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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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is considering removing district engineers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as part of a possible restructuring amid corruption controversies related to flood control projects. He proposed shifting the
The Philippines and Quezon City received major honors at the 2025 Open Gov Challenge Awards held during the Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Spain. Quezon City was named Regional Winner for Asia-Pacific and won the Thematic Award
The House of Representatives approved the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on second reading through voice voting. An amendment was made to cut the Office of the Vice President’s budget by P156 million, reducing it to its 2025
The Philippines ranked as the World Bank Group’s fifth-largest developing-country borrower in fiscal year (FY) 2025, securing $2.855 billion in loans. This placed the country seventh overall, including the poorest nations, with only Brazil, Türkiye, Argentina, Ukraine, Nigeria,
The Legaspi family—Carmina Villarroel, Zoren Legaspi, and their twins Mavy and Cassy—star together for the first time in the new TV series Hating Kapatid. The drama centers on Roselle (Carmina), who has long loved her childhood best friend
Mav Ahanmisi of Barangay Ginebra has publicly revealed that he requested a trade for the first time during the offseason. In a vlog, the 34-year-old guard explained that he wants more playing time to showcase his skills amid
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will begin voter registration for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 20 nationwide, except in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Registration will run until May 18, but
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has suspended all road reblocking projects nationwide until new guidelines are issued. Secretary Vince Dizon cited concerns over roads in good condition being unnecessarily destroyed and rebuilt, hinting at possible
The Department of Education (DepEd) is monitoring the impact of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Manay, Davao Oriental, which affected nearly 10,000 students across several regions. Schools in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and Caraga
