Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the QC Textile and Circularity Program to strengthen the city’s circular economy and sustainability efforts. Belmonte said the “Textile Sustainability and Circularity Ordinance” aims to prevent textile waste from ending up in
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The Marcos administration has allocated an additional P5 billion to expand public WiFi hotspots in public schools, nd state universities, and colleges nationwide. The funding, included in the 2026 General Appropriations Act,
Fuel prices in the Philippines continue to climb at the start of February, with diesel
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más
The Marcos administration has allocated an additional P5 billion to expand public WiFi hotspots in public schools, nd state universities, and colleges nationwide. The
Two new impeachment complaints were filed with the House of Representatives against Vice President Sara Duterte, a day after the Supreme Court ruling effectively
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led an interagency meeting to discuss preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit. Government agencies presented priority
Rare earths, essential to products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, hard drives, and missiles,s are abundant in waters near Japan’s Minami Torishima island.
The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the QC Textile and Circularity Program to strengthen the city’s circular economy and sustainability efforts. Belmonte said the “Textile Sustainability and Circularity Ordinance” aims
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he will challenge the House of Representatives
Sen. Panfilo Lacson dismissed alleged threats to the Senate leadership, likening them
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into
San Juan City has secured approval for a second 34-story vertical housing
Fuel prices in the Philippines continue to climb at the start of February, with diesel rising for the sixth consecutive time and gasoline extending
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are often more expensive than international ones. The Department of
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural quality of three commercially important bamboo species in the
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
The San Miguel Beermen captured their eighth PBA Philippine Cup crown and 12th overall, defeating TNT 4-2 in the Season 50 finals. Veterans Chris Ross, June Mar Fajardo, and Marcio Lassiter led the charge,
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The San Miguel Beermen successfully defended their PBA Philippine Cup title with
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem
Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” marking the first time a Spanish-language album has
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past falling out. The comedienne revealed she tried to reach
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work, during an interview on GMA Network’s 24 Oras while
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
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A Muntinlupa court has reaffirmed the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima in her final drug case, rejecting the prosecutors’ motion for reconsideration. In an order dated August 7, the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch
Filipino pole vault star Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena announced on August 28 that he is ending his 2024 outdoor season early due to a fractured L5 vertebra in his lower spine. Obiena, who had planned to compete in
Actress-comedienne Candy Pangilinan has disclosed her struggle with shingles, a viral infection also known as Herpes Zoster, and is calling for increased awareness. In a video posted on August 27, Pangilinan detailed her experience with the illness, which
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) did not secure funding for the rehabilitation of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 in the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), impacting the daily 435,000 commuters. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista acknowledged
Scenate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday urged the Solicitor General to find ways to secure the 2016 arbitral ruling that supports the Philippines’ claim to the West Philippine Sea against future policy shifts. During the Department of Justice’s
Mayors nationwide have endorsed Chavit Singson as their senatorial candidate for the 2025 elections, with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines expressing full support for his candidacy. Singson expressed gratitude for the endorsement and announced his intention
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has noted a decline in the number of Filipinos abroad registering for the May 2025 midterm elections. Currently, there are 1.18 million registered overseas voters, falling short of the 1.486 million target. Comelec
On Wednesday, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 1142 to honor former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his significant contributions to Philippine politics and society. Senate President Francis Escudero highlighted that de Venecia mentored many current senators and
The city government of Makati reported collecting P16 billion in revenue by the end of June, achieving 87 percent of its P18.42 billion annual target and 94 percent of its local revenue goal. Mayor Abby Binay expressed confidence
