An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos want the government to address in the second quarter of 2026. The nationwide survey conducted from July 4
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Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is prioritizing wider access to training, digital transformation, and stronger industry partnerships to improve employment opportunities
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that more than 767,000 disadvantaged and informal workers received employment and livelihood assistance worth PHP6.25 billion
An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos
Senator Robin Padilla ranked first in the latest Octa Research Tugon ng Masa survey on voter preferences for the 2028 senatorial race, receiving 53.9
The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of multiple charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and the group known as the “18 maleta boys”
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to become tax-exempt
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is prepared to address
The Sandiganbayan denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s motion seeking to set an amount
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Index of Governance (IOG) rose by 2.3
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the previous ban on new economic zone accreditations in Metro Manila, allowing the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for amendments to the 25-year-old Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to stop power utilities from passing systems
The Philippines has concluded negotiations for its first free trade agreement with a Latin American country through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is piloting stablecoin-based settlement rails to speed up and reduce the cost of cross-border payroll payments for freelancers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to substantially affect the Philippine tourism industry by disrupting travel flows, fuel
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu due to schedule conflicts with the Japan B.League Manila Games. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director
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Philippine men’s football team head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed confidence that his
Around 5,000 participants, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), joined the 2026 Walk
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines was eliminated in the group stage of
MIA Sports Center and Malaysia’s New Vision Badminton Academy (NVBA) have partnered
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he struggles with loneliness after sacrificing his identity to save
Actress Arci Muñoz described her stint on the Filipino-Korean culinary reality show Kumusta as an unforgettable blessing, especially after working alongside Korean star Ji
SB19 has been named one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors as the Department of Tourism seeks to promote the country’s culture and destinations
The cast of “Miss Behave” hopes the series encourages viewers to be more compassionate and avoid judging people based on what they see on
John Arcilla said portraying General Antonio Luna in the 2015 historical film Heneral Luna remains the most transformative role of his career, significantly boosting
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Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon denied Senator Robin Padilla’s claim that House prosecutors attacked detained senator-judges during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, calling the allegation “absolutely fake news.” Ridon said he never argued that detained Senators
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the Villar family is willing to donate land needed for the completion of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, saying right-of-way acquisition is no longer a major obstacle to the
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) launched three new air traffic control simulators worth P253 million to enhance aviation training and safety. The new Aerodrome, Approach, and Enroute simulators replicate
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of rice assistance to 16,000 beneficiaries in Puerto Princesa City under the government’s Bawat Bayan Makikinabang initiative funded by the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). Marcos said the revamped LGSF
MariBank Philippines Inc. has secured a digital banking license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), upgrading from its previous rural banking license. The approval makes MariBank the seventh BSP-licensed digital bank in the country, leaving only three
Actress Lovi Poe has officially joined ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, marking a new chapter in her career after months of speculation. Poe said the move reflects her desire to pursue projects that make her happy while focusing on personal
Hiraya Francine Padios captured Team Philippines’ lone gold medal at the 10th Asian Pencak Silat Championships in Vietnam after winning the Female Tunggal event with a score of 9.950. Her victory highlighted the country’s 11-medal haul, which also
Australia has announced nearly P1.2 billion in new maritime assistance for the Philippines, including funding for new drones and training for the Philippine Coast Guard to strengthen maritime security. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also criticized China’s recent
A seafarer reported by Romanian media to be Filipino died after a strike hit the Ukraine-bound gas tanker Gas Lisbon in the Black Sea, leaving two other crew members injured. The Liberian-flagged vessel, carrying more than 3,790 tonnes