An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos want the government to address in the second quarter of 2026. The nationwide survey conducted from July 4
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Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is prioritizing wider access to training, digital transformation, and stronger industry partnerships to improve employment opportunities
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that more than 767,000 disadvantaged and informal workers received employment and livelihood assistance worth PHP6.25 billion
An OCTA Research survey found that controlling rising prices of basic goods and services, improving wages, and fighting corruption are the top issues Filipinos
Senator Robin Padilla ranked first in the latest Octa Research Tugon ng Masa survey on voter preferences for the 2028 senatorial race, receiving 53.9
The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the filing of multiple charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and the group known as the “18 maleta boys”
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from P250,000 to P350,000, allowing workers earning around P30,000 monthly or less to become tax-exempt
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is prepared to address
The Sandiganbayan denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s motion seeking to set an amount
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Index of Governance (IOG) rose by 2.3
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the previous ban on new economic zone accreditations in Metro Manila, allowing the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for amendments to the 25-year-old Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to stop power utilities from passing systems
The Philippines has concluded negotiations for its first free trade agreement with a Latin American country through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is piloting stablecoin-based settlement rails to speed up and reduce the cost of cross-border payroll payments for freelancers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to substantially affect the Philippine tourism industry by disrupting travel flows, fuel
Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2026 Asian Games without key players Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu due to schedule conflicts with the Japan B.League Manila Games. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director
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Philippine men’s football team head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed confidence that his
Around 5,000 participants, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), joined the 2026 Walk
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines was eliminated in the group stage of
MIA Sports Center and Malaysia’s New Vision Badminton Academy (NVBA) have partnered
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” presents a more mature and emotionally vulnerable Peter Parker as he struggles with loneliness after sacrificing his identity to save
Actress Arci Muñoz described her stint on the Filipino-Korean culinary reality show Kumusta as an unforgettable blessing, especially after working alongside Korean star Ji
SB19 has been named one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors as the Department of Tourism seeks to promote the country’s culture and destinations
The cast of “Miss Behave” hopes the series encourages viewers to be more compassionate and avoid judging people based on what they see on
John Arcilla said portraying General Antonio Luna in the 2015 historical film Heneral Luna remains the most transformative role of his career, significantly boosting
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Lt. Gen. Michael Logico officially assumed command as the 86th superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), succeeding the retiring Vice Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia. During the change of command ceremony, Logico pledged to prepare cadets for the
The Manibela transport strike entered its second day as the group considered extending the protest until Friday, depending on conditions, including possible class suspensions. Demonstrations continued across Metro Manila, with participants calling for government action on rising fuel
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed Senate Bill 2313, which seeks to establish a unified national system for career progression and skills crediting to help Filipino workers advance professionally. The proposed Career Progression and Specialization Program and Credit Accumulation
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified a person of interest in its investigation into the online death threats against Senator Risa Hontiveros. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the suspect’s social media posts are being examined by
A fact check found the claim that the government spends P70 million per day on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial false, citing the absence of any official records supporting the figure. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the
Sen. Loren Legarda urged the government to make the country’s classroom shortage a top priority in the proposed 2027 national budget, calling for increased funding for school construction, repairs, and rehabilitation. Citing EdCom II data, she said the
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro raised the Philippines’ strong protest over China’s recent actions in the West Philippine Sea during her first bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in two years. She expressed concerns over
NBI Director Melvin Matibag said Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte may face charges of grave threat and inciting to sedition over his “ulo” statement against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The mayor’s remarks are being investigated by an
PrintCon 2026 and Print Philippines concluded a successful three-day unified trade show, bringing together key players in the Philippine printing and packaging industry. Organized by the Philippine Printing Technical Foundation (PPTF) and the Printing Industries Association of the