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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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto opposed a proposal to reduce Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) contributions, advocating instead for enhancing benefits packages to lower out-of-pocket costs for members. This came after PhilHealth President Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. considered recommending a
The House of Representatives has issued an arrest order for former presidential adviser Michael Yang due to his repeated failure to attend hearings on his alleged involvement in a PHP3.6-billion drug bust in Mexico, Pampanga. The contempt order,
The House of Representatives approved House Bill 10439 on Tuesday with a 177-9 vote and nine abstentions, legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The bill allows qualified patients to use medical marijuana only with a prescription
The Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers for the third time on Wednesday, despite opposition from Senators Koko Pimentel and Risa Hontiveros. Pimentel criticized the measure for including a new
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual resigned on Wednesday, effective August 2, to return to the private sector. The Presidential Communications Office confirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted Pascual’s resignation after their meeting at Malacañang. Marcos praised Pascual’s focus
Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas has endorsed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) decision to implement a one-month amortization moratorium for victims of Typhoon Carina. Vargas praised DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar for his swift
Outgoing Senator Cynthia Villar announced her intention to run for mayor of Las Piñas City, stating she believes she can make a significant impact there. Villar, who will complete her Senate term in 2025, mentioned that her daughter
Youth environmentalists from SAVE Ph on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to fulfill his promises on renewable energy by solarizing schools and addressing climate change. They criticized the government for failing to act on its climate commitments,
