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
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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
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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A House committee has approved a bill directing TESDA to provide targeted
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
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed allowing website publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI Overviews feature, aiming
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
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World 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
K-pop group EXO is set to return to the Philippines for a two-night concert on July 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified that the Philippines has not reached any agreements with China regarding the Ayungin Shoal, refuting claims made by Beijing about a purported “new model” for addressing territorial disputes. In a statement,
Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of safeguarding marginalized workers, particularly those in rural areas lacking economic opportunities, as he provided assistance to 500 displaced workers in Bacolod City on May 2. Go distributed shirts and sports balls
NLEX Corp., the operator of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), plans to raise up to P5 billion this year to fund expansion projects aimed at enhancing travel experience and reducing congestion. These projects include the construction of the
The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant recently held its swimsuit preliminaries at Acqua Boracay resort, where eight Acqua Angels and 12 Arete Ambassadors were selected. Following this, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 5 winners from
Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-94 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their NBA playoffs first-round series, securing a meeting with the Eastern Conference top-seed Boston Celtics. Mitchell scored 39 points, supported
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs summoned a senior Chinese embassy official over the “harassment of Philippine vessels” in the South China Sea. The incident involved the damaging of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel and a Bureau of
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is anticipated to issue arrest warrants against former President Rodrigo Duterte by mid-year, with subsequent warrants for his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, and other individuals in subsequent “batches” related to the war
Consumers can expect a slight relief at the pumps next week as oil companies anticipate another round of price rollbacks for petroleum products. Gasoline prices are estimated to decrease by P0.25 to P0.65 per liter, while diesel prices
