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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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is preparing a 20-athlete team for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, with hopes of securing the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal. The games, taking place from February 7 to 14, will
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is set to deliberate on several high-profile cases, including issues related to the government’s anti-drug campaign, the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), and the alleged diversion of ₱89.9 billion in
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reaffirmed its commitment to modern, apolitical, and technology-driven policing in its New Year message. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted initiatives such as body-worn cameras, real-time crime mapping, and cybercrime prevention to
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon and a former finance official have criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vetoes in the 2025 national budget, arguing that they failed to eliminate “pork barrel” allocations. Drilon noted that the vetoes, which removed
OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. pledged to sustain the government’s peace agenda in 2025, building on significant milestones achieved in 2024. Key accomplishments include progress in the Bangsamoro peace process, the SALW program, localized peace engagements, and initiatives
On New Year’s Day, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported nine fire incidents in Metro Manila, a significant decrease from the 54 fires recorded on the same date last year. The most notable incident occurred in Malabon
GCash recently honored outstanding digital leaders and innovators at the GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2024, held at Conrad Manila. The event recognized individuals, local government units (LGUs), and organizations for their significant contributions to advancing digital technology and
In 2024, the Philippines’ tourism sector experienced significant growth, with international tourist expenditures increasing by 119% from P600 billion in 2019 to P712 billion between January and December 15, 2024. This surge is attributed to government reforms under
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has expressed gratitude despite the Cebu City Council approving a reduced P14.6-billion budget for 2025, lower than his proposed P17.9 billion. While acknowledging significant cuts to education, climate change initiatives, and economic