Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the removal of VAT and fuel excise taxes amid the ongoing oil crisis. Led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and
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Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from
Labor groups and human rights organizations held their annual Labor Day protest in Manila on Friday, demanding a P1,200 minimum wage increase and the
The Philippines will donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid to help restore power infrastructure damaged by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
The Department of Education will expand its subsidy program for private school students to cover over 2.4 million beneficiaries for School Year 2026–2027 under
The Land Transportation Office clarified that there is no blanket ban on e-bikes and e-trikes, saying these vehicles are still allowed on city and
The Presidential Communications Office commended the National Bureau of Investigation for swiftly arresting former broadcaster Jay Sonza over alleged disinformation regarding President Ferdinand Marcos
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing. He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs
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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte alleged that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities,
Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to strengthen social services to
A “highly regarded diplomatic source,” as cited by Department of Foreign Affairs
Camarines Sur representatives Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are pushing for the
The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp., has been named the No. 1 chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia by Euromonitor International.
The European Union expects higher investment flows to the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) is completed, according to EU officials. EU Delegation
The partnership between the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and GCash has been strengthened with the appointment of GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel
The Department of Energy announced a major fuel price rollback, with diesel and kerosene dropping by nearly P13 and P15.71 per liter, respectively, while
The 6th Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China, with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the competition and the start of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 edition in
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Seoul Cycling Team topped Stage Two of the MPTC Tour of Luzon
Former world title challenger Giemel Magramo made weight after a second attempt
The Philippine Sports Commission has awarded incentives to 96 athletes and 52
The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s team fell to Iran, 14-21, but still
Spotify introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated music as synthetic tracks continue to grow on
P-pop girl group BINI received the Billboard Philippines Global Force honor at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the
Actress Kaila Estrada has sparked renewed dating rumors with actor Daniel Padilla after attending his 31st birthday celebration with family and friends. Photos from
Seasoned actress Ai-Ai delas Alas stars in the inspirational drama “My Bespren Emman” on TV5, where she plays Sister Rebecca, a nun with a
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for his performance
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A Filipino caregiver, Mary Ann Velazquez de Vera of Pangasinan, was killed in Israel on Sunday after being struck by shrapnel while helping her elderly ward into a bomb shelter, marking the first reported Filipino casualty in the
The Quezon City government has pledged transparency in using funds from the national government’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to benefit residents. City officials, including Mayor Joy Belmonte, assured the public that every peso will be properly managed
Farmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) is urging the government to cut pork imports from 850,000 metric tons to 550,000 MT to support local hog raisers and boost domestic production. SINAG chairman Rosendo So cited an oversupply
Director and actor Alden Richards was named a 2025 Most Valuable Taxpayer during the 2026 Tax Campaign Kick-off organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue at the Jose Rizal Coliseum in Calamba, Laguna. In his speech, Richards emphasized
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a second straight home loss in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, falling 93-66 to Australia at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. The Philippines had narrowly lost to New Zealand 69-66 just days
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) set a new financial record in 2025, collecting ₱30.09 billion in revenue and declaring its largest dividend remittance of ₱5.33 billion to the National Government. This represents an 8.86% increase from 2024, with
The Department of National Defense (DND) said it is ready to conduct evacuation and humanitarian operations for Filipinos in the Middle East amid escalating tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah
Domestic fuel prices in the Philippines could rise more than initially expected this week due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas warned that higher freight
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will oversee the destruction of nearly 200,000 units of recalled NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO products following a voluntary recall by Nestlé Philippines. The precautionary recall covers 39 batches, totaling 330,004 units