Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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The Philippines and the United States have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following China’s recent aggressive actions in the disputed waters. The decision came after a phone call between Philippine Defense Secretary
Despite strong economic growth in the third quarter, a think tank has predicted a more moderate outlook for the Philippine economy in 2024. ING Manila’s chief economist, Nicholas Mapa, released a report on Wednesday, linking potential economic shifts
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel emphasized the need for “a lot of convincing” to sway senators, acknowledging the current “cold” sentiment towards amending the Constitution. He suggested delaying efforts until 2025, hoping for a more favorable Senate composition
The 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) at the Philippine Arena has attracted fans of South Korean celebrities for a star-studded event featuring some of the biggest names in K-pop and K-drama. This marks the first time that the
F2 Logistics has announced the disbandment of its Cargo Movers volleyball team, ending a seven-year journey in professional volleyball. The decision comes amidst rumors and signifies a shift in F2 Logistics’ focus towards grassroots programs. F2 Logistics entered
Nearly half of Filipinos (48%) believe their quality of life will improve over the next year, according to a recent Social Weather Stations survey. This sentiment, dubbed “Net Personal Optimism,” is classified as “excellent” at +42, exceeding the
The Philippines has surpassed its 4.8 million tourist arrival target for 2023, welcoming over 5.07 million visitors by December 12th. This translates to significant revenue of P439.5 billion for the country’s tourism industry. South Korea remains the top
A bill has been filed at the House of Representatives seeking the revocation of the franchise of Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). The bill cites alleged violations of the franchise, including the
