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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PhilHealth is urging doctors to seek accreditation and expand access to mental health services under its new mental health package. Vice President Walter Bacareza highlighted the shortage of mental health professionals in the Philippines and encouraged practitioners to
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman denied allegations by former Ako Bicol Partylist representative Elizaldy Co that she and President Marcos ordered the insertion of ₱100 billion in the 2025 national budget. She said all appropriations ordered by the President
Malabon City will distribute grocery assistance to 93,554 residents as part of the fifth tranche of the Malabon Ahon Blue Card (MABC) program, running from November 15 to January 15, 2026. The aid aims to help families recovering
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco dismissed former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co’s claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered P100 billion in 2025 budget insertions and received kickbacks, calling them “illogical.” Tiangco argued that any presidential projects would have
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed an appeal with the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging the court to order his “immediate and unconditional release” and challenging its jurisdiction over him. The 21-page brief argues that the
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Saturday urged the public to be cautious about statements circulating online, emphasizing that “zero accountability” equals “zero credibility.” He stressed that scrutiny is especially important on social media and that only
Seventeen lawmakers implicated by contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya skipped the Senate Blue Ribbon committee’s hearing on flood control corruption, citing concerns over prejudicing the ongoing investigation by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The lawmakers, through
Canada is investing CAD 76.4 million (around PHP 3.2 billion) in 12 new development projects in the Philippines, focusing on disaster resilience, climate action, food and water security, and energy stability. The funding will also support sexual and
The PBA is extending aid to victims of Typhoon Tino in Visayas and Super Typhoon Uwan in Luzon, providing construction materials and supplies to help restore livelihoods. League Commissioner Willie Marcial said the PBA plans to give around
