Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has resigned as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which is investigating alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In his resignation letter to Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Lacson said his chairmanship depended on the
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Most houses in the Philippines are unlikely to withstand strong earthquakes due to the use of substandard materials and the lack of professional supervision during construction, according to Phivolcs expert Rhommel Grutas.
Average power prices in the Philippines fell to P3.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September from
Music icon Ely Buendia stars in Padamlagan, a Cinemalaya 2025 entry that revisits the 1972
Most houses in the Philippines are unlikely to withstand strong earthquakes due to the use of substandard materials and the lack of professional supervision
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged government officials to protect the integrity of ongoing probes into the alleged corruption in flood
Sen. Bong Go called on the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that government-funded health
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has decided to keep its hearings on alleged anomalies in flood control and public works projects closed to
At least seven of 14 transport cooperatives in Iloilo City are on the verge of bankruptcy due to heavy bank loans, poor management, and
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has resigned as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which is investigating alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In his resignation letter to Senate President Vicente Sotto
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Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice delivered a fiery privilege speech urging President Ferdinand
House of Representatives employees have reportedly stopped wearing their uniforms in public
Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla has been shortlisted for the position of Ombudsman
Malacañang dismissed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal for snap elections as “wishful
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 Philippine National Police are watching out for 4,344 areas where there might be problems during the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on October 30. They are particularly concerned about 27 areas, which they consider to
MANILA, Philippines — Dollar earnings sent home to the Philippines by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) increased by three percent in the first half of the year despite the slower growth recorded in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 16) — SB19 on Wednesday said their first international collaboration with American singer-songwriter JVKE was a big opportunity not only for them but also for the Philippines. “For our first international collaboration, we
Scottie Thompson and Kai Sotto are back in harness and Gilas Pilipinas is finally at full strength. But national coach Chot Reyes is well aware that the returning pair have some catching up to do if the Philippines
The Philippine government is getting ready to send more supplies to Ayungin Shoal, despite possible opposition from China. The National Security Council assures that they are committed to supporting Filipino troops in the area, even after a recent
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected a proposal to raise public transportation fares by P1 to offset the rising fuel prices. Instead, they will be giving P2.9 billion worth of fuel subsidies to PUV
Carl Joseph Papa’s Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing) emerged as the biggest winner at the just-concluded 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Aside from winning the Best Film in the Full-Length Category during the awards night on Sunday at
MANILA — Former two-time ONE lightweight world champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang will make his long-awaited return to the ONE Championship Circle next month. Folayang will be up against a familiar foe, as he takes on Amir Khan at
According to a recent survey conducted by OCTA, a majority of Filipinos believe that the Marcos administration should prioritize diplomacy or other peaceful methods to assert the country’s territorial rights over the West Philippine Sea. The survey, which
