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 1,600-strong Philippine delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand will don elegant, nationalistic uniforms designed by acclaimed Filipino designer Avel Bacudio during the opening parade on December 9 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that the Philippines could lose parts of its maritime and land territories if it fails to assert its sovereignty, urging Congress to boost the Department of National Defense (DND) budget for 2026. Speaking
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strengthened defense ties with the United States since 2022 while taking a tougher stance against China in the West Philippine Sea, reversing the pro-Beijing tilt of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. However, a Reuters
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses that expired on September 30 to accommodate those affected by recent typhoons and the Cebu earthquake. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said
Focus crimes across the country dropped by nearly 14 percent from July to September, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data showed 8,988 cases were recorded during the three months, down from 10,430 in the same period
Justice Undersecretary Fredderick Vida has been designated as the acting secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ) following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the next Ombudsman. Remulla confirmed the transition on
Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed four counts of perjury against dismissed DPWH engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez for allegedly making false statements linking him to anomalous flood control projects. Estrada, accompanied by his lawyer Bianca Soriano, complained to the Quezon
Senator Mark Villar and contractors Cezarah and Pacifico Discaya appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday as part of its ongoing probe into alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood
Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay has ordered a full investigation into the collapse of the 50-year-old Piggatan Bridge in Alcala on Monday, which sent five heavily loaded trucks crashing into the river and rendered the Tuguegarao–northern Cagayan highway impassable.
