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 Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) have formally requested access to national budget documents from 2023 to 2025 to identify those responsible for anomalous insertions, including controversial flood control projects. The group, supported by nearly 200 local officials,
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed no surprise over the ethics complaint filed against him, calling it political retribution linked to his mention of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez. Escudero described the complaint as harassment from Romualdez’s supporters and a
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 marine resources while promoting sustainable growth. PIDS highlighted that the proposed bills aim to
Shuvee Etrata has been named the first female scout ambassador of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP). The former “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate shared her new role on Instagram with a post featuring the
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he is in final talks for a potential fight against WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero. The eight-division world champion shared the update during the Thrilla in Manila 2 press conference in Quezon City. Pacquiao, who
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has vowed to fully implement the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) despite facing delays. LTFRB Chair Atty. Teofilo Gaudiz III said the agency is working with government financing institutions to
The Philippines has partnered with South Korea’s TYM Corporation to modernize its agricultural sector through mechanization. PHilMech and TYM signed a memorandum of understanding on October 1 to establish a framework for training and technical collaboration. The agreement
PAGASA raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over parts of Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, and Catanduanes due to Tropical Depression Paolo’s expected strong winds. These areas may experience minimal to minor impacts within 36 hours, with the possibility
State insurers SSS and GSIS have offered over ₱10 billion in calamity loans to support members affected by the recent Cebu earthquake. The Department of Finance, led by Secretary Ralph Recto, directed government financial institutions to provide immediate
