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 Office of the Ombudsman has ordered a six-month preventive suspension of 12 officials linked to the anomalous P289.5-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. Ten of the suspended officials are from DPWH‑Mimaropa, including maintenance division chief Juliet
The Commission on Audit has flagged the Office of the President for failing to collect nearly P14.4 million in foreign travel expenses advanced for other government agencies since President Marcos’ term began in 2022. COA noted that the
Former Manila ex officio councilor Leilani Lacuna filed criminal and administrative complaints against Mayor Isko Moreno, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, and 13 other city officials over her alleged illegal removal as Liga ng mga Barangay president. She accused
Senate President Vicente Sotto III clarified that the “no work, no pay” policy does not apply to legislators after public criticism of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa for receiving his salary despite nearly a month-long absence. Dela Rosa has
Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime “Jing” Capil posted a P630,000 cash bond on Tuesday for his provisional liberty following a court-issued arrest warrant for seven counts of graft. The charges stem from his alleged failure to regulate the Philippine
Northern Cebu residents in San Remigio continue to face displacement as about 60 sinkholes, some hidden in residential areas, have appeared following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in late September. Smaller sinkholes have expanded, and larger ones worsened due
The House of Representatives voted 249-5 to uphold the ethics committee’s recommendation to suspend Cavite Rep. Francisco Barzaga for 60 days without pay over “disorderly behavior” on social media. Barzaga had posted lewd images and displays of wealth
Malacañang reaffirmed the government’s ban on e-bikes and e-tricycles on national roads, emphasizing that the policy aims to protect passengers and uphold road safety laws. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said poverty should not be used as an
Diesel and kerosene prices were rolled back on Tuesday, with diesel dropping by P2.90 per liter and kerosene by P3.20 per liter, while gasoline rose slightly by 20 centavos per liter. Local oil sources attributed the adjustments to
