Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the removal of VAT and fuel excise taxes amid the ongoing oil crisis. Led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and
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Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from
Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the
The Philippines will donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid to help restore power infrastructure damaged by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
The Department of Education will expand its subsidy program for private school students to cover over 2.4 million beneficiaries for School Year 2026–2027 under
The Land Transportation Office clarified that there is no blanket ban on e-bikes and e-trikes, saying these vehicles are still allowed on city and
The Presidential Communications Office commended the National Bureau of Investigation for swiftly arresting former broadcaster Jay Sonza over alleged disinformation regarding President Ferdinand Marcos
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs
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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities,
Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to strengthen social services to
A “highly regarded diplomatic source,” as cited by Department of Foreign Affairs
Camarines Sur representatives Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are pushing for the
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
The partnership between the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and GCash has been strengthened with the appointment of GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel
The Department of Energy announced a major fuel price rollback, with diesel and kerosene dropping by nearly P13 and P15.71 per liter, respectively, while
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the competition and the start of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 edition in
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Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
The Philippine Sports Commission has awarded incentives to 96 athletes and 52
The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s team fell to Iran, 14-21, but still
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
Seasoned actress Ai-Ai delas Alas stars in the inspirational drama “My Bespren Emman” on TV5, where she plays Sister Rebecca, a nun with a
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for his performance
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NAVOTAS Rep. Toby Tiangco has called on Congress to hold a public hearing to expedite the arrest of Zaldy Co, the fugitive ex-congressman linked to the flood control bribery scandal. Co remains at large despite three arrest warrants
The Lakas-CMD party, led by Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, is pushing House Bill No. 8191 to provide a 50 percent electricity discount for qualified households amid rising fuel and power costs. The measure, part of the party’s GINHAWA
Hundreds of women joined the “Indak ni Juana” Zumba Party Contest at Pasay City Hall on March 8, kicking off the city’s National Women’s Month celebration. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the event promotes women’s empowerment, gender equality, and
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has filed Senate Bill 1443, which aims to provide special privileges and financial relief to pregnant women. The bill seeks to institutionalize protections for mothers and their unborn children from conception up to
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will deploy 800 tourist police officers starting in April to enhance safety in key Philippine destinations. Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the initiative, approved by President Ferdinand Marcos
ASEAN’s multibillion-dollar plan to link member countries’ power grids by 2045 continues to face significant funding challenges, according to research firm BMI. Financing is considered the “primary bottleneck,” as cross-border submarine cables require capital-intensive investments with complex sovereign
Netflix’s new Korean series “Boyfriend on Demand” starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Seo In-guk, features several scenic locations in Cebu, Philippines. Jisoo plays Seo Mi-rae, a webtoon producer who escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program.
World No. 12 pole vaulter EJ Obiena won the gold medal at the ISTAF Indoor silver-level competition in Berlin with a season-high clearance of 5.78 meters. Obiena strategically skipped earlier heights, cleared 5.60m on his second attempt, and
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned that additional funding may be needed to support the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in a worst-case scenario in the Middle East. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the current