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 Senate unanimously adopted a resolution commending the Philippine men’s volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for their historic 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano highlighted the team’s achievement as a
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed the BRP Teresa Magbanua, carrying 36 medical personnel and equipment, to Bogo City in Cebu following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The deployment supports President Marcos Jr.’s directive to boost humanitarian aid
Department of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa revealed that several health facilities in the Philippines remain unfinished despite full payment to contractors. Of the 600 health centers funded under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP), only 200 are operational,
Ukraine and the Philippines are working to revive a dormant parliamentary agreement following the first major Ukrainian delegation visit to Manila. The delegation met with Philippine lawmakers to discuss renewing a 1990s memorandum of understanding and strengthening trade,
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to summon former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Representative Elizaldy Co, and Senator Mark Villar in its investigation into alleged budget insertions and kickbacks in infrastructure projects. Villar is being investigated
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez is urging the government to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s infrastructure after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Cebu on September 30. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that public structures are
Residents of Disiplina Village in Barangay Bignay received free medical services through the “LAB for All” program on September 30. The initiative offers free laboratory tests, medical consultations, and medicines to help reduce healthcare costs. The rollout was
A Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court has ordered the termination of the last remaining drug case against Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, in which she was previously acquitted. The court granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw their
Senator Raffy Tulfo accused the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of accepting bribes from multinational pharmaceutical companies, which allows unregistered products to remain on the market while shutting down smaller firms. During a Senate hearing on the Department
