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
More
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
More
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,
More
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
Latest
Eight barangay chairmen in Leyte are under investigation for improperly receiving cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) program. Each of the chairmen received P4,050 from the program
Mayor Honey Lacuna has implemented a “no apprehension during rush hours” policy in Manila to avoid delays for motorists and commuters. The policy, effective during rush hours from 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., prohibits traffic enforcement for minor
The mayor of Laua-an has expressed concern over a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in the municipality. In 2023, 224 cases were diagnosed and 175 patients received treatment, with 46 new cases reported in the first quarter of
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will lift its moratorium on digital banking licenses starting January 1, 2025, but will cap the number of new licenses at ten. This move aims to allow close monitoring of the digital
Philippine actress Alessandra de Rossi was honored by the city hall of Martano, Italy, for her outstanding achievements in international cinema. The actress, who is of half-Italian heritage, shared the recognition ceremony on Instagram, where she thanked the
Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo will receive a royal welcome upon his return to the Philippines on a chartered flight scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Yulo, who won gold in floor exercise and vault in
Pro-administration members in the House of Representatives oppose the revival of online cockfighting, or “e-sabong,” to offset income losses from the ban on Philippine overseas gaming operations (Pogos). Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez, Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., and
Speaker Martin Romualdez, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, and two other officials allegedly tried to persuade former and current police officials to testify against Senator Ronald dela Rosa and former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court
China conducted a combat patrol near Panatag Shoal in the South China Sea, a disputed area also claimed by the Philippines, to test its “strike capabilities.” Despite an international tribunal ruling against its claims, Beijing continues to assert
