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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The Quezon City government has preemptively evacuated 1,780 families (6,038 individuals) from flood-prone barangays ahead of Typhoon Opong. Evacuation centers were set up in areas at risk of flooding and landslides to ensure residents’ safety. The city’s Department
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is anticipating the approval of a ₱ 20 billion annual investment in the livestock sector, pending President Marcos’ signature before the end of September. This funding is part of a broader ₱3.5 trillion
Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan donated PHP 300,000 to 20 kariton vendors featured on “It’s Showtime’s” segment “Laro Laro Pick” after being moved by their inspiring stories. He gave PHP 15,000 each as an early Christmas gift to help
The International Series Philippines, presented by BingoPlus, is set to feature a star-studded lineup when it tees off at Sta. Elena from October 23 to 26. Recent Asian Tour champion Kazuki Higa, who won back-to-back titles in Korea
Severe Tropical Storm Opong is currently over the West Philippine Sea, maintaining winds of 110 kph while moving west-northwest at 30 kph, the state weather bureau reported. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect for three
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have dismissed recent rumors of a coup plot involving Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and the CIA as “preposterous” and “dangerous disinformation.” The DND called
The United States announced $55 million in new funding to boost maritime law enforcement in the Philippines and other Indo-Pacific countries. The announcement followed a September 25 meeting on maritime security attended by over 35 nations, including the
Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo revealed that nearly all infrastructure bidding in the agency is rigged through systematic corruption involving lawmakers and local officials. He explained that projects are often divided into smaller phases to bypass budget scrutiny
President Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12288, the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, which establishes competency-based promotions and equitable salary increases for public school teachers. Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez
