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 Quad Committee’s report on drug war-related deaths under the Duterte administration will remain for domestic use, according to Chairperson Robert Ace Barbers. The Philippines, no longer an ICC member since 2018, will not provide evidence or cooperate
The House of Representatives will investigate PhilHealth’s management of its funds after discovering billions of pesos in “excess” reserves. Speaker Martin Romualdez proposed suspending member contributions and expanding benefits if surplus funds remain underutilized. Lawmakers criticized PhilHealth for
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned candidates about fraudsters offering guaranteed election wins in exchange for millions of pesos. These scammers claim to influence automated election systems and ballots using fraudulent methods like “invisible ink.” Comelec Chair
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is urging the government to include LGU contractual workers in the recently increased P7,000 gratuity pay approved for national government employees. ACT criticized the exclusion of LGU workers, emphasizing their significant contributions
Larry Dimayuga was proclaimed as the legitimate barangay chairman of Canlubang, Laguna, after the Comelec overturned his disqualification for premature campaigning. The earlier disqualification led to Mario Jun Cogay’s appointment as officer-in-charge, but he was murdered shortly after
The House “quinta committee” aims to recover ₱206 billion in overcharges by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from 2016 to 2020. Plans include windfall taxes on power sector profits to benefit consumers through refunds and
The Ombudsman reaffirmed the dismissal of former BFAR director Demosthenes Escoto for favoring SRT-UK in a ₱2.1-billion vessel monitoring contract. The decision highlights irregularities in the bidding process and violations of procurement laws.
The Kanlaon Volcano eruption has caused ₱32.83 million in agricultural losses, affecting 297 hectares of land and 780 farmers in Negros Occidental. The Department of Agriculture is assisting farmers with seeds, loans, and crop insurance to recover from