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 Department of National Defense (DND) in the Philippines has emphasized that all of its operations in maritime territories, including the West Philippine Sea, are conducted by international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the
The government filed criminal cases against over 20 leaders and members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI), a religious group accused of illegal activities. The cases were filed in Manila and include qualified trafficking in persons, facilitation
The Philippines’ inflation rate eased to 4.9% in October, defying market expectations of 5.1%-5.9%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. The PSA attributed the decline to the slower year-on-year increase in food and non-alcoholic beverages, and
Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo has released her song for the official soundtrack of the upcoming “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” prequel. The song, titled “Can’t Catch Me Now,” is available to stream on all
The Golden State Warriors will host the NBA All-Star Game in 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, the league announced on Monday. The 74th NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 16, 2025, at Chase Center,
The planned evacuation of Filipinos from Gaza over the weekend faced a setback as the Rafah border to Egypt remained closed. This decision was made due to security concerns following an Israeli airstrike on an ambulance used for
Teofilo Guadiz III has been reinstated as the chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) after being suspended by President Marcos due to corruption allegations, which were later withdrawn. Guadiz’s reinstatement comes with a pledge
Filipino consumers can expect stable rice prices during the holiday season, thanks to better production and the arrival of imported rice from India next month, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said
The highly anticipated reunion of the ’90s Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Rivermaya has been confirmed for February 17, 2024. Concert producer Live Nation Philippines announced that the original members Bamboo Manalac, Mark Escueta, Nathan Azarcon, and Rico
