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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Ukrainian journalists and lawmakers told a Sept. 22 forum that the war in Ukraine shows how disinformation, propaganda, and even food supply chains are weaponized to justify aggression and undermine democracy. They stressed that countering these tactics requires
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reaffirmed Tuesday that students have the right to join protests, stressing they must not be “silenced, threatened, or intimidated” for speaking against corruption. CHED directed schools to safeguard students from harassment, respond
At least four luxury properties in Southern California worth an estimated ₱260 million have been linked to Alex Abelido, president of Legacy Construction Corporation, a top contractor in the flood control projects under investigation in the Philippines. Records
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that the upgraded passenger terminal of Evelio B. Javier Airport in Antique will be inaugurated and opened for operations by mid-October. All operational offices will be transferred to the new facility before
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed it is moving to file charges against Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, former senator Bong Revilla, and Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co over alleged kickbacks in multibillion-peso flood control projects. Justice
Former Presidential Communications Office secretary Cheloy Garafil was unanimously elected as the new secretary general of the House of Representatives, replacing Reginald Velasco amid leadership changes following Martin Romualdez’s resignation as speaker. She took her oath before newly
Former senator Grace Poe told the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) that all senators in the 19th Congress submitted budget amendments, but stressed these were ratified by both chambers through the bicameral committee and coordinated with the DBM.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the 30-day preventive suspension of Baguio City District Engineer Rene Zarate for allegedly tampering with DPWH documents and defying orders to submit records to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). Dizon said
