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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Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice delivered a fiery privilege speech urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and fellow lawmakers to support an anti-political dynasty bill, saying it was the only true test of their commitment to
House of Representatives employees have reportedly stopped wearing their uniforms in public to avoid ridicule amid public outrage over alleged flood control fund anomalies. Speaker Faustino Dy III confirmed during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony that some staff members remove
Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla has been shortlisted for the position of Ombudsman despite facing pending criminal complaints, the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) announced on Monday. The JBC submitted to President Marcos a list of seven nominees to
Malacañang dismissed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal for snap elections as “wishful thinking,” stressing that there is no legal basis for such action under the 1987 Constitution. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos is focused on
Vice President Sara Duterte honored the vital role of teachers in shaping young minds and nation-building in her World Teachers’ Day message on October 5. She recognized their sacrifices in developing the intelligence, character, and potential of Filipino
Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. was sworn in as a member of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Executive Committee. He aims to strengthen the PNP’s role in
PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group blocked over 650,000 attempts to access online child sexual abuse and exploitation materials in the first eight months of 2025. Since June 2021, the PLDT Group has identified nearly 2 million
R&B singer Kyla marks her 25th anniversary in the music industry with a new album, “Next Episode,” her first release in seven years. The 11-track album blends contemporary pop, soul, and R&B, featuring collaborations with Nyoy Volante and
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has initiated talks with the UAAP to address reported pay disparities among basketball referees in the collegiate league. The issue highlights differences in officiating fees, with referees in men’s games earning higher
