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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GCash has launched its Virtual US Account, allowing over two million Filipino freelancers to receive dollar payments directly in their e-wallet without transfer fees. The new feature lets users hold their earnings in dollars, choose when to convert
Former DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara, a confessed participant in the Bulacan flood control scam, has returned ₱110 million to the government. The restitution, announced by DOJ officer-in-charge Fredderick Vida, is part of Alcantara’s bid to become a state
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unanimously rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release, upholding the earlier ruling that he must remain detained while facing crimes against humanity charges. The court cited Duterte’s risk of flight,
Kapamilya actress Loisa Andalio shared more photos from her fairy tale-like wedding with long-time boyfriend Ronnie Alonte, expressing gratitude to family, friends, and the team who made their special day possible. She particularly thanked Rosa Clara for creating
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has forced organizers to move eleven sports at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, scheduled for December 9-20, mostly to Bangkok. The floods, particularly severe in Songkhla near the Malaysian border, have caused at
An estimated 100,000 workers have been affected by the revocation of licenses of contractors involved in the flood control projects controversy, Senate budget sponsor Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed. Many of these workers, mostly contractual, are now relying on
Around 5.7 million students in State and Local Universities and Colleges (SUCs and LUCs) will benefit from the Free College Law in 2026, according to Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV. The Senate version of the 2026 budget allocates
The AFP and Indian Armed Forces conducted the second Philippines–India Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea on November 26, strengthening their naval partnership. The exercises involved guided-missile frigates, fighter jets, and helicopters, with drills including
Lawmakers and sectoral groups criticized the DTI’s claim that ₱500 is enough for a Filipino family’s Noche Buena, calling it out of touch with rising prices. They argued that even basic ingredients for spaghetti, ham, and cheese already
