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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The Department of Health (DOH) will release a list next week of completed but non-functional health facilities built under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP), which some lawmakers have called “ghost health projects.” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa revealed
A Davao City councilor supports stronger animal welfare measures and the possible creation of an animal welfare group following a call from Bantay Hayop Davao to improve enforcement of existing laws. The group highlighted ongoing animal cruelty and
Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto raised concerns over the digital exclusion of senior citizens during a privilege speech on October 7. He highlighted how many elderly Filipinos struggle to access essential services, such as pension releases, which
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reassigned Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, former head of the AFP Security and Protection Group, amid a case involving alleged misuse of confidential funds linked to the Office of the Vice
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is still without a permanent chair, as most senators nominated by Senate President Tito Sotto have declined the position. Senator Pia Cayetano remains open to the role, saying she will pray and think
The Quezon City government has terminated four major infrastructure projects linked to the Discaya construction network after the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) revoked the firms’ licenses for repeated procurement violations. The canceled projects, which included a six-story
Five senators are being considered to replace Sen. Panfilo Lacson as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following his resignation, Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed. The shortlist includes Senators JV Ejercito, Raffy Tulfo, Pia Cayetano, Francis
The Philippines faces moderate corporate asset risks compared to its Southeast Asian peers, with local banks showing resilience amid concentrated corporate exposures, according to Moody’s Ratings. The credit watcher said Philippine banks’ exposure to corporates, which makes up
Actress and host Anne Curtis turned heads at Paris Fashion Week 2025, captivating audiences with a series of elegant and daring designer ensembles. Kicking off her fashion circuit at Lanvin’s Summer 2026 show, Curtis showcased Parisian chic in
