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 Department of Budget and Management has presented the proposed PHP 6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 to the House of Representatives, with local government units receiving the largest allocation of PHP 1.035 trillion. The budget includes significant
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has issued an apology to Chinese authorities and pledged full cooperation in bringing a fugitive, Khuon Moeurn, to justice. Roque, a stockholder in PH2 Corporation, clarified that his company was unaware of Moeurn’s
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has chosen to focus on addressing the needs of PNP personnel affected by Typhoon Carina rather than engaging with Vice President Sara Duterte’s claims of political harassment over the
Over 25,000 job opportunities in Japan will be available at a job fair at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City on August 1. The positions, spanning construction, hospitality, and medical fields, are being offered as part of Philippine-Japan Friendship
At the Senate plenary hall, a poignant farewell unfolded as Sonny Angara, now head of the Department of Education, addressed his former colleagues. Angara expressed gratitude for the honor of receiving praise while still alive, rather than at
The Supreme Court has allowed the Sandiganbayan to proceed with the plunder trial of former Senator and current Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, Juan Ponce Enrile. The court unanimously rejected Enrile’s petition to stop the case, in which he
Southeast Asia’s tourism sector is rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Philippines is lagging behind, according to a Bank of America (BofA) report released on July 29. While countries like Vietnam and Malaysia are experiencing strong recovery,
Actress Dolly de Leon and director Jerrold Tarog will lead the judging panel for the 2024 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. They will be joined by critic Nicanor Tiongson, Berlinale curator Nicola Marzano, and Dhaka International Film Festival
Hidilyn Diaz is set to attend the Paris Games weightlifting competition, where her presence is expected to inspire the Philippine athletes. Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann both emphasized the
