ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted opportunities for route development at Philippine gateways such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and Iloilo.
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The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said
A University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) study found that the strength and structural
David Licauco expressed deep respect for journalists, highlighting the dangers and sacrifices of their work,
ASEAN members have expressed strong support for greater regional connectivity, particularly in expanding air services, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces ongoing challenges in ensuring timely textbook delivery, despite streamlining procurement processes. A Senate-backed report by the Second Congressional
ASEAN tourism ministers have highlighted cruise tourism as a key market for attracting more foreign visitors to the region. They urged member states to
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a new freeze order in the investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects, bringing total frozen assets
The DSWD will prioritize the oldest indigent Filipinos under its Social Pension Program, which is allocated P51.8 billion in the 2026 budget. Republic Act
The House of Representatives will be ready to receive any impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte starting Feb. 6, when the Supreme Court’s one-year bar on filing lapses. House leaders said the chamber
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Women’s group GABRIELA has condemned the Indang Municipal Police Station in Cavite
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called for faster classroom construction during
Senate President Vicente Sotto III expressed concern over some senators’ apparent pro-China
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe called for a people-first approach
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
Local government units (LGUs) have received a P1.19-trillion national tax allotment (NTA) for 2026, providing funds to implement infrastructure, welfare, and public service programs
World No. 11 pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished fifth at the Perch’Xtrem meet in Caen, France, clearing 5.75 meters, ending his European tour before heading to the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin on
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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
Sixteen-year-old Cash Hoover and veteran Ben Skinner stole the spotlight at the
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
Host and actor Edward Barber officially started his path to becoming a pastor, fulfilling a long-held spiritual goal, with Favor Church Manila announcing his
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Two Chinese research vessels, the Haiyang Dizhi Liuhao and Haiyang Dizhi Shihao, were observed “loitering” in the resource-rich Philippine Rise, situated east of Luzon, according to a report by a US maritime analyst on Friday. Former United States
Renewable energy dominates investment interest in the Philippines, comprising the majority of projects in the Board of Investments (BOI) tracked investment leads, which surpassed P2 trillion. According to BOI executive director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, the agency recorded P2.06
Carlo Biado secured the World 10-Ball Championship title with a commanding 3-1 victory over Japan’s Naoyuki Oi in Las Vegas, Nevada. Biado’s triumph, held on Saturday (Sunday Manila time), earned him the top purse of $75,000 (P4.202 million)
The Philippines and Australia signed agreements to boost cooperation in maritime security, cyber technology, and law. This includes working together on civil maritime security, protecting the marine environment, and upholding international law. President Marcos of the Philippines emphasized
In a stunning display of skill and determination, LeBron James orchestrated the largest fourth-quarter comeback of his two-decade career, propelling the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The 39-year-old NBA icon
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson, George Garcia, announced that approximately 750,000 individuals have registered for the 2025 midterm elections. This number reflects the registrations as of Wednesday. Garcia expressed surprise at the high turnout, noting that in
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced that it has allocated over P1.4 billion to fund projects aimed at countering the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The agency has prepared initiatives such as the
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has approved a resolution to suspend the collection of amusement taxes for the screening of local films in Metro Manila from 2025 to 2028. The MMC cited the financial burden imposed on local
