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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Filipino rowers showcased their strength and skill by amassing a significant number of medals in a continental meet, signaling the resurgence of the Philippines in the highly competitive international canoe-kayak scene. Ojay Fuentes stood out with two gold
After two years as runner-up, Taylor Swift has dethroned Bad Bunny as Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, amassing a staggering 26.1 billion streams on the platform this year. Her latest album, “Midnights,” has been met with critical acclaim
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced today that Noralyn Babadilla, the last unaccounted Filipino amid the Israel-Hamas war, has been released from Gaza. Babadilla’s freedom comes just days after concerns were raised about her whereabouts. Babadilla, who went
Social media users have expressed outrage over Disney’s recent Thanksgiving campaign, accusing the company of using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate the images instead of hiring human artists. The campaign, which features Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie
Former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista’s co-accused in a new graft case were arraigned before the Sandiganbayan yesterday, pleading not guilty. The charge against former city administrator Aldrin Cuña and Alberto Morales, chairman of Geodata Solutions, involves the
The Philippines has added two more medals to their collection as Emmanuel Cantores and Jovan Medallo made their way to the podium on Tuesday at the 7th World Vovinam Championships. Cantores earned the silver medal in the men’s
On Tuesday, the Senate gave its approval for the proposed ₱5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. The General Appropriations Bill received a 21-0 vote in favor, with Senator Koko Pimentel abstaining. Senator Risa Hontiveros mentioned that she would provide
Mayor Joy Belmonte has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of good governance, highlighting the city’s impressive achievements over the past year. In her fifth State of the City Address, Belmonte expressed her deepest gratitude to
