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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Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV), a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, is exploring new ventures in the chicken egg and carabao milk industries while continuing to expand its dairy and vegetable capacities. MPAV President Juan Victor Hernandez
The Philippine government has requested an Interpol “red notice” to aid in the arrest of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves, who is currently in Timor Leste. Teves, who faces multiple charges including murder and attempted murder, fled
Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop has criticized Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa as a “real opportunist” and a “lapdog” of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This rebuke came after Dela Rosa accused some lawmakers of being “unprincipled and opportunistic”
The House of Representatives pledged continued support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic agenda following the Philippines’ credit rating upgrade to “A-” by Japan-based Rating and Information Inc. Speaker Ferdinand Romualdez highlighted that this rating, up from last
The Philippine Army has declared the end of the insurgency in Panay Island following the recent deaths of several key leaders of communist terrorist groups. The deaths occurred during a clash with government troops in Iloilo on August
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian announced a successful second partnership with Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion and SM City Valenzuela for the 3M on Wheels mentorship program. Over 500 participants engaged in free one-on-one sessions with experienced business
Senators are set to scrutinize the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) request for additional funds in the 2025 budget despite its current surplus, including P89.9 billion previously returned to the national treasury. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian questioned the need
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has instructed all PNP units to respond to 911 emergency calls within three minutes as part of a new initiative to enhance police assistance. Marbil emphasized that the upgraded
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has been deployed to Escoda Shoal to protect the country’s sovereign rights and combat illegal fishing so as not to provoke tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Commodore Jay
