The Marcos administration has released P6.39 trillion, or 94.1 percent, of the P6.793-trillion national budget as of the end of August, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The release rate is slightly lower than the 95.5 percent recorded during
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Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce reliance on foreign systems. He warned that continued use of foreign AI could influence Filipino culture,
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to
The Marcos administration has released P6.39 trillion, or 94.1 percent, of the P6.793-trillion national budget as of the end of August, according to the
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are strengthening cooperation against transnational offenders targeting Filipino children online. PNP chief
The (PPA will deploy 15 fully equipped emergency response vehicles to busy ports across the country to strengthen fire safety and emergency response. PPA
Twenty-seven families, or 92 individuals, evacuated after Ibid Creek in Barangay Biak na Bato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, overflowed amid continuous rain on Tuesday.
The Philippines retained 20th place among 145 economies in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index, despite a slight decline in its
Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to develop a Filipino-made artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce reliance on foreign systems. He warned that continued use of foreign AI could influence Filipino culture, language, values,
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Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was urged by Palace Press Officer Claire
Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban drew uncomfortable laughter during the plenary session
Marikina City 1st District Rep. Marcy Teodoro said the government’s anti-illegal drugs
Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, the younger brother of Vice President
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
Award-winning broker TradingPRO is marking its 10th anniversary with the 10th Anniversary Trading Competition Vol. 2, offering $10,000 in cash prizes to new and
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand in the Philippines to remain stable this year as coal-fired power plants continue to meet the
SM Offices and Visa have signed an expansion lease that will allow the digital payments company to more than double its office space at
Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his rare world title opportunity when he faces Thai champion Thanongsak Simsri for the IBF light flyweight crown on Sept. 26 in Shizuoka,
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For the first time in a decade, Ateneo will have a coach
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a crushing 105-61 loss to China in the Asian
The Philippine Women’s National Team is confident heading into its Asian Games
Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title and rose to the
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
Celebrity makeup artist and talent manager Bambbi Fuentes is making her film debut as a producer with “Mantsa,” a psychological thriller and family drama
“The Pitt” and “Widow’s Bay” emerged as the top winners at the Emmy Awards, with “Widow’s Bay” setting a new comedy record with 14
Rafael Manuel’s feature film “Filipiñana” has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has added a third Philippine concert date to his “The Romantic” world tour due to strong demand from Filipino fans.
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The Manila city government has opened its health centers to provide free doxycycline to residents who waded through floodwaters as a preventive measure against leptospirosis. The Manila Health Department said health centers will temporarily focus on leptospirosis-related services,
As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its second week, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano urged fellow senator-judges to avoid leading questions that could create perceptions of bias or compromise the fairness of the proceedings. He
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said it may still present the full two-hour, 26-minute video of her November 2024 online press briefing after only a short clip was shown during cross-examination in the impeachment trial.
Sen. Joel Villanueva warned that the increase in the country’s unemployment rate to 4.8 percent in May 2026, equivalent to 2.50 million jobless Filipinos, points to deeper labor issues that require urgent government action. He noted that the
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will expand patrols across the country’s maritime areas after Chinese scholars claimed that Batanes belongs to China. He said the government would strengthen
Former Eastern Samar governor Ben Evardone has backed Executive Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to expand PhilHealth benefits for paying members, saying the move is supported by the Universal Health Care Act, which allows additional benefits for direct contributors.
State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has ordered all gaming corporations to disclose their exclusive partnerships with foreign gaming affiliates to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure compliance with Philippine gaming laws. Under the directive, accredited gaming entities
Actress Ellen Adarna recalled the body-shaming she experienced after giving birth during a recent vlog with Alex Gonzaga and Arci Muñoz. Ellen shared that she was called “losyang”. She received hurtful comments about her appearance after becoming a
Team Philippines opened its campaign at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, with a bronze medal in the 4×400-meter mixed relay. The quartet of Hussein Loraña, Jazzpeer Arcenal, Lea Ordinario, and national team debutant Naomi