Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that the Philippines could lose parts of its maritime and land territories if it fails to assert its sovereignty, urging Congress to boost the Department of National Defense (DND) budget for 2026. Speaking before the Senate finance
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strengthened defense ties with the United States since 2022 while taking a tougher stance against China in the West Philippine Sea, reversing the pro-Beijing tilt of his
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of motor vehicle registrations and driver’s
Focus crimes across the country dropped by nearly 14 percent from July to September, according
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that the Philippines could lose parts of its maritime and land territories if it fails to assert its sovereignty,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strengthened defense ties with the United States since 2022 while taking a tougher stance against China in the West
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses that expired on September 30 to accommodate those
Focus crimes across the country dropped by nearly 14 percent from July to September, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data showed 8,988
Most houses in the Philippines are unlikely to withstand strong earthquakes due to the use of substandard materials and the lack of professional supervision
Justice Undersecretary Fredderick Vida has been designated as the acting secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ) following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the next Ombudsman. Remulla
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed four counts of perjury against dismissed DPWH engineer
Senator Mark Villar and contractors Cezarah and Pacifico Discaya appeared before the
Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay has ordered a full investigation into the collapse
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has resigned as chairman of the
Average power prices in the Philippines fell to P3.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September from P4.59 per kWh in August — the lowest in
PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group blocked over 650,000 attempts to access online child sexual abuse and exploitation materials in the first eight
The Department of Energy (DOE) projects that electricity rates in the Philippines could drop by P2 to P3 per kilowatt-hour by 2030 if all
West Zone water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has expressed interest in acquiring Villar-owned PrimeWater if the latter is put up for sale. Maynilad
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is urging lawmakers to strengthen and expand the Blue Economy Act to protect the country’s coastal and
Superstar rookie Bella Belen makes her highly anticipated PVL debut today as Capital1 Solar Spikers battle the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the opening match of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Ynares Center
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has initiated talks with the UAAP
San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo is a strong favorite as he
Team North claimed the ICTSI North vs South Elite Junior PGT Championship
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he is in final talks for a potential fight
Music icon Ely Buendia stars in Padamlagan, a Cinemalaya 2025 entry that revisits the 1972 Colgante Bridge tragedy in Naga City, alongside Sue Prado
R&B singer Kyla marks her 25th anniversary in the music industry with a new album, “Next Episode,” her first release in seven years. The
Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza and host-comedienne Melai Cantiveros-Francisco each donated P100,000 to aid victims of the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. The quake, which
Taylor Swift has launched her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, marking a new, sparkling era with upbeat pop songs about love,
Shuvee Etrata has been named the first female scout ambassador of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP). The former “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity
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Philippine inflation increased to 5.3% in August, after a period of decline over the past six months. This means that the prices of goods and services went up by an average of 5.3% compared to the previous year.
MANILA – After making their debut in South Korea, all-Filipino pop group HORI7ON returned to Manila Monday, days before their homecoming concert. HORI7ON fans who go by the fan club name “Anchor”, trooped to the Ninoy Aquino International
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino pole-vault star EJ Obiena redeemed himself from a forgettable effort a few days ago in the Wanda Diamond League in Zurich, Switzerland with a sterling ISTAF Berlin triumph in Germany yesterday. Summoning his old
The queen has spoken. While she instructed her fans to hold off jamming to her iconic Christmas tune “All I Want for Christmas is You,” several months before the holiday season, Mariah Carey made an exemption for her
MANILA, Philippines — Sibol’s Taon ng Tagumpay campaign continued in flourish in the 15th World Esports Championship (WEC) held in Iasi, Romania as the Philippines was crowned grand champion of the annual competition organized by the International Esports
The Philippines is now one of the top tuna producers in the world, according to the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Last year, the country produced over 475,000 metric tons of tuna, an impressive
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is cracking down on text blast machines that were used during elections and are now being sold at a low price. These machines, which connect to computers or laptops, send
The cost of fuel is expected to increase again next week, according to an oil company. From September 5 to 11, diesel prices per liter are projected to rise by ₱1 to ₱1.20. This will mark the ninth
