Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the removal of VAT and fuel excise taxes amid the ongoing oil crisis. Led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and
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Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from
Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the
The Philippines will donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid to help restore power infrastructure damaged by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
The Department of Education will expand its subsidy program for private school students to cover over 2.4 million beneficiaries for School Year 2026–2027 under
The Land Transportation Office clarified that there is no blanket ban on e-bikes and e-trikes, saying these vehicles are still allowed on city and
The Presidential Communications Office commended the National Bureau of Investigation for swiftly arresting former broadcaster Jay Sonza over alleged disinformation regarding President Ferdinand Marcos
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs
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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities,
Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to strengthen social services to
A “highly regarded diplomatic source,” as cited by Department of Foreign Affairs
Camarines Sur representatives Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are pushing for the
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
The partnership between the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and GCash has been strengthened with the appointment of GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel
The Department of Energy announced a major fuel price rollback, with diesel and kerosene dropping by nearly P13 and P15.71 per liter, respectively, while
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the competition and the start of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 edition in
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Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
The Philippine Sports Commission has awarded incentives to 96 athletes and 52
The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s team fell to Iran, 14-21, but still
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
Seasoned actress Ai-Ai delas Alas stars in the inspirational drama “My Bespren Emman” on TV5, where she plays Sister Rebecca, a nun with a
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for his performance
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The Supreme Court has approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across all levels of courts in the Philippines. The resolution establishes a “Governance Framework on the Use of Human-Centered Augmented Intelligence in the Judiciary,” enabling AI to
Former DOH Undersecretary Gregorio T. Murillo Jr. claimed he was removed from his post after raising concerns about the government’s P1.8-billion Mobile Primary Care Facilities (MPCF) program. He said only 25% of the distributed units were functional, with
A peasant group, Anakpawis, criticized Energy Secretary Sharon Garin for downplaying the country’s oil situation, saying that rising fuel prices threaten the survival of farmers, fisherfolk, workers, and the urban poor. Garin has maintained there is no supply
A lawyer for the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte warned the public to watch for possible “diversionary tactics” during the proceedings. Dino de Leon claimed Duterte and her supporters might use the current economic crisis
Voter registration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reached 84,859 as of March 19, with 1,814 new applications recorded in a single day. Lanao del Sur leads the registrations with 22,555 voters, followed by
Sen. Risa Hontiveros urged the government to include transport cooperatives in aid programs addressing the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict. She wrote to the Department of Budget and Management seeking clarification on how the
The government has approved a shift to a three-term school calendar starting in the 2026–2027 academic year to stabilize learning, reduce disruptions from weather and holidays, and provide teachers time for professional development. The decision, endorsed by the
Fuel prices in the Philippines are set to rise for the 10th consecutive week due to escalating conflict in the Middle East affecting global energy markets. Diesel may increase by ₱14–₱14.50 per liter, while gasoline could climb by
Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo recently appeared in Vogue’s “Now Serving” video series, where she cooked chicken lumpia and made a Paloma cocktail while chatting about her life and music. She shared fond memories of learning about lumpia from