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 camp of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada withdrew its motion seeking permission for him to attend the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after mistakenly filing it with the Sandiganbayan Second Division instead of the Fifth Division.
Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 504 to honor Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala for her historic run to the fourth round of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, the best performance by a Filipino in
Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua directed governors and mayors across the region to lead the government’s response to flooding and other rain-induced calamities affecting low-lying communities. During an emergency Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Macacua reminded local officials
Malacañang on Wednesday appointed former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. as Cabinet Secretary under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Abalos was scheduled to take his oath that afternoon. In his
The Quezon City government inaugurated its second multi-purpose basketball court with a built-in stormwater detention basin as part of its flood mitigation program. Led by Mayor Joy Belmonte, the facility in Barangay Tandang Sora can temporarily store up
Philippine Airlines raised USD 300 million through its first international bond offering to support network expansion and fleet modernization. The five-year bond issue attracted more than USD1.4 billion in investor demand, making it about 4.5 times oversubscribed. PAL
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board held a compliance seminar with the producers of Sigabo after receiving more than 10 complaints over its violent content. The complaints cited frequent depictions of fistfights, physical aggression, torture, and
The Pokémon Company will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise in the Philippines with a series of events beginning in October 2026. Highlights include the Pokémon Run 30 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds, the
The Philippines and Japan have finalized an agreement for the transfer of five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippine Navy, with delivery expected within the next two to three years. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said only administrative details