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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The Philippines and Montenegro have agreed to strengthen their ties in the tourism industry. This was discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic of Montenegro and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace. President Marcos
The Supreme Court has told 12 government agencies to submit a report about their efforts to fix up Manila Bay and the impact of the reclamation projects in the area. They want to know how pollution in Manila
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a recommendation to set maximum prices for rice across the country due to the rising retail prices. The maximum price for regular milled rice is set at ₱41.00 per kilogram, while well-milled
MANILA, Philippines — Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion of the Golden State Warriors said meeting Filipino basketball fans in the country for the first time is an unforgettable experience. “Meeting Filipino basketball fans here is so special,”
Are you ready to go to an adventure across the vast seas? “One Piece” is premiering today, August 31! Ahead of the premiere, Netflix dropped the final trailer, hyping up fans of the original manga. The trailer shows
The Philippines has rejected a new map from China that shows their expanded territorial claims, including parts of the West Philippine Sea. The map includes a line with ten dashes, which is an increase from the previous nine
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to pause the new rules for Filipino travelers leaving the country. This decision came after the Senate passed two resolutions asking the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to suspend and review
The head of the Philippines’ largest business group has emphasized the importance of upskilling agricultural workers, alongside the efforts to enhance the skills of IT workers. While industries like business process outsourcing and electronics are crucial, priority should
