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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Motorists in the Philippines may face a sharp rise in fuel prices as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy supply chains. Diesel prices are projected to jump by up to ₱20 per liter, pushing Metro
Actor Nikko Natividad issued a brief apology on Instagram following the spread of a controversial video involving him and other personalities. The incident also involved actor-politician Arron Villaflor, and actors Ron Angeles and Gil Cuerva. Villaflor denied any
Eldrew Yulo has qualified for the horizontal bar finals at the Baku leg of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Azerbaijan. The 18-year-old scored 13.533 in the event, placing sixth behind top scorer Chia-Hung Tang of Taiwan. Yulo,
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered select government offices to shift to a temporary four-day workweek starting March 9 as the Philippines prepares for possible fuel price hikes linked to tensions in the Middle East. The measure aims
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said sensitive information allegedly passed to Chinese intelligence by a suspected spy linked to a coast guard personnel may have compromised Philippine resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal. The leaked data reportedly involved
A complaint has been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Teodoro Herbosa and three other officials from the Department of Health over alleged bid rigging in the procurement of mobile primary care facilities worth P1.8 billion.
Around 149,896 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Western Visayas will receive electricity bill discounts through the Department of Energy’s Lifeline Rate Program. The initiative, launched Friday with Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Undersecretary Mylene Capongcol in
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 9–10 to call for peace in the Middle East and support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent Security Council seat for 2027–2028, the
The Pasig City government has distributed 160,000 hard hats to schools and learning centers to enhance earthquake preparedness, Mayor Vico Sotto said Wednesday. The helmets will be placed in classrooms across K-12 schools, child development centers, the Special