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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The Commission on Elections has awarded Korean firm Miru Systems the contract to supply vote-counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections. Valued at P17.9 billion, the contract was unanimously approved by the commission. Miru Systems emerged as the
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is actively pursuing partnerships with investors and ICT firms from Finland and Sweden to enhance the Philippines’ information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In a recent meeting between Philippine Ambassador
Filipino-Canadian actor Gordon Cormier, who portrays Aang in the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” expresses joy at being in the Philippines for the show’s promotion. In a press conference, Cormier shared his excitement about being back
Filipinos are being urged to conserve water, food, and power to mitigate the impact of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. While the government assures there are enough resources for now, officials emphasize the importance of individual action to
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena kicked off his indoor season by clinching the gold medal at the Memorial Josip Gasparac tournament in Croatia. Obiena set a meet record by clearing 5.83 meters, securing the top spot. He is
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia announced that the decision on awarding Miru Systems the contract for supplying vote-counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections will be revealed this week. Garcia stated that contract negotiations will
The Philippine automotive industry anticipates selling up to 500,000 vehicle units in 2024, with the expectation of hosting the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) in the second half of the year. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the
Taylor Swift is scheduled to perform six sold-out concerts in Singapore in early March, marking her only stop in Southeast Asia. Singapore has awarded Swift a grant to perform, recognizing the economic benefits her concerts bring. While the
