Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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“Eyes Closed,” a duet by BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and former One Direction star Zayn Malik, was released on October 10. The song blends tender lyrics with a mix of warm keys, acoustic guitar, and bass synth, building to a
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss the team’s NBA season opener due to right-side sciatica, the team announced. The 40-year-old was sidelined for the first two preseason games because of nerve irritation in his glute and
Ateneo de Manila University ranked highest among Philippine universities in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing in the 1,001-1,200 bracket. The University of the Philippines followed in the 1,201-1,500 bracket. Ateneo scored well in
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) secured its sixth freeze order from the Court of Appeals, covering 39 bank accounts, insurance policies, and 59 real estate properties linked to alleged corruption in government flood control projects. The assets, valued
The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) launched its anniversary book, “Frontliners for Human Rights,” chronicling 50 years of legal battles for justice in over 9,000 cases. The book honors the courage of lawyers and volunteers while calling on
The United States government has prepositioned 137,000 food packs and 500 shelter kits for victims of the recent “doublet” earthquake in Davao Oriental. US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson expressed sympathy and confirmed coordination with the Department of Social Welfare
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has joined the Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), pledging support for transparency and honest public service. He assured the coalition that San Juan maintains a corruption-free government with no ghost projects, emphasizing
The House of Representatives approved a ₱60-billion subsidy for PhilHealth in the 2026 Department of Health budget. Rep. Brian Poe emphasized that the funds must be used directly for patients, not left unused in government accounts. He warned
Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima criticized the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) for refusing to livestream its hearings, questioning if this reflects President Marcos’ wishes. De Lima emphasized that an independent body handling important investigations must
