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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Civic group CitizenWatch Philippines is calling on the government to dismantle the illegal cigarette trade, saying it drains health funds and endangers consumers. Lead convenor Orlando Oxales described illegal tobacco as “theft in its most dangerous form” that
More than nine million Filipinos now use family planning methods, contributing to a significant slowdown in the country’s population growth rate, which dropped to 0.80% from 2020 to 2024. The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) reported a
President Marcos led the distribution of relief aid to over 2,500 residents in Cagayan affected by Super Typhoon Nando, focusing on supporting farmers hit hard by the storm. Each beneficiary received ₱10,000 in financial assistance and a family
Senator Bam Aquino urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to ensure sufficient funding for the projected 2.27 million students enrolling in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in 2026. He
Marikina Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro defended her husband, Rep. Marcelino Teodoro, calling the rape and sexual assault charges against him “fiction” and “pure nonsense.” She described her husband as a man of integrity and claimed the allegations, filed
Senator Loren Legarda expressed strong support for the Halal-Friendly Philippines Pavilion at the 3rd Travel Sale Expo 2025, highlighting its role in promoting Halal-certified products from Filipino MSMEs. She emphasized that Halal initiatives not only respect Muslim cultural
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has issued show-cause orders to DPWH-Davao Regional Director Juby Cordon and Davao Occidental District Engineer Rodrigo Larete over the P96.5-million Culaman Bridge flood control project, which was labeled a “ghost project.” During an
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed concern after her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, was reportedly found unconscious in his ICC detention cell in The Hague and required lab tests. She criticized the ICC for allowing Philippine agents to
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the reallocation of PHP255.5 billion originally meant for DPWH flood control projects in 2026 to fund priority programs across various agencies. Nearly PHP36 billion will go to the Department of Social Welfare
