Senator Bam Aquino said he will file a motion seeking the public release of all evidence presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Aquino said transparency is important to keep Filipinos informed as senator-judges hear allegations including graft, corruption,
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Health experts from the Philippines joined regional counterparts in signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026 in Singapore to strengthen dengue surveillance and outbreak response across Southeast
GCash lowered its InstaPay transfer fee from PHP15 to PHP10 effective July 4. The new
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during
Health experts from the Philippines joined regional counterparts in signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026 in Singapore to
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon vowed to include functional comfort rooms in the government’s efforts to improve old and dilapidated
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines achieved Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) status due to strong trade growth, rising investments, and
Human rights group Karapatan said 256 individuals have been victimized under the Anti-Terrorism Act and related laws since the measure was enacted in 2020.
Aid to the Church in Need Philippines launched the “Caravan for Peace and Solidarity: Padayon Marawi” to raise funds for the restoration of the
Senator Bam Aquino said he will file a motion seeking the public release of all evidence presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Aquino said transparency is important to keep Filipinos
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House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan urged the Department of Energy to immediately
Senator Mark Villar called for stronger security measures in and around schools
The local government of Taytay received a “Highly Functional” rating, the highest
Iloilo City has tightened regulations on the transport and slaughter of livestock
GCash lowered its InstaPay transfer fee from PHP15 to PHP10 effective July 4. The new rate applies to all InstaPay transactions, with no minimum
Diesel prices are expected to increase by ₱1.15 to ₱3.15 per liter next week due to continued volatility in global oil markets caused by
Goldman Sachs expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise interest rates by three more 25-basis-point hikes, bringing the benchmark to 5.5 percent,
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it plans to leverage strong demand for agricultural products to sustain the growth of Philippine exports
Meralco is reviving discussions with US nuclear startup Valar Atomics as part of its push to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology in the
The eGilas Pilipinas captured its first-ever eFIBA World Finals championship after sweeping Turkiye, 2-0, in Season 4 at the Mall of Qatar in Doha on Saturday, July 4 (Manila time). After settling for back-to-back
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6 (9),
Lloyd Go delivered a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge,
Risa Sato has returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after signing
LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but he
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during its closing night gala on Sept. 6 at the
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce were reportedly married Friday night in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden officiated by
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named popular girl group BINI as its newest tourism ambassadors during a courtesy call in Makati City. Tourism
South Korean actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has officially embraced the Catholic faith after being baptized during his mandatory military service, according to
Reality competitions have become a major launching platform for aspiring performers, giving them exposure and opportunities in the entertainment industry. However, success in these
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The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 39 individuals and seized 7,900 registered SIM cards in a nationwide crackdown on illegal SIM card sales last month. Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said the arrests resulted from 31 entrapment
China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) rejoined the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) on Feb. 3, marking its return after nearly 14 years. Chinabank president and CEO Romeo Uyan Jr. said the bank’s inclusion reflects strong investor confidence in its
Blackpink’s Jisoo thrilled fans over the weekend with the release of covers for her first solo EP, Amortage, set to drop on Feb. 14. She also announced her first solo Asian tour, which includes a stop in Manila
Alex Eala advanced to the second round of the W125 Mumbai tournament after a dominant 6-1, 6-0 victory over Japan’s Sara Saito. The Filipino tennis ace is set to face either Nao Hibino or Mai Hontama, both from
President Marcos has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado, a US-trained orthopedic surgeon and hospital executive, as the new president and CEO of PhilHealth. Mercado replaces Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. amid controversy over PhilHealth’s zero subsidy in the 2025 national budget.
Japan is providing a $4.7 million (PHP273 million) grant to support sustainable fishing and aquaculture in the Bangsamoro region. The two-year project, benefiting around 4,000 small-scale fishers and aqua farmers, will be implemented by the FAO in partnership
TESDA seeks to extend its agricultural internship program with Israel to equip Filipino farmers with advanced technologies and business skills. Since 2020, the partnership with AgroStudies has provided 11-month internships focused on modern farming techniques, with 694 trainees
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) aims to register 13,876 Antique residents under its Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP). PSA-Antique Chief Randy Tacogdoy said the beneficiaries, identified by local civil registrars and village officials, mostly live in remote areas
Quezon City recorded a 14.12% decrease in crime volume, with 602 focus crimes reported from October 2024 to February 2025, compared to 701 in the same period last year. QCPD chief Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. credited intensified law