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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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has resigned as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which is investigating alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In his resignation letter to Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Lacson said his
Most houses in the Philippines are unlikely to withstand strong earthquakes due to the use of substandard materials and the lack of professional supervision during construction, according to Phivolcs expert Rhommel Grutas. He said many homeowners rely on
Average power prices in the Philippines fell to P3.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September from P4.59 per kWh in August — the lowest in seven months, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). The
Music icon Ely Buendia stars in Padamlagan, a Cinemalaya 2025 entry that revisits the 1972 Colgante Bridge tragedy in Naga City, alongside Sue Prado and Esteban Mara. The film, directed by Jenn Romano in her debut, explores a
Superstar rookie Bella Belen makes her highly anticipated PVL debut today as Capital1 Solar Spikers battle the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the opening match of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Ynares Center in Montalban. The No.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged government officials to protect the integrity of ongoing probes into the alleged corruption in flood control projects, warning that any move to alter Senate leadership could be seen as
Sen. Bong Go called on the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that government-funded health facilities are completed, equipped, and fully operational, warning against projects turning into “white elephants.”
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has decided to keep its hearings on alleged anomalies in flood control and public works projects closed to the public despite increasing demands for transparency. ICI executive director Brian Keith Hosaka said
At least seven of 14 transport cooperatives in Iloilo City are on the verge of bankruptcy due to heavy bank loans, poor management, and declining revenues, Councilor Sedfrey Cabaluna revealed. Cabaluna said the financial strain from rising fuel
