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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Seventeen Filipino seafarers are among the crew of a cargo ship seized by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Wednesday. The Houthi rebels captured the Bahamian-flagged, British-owned Galaxy Leader,
Inflation in the Philippines is projected to ease next year, falling within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) target range of 2 to 4 percent, according to global investment bank Goldman Sachs. The forecast is based on expectations
LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career. In the early hours of Wednesday (Manila time), James became the first NBA player to reach
The Rolling Stones are showing no signs of slowing down, even as they hit their 80s. The legendary rock band has announced a 16-city North American tour in support of their new album, “Hackney Diamonds,” their first studio
The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed its disapproval of a proposed civilian resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, a contested area in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the NSC Spokesperson stated that the council “does
Tim Cone, the esteemed coach of Ginebra, was honored with his fourth Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Coach of the Year award at the 2023 PBA Press Corps Awards Night held on Monday at Novotel in Quezon City. Cone’s exceptional
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the Senate wrapped up its plenary discussions on the proposed P5.768 trillion national budget for the year 2024. The session concluded at 4:50 a.m. after nine days of deliberations. Notable highlights
A recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that the percentage of Filipino families experiencing hunger at least once in the past three months has decreased to 9.8% in September 2023. This marks a decline
