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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Around 2,000 individuals joined Makati City’s internship program designed to provide hands-on experience within local government offices, Mayor Nancy Binay announced. The orientation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Makati Coliseum, led by Mayor Binay. Targeting
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has secured clearance from the Office of the Ombudsman and is now on the shortlist for the Ombudsman position, with his documents submitted to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). The clearance came
Former DPWH assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez surrendered a ₱30 million Lamborghini Urus to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on September 24 as part of his cooperation in the probe into irregularities in Bulacan flood control projects.
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson criticized former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan, saying he is either complicit in or incompetent about the agency’s anomalous activities. This came after dismissed DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez testified that
Dismissed Bulacan First District assistant engineer Brice Hernandez may implicate up to four more senators in the alleged budget insertions and kickback scheme, his lawyer Raymond Fortun said. Hernandez has already named Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva,
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson clashed with Senate Blue Ribbon chair Rodante Marcoleta over the credibility of contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya, with Lacson accusing Marcoleta of shielding them by pushing for witness protection. The heated
Farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) urged the government to implement a P5-per-kilo support price for palay and restore higher tariffs on imported rice as farmgate prices remain low. Despite the rice import ban, palay prices hover
The film Isla Babuyan premiered on September 19 as a tribute to the late talent manager Leo Dominguez, whose vision inspired the project. British-Filipina newcomer Geraldine Jennings stars in her acting debut, fulfilling Dominguez’s promise to manage her
Puerto Rican-born volleyball star Gabi Garcia has become a key player for the United States in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championships, guiding the team to the quarterfinals with his strong scoring and serving. Garcia, who switched
