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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The Philippine government has canceled the $88-million World Bank loan for the Philippine Customs Modernization Project (PCMP) due to ongoing court cases that delay its implementation. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto announced the cancellation during a Senate finance committee
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working on PHP2.65 billion worth of investments to boost the local halal sector, according to Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal, Program Manager for the Halal Industry Development Program. The investments, committed for
return to the stage, following the cancellation of her Vienna concerts due to a thwarted terror plot. Hundreds of “Swifties” arrived hours early to witness the first of five sold-out shows marking the end of her European “Eras”
On August 15, teachers and education workers gathered at the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office in Pasig City to protest the “burdensome” MATATAG curriculum. Led by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), the group criticized the curriculum
The Philippines won the Best Tourism Promotion Partnership and Best Diving Destination awards at the Diving, Resort and Travel Show Beijing 2024. The Philippine Department of Tourism in Beijing led the country’s participation, highlighting its rich marine life
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has proposed an increased budget of P11.101 billion for 2025, a 35 percent rise from its 2024 allocation of P8.579 billion. Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III detailed that the budget would
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has called on agency heads to prioritize contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers to fill vacant government plantilla positions. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman noted that 8 percent
Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena has dropped to No. 3 in the world pole vault rankings following a fourth-place finish in Paris. According to the latest World Athletics ratings, Obiena is now behind Sweden’s Armand Duplantis and the U.S.’s
