Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the removal of VAT and fuel excise taxes amid the ongoing oil crisis. Led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and
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Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from
Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the
The Philippines will donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid to help restore power infrastructure damaged by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
The Department of Education will expand its subsidy program for private school students to cover over 2.4 million beneficiaries for School Year 2026–2027 under
The Land Transportation Office clarified that there is no blanket ban on e-bikes and e-trikes, saying these vehicles are still allowed on city and
The Presidential Communications Office commended the National Bureau of Investigation for swiftly arresting former broadcaster Jay Sonza over alleged disinformation regarding President Ferdinand Marcos
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs
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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities,
Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to strengthen social services to
A “highly regarded diplomatic source,” as cited by Department of Foreign Affairs
Camarines Sur representatives Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are pushing for the
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
The partnership between the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and GCash has been strengthened with the appointment of GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel
The Department of Energy announced a major fuel price rollback, with diesel and kerosene dropping by nearly P13 and P15.71 per liter, respectively, while
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the competition and the start of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 edition in
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Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
The Philippine Sports Commission has awarded incentives to 96 athletes and 52
The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s team fell to Iran, 14-21, but still
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
Seasoned actress Ai-Ai delas Alas stars in the inspirational drama “My Bespren Emman” on TV5, where she plays Sister Rebecca, a nun with a
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for his performance
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering a “4+1” blended learning model consisting of four days of in-person classes and one day of online learning to help reduce overcrowding in schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the agency
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan called for updating the nearly 50-year-old Labor Code of the Philippines to address modern work setups, including AI, online jobs, freelancing, and the gig economy. The proposed Revised Labor Code aims to
The Department of Agriculture announced it will request the immediate release of its remaining P50 million fuel subsidy from the Department of Budget and Management to support over 14,000 farmers and 23,000 fisherfolk. The DA has already prepared
The QCinema International Film Festival in Quezon City is marking National Women’s Month with a series of screenings highlighting women’s experiences in history, resistance, memory, and identity. The program opened with “Sisa,” a 2025 Philippine historical thriller directed
The Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Taekwondo Association signed an agreement to construct the National Taekwondo Center within the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. SEA Games gold medalist Tachiana Mangin hailed the project as a dream come true
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has no plans to rejoin the Rome Statute, maintaining the government’s position against restoring the country’s jurisdiction to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the president’s stance “has not
President Donald Trump said US military operations in Iran are expected to end soon, calming markets after missile attacks across the Gulf and the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices surging past $100 per
Two House lawmakers have filed bills to prohibit children aged 16 and under from accessing social media, following similar measures in Australia, Spain, and France. Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla introduced House Bill 7300, the Social Media Accountability Act,
Ramadan in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has become a season of giving, with more than 250,000 people receiving cash gifts and essential goods since the start of fasting on February 19. Public officials, business