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 Commission on Elections cleared Sen. Chiz Escudero and construction magnate Lawrence Lubiano of any election law violations over a P30-million campaign donation, ruling it was a personal contribution. The Political Finance and Affairs Department found no evidence
Scams have become a major threat in the Philippines, with Filipinos losing an estimated P280.5 billion in the past 12 months, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). About 77 percent of adults reported encountering a scam, and
Kim Chiu put an end to fans’ hopes for a KimErald reunion with Gerald Anderson, following a viral interaction at the Star Magical Christmas 2025 event, where they received Loyalty Awards. The two hugged and exchanged greetings, sparking
The Philippines will host its first-ever WTA Tour event, the Philippine Women’s Open, from January 26-31, 2026, giving Filipina tennis star Alex Eala a potential home tournament. The WTA 125-level event was announced as part of the 2026
Tropical Storm Verbena continued to intensify on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and could reach severe tropical storm strength by the afternoon, PAGASA said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph, moving
German companies in the Philippines have welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s suspension of all field audits, citing transparency concerns as a top business risk. The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) emphasized the need for clear,
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended administrative and criminal charges against eight lawmakers and their partners, dubbed “cong-tractors,” who controlled 1,300 government infrastructure projects from 2016 to 2024. ICI Chairman Andres Reyes Jr. said the individuals allegedly
President Marcos welcomed five newly-designated non-resident ambassadors to the Philippines from Tunisia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, the Marshall Islands, and Serbia. The presentation of credentials took place at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The ambassadors—Mohamed Trabelsi, Miguel Angel
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday urged political groups and critics to maintain respect in public discourse, warning against involving the deceased in political attacks. He emphasized that while personal criticisms are part of politics, using the names
