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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Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos confirmed that fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy, an alleged human trafficker and sex offender, is still in the Philippines. Abalos stated that intelligence reports indicate Quiboloy’s continued presence in the country and vowed to intensify
The Manila city government has announced road closures and traffic rerouting in the Mendiola area near San Beda University for the 2024 Bar examinations, which will take place on September 8, 11, and 15. The affected roads include
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte did not issue messages for the 41st death anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. The date, August 21, is officially Ninoy Aquino Day, commemorating the assassination of the late
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will release guidelines next week for filing certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for the 2025 elections, marking the first time these guidelines will be made public to enhance transparency. Candidates can file their CoCs
A petition for a temporary restraining order against the construction of the new Pasig City Hall has been filed with the city’s regional trial court by Alejandro dela Vega Sanoy. Sanoy’s 39-page petition argues that the allocated P9.6
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered the deployment of officers to all 42,029 barangays across the country to enhance public safety. Marbil emphasized the importance of securing both vulnerable and geographically isolated areas,
Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has been suspended for one year without pay due to grave misconduct, specifically for the illegal appointment of Camilo Basaca as officer-in-charge of the City Social Welfare Services in 2022. Mandaue City Administrator
Senior executives from Netflix have expressed strong support for a pending VAT bill on foreign digital services, which aims to level the playing field between local and international providers. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto met with Netflix officials Davy
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck just two years after they reunited and married. The couple, known as “Bennifer,” rekindled their relationship nearly two decades after their initial split in 2004. Lopez, 55, and Affleck,
