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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Team Panalo staged a vibrant grand rally at Maginhawa, Quezon City’s popular food park, where supporters warmly welcomed Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and councilor candidates Racquel Malangen, Egay Yap, Ivy Lagman, Nanette Daza, and Vincent
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has endorsed only eight senatorial candidates out of 66 for the May 12 midterm elections, a departure from its usual full 12-slot slate. The endorsed candidates include Bam Aquino, Bong Revilla, Pia Cayetano,
Manny Pacquiao is set to come out of retirement at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on July 19, according to ESPN. Pacquiao, who retired in 2021 after losing to
Alden Richards expressed his excitement after meeting Hollywood star Tom Cruise at the Seoul red-carpet premiere of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” on May 8. The Filipino actor had a memorable encounter with Cruise, shaking hands and
Digital bank Maya has launched Paleng-Kita, a credit program aimed at providing collateral-free loans to market vendors and public transport drivers. The initiative ties credit access to users’ digital payment activity through QR Ph and the Maya app,
Conservationists from the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) successfully released two Philippine eagles back into the wild in Leyte on Thursday, marking a significant step in efforts to repopulate the critically endangered species. The eagles, Kalatungan I and Lyra
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a PHP2,000 across-the-board increase in compensation for teachers and poll workers serving in the May 12 midterm elections. Under the new rates, Electoral Board chairpersons will receive PHP12,000, up
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his historic election as Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. Marcos expressed hope that the new pope would continue bringing the Catholic Church closer
The Philippines is considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with South Korea, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., who cited the growing list of countries the Philippines is engaging for military