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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Young actor Andres Muhlach is set to star in the upcoming production of Bagets the Musical, taking on the role of Adie, originally played by his father, Aga Muhlach. He will alternate the role with fellow VIVA artist
Enderun Colleges celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Enderun@20 Fun Run and Community Festival in Taguig City, drawing nearly 1,700 runners for 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM races on October 5. The event concluded with a lively festival featuring
The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division and the Australian Defense Force have started joint military exercises in Capiz province. The month-long “Kasangga: 2025-02” aims to strengthen interoperability, improve tactical skills, and build camaraderie between the two armies. Major
House Speaker Bojie Dy assured farmers from Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, and Isabela that the House of Representatives’ doors are always open to them. The group, led by former Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano, visited Dy’s office to discuss
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched a revised handbook for barangay tanods to improve their role as first responders. The handbook provides updated instructions on handling crime scenes and emphasizes their duties in gender,
The Department of Budget and Management approved the release of P716.15 million to replenish the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Quick Response Fund. This fund supports emergency needs like food, shelter, and cash aid during disasters such
Department of Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco visited Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso to strengthen their partnership in promoting tourism in the capital. Frasco called Manila a key tourism gem and pledged the DOT’s support to
Senator Camille Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1401, the “BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act,” aimed at strengthening safeguards for business process outsourcing (BPO) employees. The bill was prompted by reports that Cebu-based BPO workers were forced
The House subcommittee on budget amendments approved a provision setting an October 31 deadline for the Commission on Audit (COA) to publish its annual audit reports (AARs) under the proposed 2026 national budget. The amendment requires COA to
