Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment, along with a ₱2-million fine each and forfeiture of the ₱6-billion Baofu compound in Tarlac. The ruling marks
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Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and seven others were convicted of qualified human trafficking by a Pasig trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment,
The Philippines fell 12 spots to 19th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, dropping from a “high” to a “medium” performer due to
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is prioritizing cybersecurity to rebuild trust in the Philippine digital economy and attract foreign investment. ICT
Thousands of public school teachers nationwide will stage a sit-down strike on November 28, pausing regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability,
The Supreme Court has ruled that wealth acquired by a public official that clearly exceeds lawful income is presumed ill-gotten and may be forfeited,
Quezon City, along with five other cities, was named a 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardee at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the city’s Trash
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The House of Representatives has deferred approval of several tax-related bills, including
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing the family of the late
Malacañang on Thursday denied retired columnist Ramon Tulfo’s claim that former Presidential
Lawmakers from Northern Luzon have expressed full support for House Speaker Faustino
The Philippine economy remains resilient despite domestic challenges and global uncertainties, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained reforms.
Bebang Halo-Halo, the viral Filipino dessert brand, is planning its first international expansion with a debut in Dubai. From a single neighborhood shop, the
Google Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, allowing Visa cardholders to add credit, debit, or prepaid cards to Google Wallet and make contactless
Major oil companies, including Jetti, Petron, Seaoil, Caltex, and PTT Philippines, will raise gasoline and diesel prices by ₱1.20 per liter today, continuing the
Google Pay is set to launch in the Philippines on November 18, becoming the first major global digital wallet to expand locally after months
Antonio “Anton” Racelis, a 10-year-old racing prodigy from Lipa City, Batangas, has been crowned the 2025 MiniROK Expert Overall Champion following a challenging season in the Philippine karting circuit. The championship was secured through
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Karl Eldrew Yulo leads the Philippines’ delegation at the 3rd FIG Artistic
Clyde Mondilla fired a seven-under 67 in the opening round of the
Creamline and Cignal clash in a key PVL Reinforced Conference match at
Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano received his first call-up to the
Actor Richard Gutierrez is set for a busy Christmas promoting his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, marking
Derek Ramsay denied allegations of infidelity, insisting he had been faithful despite living apart from his wife, Ellen Adarn, for six months. Adarna countered
GMA Network’s 2025 Christmas Station ID, titled “Puno ng Puso ang Paskong Pinoy,” returns to the true essence of Christmas with a heartfelt focus
Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas InterContinental 2025, the top title at the 57th edition of the pageant, besting 31 other
At 78, veteran director and star-maker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan has partnered with MQuest Ventures and MQuest Artists Agency (MQAA) to develop and promote
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the return of PHP60 billion in excess funds to PhilHealth to support the expansion of its services. He announced during a visit to Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, emphasizing that the
Former PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III expressed his support for the anti-corruption rallies planned for September 21, urging Filipinos to peacefully show their strength against corruption and oppression. In a video message, Torre said the people are
The Philippines’ ocean-based industries reached a value of ₱1.01 trillion in 2024, marking a 4.7 percent increase from 2023, driven by a recovery in coastal tourism, fisheries exports, and shipping activities. Despite this growth, the ocean economy’s share
Singer-actress Sarah Geronimo used her performance at the UAAP Season 88 opening ceremony on September 19 to call out corruption in the Philippines. During her rendition of “Ikot-Ikot,” she urged students to stand against the deceit and corruption
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) praised the government for its strong support of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (FFWWC) 2025, scheduled in Pasig City from November 21 to December 7. PFF president John Anthony Gutierrez expressed gratitude
Students can now apply for white beep cards that offer a 50 percent fare discount on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 rides. President Marcos led the launch of the cards at LRT-2 Legarda Station, highlighting the benefit for students
More than 2,000 residents of Hagonoy protested on September 20 against persistent flooding and alleged corruption in flood control projects. Participants from various sectors marched through flooded streets, demanding accountability from local officials. The protest was organized by
The Japanese government has urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to strengthen public safety amid concerns over robberies and holdups involving firearms in Metro Manila. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya appealed during a meeting with acting PNP chief Lt.
