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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Manila has been identified as one of the top five riskiest cities for tourists by Forbes Advisor, which assessed 60 international cities based on crime, personal security, health security, infrastructure, natural disaster, and digital security risks. Ranking fifth
Police in Pasay City seized over 9,000 illegal vape products from two establishments on Tuesday, following a joint operation by the Southern Police District’s Special Operations Unit and the DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau. The raid, conducted in Barangay
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has distributed 15 newly constructed 62-foot fishing vessels to fisherfolk associations and cooperatives in a bid to strengthen municipal fishing capabilities. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., speaking at the
The city government plans to enhance environmental protection efforts with a PHP17 million investment in air quality monitoring equipment, announced Armen Cuenca of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office during a recent media forum. This initiative
National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) officials denied any illegal organ donations at the hospital despite allegations linking a nurse to a kidney trafficking ring. They emphasized the nurse had no access to organ donors and recipients due
PHILIPPINES SHOULD INITIATE FRESH ARBITRATION CASE AGAINST CHINA, CARPIO URGES Retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio urged the Philippines to file another arbitration case against China after Beijing opposed Manila’s claim to an extended continental shelf
For the 12th consecutive year, the Pag-IBIG Fund received an “unmodified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (CoA), affirming the fairness of its 2023 financial statements. This recognition underscores Pag-IBIG’s commitment to excellence and integrity in managing member
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced that electronic marketplace operators like Shopee and Lazada have begun withholding taxes from sellers starting July 15, 2024. This move follows BIR’s regulation requiring online merchants earning over P500,000 annually
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced delays in passport releases due to system maintenance conducted by its service provider, APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO). Recent passport applications made last week have been affected by system downtime,
