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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The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) pledged maximum tolerance and zero tolerance for violence during the Trillion Peso March on Nov. 30 at the People Power Monument. Over 2,000 police officers will be deployed along key routes, supported
The PCSO has completed 98 percent of its nationwide Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) rollout, reaching 1,620 out of 1,642 cities and municipalities. A turnover ceremony on Nov. 25 in Bacolod City saw 82 PTVs distributed to local government
The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) 2025 in the Philippines attracted 75,000 visitors and 2,500 delegates from 25 countries, generating P46.5 million in event sales. Organizers credited major activities like the Street Food Exhibition, Restaurant Takeovers,
President Marcos expressed confidence that the Philippines is on track for economic recovery by 2026 during a meeting with BSP Governor Eli Remolona. The BSP reported that headline inflation eased to 1.7 percent, while inflation for the bottom
Quezon City 5th District Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) proving that no projects in his district were awarded to contractor-couple Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya. He voluntarily appeared before
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson filed Senate Bill 1557 to grant the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) broader powers amid the Philippines’ ongoing corruption crisis. The bill seeks to expand the list of offenses and individuals covered, including
Sen. Bam Aquino urged Filipinos to set aside political colors to effectively combat corruption, emphasizing that ordinary citizens are the true victims. He cited the massive flood control scam at the DPWH and emerging corruption allegations at the
Vice President Sara Duterte condemned the killing of Digos City barangay captain Oscar “Dodong” Bucol Jr., who was shot during a Facebook Live on Tuesday night. She vowed to protect the rights of all Filipinos to speak out
The Senate swiftly approved the Office of the President’s proposed P27.3 billion budget for 2026 in less than five minutes. Senator Jinggoy Estrada moved for immediate approval, and no objections were raised. Newly appointed Executive Secretary Ralph Recto
