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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Japan has conducted its first joint sail with the Philippine Navy under the recently signed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), marking a significant step in strengthening defense relations between the two nations. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Sazanami
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is collaborating with local government units to offer free transportation during a “unity walk” by transport groups supporting the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III announced
Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman expressed optimism about quickly concluding talks on a potential Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SoVFA) with the Philippines. In a press conference aboard the HMCS Montreal, Hartman revealed that both nations
President Marcos has appointed Trade Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the acting Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), effective immediately following Alfredo Pascual’s resignation. Roque, who previously led the MSME Development Group within the DTI,
The Quezon City government has raised the annual stipend for its senior high school and tertiary scholars, as well as for those in continuing education and vocational courses. Under the new ordinance by Mayor Maria Josefina Belmonte, senior
Satisfaction with President Marcos has seen a slight improvement, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 23 to July 1. The survey found that 55% of adult Filipinos are satisfied with Marcos’ performance, up
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has criticized the Commission on Elections (Comelec) after it confirmed that the fingerprints of Alice Guo matched those of Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, highlighting systemic failures in Philippine regulations. Hontiveros, who was not surprised
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has expressed willingness to be interviewed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the drug war case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, though he does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction. Dela Rosa stated
A likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September boosted the peso, which strengthened by 25 centavos to P58.08 against the dollar on Friday. However, concerns about a potential US recession led to a decline in the stock market,
