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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President Marcos has signed Executive Order 99 to create the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards, recognizing outstanding Filipino innovators and enterprises. The awards, based on the Philippine Innovation Act, aim to promote innovation as a key driver of national development
A House lawmaker has filed House Bill No. 5409 to establish a national flood insurance program aimed at providing affordable coverage for households, farmers, and small businesses in flood-prone areas. The proposed National Flood Insurance Authority would manage
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo “Ronnie” Puno dismissed Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga’s move to impeach President Marcos, saying there is no valid reason to do so. Puno praised Marcos’ performance as Chief Executive and doubted that Barzaga’s impeachment
Senators called for a thorough safety assessment following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental and nearby provinces. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 277, which mandates regular structural inspections to
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for temporary release, citing his daughter’s public threat to “break him out” and his recent election as Davao City mayor as signs he still holds significant
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Program aimed at improving access to essential medicines. The program, launched by the FDA, the Professional Regulation Commission, and the private
Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) purchase of body cameras costing up to P879,000 each from a little-known supplier, Boston Homes, during the Department of Transportation’s budget hearing. The PPA bought 191 cameras under a
President Marcos has awarded eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs) worth about $207 million to boost local energy production and reduce reliance on oil imports. The contracts cover exploration areas across Cagayan, Cebu, Palawan, Central Luzon, and the
