to ₱6.98 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven mainly by its non-telco ventures, particularly the e-wallet platform GCash, despite a decline in core service revenues and
Actress KC Concepcion celebrated Mother’s Day by posting heartfelt messages and memories with her mom, Sharon Cuneta, on Instagram. She shared a photo of them at the beach during her birthday, calling it one of the most iconic
Far Eastern University (FEU) defeated defending champions National University (NU) 22-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 15-13 in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball finals. Dryx Saavedra starred for FEU, scoring a game-high 25 points, including 21
The Philippines will make significant pledges to support global peace operations at the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, which will be held in Berlin, Germany, from May 13 to 14. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro