Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the removal of VAT and fuel excise taxes amid the ongoing oil crisis. Led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and
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Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from
Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the
The Philippines will donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid to help restore power infrastructure damaged by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
The Department of Education will expand its subsidy program for private school students to cover over 2.4 million beneficiaries for School Year 2026–2027 under
The Land Transportation Office clarified that there is no blanket ban on e-bikes and e-trikes, saying these vehicles are still allowed on city and
The Presidential Communications Office commended the National Bureau of Investigation for swiftly arresting former broadcaster Jay Sonza over alleged disinformation regarding President Ferdinand Marcos
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs
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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities,
Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to strengthen social services to
A “highly regarded diplomatic source,” as cited by Department of Foreign Affairs
Camarines Sur representatives Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are pushing for the
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
The partnership between the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and GCash has been strengthened with the appointment of GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel
The Department of Energy announced a major fuel price rollback, with diesel and kerosene dropping by nearly P13 and P15.71 per liter, respectively, while
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the competition and the start of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 edition in
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Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
The Philippine Sports Commission has awarded incentives to 96 athletes and 52
The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s team fell to Iran, 14-21, but still
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
Seasoned actress Ai-Ai delas Alas stars in the inspirational drama “My Bespren Emman” on TV5, where she plays Sister Rebecca, a nun with a
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for his performance
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Women in the Philippines continue to face dangerous and unregulated abortion practices as strict laws banning the procedure push many to seek abortifacients from online sellers. Advocates, including the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health and the Philippine Safe
The Philippine Navy said it will continue regular patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite soaring fuel prices, stressing that protecting the country’s sovereignty remains a priority. Navy spokesperson Roy Vincent Trinidad said operations will proceed while energy
Alan Peter Cayetano urged Malacañang to establish a national contingency plan (NCP) to safeguard overseas Filipino workers amid conflicts such as the war in the Middle East, following the Senate’s adoption of Resolution 343. The plan aims to
Philippine senators expressed alarm after a report named the country the “bullying capital of the world,” with one in three students experiencing daily harassment. Raffy Tulfo highlighted the rise in cases from 1,158 in 2013 to over 20,000
The National Unity Party (NUP) stressed that any impeachment complaint against Sara Duterte must be backed by “clear, compelling, and credible evidence,” particularly regarding allegations of misuse of confidential funds. NUP Chairman Ronaldo Puno said the House Committee
Dale Gonzalo Malapitan announced that Caloocan City is upgrading its health centers with digital equipment, including laptops, desktops, and printers, to improve the delivery of basic medical services. The initiative covers all 193 barangay health centers, aiming to
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected and turned over newly built Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in Bogo City to help schools recover from last year’s disasters, including a 6.9-magnitude earthquake. Each P1.65-million unit features durable steel construction, solar power,
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto represented President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the 2026 General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in Pasay City. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening local governments and improving service
The House of Representatives is pushing to advance 17 priority bills under the administration’s LEDAC agenda before the Holy Week break, House Majority Leader Ferdinand “Sandro” Marcos said. Four measures, including the Travel Tax Abolition Act and Digital