The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said. The funds, considered primary spending, exclude payments for government liabilities and will be released in coordination with the
MorePasig City Rep. Roman Romulo highlighted two key takeaways from the final report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which was submitted to Congress and President Marcos on January
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past
The government plans to spend P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
The 30th Panagbenga Festival opened in Baguio on February 1 with a vibrant Mardi Gras parade featuring school drum and lyre corps, under the
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for greater vigilance against human trafficking, describing it as a serious and persistent threat in
Power supply across the Philippine grid improved in December 2025, with system-wide capacity rising to 20,233 MW while demand fell slightly to 13,440 MW,
Around 97.7 percent of barangays nationwide, or 38,523 in total, have complied with the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP), the highest level ever recorded,
Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo highlighted two key takeaways from the final report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which was submitted to Congress and President Marcos on January 23, 2026.
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan during a
A bill in the House of Representatives seeks to increase monthly cash
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to propose policies that could address the
The government is exploring ways to lower domestic airfares after complaints that local flights are often more expensive than international ones. The Department of
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural quality of three commercially important bamboo species in the
Jollibee Group’s South Korean coffee brand, Compose Coffee, has earned the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises, scoring 3.97 out of
The country’s agricultural output rose 2.6 percent in 2025 to nearly P1.8 trillion, marking the highest growth in five years, driven mainly by the
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The San Miguel Beermen successfully defended their PBA Philippine Cup title with a 92-77 win over TNT Tropang 5G in Game 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena, securing their third championship in four
MoreWorld No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem
Lyceum of the Philippines University has named Jamike Jarin as its new
Alex Eala bowed out of the Philippine Women’s Open after losing to
TNT displayed resilience and dominated San Miguel Beer 110-87 in Game 4
Ai-Ai delas Alas said she still considers Kris Aquino a good friend despite their past falling out. The comedienne revealed she tried to reach
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work, during an interview on GMA Network’s 24 Oras while
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee filed a blotter report with Barangay Urdaneta in Makati City on January 18, accusing the driver of her
Barretto matriarch Inday Barretto, mother of actors Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine Barretto, has died at the age of 89. Known in showbiz as Mommy
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State media reported that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter was involved in an accident on Sunday amid poor weather conditions in East Azerbaijan province. The incident occurred in the mountainous Dizmar area, making rescue efforts difficult due to
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The Department of Energy (DoE) in the Philippines is considering allowing power plants longer maintenance periods to conduct thorough inspections and necessary repairs, according to Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla. This initiative aims to address frequent power outages, particularly
Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment provided updates on K-pop groups BabyMonster and Treasure. BabyMonster, featuring Ahyeon, Ruka, Chiquita, Pharita, Rora, Asa, and Rami, debuted on April 1 with the album “BabyMons7er” and will release a studio album in
In the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, Meralco evened the series against Barangay Ginebra at 1-1 with a 103-91 victory on Sunday. Coach Luigi Trillo emphasized a strategic approach, allowing Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger to score a career-high 41 points
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) detained the M/T Hyperline 988 off Zambales after its seven Chinese crewmembers failed to present the required documents and initially did not respond to identification calls. Despite claiming to dock for affordability reasons,
House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has introduced House Bill No.10349, also known as the “PWD and Senior Citizen-Friendly Tourism Sites Act,” advocating for accessible tourism practices in the Philippines. The bill
Jobstreet by Seek, a prominent online employment platform, has introduced a new feature called Free Lite Ads, enabling employers to post unlimited job listings without any charges. Dannah Majarocon, the Philippine managing director of Jobstreet by SEEK, highlighted
