Senator Bam Aquino said he will file a motion seeking the public release of all evidence presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Aquino said transparency is important to keep Filipinos informed as senator-judges hear allegations including graft, corruption,
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Health experts from the Philippines joined regional counterparts in signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026 in Singapore to strengthen dengue surveillance and outbreak response across Southeast
GCash lowered its InstaPay transfer fee from PHP15 to PHP10 effective July 4. The new
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during
Health experts from the Philippines joined regional counterparts in signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026 in Singapore to
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon vowed to include functional comfort rooms in the government’s efforts to improve old and dilapidated
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines achieved Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) status due to strong trade growth, rising investments, and
Human rights group Karapatan said 256 individuals have been victimized under the Anti-Terrorism Act and related laws since the measure was enacted in 2020.
Aid to the Church in Need Philippines launched the “Caravan for Peace and Solidarity: Padayon Marawi” to raise funds for the restoration of the
Senator Bam Aquino said he will file a motion seeking the public release of all evidence presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Aquino said transparency is important to keep Filipinos
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House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan urged the Department of Energy to immediately
Senator Mark Villar called for stronger security measures in and around schools
The local government of Taytay received a “Highly Functional” rating, the highest
Iloilo City has tightened regulations on the transport and slaughter of livestock
GCash lowered its InstaPay transfer fee from PHP15 to PHP10 effective July 4. The new rate applies to all InstaPay transactions, with no minimum
Diesel prices are expected to increase by ₱1.15 to ₱3.15 per liter next week due to continued volatility in global oil markets caused by
Goldman Sachs expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise interest rates by three more 25-basis-point hikes, bringing the benchmark to 5.5 percent,
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it plans to leverage strong demand for agricultural products to sustain the growth of Philippine exports
Meralco is reviving discussions with US nuclear startup Valar Atomics as part of its push to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology in the
The eGilas Pilipinas captured its first-ever eFIBA World Finals championship after sweeping Turkiye, 2-0, in Season 4 at the Mall of Qatar in Doha on Saturday, July 4 (Manila time). After settling for back-to-back
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6 (9),
Lloyd Go delivered a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge,
Risa Sato has returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after signing
LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but he
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during its closing night gala on Sept. 6 at the
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce were reportedly married Friday night in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden officiated by
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named popular girl group BINI as its newest tourism ambassadors during a courtesy call in Makati City. Tourism
South Korean actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has officially embraced the Catholic faith after being baptized during his mandatory military service, according to
Reality competitions have become a major launching platform for aspiring performers, giving them exposure and opportunities in the entertainment industry. However, success in these
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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla called on local chief executives (LCEs) to step up building inspections and ensure the eradication of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in their areas. This comes after the Bureau of Immigration arrested 400 foreigners
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto emphasized his administration’s fight against corruption and efforts to strengthen institutional reforms in a recent interview with The STAR. Sotto stressed that corruption is rooted in weak institutions and cultural acceptance, and his
A recent Pulse Asia survey reveals that 61% of Filipinos back the House of Representatives quad committee’s investigations into extrajudicial killings (EJKs), illegal drugs, and Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs), signaling strong public trust in efforts to combat
Senator Grace Poe reaffirmed her commitment to passing a tougher animal welfare bill, emphasizing the growing need to address increasing cases of animal abuse in the Philippines. Poe highlighted disturbing incidents, such as the killing of a dog
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. participated in a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Monday, where they committed to furthering cooperation between their countries. The leaders agreed to focus on enhancing
The election period for the May 11 polls officially begins today, implementing a nationwide gun ban and restrictions on the reassignment, suspension, and security use of public officials, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec Chairman George
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to spend P12.4 billion in 2025 to upgrade regional airports and enhance inter-island connectivity. Key projects include the night-rating upgrades of Cauayan, Dipolog, and Pagadian airports, alongside the
Sofronio Vasquez, the first Filipino and Asian winner of The Voice USA, is back in the Philippines to celebrate his victory and connect with his roots. The 32-year-old performer will hold his first major concert in Cebu on
Six Filipino students brought home multiple awards at the 6th Copernicus International Natural Science Olympiad held in Texas, USA, from January 5-10. The Philippines ranked among the top three countries in the competition, with all team members earning