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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Smartmatic founder Roger Piñate and former vice president Jorge Miguel Vasquez have surrendered to US authorities to face charges related to an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme involving the 2016 Philippine elections. Piñate and Vasquez appeared in
The Philippine government is set to acquire additional fighter jets for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in response to recent harassment by Chinese aircraft, according to Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. He emphasized the need to bolster the
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has increased the financial assistance available to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families under the AKSYON Fund, according to Department Order No. 5. The new guidelines provide up to PHP
The Philippine government is “nearing the endgame” in its fight against communist insurgency, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. He highlighted that recent joint military and police efforts have significantly weakened guerrilla fronts in Central Luzon and
Farmers’ groups have filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against officials of the Tariff Commission, alleging grave misconduct and gross abuse of authority related to Executive Order 62, which reduced tariffs on imported rice and
Former Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, has been hit with a tax evasion complaint from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for allegedly failing to pay P500,000 in taxes on the sale of her shares in a
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey for the second quarter of 2024 shows a decline in the net satisfaction ratings for key government institutions. Despite the drop, the Senate retained its “very good” rating with 66% satisfaction, while
Quezon City saw a nearly 13 percent decrease in crime volume last month, according to police reports. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recorded 137 crimes in July, down from 157 in June, reflecting a 12.73 percent drop.
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara stated that a proposed PHP 50,000 increase in entry-level salaries for public school teachers could be feasible if the government’s fiscal condition improves. For now, teachers’ salaries are adjusted under the Salary Standardization
