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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According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Taal Volcano remains calm with no volcanic smog or earthquake activity detected as of Monday. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol stated that the main crater of Taal is clear,
Lawmakers condemn China’s installation of a barrier at Scarborough Shoal that blocks Filipino fishing boats from entering the area. Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed outrage at China’s aggressive act of preventing Filipino fishermen from accessing their own waters. She
After experiencing two and a half months of continuous increases in pump prices, Filipinos will finally see a decrease as local oil companies announced rollbacks, albeit modest ones, effective Tuesday, September 26. In separate statements, the oil firms
Alex Eala advances to the third round of the Asian Games women’s singles tennis after making quick work of Pakistan’s Sarah Ibrahim Khan MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala could not have had a better Asian Games debut. Eala
Karen Davila is honored to be “officially welcomed” as the first United Nations (UN) Women Asia Pacific goodwill ambassador for the Philippines, joining the roster of other celebrity goodwill ambassadors, such as Emma Watson and Anne Hathaway. The
On Thursday, the navies of the Philippines and Canada conducted a joint sail in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna of the Philippine Navy and the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa of the Royal
The former mayor of Marikina and chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Bayani Fernando, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 77. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Maria Lourdes. Fernando
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) believes that shutting down Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will benefit the country in the long run, despite the short-term economic losses. The Senate Committee on Ways and Means earlier recommended
